Monday, January 09, 2012

12 Good Things to Watch on Netflix, Part 1

Trying to find a good movie on Netflix is a lot like going to a garage sale.  There may be some goodies in there, but you have to pick through a lot of crap to find them.  So from time to time, I'll give you some solid recommendations for movies and TV shows that you might enjoy.  I'll have a range of genres with some old stuff and new stuff.  For now, here are some goodies you might want to check out:


Toy Story 3 - I assume you've seen it, but if not, you really need to check it out.


Office Space - a film that failed at the box office, but has become a cult classic--for good reason.


The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret - I wanted say it is great, but I would say it's pretty funny.


True Grit - Jeff Bridges is outstanding.  Check it out, even if you aren't a fan of Westerns.


Downton Abbey - this seven episode miniseries is outstanding for the Upstairs/Downstairs crowd.


The Fighter - Christian Bale gives an all-timer of a performance.  Definitely worth watching.


Sin Nombre - a foreign film about a guy fleeing a street gang by hopping a train out of town.


The Iron Giant - The first film by Brad Bird, director of The Incredibles and Mission: Impossible 4.


Portlandia - SNL's Fred Armisen anchors this comedy series set in the kooky Northwest.


6 Days to Air: The Making of South Park - a funny, fascinating glimpse into how this brilliant show is put together.


Tangled - the recent Disney film will end up being considered a classic.


Waiting for Superman - a documentary about the American public school system sounds boring, but this is captivating stuff.



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