Resurrect Dead: The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles

2011     NR     1hr 26m

For three decades, strange plaques with messages about resurrecting the dead have mysteriously appeared on streets throughout North and South America, prompting director Jon Foy to seek out the story of their origin. From Netflix!

I am not exactly sure why I decided to watch this movie but I am very happy that I did. It kind of stuck with me. I caught myself telling people about it and telling them about how great it is. The subject matter is really interesting, the music is great, and the story that the movie tells is compelling. 

The movie follows Justin Duerr, a man who is trying to solve the mystery of the Toynbee Tiles. Starting in Philadelphia tiles were spotted all over the city. In the middle of the roads and other places there are tiles that say...

Toynbee Idea

In Movie 2001

Resurect Dead

On Planet Jupiter

No one knows who is doing it, why, and what it means. Justin Duerr tries to solve the mystery. He follows all the leads that he has taking him all over and talking to everyone. For the first part of the investigation I didn't think they were going to find the person responsible for the tiles but the further in they got, the more I thought they could and would. I really wanted to find out. It was captivating.
Here is a trailer of the movie. I think it will better convey the movie than I could.
Netflix gave this movie  3.8 Stars and I give it 5 tiles. Woo!

I Shouldn't Be Alive

2010     TVPG    2 Seasons (3 & 4)

From the harsh Australian Outback to shark-infested seas, real stories of near-death experiences, bravery, endurance and pure miracles are recounted with interviews and reenactments in this documentary series about survival against all odds. From Netflix!

This show came as a recommendation to me from my sister in law who I am pretty sure watches as much Netflix as I do. I think between the two of us we will watch everything on there by this Wednesday. We were talking about something on Netflix and she told me about this show that had an episode where a woman who falls and breaks her pelvis while running in a canyon. She is stranded for days while her dog stays by her side. My sister in law got all teary eyed just telling me about it and I cried a little bit watching it. I am not afraid to admit that I cried, I cry a lot. Boom.

Each episode tells the story and does recreations. The recreations are pretty good too. Sometimes they are a little cheesy or bad looking but this show does okay. There are stories about getting stuck at ocean, in the woods, in blizzards, on rivers, and everything in between. They cover it all. It is one of those shows where while you are watching it you are just thinking about what you would do in the same situation. I am pretty sure I would have died in most of them. Especially in the ones where people get lost at sea. I am pretty scared of the ocean and almost everything in it. Not sharks so much but, everything else. Fish, parasites, jelly fish, and so much more. Also, I burn easily.

I am going to talk a bit about me and not so much about Netflix for a little bit. People make fun of me because I carry a large and somewhat heavy bag at all times. I like having certain items with me when I go out. Somethings are the obvious items you would expect to find in a girls purse; wallet, keys, chap stick, and tampons. I also like to have some items to entertain me; book, mp3 players/ear buds, phone, Kindle Fire, and my moleskin sketch pad. Now, the next items are the thing that would keep me alive or at least give me better chances of living in these terrible situations. Swiss Army knife, little flashlight, mirror, bottle of water, gum and candy, tissues, paper and pen, little scissors, tweezers, and a lighter. 

That is just what I carry with me on an average day. If I were to ever go on a hike or anywhere I would prepare to the extreme. I find with this show people are in trouble because of a few things. One, they don't bring a cell phone with them. Two, they don't bring any or enough supplies. Not this girl.

So, watch an episode or two and think about what you would do if you were stuck in a blizzard or swept out to sea on a tiny rowboat. Netflix gave it 4 stars and I also give it 4 large bags filled with life saving items.

Bear Nation

2010    NR   1hr 17m

This intriguing documentary profiles gay men known as Bears -- often thickset and hirsute homosexual males who revel in their masculinity -- as they break stereotypes and search for love, friendship and acceptance in America and Britain. More here!

I was browsing through the movies with nothing in particular that I wanted to watch and this movie poster and title caught my eye. I saw the words "From the makers of Small Town Gay Bar" and I knew I wanted to watch it. Being a fan of Kevin Smith and his podcast, SModcast, I was familiar with his friend that he has on his show, Malcolm Ingram. Malcolm is one of his close friends and often comes on his podcast and freely talks about being a Bear and being gay. He is very funny and I really like listening to the 2 of them talk. They are just the funniest. Malcolm has directed 3 movies. The last 2 pertaining to being gay.

I watched Small Town Gay Bar quite some time ago here on Netflix and it was great. (I really recommend you give it a watch) I really enjoy movies where I can learn something about another lifestyle or learn about other people. Bear Nation taught me a bit about the Bear community withing the gay community. All the interviews were interesting and heartfelt. Just like any group of people that have an interest, quality, or aspect that make them different there is something to be learned. Just like any other niche there are many details, rules, and dynamics. There are Bears, large hairy gay men. And there are people who are attracted to these men and their type in particular. It sounds so cut and dry but there is much more to it. There are different types of bears and differing opinions.

The movies shows you different Bears in their home towns and also at conventions. I think conventions are the best things ever for being around like minded people who enjoy what you do and spending time together. It was great seeing the hotels that they were staying at just bursting with large hairy guys. Not only are they able to attend cons but there is a thriving presence on line. It is nice to have a place that you can go on line even if you don't have any close or local people that you can meet with. 

I don't want to give too much away so I won't say anymore so you can really enjoy the movie. it is really short so it is an easy watch and they keep it pretty light hearted. Netflix gave it 3.2 stars and I give it 4 big, hairy, gay men.

Addams Family Values

1993      PG-13     1hr 34m

In director Barry Sonnefeld's Oscar-nominated black comedy, siblings Wednesday (Christina Ricci) and Pugsley (Jimmy Workman) Addams will stop at nothing to get rid of Pubert, the new baby boy adored by parents Gomez (Raul Julia) and Morticia (Anjelica Huston). Things go from bad to worse when the new "black widow" nanny, Debbie Jellinsky (Joan Cusack), launches her plan to add Fester (Christopher Lloyd) to her collection of dead husbands... More at Netflix! 

They say "guilty" in a tiny voice pretending to be the baby talking. We use it often in our conversations. It is weird how a movie from almost 20 years ago stuck with me

The Addams Family movies are so great. This is the 2nd of them and I think my favorite. The story of Fester and the nanny is great and I love the kids, Wednesday and Pugsley, being at summer camp. I went to summer camp for quite a few years so I loved all the camp humor. To be honest though, all the humor in this movie is great. I laughed so much.

My husband and I do a lot of quoting of movies and shows and there are quite a few from this one. My favorite is when the 2 kids are going to behead the baby.

"Death! Death to the enemies of the people of the republic."
Hoorah!
Justice is served.
Bring forward the evil one.
You have betrayed the people of France.
You are evil incarnate.
How do you plead?

Guilty.

They say "guilty" in a tiny voice pretending to be the baby talking. We use it often in our conversations.

 It is weird how a movie from almost 20 years ago stuck with me so much. I kind of wish they would 

make another movie. I know it would be all new actors and that would be sad but it could still be good. 

Right?

Well, Netflix gave it 3.5 stars and I give it 5 Things. 

Hostel: Part III

2011      UR    1hr 27m

In this installment in the popular horror franchise, a bachelor party in Las Vegas turns into a hellish bloodbath for all involved. As the groom and his friends try to escape their sadistic tormentor, they're subjected to a multitude of horrors.  More at Netflix!

I love it when there is a successful scary/horror movie and it does really well so they make a sequel, and then another, and another, and another, and so on. The more movies the "better" they get with each one. Hellraiser is a perfect example. This 3rd movie is just what I like. It follows the formula of the first Hostel movie, but it is just in Las Vegas instead of Europe. A group of friends get caught up in the game of rich people loving murder. 

The thing that makes this movie different is the murdering. It is not like the first movie where rich people are murdering people for fun. This time, it is a gambling game. Rich people make bets on how people will react with they are tortured. Because it's in Vegas! Get it? Ehhhhhh? Clever?

I don't want to give too much away but the people in this movie die in some very interesting ways. One fella gets his face cut off, another has many crossbow bolts shot into him, and my favorite. A girl gets tied down, sprayed with some soft of liquid, has bugs dumped on her, and then they all run into her mouth and I guess choke her to death. 

Netflix gave this movie 3.3 Stars and I give it 3 dead Las Vegas strippers.

Louie

2010-2011       TV-MA     2 Seasons

Written and directed by comic Louis C.K. -- who plays a fictionalized version of himself -- this FX series eschews sitcom structure for a loose format that lets single dad Louie be his irascible self -- through vignettes, club performances and more. More at Netflix!

Louie is so funny. I watched his stand up special a bit back and I guess that put me in the mood for more Louie so I watched his show and laughed so much. If you haven't seen his stand up or show you have to watch them. He is so funny. He is so blunt and has no problem with saying things that other people might not be brave enough to say. He often says horrible things about his children and it is the greatest. I love it. 

I really hope his life is not exactly like it is depicted on his show. Because if so, it is depressing. There are so many awkward moments, angry people, and terrible situations. I just want to hug him and try to make his life better. In one episode he and his two daughters are driving to meet a 97 year old family member to talk with her and hear stories. The whole drive there his daughters complain and then they get there and Great Aunt Ellen is racist and then dies within 3 minutes. Fun.

Netflix gives Louie 4.3 stars and I give it 5 bags of dicks.

Darkon

2006        NR       1hr 30m

Ordinary folks trade in their street clothes for medieval costumes, faux weaponry and full-contact battles in Andrew Neel and Luke Meyer's documentary about Darkon, a group that acts out fantasy war games based on complex rules and customs. Neel and Meyer capture the drama as padded swords clash, armies advance and a ruler crosses the line, while off the battlefield, participants open up about what keeps them coming back for more. More at Netflix!

Since I watched The Wild Hunt Netflix has been suggesting Live Role Playing movies and lots and lots of documentaries. Among the new movies I saw Darkon. The plot sounded really interesting so I fired it up. Darkon is all documentary and not like The Wild Hunt. It follows several people who Larp as a hobby and really love it. I find many, if not all, LARP to feel like more and lead a different life from their normal life. I can understand that. Almost everyone's life is pretty boring and sometimes I wish something exciting would happen. Pretending to be a fighter, mage, elf, or orc sounds like a good time to take your mind off things.

Even though I really enjoyed the movie and enjoyed The Wild Hunt I kind of wish I could watch a funny and happier movie that was about role playing. Both of these movies, and especially Darkon, are kind of sad. They make these people look a bit depressing and sad. I am sure there are lots of people who role play and are happy. I am happy and want to RP.  I find that "nerds" and dorky people are often shown as sad and pitiful people with poor social skills. Oh well. 

Netflix gave this movie 3.3 stars and I give it 4 foam swords.