Maybe you’re looking to save a few bucks or the current theater choices just aren’t cutting it. Whatever the case may be, sometimes it’s just as nice to sit at home and watch a good flick. Take a look at this week’s picks for some At-Home Alternatives to the weekly cinema options.
Instead of Flight: Castaway
Flight is directed by Robert Zemeckis and stars Denzel Washington as a troubled Pilot who makes a miraculous crash-landing that saved many lives only to have his personal demons made public during the investigation. Lindsay gave it a fairly solid review which you can read here. If you can’t make it to the theater, watch Castaway; it’s also directed by Zemeckis and star fellow A-lister, Tom Hanks.
Instead of The Man With The Iron Fist: Kill Bill
The Man With The Iron Fist looks like a blast in the trailer; it’s flashy, vibrant, and appears to be packed to the brim with action. If for some reason you can’t make it out to catch this one stay home and watch the equally entertaining Kill Bill series. Kill Bill has the same type of ass kicking pleasure that TMWTIF seems to give off. Plus, the RZA has had a hand in both films; he was the musical director for Kill Bill and the director for TMWTIF. Wu-Tang!
Instead of The Bay: Night of the Creeps
The Bay is the latest movie in the eco-horror genre. Yes, that’s an actual thing; I’m guessing that M. Night Shyamalan’s The Happening kicked off this sub-genre. The Bay tells the story (through found footage) of a Maryland town who gets infected by a parasite found in the water. If you still want to get creeped out and not deal with the crowds, stay in and watch Night of the Creeps. This campy horror flick from the 80’s shows worms that crawl into your brain (via your mouth) and turns people into Zombie-like creatures. Skin-crawling commencing in 3…2…1….
The Amazing Spiderman (2012)
The Amazing Spiderman (Amazing being used very loosely here) is the only release this week so I have to mention it by default. I saw this one in theaters and I was not impressed in the least. What Sony needs to do is sell Spidey back to Marvel so they can work him into The Avengers.
Beavis and Butt-head Do America (1996)
South Park, Family Guy, American Dad, and any other envelope-pushing animated show worth its ink owe it success to Mike Judge and his creation Beavis and Butthead. Not only did it spawn one of my favorite TV shows, Daria, it really paved the way for “mature” cartoons. Beavis and Butt-Head Do America was the feature length movie based on the show and it was hilarious.
Beavis and Butt-head Do America Netflix Synopsis: After realizing that their beloved boob tube is gone, couch potatoes Beavis and Butt-head (both voiced by creator Mike Judge) set off on a cross-country expedition that takes them from Las Vegas to the nation’s capital. Along the way, they’re mistaken for hit men and get caught up in a weapons-smuggling conspiracy as a gaggle of mobsters and lawmen shadow the two morons. Celebrity voices include Cloris Leachman, Robert Stack and David Letterman.
What do you plan on watching this week, at home or otherwise? What do you think of my choices?