Netflix Instant: TV & Movie Picks - Past Fantastic Fest Edition!

Since Jonesy and I will be doing Fantastic Fest, THE most fun movie festival around, I decided to highlight a few of the past Fantastic Fest titles that are on Netflix Instant. I will admit I cheated a little this week in picking my movies. My good friend, Carolee, one of the directors of the upcoming VHS culture doc, REWIND THIS! put together a list of all of the movie that have ever played at Fantastic Fest and even added which ones are on Netflix! I picked three that I want to watch at some point after I come back from the trip. In addition, look for coverage beginning on Thursday, September 20th. Remember to follow @WDYMS, @JaviFuentes and @angjonesy for any non-review updates and shenanigans while we're down in Austin. Now, go check out these movies after the break.

Stream the Jonny Greenwood score for THE MASTER now!

Javi here. If you're at all into movies, you've been anticipating the release of the next Paul Thomas anderson movie, THE MASTER, his first movie since 2007's THERE WILL BE BLOOD. The movie deals with a not-Scientology-like of cult surrouding a not-L. Ron Hubbard-like character in a suspiciously similar time frame. As much as I want to see the movie, I am also interested a lot in the soundtrack. The director is working once again with Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood and I am happy to say that thanks to Paste Magazine, we have word that the album is now streaming ahead of its actual release. go listen to the soundtrack here on Spotify!

I particularly like Greenwood's scores becuase he is someone that has always grown and gotten more profificent in compositions and layers within Radiohead. It's interesting that someone that can fill stadiums has been quoted to say that he gets a bigger thrill from composing and directing an orchestra than playing art-rock. Look for a full review of the soundtrack from me before Fantastic Fest.

THE MASTER comes out on September 21st. It is directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and stars Philip Seymour, Joaquin Phoenix, and Amy Adams.
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Fantastic Fest Shorts for 2012!

There are always hidden gems at festivals, and sometimes the best parts of programming comes in the form of the shorts. Every time I go to a festival, I try my hardest to take in as many short films as possible because most of the time, they end up being the highlights for me. No doubt I will make sure I attend at least one of the sets this year.

Check the list after the jump.

Fantastic Fest 2012 Announces Signature Events!

It's about that time again! It's our favorite time of the year. Time to travel to Austin to go to our favorite genre festival, Fantastic Fest. It's the best time of the year filled with movies, beer, and friends. We will be bringing you updates on as many events and movie reviews as physically possible starting with Fantastic Fest's release of their signature event series. Not only is the festival jam packed with movies, but it also plans exciting events every night of the week including themed parties and boxing matches!

Check out the list below!

Netflix Instant: TV and Movie Picks

Happy Sunday! Please forgive my late Netflix column, but the movies I picked this week carry one of my favorite themes...complete randomness! Enjoy.

JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI

I didn't become a sushi fan until a few years ago, and even with that I enjoy more of the rolls rather than the actual raw fish type of sushi. JIRO follows the sushi master, Jiro, as he runs his 10 seat restaurant in which a plate of sushi is $300. His restaurant is housed in a subway station but is legendary in Japan. Fair warning, there are tons of delicious food porn shots that will make you run out and get yourself some sashimi. 

HAYWIRE

Even with the weird voice immodulation of Gina Carano, HAYWIRE ended up being an entertaining film. It's not the caliber of the BOURNE films, it's a fun revenge movie with great action scenes. 

THE YELLOW SEA

I was sad to miss this one last year at The Asian Film Festival of Dallas because I heard nothing but praise from everyone who saw it. The story sounded fascinating about a cabbie hired to be a hit man and getting in deeper than expected, and I'm excited it's finally on Instant.

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PARANORMAN Review - He Said

PARANORMAN

Directed by: Chris Butler, Sam Fell

Written by: Chris Butler

Starring: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Casey Affleck, Leslie Mann, Anna Kendrick and Christopher Mintz-Plasse

Synopsis: Young boy that just happens to be able to see ghosts is tasked with lifting a 300-year old curse.

Netflix Instant: TV & Movie Picks- En Español!

Javi here with a terribly delayed Netflix column. Let's blame the long weekend or something. But, this week I wanted to highlight some great Spanish titles that are on Netflix! All come very highly recommended and are not for the "I don't want to read my movies" types.