PMMJ (cheetahmaster) wrote,
PMMJ
cheetahmaster

Netflixin': This Filthy World, The Signal, and a poll

I've made no secret of my love of John Waters, who is not just a Baltimore treasure, but a national treasure. So when I heard he had a new movie that was just him talking about his life and his movies, I had to track it down. John Waters: This Filthy World is a treat, just him and a microphone telling stories about the making of his movies and his weird, weird world. A good show even if you don't like his movies, and a must-see for his fans. Check it out.

(Add John Waters: This Filthy World to your Netflix queue by clicking here.)

Thre premise for The Signal is right up my alley: a broadcast signal that's driving people crazy. However, I was unprepared for how good the movie turned out to be. It's creepy, very realistic in parts (especially the characters not acting like typical horror movie archetypes,) shocking, and at times even funny. All this alone would lead me to recommend it to any horror fan.

However, the DVD bonuses turn the dial up to eleven. While the movie is pretty apparently a low-budget production, I didn't realize just how low. And filmed on a surprisingly tight schedule, with multiple directors (veterans of the 48 Hour Film Project.) Seriously impressive stuff, you can tell they'll have quite the future ahead of them. Highly worth your time, and yes, check out all the special features.

(Add The Signal to your Netflix queue by clicking here.)

Poll #1212662 Netflixin' and you
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All. Participants: 12

How are the Netflixin' posts format working out for you, the reader?

View Answers
I like it.
8(66.7%)
I'd rather have them back on Netflix.
0(0.0%)
I'm complicated, and left notes or suggestions in comments.
0(0.0%)
Shouldn't you be working on new LJ icons?
4(33.3%)


Tags: movies, not news
Subscribe

  • relevant to my interests

    "The Secret Douglas Adams RPG people have been playing for 15 years."

  • tactical

    "This actually fits with everything Obama has been doing lately: neither his legislative proposals nor his executive actions have been world shaking.…

  • huh

    "The problem for a terrorist group like Al Qaeda is that its recruitment pool is Muslims, but most Muslims are not interested in terrorism. Most…

  • Post a new comment

    Error

    switch
    default userpic

    Your IP address will be recorded 

    When you submit the form an invisible reCAPTCHA check will be performed.
    You must follow the Privacy Policy and Google Terms of use.
    Help
  • 2 comments