Helen

I'm sorry but I just never for one moment bought Ashley Judd in this role - she didn't read as depressed at all. Shame. 2.5/5

Helen on Netflix

Woman of the Year

What an odd little movie! I understand it's a classic but I honestly can't tell if I liked it or not. Hrmm. 3/5

Woman of the Year on Netflix

Another Earth

This romantic drama with a sci-fi flare is gorgeously shot with a very intriguing premise - I really enjoyed it. 4/5

Another Earth on Netflix

Electric Shadows

There's absolutely nothing wrong with this film, but it just never grabbed me. Good, not great. 3/5

Electric Shadows on Netflix

Hawaii, Olso

This intersecting-lives drama was brilliantly assembled with rich characters & an engaging plot. Lovely. 4/5

Hawaii, Oslo on Netflix

Warrior

This magnificently acted film allowed its characters to unfurl like dark roses. Absolutely stunning & amazing. There were 2 scenes that maybe 10 living actors in the world could have pulled off & Nolte NAILED both of them. Brilliant. 5/5

Warrior on Netflix

It's a Wonderful Life

Can you believe I've never seen this? What a magnificent celebration of life! A truly wonderful movie. 5/5

It's a Wonderful Life on Netflix

Horrible Bosses

While this goofball comedy was nothing original it had tremendous acting & made me LOL for real. Well done. 3.5/5

Horrible Bosses on Netflix

Perfect Blue

While I think Netflix oversold this a little, this anime was awfully suspenseful & full of interesting twists. 3.5/5

Perfect Blue on Netflix

Margin Call

It might be a bit preachy but this thriller is indeed gripping & the cast is uniformly excellent. Well done. 4/5

Margin Call on Netflix

Sullivan's Travels

AFI Top 100? Really? I was really "meh" about this, but I did like the ending. I guess I just don't get it? 3/5

Sullivan's Travels on Netflix

Prodigal Sons

This fascinating documentary traces the paths of 2 brothers on very different journeys - very heartfelt & moving. 4/5

Prodigal Sons on Netflix

Middle of Nowhere

This sweet but unremarkable dramedy had some great acting, particularly from Yelchin but didn't grab me. 3/5

Middle of Nowhere on Netflix

High Plains Drifter

Even as a Eastwood Western hater, I really enjoyed this avenging-angel-wreaking-havoc Western adventure. 4/5

High Plains Drifter on Netflix

Calvin Marshall

This tenderhearted comedy is quite endearing & well acted by both Alex Frost & Steve Zahn - charming. 3/5

Calvin Marshall on Netflix

It's Kind of a Funny Story

Far more serious than I expected, this film paints a perfect portrait of real mental illness. And seriously, Galifianakis is SO SO SO amazing in this I have no words. And I hate this guy. Amazing. Seriously. 4.5/5

It's Kind of a Funny Story on Netflix

Extract

Wow, Mike Judge has lost his edge with movies! This was barely watchable with a ridiculous plot - very disappointing. 1.5/5

Extract on Netflix

Incendies

This is a devastatingly powerful film. I honestly feel like I've been punched in the gut. Darkly brilliant. 5/5

Incendies on Netflix

Steamboat Bill, Jr.

Not quite as good as "The General" but better than "Seven Chances" - Keaton isn't quite Chaplin for me. 4/5

Steamboat Bill, Jr. on Netflix

Following Sean

This documentary about a documentary is insightful, thought-provoking, & wonderfully poignant. Well done. 5/5

Following Sean on Netflix

The Help

This is an absolutely wonderful & inspirational movie with top-notch acting and stellar writing. Just stunning. 5/5


The Help on Netflix

Annie Hall

Given that I positively loathe Woody Allen I'm terribly surprised that I liked this - Keaton was simply divine. 3.5/5

Annie Hall on Netflix

No Strings Attached

Wow! Another rom-com that was LOL funny with good acting & people NOT behaving badly! More like this plz! 4/5

No Strings Attached on Netflix

Kill the Irishman

If these very capable actors had all brought their A-games this would have been a far better film. Just OK. 3/5

Kill the Irishman on Netflix

Sucker Punch

This film was gorgeous & well acted overly complicated & terribly vague in how everything connected. I'm mixed. 3/5

Sucker Punch on Netflix

Good Hair

Chris Rock's documentary about African American hair is smart, funny, educational & highly entertaining. Well done. 4/5

Good Hair on Netflix

Carefree

This Fred & Ginger classic is sweet, funny, & simply charming. More of a comedy than a musical - I missed the dancing. 4/5

Carefree on Netflix