Better Living Through Chemistry

Sam Rockwell is a f'n rockstar in this delicious black comedy - truly dark & funny throughout. 4/5

Better Living Through Chemistry on Netflix

Endless Love

This upbeat film destroys the dark & sinister tone of the original - the two have nothing in common. And why in hell did this film never use the song "Endless Love"? The original is still vivid in my mind - this is not that. Shame. 2.5/5

Endless Love on Netflix

The Monuments Men

A solid Clooney drama that hits all the notes I expected with a nice lot of comedy to boot. Well done. 4/5

The Monuments Men on Netflix

The Wolf of Wall Street

DiCaprio is brilliant in this lush & quite funny biopic, that, while it could use editing in places, really had me engaged and laughing. Jonah Hill was also just marvelous. Geniunely wonderful - someone give Leo an Oscar already.

The Wolf of Wall Street

After.Life

This psych thriller had some pretty cool plot twists & turns - really kept me guessing. I liked the ending. 3.5/5

After.Life on Netflix

The Beales of Grey Gardens

This second film lacked the charm & cohesion of the first, although I loved seeing more of Little Edie. 3.5/5

The Beales of Grey Gardens on Netflix

Supporting Characters

I love "Mumblecore" so this indie dramedy sat well with me - I liked the minimalism of it. Well done. 3.5/5

Supporting Characters on Netflix

War Witch

This African drama was painfully real & difficult to watch at times with great acting from the young lead. 3.5/5

War Witch on Netflix

Raze

WOW! What a tremendous action thriller that was! If I was remaking my Favorite Action Film list this'd be on it. 4.5/5

Raze on Netflix

I, Frankenstein

It's an interesting plot idea executed quite well - I would never have thought of it but it worked. Well done! 4/5

I, Frankenstein on Netflix

Zach and Miri Make a Porno

So so so not good - crass in all the wrong ways & a waste of the talent in it. A shame really. 2/5

Zach and Miri Make A Porno on Netflix

Wishful Drinking

Carrie Fisher's monologue was both moving & disturbing with a great wit that carried throughout. Well done. 4/5

Wishful Drinking on Netflix

Everyday

I love simple stories told well but I wished for a little more meat here. Great acting by Henderson & the kids. 3/5

Everyday on Netflix

Frozen

This odd thriller has the same vibe as "ATM" - trapped somewhere that makes little sense but has a good ending. 2.5/5

Frozen on Netflix

After Tiller

A brave & unflinching look at the 4 doctors who perform late term abortions - a well done study in complex issues. 4/5

After Tiller on Netflix

Killing Kennedy

Rob Lowe & Will Rothhaar were amazing in this interesting take on JFK's assassination. Really great acting. 4/5

Killing Kennedy on Netflix

Goats

A perfectly average comedy, personable & sweet but nothing special. Not even Farmiga was outstanding, so meh. 3/5

Goats on Netflix

The Selfish Giant

This dark little British drama was startling in its intensity & impact - I felt it all fully. Wonderful. 4/5

The Selfish Giant on Netflix

The Hole Story

I just adored this clever indie that looked liked a documentary but wasn't. Very savvy & smart with good acting. 4/5

The Hole Story on Netflix

Cocaine Angel

The script had promise but the terribly weak acting really sank this film - with a better cast, maybe. 2.5/5

Cocaine Angel on Netflix

301/302

This Korean thriller is at times fascinating & at others uneven & hard to follow, but I liked the spirit of it. 3/5

301/302 on Netflix

The Book Thief

The acting was exceptional in this WWII film that focuses on focused on people and not the war. Lovely. 3.5/5

The Book Thief on Netflix

Amercian Zombie

This was pretty much your average mockumentary until the last third where it got interesting. I liked it. 3.5/5

American Zombie on Netflix

The Best Offer

A wonderfully constructed mystery - I guessed none of it & was utterly compelled throughout. Marvelous. 4/5

The Best Offer on Netflix

Escape form Tomorrow

An experimental psych thriller filmed covertly at Disneyworld? YES PLEASE! Both risky & awesome. 4/5

Escape from Tomorrow on Netflix