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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 stupidly expensive movie ticket.
Reality Bites
Genre: Comedy, Coming of age
Mood: 90’s
94 mins; 1994
Leslie Rating: 4/5
Summary: 90’s love story involving post-grads trying to figure out what to do with themselves.
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 stupidly expensive movie ticket.
Wet Hot American Summer
Genre: Teen Comedy
Mood: Goofy
97mins; 2001
Leslie Rating: 4/5
Summary: Hilarious summer camp comedy that balances perfectly between silly & stupid.
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 stupidly expensive movie ticket.
The Fighter
Genre: Sports, Drama
Mood: Inspiring
115 mins; 2010
Leslie Rating: n/a
Summary: Heard it’s about boxing…
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.
Let Me In
Genre: Horror, Vampire
Mood: Suspense, Dark
116 mins; 2010
Leslie Rating: 4/5
Summary: Surprisingly good remake of a coming-of-age tale about a young girl who struggles with being a vampire.
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.
Hot Tub Time Machine
Genre: Comedy
Mood: John Cusack, 80’s
100 mins; 2010
Leslie Rating: 4/5
Summary: The hot tub is a time machine.
The Graduate
Genre: Classic
Mood: Dustin Hoffman
105 mins; 1967
Leslie Rating: 3/5
Summary: Classic.
Karate Kid (remake)
Genre: Remake
Mood: Nostalgia, Inspiration
140 mins; 2010
Leslie Rating: n/a
Summary: Haven’t seen it yet…
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.
Futurama: Vol. 5
Genre: Animated TV
Mood: Quirky humor
21 mins/episode; 2009
Leslie Rating: 4/5
Summary: Kiss my shiny metal ass
Eat Pray Love
Genre: Based on Book
Mood: Julia Roberts
140 mins; 2010
Leslie Rating: n/a
Summary: I have no interest in this, but some of you might so throwing it on here.
Whale Rider
Genre: Coming of Age
Mood: Heartfelt, New Zealand
101 mins; 2003
Leslie Rating: n/a
Summary: A young girl trying to make her place in a male dominated culture
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.
The Cartel
Genre: Documentary
Mood: Education System, New Jersey
92 mins; 2009
Leslie Rating: 4/5
Summary: If you live in New Jersey or are a teacher, you should probably watch this.
Ponyo
Genre: Animated
Mood: Miyazaki
103 mins; 2008
Leslie Rating: n/a
Summary: Can Miyazaki make a bad movie?
Strange Days
Genre: Sci-Fi
Mood: Dark
145 mins; 1995
Leslie Rating: n/a
Summary: An obscure sci-fi classic; so obscure that I haven’t seen it
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.
The Shining
Genre: Psychological thriller
Mood: Kubrick, Jack Nicholson
143 mins; 1980
Leslie Rating: 3/5
Summary: Everything is creepy.
The Iron Giant
Genre: Animated
Mood: Friendship
86 mins; 1999
Leslie Rating: 3/5
Summary: If you liked How To Train A Dragon, you will love this slightly-smarter version.
Short Circuit
Genre: Comedy
Mood: Robots
98 mins; 1986
Leslie Rating: 4/5
Summary: Johnny 5 is alive!
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.
Hellboy
Genre: Action Fantasy
Mood: Comic Book
122 mins; 2004
Leslie Rating: 3/5
Summary: A demon put on Earth by the Nazi’s decides to fight for good instead of evil. Really not as bad as it sounds.
Natural Born Killers
Genre: Dark
Mood: Oliver Stone
118 mins; 1994
Leslie Rating: 3/5
Summary: See title.
The Lost Boys
Genre: Teen, Vampires
Mood: 80’s
97 mins; 1987
Leslie Rating: 3/5
Summary: Corey Feldman, Corey Haim and vampires.
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.
Apollo 13
Genre: Dramas Based on Real Life
Mood: NASA
140 mins; 1995
Leslie Rating: 5/5
Summary: Tom Hanks In Space
Sleepless in Seattle
Genre: Romance
Mood: Meg Ryan
105 mins; 1993
Leslie Rating: 4/5
Summary: Tom Hanks in Love
The Money Pit
Genre: Comedy
Mood: Silly
91 mins; 1986
Leslie Rating: 3/5
Summary: Tom Hanks in Debt
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.
Rabbit-Proof Fence
Genre: International, Drama
Mood: Australia
93 mins; 2002
Leslie Rating: 3/5
Summary: The true story of three girls who walked 500 miles, then walked 500 miles more.
A Clockwork Orange
Genre: Cult Classic
Mood: Stanley Kubrick
136 mins; 1971
Leslie Rating: 3/5
Summary: What has been seen, cannot be unseen.
Some Kind of Wonderful
Genre: 80’s Teen Romance
Mood: John Hughes
93 mins; 1987
Leslie Rating: 3/5
Summary: If you liked Pretty in Pink, you’ll love this.
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.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Genre: Quirky Romance
Mood: Mindtrip
107 mins; 2004
Leslie Rating: 5/5
Summary: A romantic tale of brain damage and love.
Happy Accidents
Genre: Romance Comedy
Mood: Quirky
110 mins; 2001
Leslie Rating: 5/5
Summary: A romantic tale of time travel and love.
Return To Me
Genre: Romance
Mood: Sappy
116 mins; 2004
Leslie Rating: 3/5
Summary: A romantic tale of heart surgery and love.
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.
Julie & Julia
Genre: Dramas Based on Real Life
Mood: Inspirational, Cute
123 mins; 2009
Leslie Rating: 2/5
Summary:Boring, conceited blogger Julie & lovely, dedicated, ambitious Julia.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Genre: Drama
Mood: Heartfelt
166 mins; 2008
Leslie Rating: 1/5
Summary: The Curious Case of Forrest Gump
Aliens
Genre: Sci-Fi Horror
Mood: Creepy
137 mins; 1986
Leslie Rating: 4/5
Summary: A solid, creepy movie even if you’re not into sci-fi.
It’s not Groundhog Day without Bill Murray! Celebrate today’s furry holiday by watching Groundhog Day on Netflix Instant Watch.
Groundhog Day
Genre: Comedy
Mood: Bill Murray
101 mins; 1993
Leslie Rating: 5/5
Summary:Who wouldn’t want to be able to live a day without consequences?!
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.
Amelie
Genre: Foreign Romance Comedy
Mood: Subtitles, France
122 mins; 2001
Leslie Rating: 4/5
Summary: A cute girl does cute things in France.
The Saint
Genre: Heist
Mood: Mindless Action
116 mins; 1997
Leslie Rating: 4/5
Summary: Hired thief must choose between love & money.
War Games
Genre: Suspense
Mood: Classic, Early Matthew Broderick
114 mins; 1993
Leslie Rating: 4/5
Summary: Kid plays Global Thermonuclear War with a computer.
