True Grit-Most movie remakes are anathema to the original, but True Grit benefits from two facts: 1. John Wayne’s version of the movie came out in 1474 or some equally far-off time, which makes it look horribly dated and 2. Jeff Bridges is awesome, a trend that continues with this film. While almost everyone hates Westerns because who wants to watch a world without the Internet or pubic grooming, I can’t think of anyone who won’t enjoy this film besides the exceptionally stupid. (CHARMER!)
Patrice O’Neal: Elephant in the Room-Patrice O’Neal died a few months ago, which is sad because he was maybe the funniest guy I’ve ever heard on-air. I can literally think of thousands of people I’d rather see dead right now than him (you’re probably on the list), but that won’t bring him back, unfortunately. While I find Patrice performing standup confining compared to what he was able to do on The Opie & Anthony Show, Elephant is still fantastically entertaining.
Breaking Bad-Finding a good show on Netflix is infinitely more rewarding than finding a good movie because shows run for several seasons, allowing you to avoid that much more living by staying glued to your television. Breaking Bad tells the story of Walter White, a high school teacher who learns he has cancer and begins selling meth to make sure his family is provided for after he’s gone. While the premise sounds utterly cringe-worthy, the execution is flawless, with a cast that, top to bottom, delivers. Combined with superb writing, pacing and character development, firing up Breaking Bad this weekend may lead to you crushing entire seasons of the show in a sitting. Just remember to lift your ass cheeks every few hours to prevent bed sores and check for dead pets.
For as long as AMC continues to subject viewers to the schlock that is The Walking Dead‘s second season, I’ll continue to subject readers to my equally dreadful episode recaps. […]
-B on March 1, 2012
A fourth option: a Brazilian movie called Elite Squad: The Enemy Within. It’s basically The Wire squeezed into two hours and set in Rio. Just a kick ass movie all around.