July 18, 2014 - Netflix Picks
Lately, I've been watching lots of films on Netflix. This is because I bought a laptop and when I go to bed, I try to watch one movie on Netflix. I don't know how long I'll continue and it will probably slow up by the time Summer has passed, because of school. But it's been about a week since I've gotten my laptop and here are a few of the films I've seen. Keep scrolling down for the complete list of picks.
Upstream Color (2013)Upstream Color is a beautifully made film about breaking cycles. Some parts don't make too much sense, nor are they supposed to. There are hidden meanings to be found but no matter what is happening, the lucid score and cinematography constantly make it engaging. FINAL GRADE: B+
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Metropolis (1927)Metropolis is the earliest-made film I've ever seen now. I'm proud to say that I survived after 2 1/2 hours of a black-and-white silent film and wasn't bored. It took me about two days to get through because I'm pretty busy but I enjoyed myself. It's also important to see if you love film or study film or are interested in history. If the story and special effects still hold up to this day, it must be a very special film. FINAL GRADE: A
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Submarine (2010)Submarine is a quirky British coming-of-age film in the vein of Wes Anderson. If you've been a reader of the website for a while, you know I'm a sucker for anything Wes Anderson. Submarine is a film that trumps most of Anderson's work that I've seen. Just in terms of how much I loved it. "Submarine" is an affecting film that is also gorgeous to look at. It's tender and perfectly anxious. FINAL GRADE: A
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Pick of the Week: Submarine (2010)
"Submarine" is my pick of the week. It's an outstanding film and all of you need to check it out immediately, although all of the other films I've watched were pretty great.
Upstream Color is made for a very specific audience and you will most likely enjoy yourself if you are a fan of film or a fan of puzzles. It certainly doesn't pander the mainstream crowd, and the same goes for Metropolis. |