Adventureland (2009): B*
Movie - Drama *
Source: http://www.netflix.com *

Note: I had never heard of this movie before I saw it, but it contained Jesse Eisenburg and Kristen Stewart, so I thought I would check it out. It is good movie about the angst of youth, but not the best movie ever written. I get tired of movies about poverty and crime and drug use, but it is not bad. This film is worth seeing in the theater, if you can find it there. For the rest of us, it will have to be rented or watched either online or on TV.

Twin Peaks (1990-1991): A*
TV - Drama/Crime *
Source: http://www.netflix.com *

Note: Twin Peaks is one of my favorite television shows of all time, at least season one. Season two got a bit strange (in a worse way) and boring after they discovered who killed Laura Palmer. David Lynch should have never talked them into that one. I was fascinated by the strange (in a good way) and unique characters, was drawn into their lives and was pulled in by the mystery. Twin Peaks is definitely worth owning.

American Pickers (2010+): C+*
TV - Reality *
Source: http://www.history.com *

Note: As I have said before, I rarely recommend buying reality shows. This one speaks to me, however, and I enjoy watching it. We watch two pickers who are passionate and interesting as they travel around America, often cold calling at homes, as they search out products to sell in their shop. It doesn't hurt that the lady running the shop and tracking down leads for them is smart and attractive as well. If you are into antiques, or just rare or strange items, then this show is definitely worth recording or tracking down on the internet to watch.

12 Monkeys (1995): A *
Movie - Science Fiction *
Source: http://www.crackle.com *

Note: Directed by the brilliant Terry Gilliam of Monty Python (can you tell I like him?), 12 Monkeys is a study in psychotic behavior. Not only does the main character (played by Bruce Willis) not know if his experiences are real or not, but the other characters and audience don't know either. Part of this is through Bruce Willis' acting, more is how the film is put together. Terry Gilliam's twisted mind is perfect for the task. Supposedly a virus is released which kills much of the population and prevents people from being able to live above ground. The main character is sent back in time to prevent this from taking place. A brilliant film. Worth buying.

Black Adder (1983+): A
TV - British Comedy
Source: http://www.netflix.com

Note: A classic! Black Adder tells the tale of Edmund Blackadder. Each season involves a different period of history in which the so called relatives of Mr. Blackadder (all named Edmund) live. This show includes some great names in British Comedy, including: Rowan Atkinson (as Edmund), Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry and Brian Blessed. Well worth buying.

666 Park Avenue (2012+): C-
TV - Horror
Source: http://www.hulu.com, http://www.netflix.com

Note: My biggest complaint about this show is that several of the characters look similar, making it hard at times to figure out just who is doing what. In this show the new manager learns of the building's dark secrets and her connection to the building. Supposedly Intriguing by slowly revealing information, this only works if you are interested enough to follow the show regularly. Quite frankly, I don't have the interest or the patience. I'd rather watch it all at once after the show is off the air through some service. If you are interested the show may be worth recording or hunting down on the internet.

Storage Wars (2010+): C+
TV - Reality
Source: http://www.aetv.com

Note: A group of people go head to head to try and buy abandoned and auctioned off storage lockers. Entertaining. For some reason, I really got into this one. You never know what they are going to find. The first of its kind, this show spawned several sequels. I rarely recommend buying reality shows, but this one is definitely worth recording off of TV or hunting down on the internet.

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certain films and shows may no longer be available

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I Am (2010): A-
Movie - Documentary
Source: http://www.netflix.com

Note: I have been working on a story about how we can go about changing the world, such as paying folks a living wage, one person at a time. By caring for one another, placing human value and need ahead of other things such as personal objects and money, we demonstrate not only that we care but that we are all, in a sense, one. Through this demonstration, we create this feeling in others and, through them, others still. As this feeling grows, we begin to see more and more change until the larger part of us begin to act in accordance with this ideal. Then I came across this documentary. It explains step by step how we are all interconnected and about how, by helping each other, we are actually helping ourselves. It is rare that I recommend a documentary for purchase. Usually, it has to be supreme. This one is good, but does not hit that mark. I recommend this documentary for the information it provides. Worth buying.

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Seven Dwarfs (2004): C-
7 Zwerge (original title)
Movie - Comedy/Fantasy
Source: http://www.netflix.com

Note: A take-off of the Snow White story. The Seven Dwarves live in a female-free zone within the enchanted forest. When she enters their world over a bridge, they can't resist her. When the Evil Queen abducts her, they have to get her back. An amusing, if not great, German twist on the fairy tale. Lightly humorous. The antics of the dwarfs reminded me of the 3 Stooges. Brarely worth renting for full price (if you are interested in this sort of thing).

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Evil Dead II (1987): A-
Movie - Horror
Source: http://www.crackle.com

Note: I saw this one as a second feature in a drive-through theater, and it blew me away! Actor Bruce Campbell revises his role as college student Ash in this re-make of the original Evil Dead film, but this time with a solid budget and a wry sense of humor that led this film to become a cult classic, as well as the best by far of the original Evil Dead films. It features some of the experimental camera work that director Sam Raimi would later become known for. Evil Dead was later re-made for release in 2013. Evil Dead 2 is definitely worth buying if you are into this sort of film.

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Crumb (1995): A
Movie - Documentary
Source: http://www.crackle.com

Note: It is rare that I recommend purchasing a documentary, but every once in a while something comes along that is too interesting and unique to pass up. Crumb is one of those films. I had heard his name in passing, but before I watched this video I knew next to nothing about the man. Crumb is a documentary about R. Crumb, the man who started the independent comic movement with his bizarre drawings. After watching the film, I noted that he actually seemed the most well adjusted member of his entire family - and that's saying something!

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