Netflix Picks 0
If you subscribe to Netflix Canada, you’ve probably noticed how slim the selection of notable films is (slimmer than a Slim Jim!), where “new releases” include movies from decades ago and almost none of the best Hollywood hits. Nevertheless, if you dig deep enough (through various categories) you’ll find some worthwhile flicks. Here are a few suggestions for your next Netflix movie night.
1. Wake Up Sid
This comes courtesy of the foreign films department, a movie set in India, about a spoiled, egomaniacal college graduate who changes his slacker habits after meeting an older, attractive writer. Comical characters and dynamic interactions make for a fresh film that makes its shortcomings forgivable – with the exception of the “rain” scene. Rain scenes and romance is a film device as overused as cool guys walking away from explosions.
2. Saving Face
Only in the indie industry would there be a non-adult film about Asian lesbians, and that’s a shame because mainstream audiences could use a little more diversity in their movies. Saving Face deals with themes of love, cultural expectations and family honor, in a relatable (although at times, unrealistic) manner, but its light-hearted, comedic approach make for a well-told story.
3. Twenty Bucks
This is a film from the 90′s that follows the trajectory of a single twenty dollar bill as it changes hands, providing snapshots of the lives of each of its owners. Nothing heavy or hard-hitting here, just an entertaining tale featuring some notable stars, like Brendan Fraser when he was more likable.