We stole this idea from Slate because we think it’s fun. Sue us. (Please don’t sue us.) Without any advance reordering to save face, we present to you the first five entries in Sarah’s Netflix queue, along with some brief commentary. Judge if you must. We’re not afraid of you.
1. Cronos (1993). This is the first feature-length directorial effort from Guillermo del Toro. I’ll let Netflix’s plot summary do my, um, summarizing: “After an ancient device attaches itself to his body, aging antiques dealer Jesus (Federico Luppi) struggles to cope with an insatiable thirst for human blood, a menacing brute (Ron Perlman) dead set on retrieving the mechanism and the gradual realization that he cannot die.” Is that exciting, or what? That’s pretty exciting. I’ve had this in the “Saved” section of my queue since Pan’s Labyrinth was in theaters, and it’s finally available on DVD. Not sure what the wait was, but I’ll certainly report back on the results.
2. Vengeance (2009). A French-Hong Kong collaboration directed by Hong Kong legend Johnnie To, I know very little about this one other than that it’s a revenge thriller involving the mafia and hit men that takes place in Hong Kong but with a heavily French cast. The star is Johnny Hallyday, who again I know nothing about, but look at how awesomely grizzly he is! All very intriguing, yes? Yes.
3. The Kids Are All Right (2010). We home bound individuals always appreciate when Oscar contenders are offered for our DVD enjoyment before the awards are handed out. I’ve been looking forward to this one for quite some time, and I also have this feeling that it’s going to make me weepy.
4. District 9 (2009). Playing catch up here. Nothing new to say. Move along, please.
5. The Secret in Their Eyes [El secreto de sus ojos] (2009). This Argentinian film won last year’s Oscar for Best Foreign Film. It seems to be a crime drama with a love story at the center, and the lead is very appealing. Interestingly, Netflix sent me a lovely note saying they recommend this movie to me based on my interest in Mad Men: Season 2, Amelie, and 30 Rock: Season 3. Eclectic!
