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Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Director Series - Steven Spielberg

STEVEN SPIELBERG
Birth Name: Steven Allan Spielberg
Birth Date: Dec. 18, 1946
Birth Place: Cincinnati, Ohio
Features Directed: 28 and counting
Features I've Seen: 23 (82%)


Steven Spielberg is probably the most successful movie-maker ever, if measured as box office clout.  He began his love of making movies as early as 12 years old, making short, 8mm adventure films, often involving wrecks on his toy train set.  In 1963, at the age of 16, he wrote and directed his first independent film titled "Firelight" which would serve as an inspiration for "Close Encounters Of The Third Kind".  When his parents got divorced, Steven moved to California with his father.  While out there he attended Universal Studios as an unpaid intern.  He would sit in on editing and got to meeting some of the right people.  Spielberg wrote and directed a short film at Universal titled "Amblin" (what would later become the name of his own production company).  After the vice president of Universal's TV Department saw the short film, he signed Spielberg to a long term deal, becoming the youngest contract director for the studio.  He helmed episodes for such TV shows as "Marcus Welby, MD", "Rod Serling's Night Gallery" and "Columbo".  He was asked to direct a TV film titled "Duel" (which was released theatrically after some of Spielberg's success).  From there he never looked back.  He always seems to have a strong moral stand in his films, some people feel a little shoved down our throats, but I always loved his style.  Mixing heartfelt sentiment with high humour and usually having characters overcome some obstacle, you know you're in for a good time watching a Spielberg film.  He has been nominated for 12 Academy Awards, 6 as Best Director, winning 3 in total.  What follows is a list of Steven Spielberg's movies I've seen, listed in three different categories, chronologically (imdb.com score in brackets):


MUST SEE
Jaws - 1975 (8.2): The first Summer blockbuster is as good today as it was ground-breaking then!
Close Encounters Of The Third Kind - 1977 (7.8): Spielberg's first big sci-fi extravaganza.  Fantastic!
Raiders Of The Lost Ark - 1981 (8.7):  Probably my favourite film EVER!  Perfect, non-stop thrills and action!
E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial - 1982 (7.9):  Saw it 5 times in the theatre.  Great for kids and adults alike.
Jurassic Park - 1993 (7.9):  Scared the crap out of me when I saw it...and I was 21!!!
Schindler's List - 1993 (8.9):  Absolutely beautiful and evil at the same time.  A near-perfect film.
Minority Report - 2002 (7.7):  Much better than most reviews I've seen.  Interesting with good action.
Catch Me If You Can - 2002 (7.8): A lot of fun.  A good chase movie with two very able actors.
Munich - 2005 (7.7):  A very good thriller with, what I think, is a great performance from Eric Bana.


NICE TO SEE
Duel - 1971 (7.7): Great tension filled scenes with only two vehicles on the road.
Indy & The Temple Of Doom - 1984 (7.5):  Not as bad as everyone makes it out to be...but not great.
Empire Of The Sun - 1987 (7.7):  Great performances and cinematography.
Indy & The Last Crusade - 1989 (8.3):  Very good recovery from the second, but the first is still the best!
Always - 1989 (6.2):  Sweet, touching, well-acted.  Audrey Hepburn's last film.
Saving Private Ryan - 1998 (8.5):  The first 30 minutes are UNBELIEVABLE, but becomes only ok afterwards.
The Terminal - 2004 (7.2):  Tom Hanks is good, but you may lose interest too quickly.
Indy & The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull - 2008 (6.4):  Worked occasionally, but missed the mark too often.


NO NEED TO SEE
1941 - 1979 (5.7):  Easily Spielberg's worst film.  An un-funny comedy that misses on so many levels.
Twilight Zone The Movie (Segment 2) - 1983 (6.3):  Disappointing on all fronts. 
Hook - 1991 (6.3):  Kids might enjoy it, but I didn't.  Only Dustin Hoffman scored marks.
The Lost World: Jurassic Park - 1997 (6.1):  A very un-needed money-grabber.
A.I. Artificial Intelligence - 2001 (7.0):  Quite frankly bored me.
War Of The Worlds - 2005 (6.5):  I wanted to like it...I really did...but I didn't.

Monday, December 19, 2011

Director Series - Martin Scorsese

MARTIN SCORSESE
Birth Name: Martin Charles Scorsese
Birth Date: Nov. 17, 1942
Birth Place: Queens, New York
Features Directed: 29 and counting
Features I've Seen: 21 (72%)


Martin Scorsese developed a passion for film at a very young age.  He grew up with asthma, which kept him from playing sports with other kids.  To keep him busy, his parents would send him to the movie theatres.  He was raised in a devoutly Catholic environment which led him to wanting to be a priest.  But his passion for the cinema grew and he decided to attend NYU's College Of Arts And Science.  He earned a Masters Of Fine Arts at NYU's Tisch School Of The Arts in 1966.  His first feature starred a fellow student named Harvey Keitel and was titled "Who's That Knocking On My Door".  Scorsese used quick editing, an ever-flowing camera, loud music and a strong conflict between religion and violence, something that he would expand on and perfect in the years to come.  In the early 1970's, director Brian DePalma introduced Scorsese to an actor he had been working with, one Robert DeNiro.  DeNiro would go on to star in no less than eight of Scorsese's films, one of the greatest partnerships in cinema.  Scorsese's love for music has led him to direct some documentaries on the subject including ones focussing on The Band, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones and George Harrison.  He has been nominated for 8 Academy Awards, winning his first for directing "The Departed".  Four of his movies have been nominated for Best Picture at the Cannes Film Festival, winning once for "Taxi Driver".  What follows is a list of Martin Scorsese's movies I've seen, listed in three different categories, chronologically (imdb.com score in brackets):


MUST SEE
Mean Streets - 1973 (7.5):  DeNiro is fantastic, as well as Keitel.  Really great camera movement.
Taxi Driver - 1976 (8.5): It may look dated now, but what an impact!!
The Last Waltz - 1978 (8.0): One of the best music docs ever.  Great performances, great insight.
Raging Bull - 1980 (8.4): My fave!  Still can't believe Scorsese didn't win Best Director.  A masterpiece!
The King Of Comedy - 1983 (7.7):  Jerry Lewis was never better.  Great social satire ala "Network".
Goodfellas - 1990 (8.8): An incredibly well-crafted film.  Brutally violent, but not gratuitous.
Casino - 1995 (8.2): Very similar to "Goodfellas" in structure, so it has to be good.  Sharon Stone was great.
The Aviator - 2004 (7.5): Very long, but held my interest throughout.  Realized how good Leo is!
Shutter Island - 2010 (8.0): I didn't think I'd like this movie nearly as much as I did.  Loved it, in fact.


NICE TO SEE
Who's That Knocking At My Door? - 1967 (6.8): The first is interesting, but unpolished.
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore - 1974 (7.4): Got away from violence, great performance from Ellen Burstyn.
After Hours - 1985 (7.6): Really showed off camerawork here.  Underrated, fun film.
The Last Temptation Of Christ - 1988 (7.6): Nobody else could have made this movie.
New York Stories ("Life Lessons") - 1989 (6.2)
Gangs Of New York - 2002 (7.4): Went on waaaay too long, but some hugely powerful scenes.
The Departed - 2006 (8.5):  I liked it, but it was hyped so much.  And Mark Wahlberg was AWFUL!
Shine A Light - 2008 (7.2): Doc on The Rolling Stones felt like it should have been more in depth.


NO NEED TO SEE
The Color Of Money - 1986 (6.9): I was never a fan...thought Tom Cruise was AWFUL!
Cape Fear - 1991 (7.3): I became tired of DeNiro's act quite quickly.  Rousing finale, though.
The Age Of Innocence - 1993 (7.2): Some great performances, but boring.
Bringing Out The Dead - 1999 (6.8):  Still bored by this movie.  Seems as though Scorsese had little to work with.


That's Marty...who will be next???

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Director Series - Woody Allen

So I decided to take the whole movie list thing a little further.  I've made a list of directors in which I've seen a vast majority of their movies.  As a service to y'all, and as another reason to compile a list of something, I will feature one or two directors every few days and supply a tally of the movies of theirs that I've seen, and a little bit of what I think of them.  I've left off many, what most people would claim to be, premiere directors...those that may have revolutionized film in one way or another.  I've done this for a simple reason; I haven't seen many of their films.  Directors like Akira Kurowsawa, Federico Fellini, Ingmar Bergman, Luis Bunuel, Francois Truffaut and so on.  I've seen a few of their films, but the majority of the movies I watch are mainstream, American-made, stretching mostly from the 1970's to today.  So have a look, agree or disagree, and enjoy...

WOODY ALLEN
Birth Name: Allen Stewart Konigsberg
Birth Date: Dec. 1, 1935
Birth Place: Brooklyn, New York
Features Directed: 43 and counting
Features I've Seen: 38 (88%)

Woody Allen got his start as a comedy writer for the likes of The Ed Sullivan Show, The Tonight Show and Sid Caesar Specials.  This was in the mid-1950's, at the beginnings of television.  In 1961 he turned his attention to stand-up comedy where he invented his neurotic, nervous but intellectual persona that has served him so well through the years.  He soon began writing plays, his first success being Don't Drink The Water which ran on Broadway in 1966.  From this came the opportunity to write movie scripts - and the rest is history.  Allen has been nominated for a total of 21 Academy Awards throughout his illustrious career; 14 for screenwriting, 6 for directing and 1 for acting.  He has won 3 times.  As far as I can tell, his movies have garnered a total of 46 Academy Award nominations.  His style has changed through the years, starting off more slapstick comedy, turning to more intellectual comedies, reaching out to some high drama and back again.  But one thing that remains constant in his films is the feeling of the viewer eavesdropping on a character's life.  It's as if we are the proverbial fly-on-the-wall, listening in on big secrets and feelings.  Somehow, Allen has consistently gotten the best out of his actors, showing some on a level that may have not been noticed before.  He is easily the most prolific filmmaker of our time, rarely missing a year without releasing a new film.  What follows is a list of Woody Allen's movies I've seen, listed in three different categories, chronologically (imdb.com score in brackets):

MUST SEE
Bananas - 1971 (7.1): Woody's talent of slapstick scenes begins with this film.
Sleeper - 1973 (7.3):  Hilarious futuristic comedy
Love And Death - 1975 (7.7):  Rarely seen or talked about, but one of my faves!
Annie Hall - 1977 (8.2): What many consider to be Allen's masterpiece, originally written as a drama!
Manhattan - 1979 (8.1):  What I consider to be Allen's masterpiece...can watch it over and over again.
Zelig - 1983 (7.7): Brilliant idea, great photography, and funny.
The Purple Rose Of Cairo - 1985 (7.7): Another great idea, beautifully played by Mia Farrow.
Hannah And Her Sisters - 1986 (7.9): Phenomenal ensemble acting
Crimes And Misdemeanors - 1989 (8.0): Brilliant mix of comedy and drama.
Husbands And Wives - 1992 (7.4): Some more phenomenal ensemble acting.
Bullets Over Broadway - 1994 (7.5)
Match Point - 2005 (7.8):  Woody goes to London, and scores big!
Vicky Cristina Barcelona - 2008 (7.3):  Definitely all about Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem.


NICE TO SEE
Take The Money And Run - 1969 (7.2): The first intro to Woody's neurotic, nebbish.
Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Sex - 1972 (6.8)
A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy - 1982 (6.6)
Broadway Danny Rose - 1984 (7.4)
Radio Days - 1987 (7.5): A great love story to the past.
Another Woman - 1988 (7.3):  Gena Rowlands is AMAZING!
New York Stories (Oedipus Wrecks) - 1989 (6.2)
Alice - 1990 (6.5):  Woody's take on Alice In Wonderland
Manhattan Murder Mystery - 1993 (7.3): A lot of fun.
Mighty Aphrodite - 1995 (7.0):  The Greek chorus makes this film worth watching.
Deconstructing Harry - 1997 (7.3):  Robin Williams was great.
The Curse Of The Jade Scorpion - 2001 (6.7)
Melinda And Melinda - 2004 (6.5): Will Ferrell does alright, but its all about Chiwetel Ejiofor!
Scoop - 2006 (6.7)
Cassandra's Dream - 2007 (6.8):  Better than it looks, and great performances.
Whatever Works - 2009 (7.2):  Larry David does a great impression of Woody.
You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger - 2010 (6.4)


NO NEED TO SEE
What's Up, Tiger Lily? - 1966 (6.1): An over-dub of a Japanese film, the joke went on too long.
Stardust Memories - 1980 (7.2): Allen's nod to Fellini's 8 1/2...I didn't like it.
September - 1987 (6.5):  A Bergman-esque tale that I found waaaaaay too slow
Everyone Says I Love You - 1996 (6.8):  A Woody Allen musical...I didn't enjoy.
Celebrity - 1998 (6.2):  Seemed to go nowhere.
Small Time Crooks - 2000 (6.5):  Probably my least favourite Woody Allen film.
Hollywood Ending - 2002 (6.4)
Anything Else - 2003 (6.3): Another one I never need to see again!

Ok, so that's it for Woody.  More directors to follow...stay tuned...

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Hooray For Netflix, Part IV

Well, here it is, the last of the list...from S to Z.  Turns out I've seen 685 movies that are currently on Netflix Canada, as of November 23rd.  I actually use another website that gives me daily updates as to what is added to Netflix, so between November 24th and today I could add another 15 titles including the first three Star Trek movies, Clerks, Pulp Fiction, The Mist and Chasing Amy.  My point to all this?  I have no idea.  I guess I just wanted to validate to myself that Netflix Canada is worth the $8 a month and it can be for others.  Of the 685 movies, I've recommended about 175 and there are plenty more that are good enough.  I haven't even mentioned the TV shows like Mad Men, Breaking Bad, Weeds, Huff, and tons more.  I hope this exercise has proved useful to some of you.  Up next will be some of my favourite directors and the movies of theirs I've seen.  Here are the two links I use almost everyday that keep me up on what Netflix Canada has to offer:
http://netflixcanadacompletelist.blogspot.com/2011/11/complete-list-alphabetical-wed-nov-23.html
 http://can.whatsnewonnetflix.com/

...and the rest of my list:

  1. S.W.A.T. - 2003
  2. Sahara - 2005
  3. Saved! - 2004
  4. Saw - 2004
  5. Saw II - 2005
  6. School Daze - 1988
  7. School Ties - 1992
  8. Scoop - 2006
  9. Sea Of Love - 1989
  10. Secret Of My Success, The - 1987
  11. Secret Window - 2004
  12. Secretary - 2002
  13. Secrets & Lies - 1996
  14. Sense And Sensibility - 1995
  15. Serenity - 2005
  16. Seventh Sign, The - 1988
  17. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band - 1978
  18. Shaft - 2000
  19. Shakes The Clown - 1992
  20. Shape Of Things, The - 2003
  21. Shaun Of The Dead - 2004
  22. SherryBaby - 2006
  23. Shine - 1996
  24. Short Circuit - 1986
  25. Short Cuts - 1993
  26. Six Degrees Of Separation - 1993
  27. Sixteen Candles - 1984
  28. Sky Captain And The World Of Tomorrow - 2004
  29. Slap Shot - 1977
  30. Sleuth - 2007
  31. Slumdog Millionaire - 2008
  32. Smokey And The Bandit - 1977
  33. Snatch - 2000
  34. Sneakers - 1992
  35. So I Married An Axe Murderer - 1993
  36. Soul Plane - 2004
  37. South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut - 1999
  38. Spanglish - 2004
  39. Spirit, The - 2008
  40. Spun - 2002
  41. Spy Game - 2001
  42. St. Elmo's Fire - 1985
  43. Stagecoach - 1939
  44. Stand By Me - 1986
  45. Standard Operating Procedure - 2008
  46. Star Trek - 2009
  47. Starman - 1984
  48. Steel Magnolias - 1989
  49. Stigmata - 1999
  50. Streets Of Fire - 1984
  51. Stripes - 1981
  52. Sugar - 2008
  53. Summer School - 1987
  54. Sunshine Cleaning - 2008
  55. Super Size Me - 2004
  56. Super Troopers - 2002
  57. Superbad - 2007
  58. Superman: The Movie - 1978
  59. Sweetest Thing, The - 2002
  60. Swimming With Sharks - 1995
  61. Tailor Of Panama, The - 2001
  62. Taken - 2008
  63. Taking Of Pelham One, Two Three, The - 1974
  64. Talk To Me - 2007
  65. Tape - 2001
  66. Taxi Driver - 1976
  67. Teen Wolf - 1985
  68. Teeth - 2006
  69. Tenacious D In The Pick Of Destiny - 2006
  70. Terminator 2: Judgment Day - 1991
  71. Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The - 2003
  72. They Live - 1988
  73. Thin Blue Line, The - 1988
  74. Thin Red Line, The - 1998
  75. Thing, The - 1982
  76. This Film Is Not Yet Rated - 2006
  77. This Is England - 2006
  78. Three O'Clock High - 1987
  79. Thumbsucker - 2005
  80. To Die For - 1995
  81. To Sir, With Love - 1966
  82. Tommy - 1975
  83. Tommy Boy - 1995
  84. Tootsie - 1982
  85. Toy, The - 1982
  86. Toys - 1992
  87. Traffic - 2000
  88. Traitor - 2008
  89. Trapped - 2002
  90. Tremors - 1990
  91. Trouble With Harry, The - 1955
  92. True Believer - 1989
  93. Two Lovers - 2008
  94. UHF - 1989
  95. Ultraviolet - 2006
  96. Uncle Buck - 1989
  97. Undercover Brother - 2002
  98. Underworld - 2003
  99. United 93 - 2006
  100. Vacancy - 2007
  101. Vampire In Brooklyn - 1995
  102. Van Helsing - 2004
  103. Vanishing, The - 1993
  104. Velocity Of Gary, The - 1999
  105. Vertigo - 1958
  106. Very Bad Things - 1998
  107. Vice Versa - 1988
  108. Videodrome - 1983
  109. Visitor, The - 2007
  110. Wag The Dog - 1997
  111. Waiting… - 2005
  112. Walk All Over Me - 2007
  113. Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story - 2007
  114. WarGames - 1983
  115. Waterworld - 1995
  116. We Own The Night - 2007
  117. We're No Angels - 1989
  118. Weird Science - 1985
  119. Welcome To The Dollhouse - 1995
  120. What Doesn't Kill You - 2008
  121. What Happens In Vegas - 2008
  122. What's Up, Tiger Lily? - 1966
  123. Whatever Works - 2009
  124. When You're Strange - 2009
  125. Where In The World Is Osama Bin Laden? - 2008
  126. Whip It - 2009
  127. White Chicks - 2004
  128. White Men Can't Jump - 1992
  129. White Nights - 1985
  130. Wild One, The - 1953
  131. Willard - 2003
  132. Winter Passing - 2005
  133. Without A Paddle - 2004
  134. Witness For The Prosecution - 1957
  135. Wiz, The - 1978
  136. Wolf - 1994
  137. Wonderland - 2003
  138. Wordplay - 2006
  139. Wrestler, The - 2008
  140. Wristcutters: A Love Story - 2006
  141. Xanadu - 1980
  142. Yes Men, The - 2003
  143. Young Frankenstein - 1974
  144. Young Sherlock Holmes - 1985
  145. Zack & Miri Make A Porno - 2008
  146. Zoolander - 2001

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Hooray For Netflix, Part III

Here's the next list for those keeping track, letters M to R.  I'm at 539 movies in total so far.  I hope there are some recommendations that you're all interested in.  Remember, bolded items are recommended and items in red should probably not be seen....


  1. Mad Max - 1979
  2. Made - 2001
  3. Madness Of King George, The - 1994
  4. Magnificent Seven, The - 1960
  5. Mallrats - 1995
  6. Man For All Seasons, A - 1966
  7. Man On The Moon - 1999
  8. Man With The Golden Arm, The - 1955
  9. Man, The - 2005
  10. Manhattan Murder Mystery - 1993
  11. Marie Antoinette - 2006
  12. Marley & Me - 2008
  13. Marnie - 1964
  14. Marty - 1955
  15. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein - 1994
  16. Meet The Parents - 2000
  17. Memento - 2000
  18. Middle Men - 2009
  19. Midnight Cowboy - 1969
  20. Midnight Run - 1988
  21. Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy, A - 1982
  22. Milk - 2008
  23. Miller's Crossing - 1990
  24. Miracle Worker, The - 1962
  25. Missing - 1982
  26. Mixed Nuts - 1994
  27. Mobsters - 1991
  28. Monster - 2003
  29. Monster's Ball - 2001
  30. Monty Python's: The Meaning Of Life - 1983
  31. Mr. Baseball - 1992
  32. Mr. Mom - 1983
  33. Mrs. Henderson Presents - 2005
  34. Much Ado About Nothing - 1993
  35. Multiplicity - 1996
  36. Munich - 2005
  37. Muppets Take Manhattan, The - 1984
  38. Muse, The - 1999
  39. My Bodyguard - 1980
  40. My Girl - 1991
  41. My Life - 1993
  42. My Name Is Bruce - 2006
  43. Mystery Men - 1999
  44. National Lampoon's Van Wilder - 2002
  45. Neighbors - 1981
  46. Net, The - 1995
  47. Next - 2007
  48. Niagara Motel - 2006
  49. Night Of The Hunter, The - 1955
  50. Nine Months - 1995
  51. Nine Queens - 2000
  52. Nine To Five - 1980
  53. Ninth Gate, The - 1999
  54. No Strings Attached - 2011
  55. No Way Out - 1987
  56. Noise - 2007
  57. Not Another Teen Movie - 2001
  58. Notebook, The - 2004
  59. Nothing But The Truth - 2008
  60. Notorious Bettie Page, The - 2005
  61. Notting Hill - 1999
  62. Number 23, The - 2007
  63. Obsession - 1976
  64. Of Mice And Men - 1992
  65. Office Space - 1999
  66. On The Waterfront - 1954
  67. One False Move - 1991
  68. One Night At McCool's - 2001
  69. One Week - 2008
  70. Only You - 1994
  71. Open Water - 2004
  72. Open Your Eyes - 1997
  73. Out Of Sight - 1998
  74. Owning Mahowny - 2003
  75. Panic Room - 2002
  76. Paper Chase, The - 1973
  77. Paper, The - 1994
  78. Paranormal Activity - 2007
  79. Paranormal Activity 2 - 2010
  80. Parenthood - 1989
  81. Party, The - 1968
  82. Paths Of Glory - 1957
  83. Patton - 1970
  84. Peggy Sue Got Married - 1986
  85. People Vs. Larry Flynt, The - 1996
  86. Percy Jackson And The Olympians: The Lightning Thief - 2010
  87. Permanent Midnight - 1998
  88. Philadelphia - 1993
  89. Pi - 1998
  90. Pitch Black - 2000
  91. Places In The Heart - 1984
  92. Planes, Trains And Automobiles - 1987
  93. Planet B-Boy - 2007
  94. Play It Again, Sam - 1972
  95. Play Misty For Me - 1971
  96. Player, The - 1992
  97. Pleasantville - 1998
  98. Poetic Justice - 1993
  99. Popeye - 1980
  100. Prairie Home Companion, A - 2006
  101. Predator - 1987
  102. Predators - 2010
  103. Premonition - 2007
  104. Primary Colors - 1998
  105. Princess Bride, The - 1987
  106. Principal, The - 1987
  107. Private School - 1983
  108. Producers, The - 2005
  109. Prom Night - 1980
  110. Proposition, The - 2005
  111. Psycho - 1960
  112. Punch-Drunk Love - 2002
  113. Pursuit Of Happyness, The - 2006
  114. Quick And The Dead, The - 1995
  115. Quigley Down Under - 1990
  116. Rachel Getting Married - 2008
  117. Radio - 2003
  118. Raising Arizona - 1987
  119. Raw - 1987
  120. Reader, The - 2008
  121. Real Genius - 1985
  122. Reality Bites - 1994
  123. Red Dragon - 2002
  124. Red River - 1948
  125. Redbelt - 2008
  126. Remains Of The Day, The - 1993
  127. Repulsion - 1965
  128. Requiem For A Dream - 2000
  129. Reservoir Dogs - 1992
  130. Resident Evil - 2002
  131. Return Of The Seacaucus 7 - 1980
  132. Return To Me - 2000
  133. Return To Paradise - 1998
  134. Revenge Of The Nerds - 1984
  135. Righteous Kill - 2008
  136. Ringmaster - 1998
  137. River Runs Through It, A - 1992
  138. River Wild, The - 1994
  139. Road Trip - 2000
  140. Rob Roy - 1995
  141. RoboCop - 1987
  142. Rules Of Attraction, The - 2002
  143. Rumble Fish - 1983
  144. Runaway - 1984
  145. Running Scared - 2006
  146. Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming, The - 1966
  147. RV - 2006

Friday, December 2, 2011

Hooray For Netflix, Part II

Just a quick update on the movies I've seen that are available on Netflix Canada.  These will be grouped from E to L.  To remind you, for those making their own lists out there, titles in bold are ones I recommend and titles written in red are ones to stay away from if at all possible.  I'll post the link to the complete list again (as of Nov. 23) in case you're interested:
http://netflixcanadacompletelist.blogspot.com/2011/11/complete-list-alphabetical-wed-nov-23.html
More to come in a few days....



  1. Earth Girls Are Easy - 1989
  2. Easy Rider - 1969
  3. Eight Men Out - 1988
  4. El Mariachi - 1992
  5. Elephant Man, The - 1980
  6. Employee Of The Month - 2004
  7. Eric Bogosian: Wake Up And Smell The Coffee - 2001
  8. Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind - 2004
  9. Ex, The - 2006
  10. Exit Through The Gift Shop - 2010
  11. Exorcism Of Emily Rose, The - 2005
  12. Extract - 2009
  13. Fabulous Baker Boys, The - 1989
  14. Factory Girl - 2006
  15. Family Business - 1989
  16. Fan, The - 1996
  17. Fantastic Mr. Fox - 2009
  18. Fargo - 1996
  19. Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas - 1998
  20. Fierce Creatures - 1997
  21. Firestarter - 1984
  22. First Knight - 1995
  23. Fisher King, The - 1991
  24. Five Easy Pieces - 1970
  25. Five Fingers - 2006
  26. Flatliners - 1990
  27. Flawless - 1999
  28. Fletch - 1985
  29. Fly, The - 1986
  30. Flyboys - 2006
  31. Following - 1998
  32. Foolproof - 2003
  33. Forgotten, The - 2004
  34. Formula 51 - 2001
  35. Foxy Brown - 1974
  36. Freddy Vs. Jason - 2003
  37. Freedomland - 2005
  38. French Connection, The - 1971
  39. Frenzy - 1972
  40. Freshman, The - 1990
  41. Friday The 13th - 1980
  42. Friday The 13th: Part 2 - 1981
  43. Friday The 13th: Part 3 - 1982
  44. Friday The 13th: Part 4 - The Final Chapter - 1984
  45. Friday The 13th: Part 6 - Jason Lives - 1986
  46. Friday The 13th: Part 7 - The New Blood - 1988
  47. Friday The 13th: Part 8 - Jason Takes Manhattan - 1989
  48. Fried Green Tomatoes - 1991
  49. Fright Night - 1985
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