Netflix Instant: Cool TV and Movie Picks

I'm not sure how he does it, but Javi is always better at writing his Netflix columns with themes. Again, mine isn't themed, but I have a TV series, foreign film, and documentary that have all found their place in my heart. 

SPORTS NIGHT

The Aaron Sorkin comedy that aired in the 90s and was way before its time. It's strange that this witty show was actually on prime time television and not housed at HBO. Nevertheless, it only last for two seasons, but its very Sorkin with its witty banter and character moments.

LET THE BULLETS FLY

The first film that I saw at last year's Fantastic Fest. I wasn't sure what I was in for, but I thoroughly enjoyed this Robin Hood-esque tale. At first, this seemed like it would be a series caper drama, but it actually turned out to be a fun and somewhat goofy tale. You can check out my Fantastic Fest review here!

THE SWELL SEASON
One of my favorite musical duos and now I finally get to see their documentary! I have loved The Swell Season ever since I stumbled upon their first film, ONCE. In fact, that film is one of the first indie and obscure films that Javi and I found we had in common. I cheered when they won the Oscar for their song, "Falling Slowly," and now I cannot wait to watch their documentary.

That's it for me this week folks!

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Trailer Breakdown: BEYOND THE BLACK RAINBOW

Javi here. This is very exciting news. Today I stumbled on the trailer for one of my honorary favorite movies of 2011, director Panos Cosmatos' BEYOND THE BLACK RAINBOW. This is great news because the movie was an intense visual and aural experience, and I'm glad to revisit it sooner than later. With this release, there is the hope that the amazing soundtrack will also be released soon as well. You can check out the trippy trailer below:

Fantastic Fest 2011 movie review- SLEEP TIGHT- She said

SLEEP TIGHT

Directed by: Jaume Balaguero

Written by: Alberto Marini

Starring: Luis Tosar, Marta Etura, and Alberto San Juan

Synopsis: A doorman at a local residential complex has a dark obsession with one of the tenants.

Fantastic Fest 2011 Movie Review - BEYOND THE BLACK RAINBOW- He Said

Directed by: Panos Cosmatos

Written by: Panos Cosmatos

Starring: Michael Rogers, Eva Allan, Scott Hylands, Marilyn Norry.

Synopsis: Elena is a special girl that has been living imprisoned by Dr. Barry Nyle. When she starts to become aware of her powers, she tries to escape much to Dr. Nyle's dismay. 

Fantastic Fest 2011 movie review- NEW KIDS TURBO- He said/She said

NEW KIDS TURBO

Directed by: Steffen Haars and Flip Van der Kuil

Written by: Steffen Haars and Flip Van der Kuil

Starring: Antoine Kamerling, Steffen Haars, Flip Van der Kuil, Huub Smit, and Tim Haars 

Synopsis: Five friends are fed up with not having jobs and being cut off from welfare, so they decide not to pay...for anything...anymore.

Fantastic Fest 2011 movie review- SUMMERLAND- She said

SUMMERLAND

Directed by: Grimur Hakonarson

Written by: Olafur Egilsson and Grimur Hakonarson

Starring: Olafia Hronn Jonsdottir, Kjartan Gudjonsson, and Snorri Engilbertsson 

Synopsis: Oskar is wanting to sell the family's sacred elf stone to keep the house, but the stone is sacred to his wife, who also works as a medium.

Fantastic Fest 2011 movie review- INVASION OF ALIEN BIKINI- She said

INVASION OF ALIEN BIKINI

Directed by: Oh Young-doo

Starring: Eun-Jung Ha and Young Geun Hong

Synopsis: A young hero meets and saves a damsel in distress, takes her home for a game of Jenga, but she has other plans for him.

Fantastic Fest 2011 movie review- ELITE SQUAD 2: THE ENEMY WITHIN- He said/She said

ELITE SQUAD 2: THE ENEMY WITHIN

Directed by:  Jose Padilha

Written by: Jose Padilha and Mantovani

Starring: Wagner Moura, Irandhir Santos, Andre Ramiro, Milhem Cortaz, Andre Mattos, and Maria Riberiro

Synopsis: Lt. Col. Roberto Nascimento is promoted to Secretary of Security department and encounters a web of corruption, lies, and and dirty cops.

Fantastic Fest 2011 movie review- THE DAY- He said/She said

THE DAY

Directed by: Doug Aariniokoski

Written by: Luke Passmore

Starring: Shannyn Sossamon, Dominic Monaghan, Shawn Ashmore, Ashley Bell, and Cory Hardrict

Synopsis: A group of five young people have stuck together to survive in a post-apocalyptic world, then as they think they've found shelter, they run into some unexpected trouble.

Fantastic Fest 2011 Movie Review- JUAN DE LOS MUERTOS/JUAN OF THE DEAD- He Said

JUAN DE LOS MUERTOS/ JUAN OF THE DEAD

Directed by: Alejandro Brugues

Written by: Alejandro Brugues

Starring: Alexis Diaz de Villegas, Jorge Molina, Blanca Rosa Blanco, and Elsa Camp

Synposis: When zombies attack Cuba, two best friends decide to set up a business as mercenaries, killing zombies for people.

Fantastic Fest 2011 Movie Review- MELANCHOLIA- He Said

MELANCHOLIA

Directed by: Lars von Trier

Written by: Lars von Trier

Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Kiefer Sutherland,
Alexander Skarsgard, and Stellan Skarsgard

Synopsis: As a planet that was previously hidden behind the sun hurtles towards Earth,

two sisters deal with family drama and depression.

Fantastic Fest 2011 Movie Review- MILOCRORZE: A LOVE STORY-He Said

MILOCRORZE: A LOVE STORY

Directed by: Yoshimasa Ishibashi

Starring: Takayuki Yamada, Mieko Harada, Anna Ishibashi, and Maiko

Synopsis: A goofy tale of heartbreak, love advice, and bad-ass samurai action.

Fantastic Fest 2011 movie review- BODY TEMPERATURE- She said

BODY TEMPERATURE

Directed by Takaomi Ogata

Starring: Chavetaro Ishizaki and Rin Sakuragi

Synopsis: A young man has had a long relationship with his sex doll, and when a new girl enters the picture, his life begins to get a tad complicated.

Fantastic Fest 2011 Movie Review- LET THE BULLETS FLY- She said

LET THE BULLETS FLY

Directed by: Wen Jiang

Written by: Wen Jiang

Starring: Chow Yun-Fat, Wen Jiang, Xiaogang Feng, and Carina Lau

Synopsis:  A conman becomes governor of a local town run by a local mobster.

Fantastic Fest 2011 Movie Review- HAUNTERS- He Said

HAUNTERS

Directed by: Kim Min-Suk

Written by: Kin Min-Suk

Starring: Choi Deok-Moon, Jeong Eun-Chae, and Soo Go

Synopsis: Two men with super-powers, one who can control people within sight,
and the other than regenerate like Wolverine, battle one another.

Fantastic Fest 2011 Movie Review- MICHAEL- He Said

MICHAEL

Directed by: Markus Schleinzer

Written by: Markus Schleinzer

Starring: Michael Fuith, Christine Kain, and David Raunchenberger

Synopsis: The directorial debut of Markus Schleinzer follows a pedophile

 and the boy he keeps in his house.

Fantastic Fest 2011 Movie Review- HEADHUNTERS- He Said

HEADHUNTERS

Directed by: Morten Tyldum

Written by: Lars Gudmestad, Jo Nesbo, and Ulr Ryberg
Starring: Aksel Hennie, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Synnove Maccody-Lund, and Julie R. Olgaard
Synopsis: A 1.68 M headhunter, who moonlights as an arts thief,
tries to do ONE FINAL SCORE to finally be able to start a family
and things, as they do, go horribly wrong.

Fantastic Fest 2011 Movie Review- MANBORG- He said/She said

MANBORG

Director by: Steven Kostanski

Writer by: Steven Kostanski

Starring: Adam Brooks, Jeremy Gillespie, and Conor Sweeney

Synopsis: When the gates of Hell open up, and mankind is on the brink
of extinction, our only hope is Manborg!

Fantastic Fest 2011 Movie Review- THE HUMAN CENTIPEDE II: FULL SEQUENCE- He said/She said

THE HUMAN CENTIPEDE 2: FULL SEQUENCE
Director:  Tom Six

Writer: Tom Six

Starring: Laurence R. Harvey, Ashlynne Yennie, and Dominic Borrelli

Synopsis: Martin is a mentally disturbed man who tries to escape his lonely existence and becomes obsessed with the cult film, THE HUMAN CENTIPEDE: FIRST SEQUENCE, which inspires him to recreate the film.