Monday, April 30, 2012

The Rocker

This indie comedy was funny but awfully predictable. But hey, I did like Will Arnett, so there's something. 3/5

The Rocker on Netflix

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Friday, April 27, 2012

Girl 27

This is an absolutely fascinating documentary about a fascinating woman & her story which never got told. Intriguing. 4/5

Girl 27 on Netflix

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Roadie

Ron Elgard is completely magnificent in this character driven drama that is dark, taut & poignant. I really liked this. 4/5

Roadie on Netflix

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Cave of Forgotten Dreams

Herzog needs a dynamic subject to make a truly great documentary but this is pretty fascinating. 3/5

Cave of Forgotten Dreams on Netflix

Monday, April 23, 2012

Sunday, April 22, 2012

I Melt With You

This dark, moody, intense drama is brilliantly written, directed & acted. Absolutely stunning - revelatory.  It's not for everyone, but if this trailer speaks to you, rent this film immediately. You'll thank me. 5/5

I Melt With You on Netflix

Saturday, April 21, 2012

A Better Life

This poignant, well-acted drama reminded me very much of "The Bicycle Thief" Demain Bichir was excellent. 3.5/5


A Better Life on Netflix

Friday, April 20, 2012

Metropia

This fascinating animated feature is just gorgeous but suffers a bit from an overly ambiguous plot. Intriguing. 3.5/5

Metropia on Netflix

Thursday, April 19, 2012

The Sitter

This was only watchable because of Jonah Hill & Sam Rockwell - ridiculous & unfunny at every turn. Shame. 2/5

The Sitter on Netflix

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Monday, April 16, 2012

Melancholia

Von Trier redeems himself with this beautiful, hypnotic vision that dreamily captures the human condition. The comparisons to "Tree of Life" are endless - I found this vastly superior in every context 3.5/5

Melancholia on Netflix

Sunday, April 15, 2012

The Iron Lady

Streep was absolutely brilliant in this, but why did they choose to tell this story when history is so rich? 3.5/5

The Iron Lady on Netflix

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Winged Migration

The beauty of this documentary is breathtaking & the choice to leave it largely without narration bold. 4.5/5

Winged Migration on Netflix

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Duck Soup

Holy fuck that was one of the worst things I've ever seen. My god I hate the Marx Brothers. I honestly don't get it. 1/5


Duck Soup on Netflix

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

The Descendants

The scarcity of character development or backstory here left this film lacking - this was very average for me. 3/5

The Descendants on Netflix

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Buck

Such an amazing & inspiring story - I've not yet seen "The Horse Whisperer" but now I have to. What an amazing man. 4.5/5

Buck on Netflix

Monday, April 9, 2012

The Trostsky

Jay Baruchel is epic in this edgy & witty comedy by Jacob Tierney. The cast really makes this film sing - bravo. 4/5

The Trotsky on Netflix

Saturday, April 7, 2012

The Purifiers

"The Warriors" + dystopian Britain + "The 5 Deadly Venoms" = a really piss-poor movie. What a shame! 1.5/5

The Purifiers on Netflix

Desert Flower

What am amazing & inspiring movie so poignantly told! I swear Liya Kebede is the most beautiful woman alive. 4/5

Desert Flower on Netflix

Friday, April 6, 2012

Meet Monica Velour

This movie is unexpectedly sweet & poignant with an ending I didn't expected but had hoped for. Lovely. 3.5/5


Meet Monica Velour on Netflix

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Trollhunter

It is impossible to try to quantify the sheer awesomeness of this film in a mere number. Required viewing! LOVE! 4.5/5

Trollhunter on Netflix

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Who's Camus Anyway?

This was far better than I'd expected - great acting & an intriguing yet subtle plot. Nicely done. 3.5/5

Who's Camus Anyway? on Netflix

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Painters Painting

There's absolutely nothing wrong with this film but honestly the subject bored me to tears. Not for me. 2.5/5


Painters Painting on Netflix

Monday, April 2, 2012

Sunday, April 1, 2012