It's so hard to say goodbye.
But, unfortunately, that is what we will have to do when a pretty huge number of movies and television shows expire from Netflix on October 1st. If you're like me, you save a whole lot of maybes to your queue thinking they will be around forever. But yesterday I realized that a whopping sixteen of them-- yes, I have a ridiculously long queue-- are going to be gone soon. I can't watch all sixteen, so I had to pick what I hope is the best of the bunch.
Which is what I want to help you do. We're busy people with jobs and lives, so the whole idea of Netflix and chill (no matter what it means to you) can sometimes be a luxury. So grab a bottle of wine or a bowl of popcorn, because here are five movies you should sit down and watch while you can.
1. The Skeleton Twins. If you are like me and love dark comedies about depression and just trying to figure shit out, you will love this movie. It stars Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader from Saturday Night Live in roles that will leave you speechless. The acting is incredible and the story-- the ways things connect and things aren't entirely what they seem-- made me want to jump inside that world, or at least know what happens after.
2. Dear White People. Basically, this should just be required viewing. It's poignant and funny, but so truthful is cuts you like a knife.
3. Much Ado About Nothing. The first of two Shakespeare adaptations on this list, this movie shares the title of the play it is based on. If you are a Whedonite-- that is, a fan of Joss Whedon's works like Buffy, The Avengers, Firefly or Dollhouse-- you will be giddy at all of the familiar faces that appear in this film. Plus, the story behind how it was made is so great, you'll want to start hosting your own Shakespeare brunches.
4. A Nightmare on Elm Street. A lot of horror movies will be leaving Netflix, meaning your Halloween horror movie binge might not be as long this year. Get started a little early and watch classics like the original A Nightmare on Elm Street and marvel in the wonderful ridiculousness of some of it. (Seriously... the Johnny Depp scene? What? The mom? Huh?) Throw in some of The Exorcist and Interview with a Vampire while you're at it. They will be gone after October 1st, too.
5. Romeo + Juliet. Leonardo DiCaprio in his prime. I have such a soft spot for this movie, which stays true to the original dialogue of the Shakespeare play. Is it the best Shakespeare adaptation? No. Was it, like, totally cool back in the nineties? Uh, for sure.
What movies are you sad to see go? What does Netflix and chill mean to you?
But, unfortunately, that is what we will have to do when a pretty huge number of movies and television shows expire from Netflix on October 1st. If you're like me, you save a whole lot of maybes to your queue thinking they will be around forever. But yesterday I realized that a whopping sixteen of them-- yes, I have a ridiculously long queue-- are going to be gone soon. I can't watch all sixteen, so I had to pick what I hope is the best of the bunch.
Which is what I want to help you do. We're busy people with jobs and lives, so the whole idea of Netflix and chill (no matter what it means to you) can sometimes be a luxury. So grab a bottle of wine or a bowl of popcorn, because here are five movies you should sit down and watch while you can.
1. The Skeleton Twins. If you are like me and love dark comedies about depression and just trying to figure shit out, you will love this movie. It stars Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader from Saturday Night Live in roles that will leave you speechless. The acting is incredible and the story-- the ways things connect and things aren't entirely what they seem-- made me want to jump inside that world, or at least know what happens after.
2. Dear White People. Basically, this should just be required viewing. It's poignant and funny, but so truthful is cuts you like a knife.
3. Much Ado About Nothing. The first of two Shakespeare adaptations on this list, this movie shares the title of the play it is based on. If you are a Whedonite-- that is, a fan of Joss Whedon's works like Buffy, The Avengers, Firefly or Dollhouse-- you will be giddy at all of the familiar faces that appear in this film. Plus, the story behind how it was made is so great, you'll want to start hosting your own Shakespeare brunches.
4. A Nightmare on Elm Street. A lot of horror movies will be leaving Netflix, meaning your Halloween horror movie binge might not be as long this year. Get started a little early and watch classics like the original A Nightmare on Elm Street and marvel in the wonderful ridiculousness of some of it. (Seriously... the Johnny Depp scene? What? The mom? Huh?) Throw in some of The Exorcist and Interview with a Vampire while you're at it. They will be gone after October 1st, too.
5. Romeo + Juliet. Leonardo DiCaprio in his prime. I have such a soft spot for this movie, which stays true to the original dialogue of the Shakespeare play. Is it the best Shakespeare adaptation? No. Was it, like, totally cool back in the nineties? Uh, for sure.
What movies are you sad to see go? What does Netflix and chill mean to you?
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