My Netflix Queue Needs You


Sigh.

Lately I have been disappointed by movies both in theaters and on DVD. So I am seeking your assistance. Yes, I had a contest late last year, asking for suggestions (some of which are included below). But I got picky and lazy, and now I'm seeking new inspiration.

Here is an alphabetical list of the films (and one TV series) that are currently in my Netflix queue. Some are new releases, others are older movies I've always wanted to see.  If you've seen any of them and have an opinion one way or another, please let me know by leaving a comment. In addition, feel free to make other recommendations.
  1. The Assassination of Jesse James
  2. August Rush
  3. Becoming Jane
  4. Conversations with Other Women
  5. Dan in Real Life
  6. Death at a Funeral
  7. The Devil and Daniel Johnston
  8. Dirty Pretty Things
  9. The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
  10. Dogfight
  11. The Dreamers
  12. Frida
  13. The Golden Compass
  14. The Good German
  15. Hedwig and the Angry Inch
  16. I Am Legend
  17. I'm Not There
  18. The Iron Giant
  19. King of California
  20. The Kingdom
  21. Lars and the Real Girl
  22. Lions for Lambs
  23. Live Free or Die Hard
  24. Lust, Caution
  25. The Magdalene Sisters
  26. Margot at the Wedding
  27. The Motorcycle Diaries
  28. Murder in the First
  29. Mysterious Skin
  30. No Reservations
  31. P.S. I Love You
  32. Palindromes
  33. Pan's Labyrinth
  34. Paris, Je T'aime
  35. Paycheck
  36. Reservation Road
  37. The Savages
  38. Sweeney Todd
  39. Things We Lost in the Fire
  40. Tin Cup
  41. We Own the Night
  42. The Wire, Season 1
  43. Y Tu Mama Tambien
  44. 27 Dresses
Thank you in advance!
 

Posted by JOpinionated at 4/28/2008 6:35 PM
Categories: Film
 

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  • 4/28/2008 8:52 PM KR wrote:

    Dan In Real Life is sort of....cute but blah.

    I watched Shampoo this weekend and Louis CK off my Netflix. Shampoo sucked shit but the Louis CK was bomb even though I've seen it before.

    Next up: The Tudors (Season 1, Disc 2) and Elizabeth.

    Have you seen The Jane Austen Book Club? I seriously think its one of my fav movies.
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    1. 4/29/2008 6:23 PM JOpinionated wrote:

      I look forward to Dan in Real Life, but only if I can ignore Dane Cook entirely.  Who on earth deemed him worthy of being in films? Yikes.

      I need to start renting older movies like Shampoo, but Louis CK is not my style. I tried to watch his HBO show, Lucky Louie. Yikes again.

      Never got into The Tudors, but Elizabeth (the first one) is a favorite in our household.

      Here is my original review of The Jane Austen Book Club. I am sorry to report that I do not share your enthusiasm for it, although it is a decent rental.



      Jo



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  • 4/29/2008 5:03 AM Sarah wrote:
     
    My favorites on your list are:
    Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Sweeney Todd, the musicals of course.
    Also, we just watched Paris, Je t'aime and loved it. Hope that helps!
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  • 4/29/2008 9:58 AM Cinematically-Correct wrote:

    Here are the must-sees: "The Assassination of Jesse James", "Pan's Labyrinth", "The Savages" & "Sweeney Todd."

    I too have a lengthy Netflix list. There isn't enough time in the day for all of my entertainment needs! Wait...if I didn't have a real job...
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  • 4/29/2008 12:27 PM briankelley2 wrote:

    Y Tu Mama Tambien - is a must watch. It showcases the acting talents of Diego Luna and Gael Garcia Bernal before they "blew up." Ask wifey about this one - she'll tell you.

    Gael Garcia Bernal was also in Amores Perros which was also great. I'd compare it to a Spanish Pulp Fiction in the way the story plays out.

    Pan's Labyrinth is good in a "Fantasy Land" style and you should also add The Orphanage (produced by Guillermo Del Torro). I saw it in theatres and loved it. Drama/Suspense/Horror similar style to The Others.

    Note to Jo: All of these movies are in Spanish and subtitled in English. I always find foreign films have more of an emotional connection than American Films.
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  • 4/29/2008 2:06 PM mr obiwankobe wrote:

    Let's see if I can play by the rules: Murder in the First is a good one. Not sure if Mr. Bacon was nominated, but he delivers the performance of his life. I have to agree with briankelley2 that the two Guillermo Del Torro movies are worth watching, even if I disagree with his previous comments on Jesse James, particularly Baby Afleck's performance.
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    1. 4/29/2008 6:25 PM JOpinionated wrote:

      I might have to move Jesse James to the top of the list, if only because two of my more frequent movie comment contributors have such varying opinions of it...

      Brian and Mr. O, I will report back to you after I watch it.

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  • 4/29/2008 10:30 PM John wrote:

    This list is all well and good, but what, my dear Jo, will you be seeing in theaters this summer? Any must-sees? Any guess at what will be the sleeper? I need your pop-culture guidance!
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  • 5/12/2008 11:33 PM Jennifer wrote:

    I'd suggest moving Margot at the Wedding further down the list. When the little red envelope came, we were excited. With this cast and this director -- it had to be a hit. Nope. It was all over the place in terms of story and by the end, we just wanted to see the credits roll.
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