It’s Friday! Time to kick back and enjoy the weekend. Looking for something to watch this weekend? Here is the full list of Netflix recommendations from everyone here at French Toast Sunday. Enjoy the Top Picks for 7/30/10:
Watch it Now! Latter Days (2004)
Netflix synopsis: This controversial film explores the consequences of a young Mormon missionary, Aaron (Steve Sandvoss), recognizing his homosexuality and falling in love with another man. Aaron’s first sexual encounter with a gay “party boy” (Wesley A. Ramsey) leads to a passionate romance that gets Aaron excommunicated from his church and risks destroying both their lives. Charming and sexy, Latter Days offers a heady mix of romantic comedy and powerful drama.[Recommended by Marc]
Watch it Now! Uncertainty (2005)
Netflix synopsis: A young couple facing a life-changing decision, Bobby (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and Kate (Lynn Collins), stand on the Brooklyn Bridge, toss a coin and let the outcome decide their holiday plans. The action unfolds in intercutting scenes of both possibilities. This creative cinematic puzzle from filmmakers Scott McGehee and David Siegel (Bee Season) reveals an intricate thriller as well as a tense relationship drama. [Recommended by Jess]
Rent it! Super Troopers (2002)
Netflix synopsis: Bored, occasionally high and always highly ineffective Vermont state troopers Mac (Steve Lemme), Thorny (Jay Chandrasekhar, who also directed), Foster (Paul Soter) and Rabbit (Erik Stolhanske) must prove their worth to Governor Jessman (Lynda Carter) — or lose their jobs. After stumbling on a drug smuggling ring, they plan to make a high-profile bust, but the rival police of Earlville are out to steal the glory in this irreverent comedy. [Recommended by Will]
Rent it! Annie Hall (1977)
Netflix synopsis: Woody Allen’s iconic romantic comedy won four Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actress, for its portrayal of the relationship between neurotic writer Alvy Singer (Allen) and quirky aspiring singer Annie Hall (Diane Keaton). Allen’s snappy, pop culture-infused dialogue and Keaton’s gender-bending fashion sense influenced comedy and style for many years to come. Shelley Duvall, Carol Kane and Christopher Walken also star. [Recommended by Jess]
Watch it Now! Step Brothers (2008)
Netflix synopsis: Brennan Huff (Will Ferrell) and Dale Doback (John C. Reilly) might be grown men. But that doesn’t stop them from living at home and turning into jealous, competitive stepbrothers when their single parents (Mary Steenburgen and Richard Jenkins) marry in this Judd Apatow-produced comedy. Brennan’s constant competition with Dale strains his mom’s marriage to Dale’s dad, leaving everyone to wonder whether they’ll ever see eye to eye.[Recommended by FTS]