For some time now, I've been thinking about buying a netflix subscription. As a writer, I know that I should be watching more movies (and of course reading more books) but movie-watching is something that seems to rarely happen for me. I rarely watch movies unless it's something that's on TV, and let's face it, most of the junk on TV isn't going to help me with my writing very much. I'm ready to take the netflix plunge, only I think that I should wait until the semester is over so that I don't end up spending hours in front of the TV rather than reading Bourdeiu or working on my thesis.
But I already have a list of a few of the movies that I know I want to check out as soon as I can. Most have been recommended to me by fellow writers or artists, so I'm excited to start checking these off my list.
Crazy Heart (2009)
I saw an interview with Maggie Gyllenhaal on a talk show a few weeks ago when I was at the gym, along with a clip of the movie, and since then I've been itching to check it out. Milk (2008)
Sadly, there was a lot of drama at my alma mater regarding Dustin Lance Black, the writer of the film, and this is what really brought this movie into my radar. (I am totally oblivious when it comes to movies, I'm telling you!) I want to watch this mostly because the conservatives at my old school don't want me to. Amelie (2001)
Yes, it's true. I've never seen it. And that must be fixed, period. Mad Men (2007)
I've heard so many good things about this TV series, and the fact that it's set in the 1960s certainly makes me think I would love it. Also, I am aware that the show addresses the dynamics between men and women in the work place, and women's roles, both stereotypical and not. Definitely up my alley.Inglourious Basterds (2009)
I honestly don't know much about this movie, but I know it takes place during WWII in an alternate reality, so I'm definitely intrigued by that. Growing up, I devoured any historical book about WWII and the Holocaust, weirdly enough.
You Can Count On Me (2000)
I'm always up for an independent film, and this was recommended by my fiction professor, so I am looking forward to checking it out. Also, it appeared on some of the top 50 of the decade blogs, so I figure it's worth watching.
Precious (2009)
I'm normally not one to like movies and/or books that are hyped up by the general public, but I'm interested in seeing what all the talk of Precious is all about, nonetheless.
The Graduate (1967)
Gasp! I've never seen it. I should be shunned, or something. I'm pretty sure I'll love it, when I do finally get around to seeing it.
My dear readers, do you have any more suggestions for me? And what do you think of netflix, those of you who have accounts? Should I take the plunge?
L. Stacks
