Friday Flicks: Leslie’s Netflix Instant Picks (August 6-8)
Every Friday I will list personal recommendations of movies that are available on Netflix Instant Watch so you can enjoy a frugal weekend instead of buying that $10 movie ticket.
Weekend Picks: August 6-8
The Shawshank Redemption
Genre: Crime Drama
Mood: Prison friendship
142 minutes; 1994
Leslie Rating: 4/5
South Park: Season 7
Genre: Satire
Mood: Silly
15 episodes; 2003
Leslie Rating: 4/5
Noteworthy Episodes: (2) Krazy Kripples, (7) Red Man’s Greed (9) Christian Rock Hard, (12) All About Mormons, (14) Raisins
Pilates Essentials
Genre: Fitness
Mood: Active
80 mins; 2006
Leslie Rating: 3/5
Thoughts: While this is not a movie, I am including it because it is the best pilates video available on Instant Watch. It has a nice warm-up, great pilates exercises, and a wonderful relaxation session that is optional after the routine.
Leslie said:
Aug 06, 10 at 12:11 pmShawshank Redemption is only 4/5? I love that movie!!
Just out of curiosity – what is your favorite movie? Have you rated anything 5/5 in these reviews so far?
leslie Reply:
August 6th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
I know! But I had heard such amazing things about it that I was a little underwhelmed the first time I saw it. I have watched it several times since and have grown to appreciate it more.
There are several movies I have rated 5/5 that are available on InstantWatch: Let The Right One In, The Sandlot, How To Marry a Millionaire and The Orphanage.
Leslie said:
Aug 07, 10 at 9:28 amThe Sandlot is one that I feel is overrated…
Haven’t seen the other three you suggested, although we did just get instant watch set up and I’ll check at least one out this weekend. :)
leslie said:
Aug 11, 10 at 9:11 pm@Leslie: You’ll have to let me know what you think when you watch one of them!
Flexo said:
Aug 15, 10 at 1:15 amShawshank Redemption is one of my favorites. Good choice!