Category Archives: Netflix

Goliath

Posted on May 27, 2012 by James McNally

Goliath (Directors: David and Nathan Zellner): “Are you the motherfucker they call Bitchtits?” This outrageous line of dialogue occurs just when we think our protagonist can’t get any more unlucky. And then the speaker attempts to light his own farts … Continue reading →

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The Lady Vanishes

Posted on February 14, 2012 by James McNally

I watched The Lady Vanishes on Netflix Canada. I cannot guarantee its availability on Netflix anywhere else. The Lady Vanishes (Director: Alfred Hitchcock): For at least the first twenty minutes or so, I was almost certain that I was watching … Continue reading →

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California Split

Posted on June 22, 2011 by James McNally

California Split (Director: Robert Altman): In this 1974 film about two gamblers, Bill (George Segal) and Charlie (Elliott Gould) bet on: poker, fights, horses, professional basketball, dogs, roulette, blackjack, craps, keno, slot machines and even a pickup basketball game. I … Continue reading →

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Netflix Canada’s Bumpy Launch

Posted on December 23, 2010 by James McNally

From the day that Netflix launched their streaming video service here in Canada back in late September, the complaint has been the same, and now it’s getting louder. The selection of titles is too limited and not current enough, consumers … Continue reading →

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Lovers of Hate

Posted on October 3, 2010 by James McNally

Lovers of Hate (Director: Bryan Poyser): I’m happy to use this review to introduce a new category on the blog. Late last month, Netflix finally brought their streaming movie service to Canada. Sure there have been the expected complaints that … Continue reading →

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