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Netflix #25 - Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang - Suggested by Michelle and Jeff
Wow. The was by far one of the best movies I’ve seen in a long time. Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer made an awesome team as a conman and gay private detective respectively. Not only was it hysterical, but the mystery/thriller aspect was hugely engaging. I love when a comedy takes it plot seriously, and doesn’t resort to a cookie cutter plot just as a means to tell some jokes. It also reminded me a lot of Family Guy and 30 Rock with its cutaway flashes of random humor. Plus Robert Downey Jr.’s narration was priceless. You need to see this movie immediately!
Netflix #26 - August Rush - Suggested by Irisgirl
This one took a while to win me over. I watched it for the first hour absolutely unimpressed. My cold, black heart wasn’t budging one bit. I thought it was ridiculously cliche and annoying. Plus Robin Williams’ storyline was not what I expected at all, and I absolutely hated the whole musical Lost Boys thing he had going on. But as the second hour progressed, my heart started to thaw and by the end I enjoyed it. I still don’t think it’s that great of a movie because of the kinda lame first hour and Robin Williams (who I normally love) but it was a cute little movie. Also: How gorgeous is Keri Russell?
Iron Man
What else is there to say about Iron Man that you haven’t already heard? It’s an incredible comic book movie on the same level as Batman Begins (although Batman Begins is still the pinnacle of comic book movies). I guess what I can say about the movie that you may not have heard yet is that it will make you like Gwyneth Paltrow again. I mean, after she nearly ruined the otherwise awesome Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow with her atrocious acting and then named her kid Apple, I was all set to be annoyed by her mere presence in the movie. But she came across totally cute and charming. There. Now go see it. Not just for me, for Gwyneth.
My Recommendation to You: The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra
You guys are nice enough to give me loads of recommendations, so it’s about time I returned the favor. So I gladly present you with a 2001 movie you’ve probably never heard of called The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra. It’s a throwback to the really bad science fiction movies of yesteryear. It’s absolutely ridiculous and wonderful. I’m not sure if it’s exactly laugh-out-loud funny, but I had a huge smile on my face the entire time I watched it. Here’s the trailer so you can get a taste for what you’re in for.
Keep your recommendations coming!
May 8th, 2008 at 5:40 am
What? Is Val Kilmer in this film? I haven’t seen that anywhere…
May 8th, 2008 at 7:16 am
I SLEEP NOW.
I must find an Amish terrarium…
May 8th, 2008 at 7:58 am
Good call on Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang. I love that movie and it was one of the reasons that when they cast Robert Downey, Jr., for Iron Man, I knew he’d be excellent in it.
May 8th, 2008 at 10:14 am
The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra looks frickin’ brilliant! I absolutely *must* see it. I’m a huge fan of the schlocky 50’s sci-fi/horror fare and this looks like an awesome tongue-in-cheek rendition. Thanks, Craig, for pointing me toward it! I’m going to hunt it down this weekend.
May 8th, 2008 at 10:47 am
Amazingly, I actually saw The Lost Skeleton years ago when I was working for Blockbuster, it’s definitely a fun goof. I believe the guy just finished directing a sequel to it; and had something else come out this year.
As for recommendations:
Camp; The Tune; 9 to 5; Better off Dead; Dirty Rotten Scoundrels…..and I’ll add
Heathers
Midnight Madness–great early 80’s film…Michael J. Fox’s first movie role!
May 8th, 2008 at 11:19 am
If you liked “The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra,” you should check out “Amazon Women on the Moon.” It’s a send-up of both those 50s sci-fi flicks and the late night TV where you’ll typically find them.
May 8th, 2008 at 11:23 am
Craig, never mind my older pick of the time machine thingy, but you have to check out “Noises Off”. It’s a fantastic film with Carol Burnett, Michael Caine, Christopher Reeve, John Ritter, and many others.
May 8th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
Maybe one of these days you’ll finally watch one of my picks, so I’ll keep throwing them out there:
~Paper Moon
~The Grifters
~Heathers
~Strangers with Candy
~Triumph of the Spirit
~Logans Run
May 8th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
Yay!! I’m glad you liked Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. It does have Batman and Iron Man in it.
How about:
Shaolin Soccer or Kung Fu Hustle
Thank You For Smoking
Mr. Brooks
Night of the Comet - 80’s cheese
Looker - more 80’s cheese, but I love it!
May 8th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Brian F: Yes!! Amazon Women on the Moon is a classic! Good call.
And I second Antonio’s suggestion of “Noises Off” — a great and usually underrated comedy.
May 8th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
I want to third Noises Off! I bought it last week because it had been sitting on my Amazon wishlist for a long time and I needed something relatively low-cost in order to get free shipping on another thing I was buying. So then when it arrived I rewatched it and it’s as funny as I remembered!
May 8th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
I’ll be the third one to suggest Noises Off. Great cast as well as funny.
And Craiggers, honestly, the more I think about it, the more I think Iron Man might have been better than Batman Begins.
HUGS….
May 8th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
Polt: You’re fourth in the “Noises Off” bandwagon. I’m not surprised that someone who questions “Batman Begins” wonderfulness doesn’t know how to count. Boo ya!
May 9th, 2008 at 1:12 am
I saw that years ago, it’s good fun.
If you want a bad film, track down Santa versus the Martions lol.
The Lost Skeleton reminded me of some of the old William Castle flicks, which I actually liked. I have the original 13 ghosts on DVD lol.
May 9th, 2008 at 9:44 am
Too late, I own even own Lost Skeleton. In fact, I watch the dinner scene over and over again in my inverted cloth funnel. And since people are suggesting bad sci-fi movies, check out “The Queen of Outer Space” with Zsa Zsa Gabor. It has some of the funniest sexist dialogue evah.
May 10th, 2008 at 11:04 am
“Lost Skeleton” is AWESOME!!!! SO glad you liked it! My bf and I OWN it, we like it so much. Plus, as a graphic designer, the stills gallery on the disc where they show off sample products done up in 50s styles? Pure design porn.