Netflix History
The following is a complete history of the 930 movies that were sent to Crystal and Jason by Netflix.
Be Kind Rewind
When Jerry (Jack Black) accidentally magnetizes his brain, he inadvertently erases all the videos in the rental store his buddy Mike (Mos Def) runs. To please the store's loyal customers, Jerry and Mike set out to produce their own low-rent remakes of the erased films. Danny Glover, Mia Farrow and Paul Dinello also star in this imaginative comedy written and directed by Michel Gondry.
Comedy · PG-13 · 101 minutes · 2008 · Watched: 08/24/2008
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Fool's Gold
Charming but luckless treasure hunter Ben Finnegan (Matthew McConaughey) has sacrificed his relationship with wife Tess (Kate Hudson) in search of the Queen's Dowry, a legendary treasure lost at sea. When he discovers a fresh clue, hope for riches -- and his marriage -- is rekindled. Will they locate the loot before their rivals and rediscover love? Directed by Andy Tennant, this romantic adventure also features Donald Sutherland.
Comedy · PG-13 · 112 minutes · 2008 · Watched: 08/19/2008
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Red Planet Mars
A scientist (Peter Graves) attempts to contact life forms on Mars and receives a response that changes the world in this Cold War-era sci-fi film. The message, claiming a utopian society exists on Mars, causes a panic in the United States as fears of the aliens' presumed advanced technology result in a collapsing economy. But is the message really from outer space, or is there a communist plot brewing?
Sci-Fi · Not Rated · 87 minutes · 1952 · Watched: 08/17/2008
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Strange Brew
Hoping to snag some free beer by helping a brewery owner reclaim her business, goofy Canadian brothers Bob and Doug McKenzie (SCTV's Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas) wind up battling criminal Brewmeister Smith (Max von Sydow), who plans to take over the world by releasing his hypnotic brew to the beer-guzzling population. Now, the fate of humankind lies in the hands of Canada's biggest "hosers" in this classic comedy.
Comedy · PG · 90 minutes · 1983 · Watched: 08/11/2008
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The Terminal
Viktor Navorski (Tom Hanks) is a man without a country; his plane took off just as a coup d'etat exploded in his homeland, leaving it in shambles. Now, he's landed at Kennedy Airport, where he meets a beautiful stranger, Amelia (Catherine Zeta-Jones). But with a passport that nobody recognizes, Viktor is quarantined in the transit lounge until authorities can figure out what to do with him. Is he doomed to live in "no man's land" forever?
Comedy · PG-13 · 128 minutes · 2004 · Watched: 08/09/2008
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The Devil's Advocate
When charismatic lawyer John Milton (Al Pacino) recruits the successful young attorney Kevin Lomax (Keanu Reeves) to his high-powered Manhattan firm, both Kevin and his wife (Charlize Theron) find life on Park Avenue seductive. But soon, strange things begin to happen, and by the time the pair begins questioning John's plans and who -- or what -- Kevin actually works for, it may be too late in director Taylor Hackford's creepy thriller.
Suspense · R · 144 minutes · 1997 · Watched: 08/09/2008
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The Machinist
Trevor Reznik's (Christian Bale) insomnia has crossed over into the danger zone. The man hasn't slept in a year, and his physical and mental health have eroded. His call-girl girlfriend (Jennifer Jason Leigh) is the only bright spot in his quickly deteriorating world. But when cryptic notes turn up in his apartment and he has visions of a co-worker nobody else can see, is it reality or the next level of his sleeplessness that's to blame?
Suspense · R · 101 minutes · 2004 · Watched: 08/06/2008
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Black Sheep
On a quiet New Zealand ranch, a genetic experiment has gone horribly wrong, transforming a docile flock of sheep into killers hungry for human blood. Those they bite become ravenous were-sheep. As the body count rises, a desperate handful of outnumbered survivors take a last stand against the ovine onslaught. Who will live, and who will be the next victim of the vicious killer sheep?
Horror · Unrated · 87 minutes · 2006 · Watched: 08/06/2008
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Sicko
Michael Moore sets his sights on the plight of the uninsured in this eye-opening, Oscar-nominated documentary. In the world's richest country, 45 million people have no health insurance, while HMOs grow in size and wealth. Moore also explores the widespread use of antidepressants and their possible link to violent behavior. With his trademark humor and confrontational style, Moore asks the difficult questions to get to the truth behind today's health care.
Documentary · PG-13 · 123 minutes · 2007 · Watched: 08/03/2008
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Jacob's Ladder
Vietnam veteran Jacob Singer (Tim Robbins) is tortured by psychological demons in this supernatural thriller. Singer has returned home to New York, but the death of his son and flashbacks from the war continue to haunt him. Although he receives help from his girlfriend (Elizabeth Pena), his ex-wife (Patricia Kalember) and an insightful chiropractor (Danny Aiello), the line between reality and delusion becomes increasingly blurred.
Suspense · R · 116 minutes · 1990 · Watched: 08/03/2008
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The Constant Gardener
This tale of political intrigue centers on Justin Quayle (Ralph Fiennes), a member of the British High Commission based in Africa, and his quest for truth. When his wife (Rachel Weisz, in an Oscar-winning turn for her supporting role) is murdered, Justin begins his own international investigation. Not even the rumors of his wife's affairs will stop him from uncovering the truth -- a conspiracy much larger and more dangerous than he'd imagined.
Suspense · R · 129 minutes · 2005 · Watched: 08/03/2008
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Georgia Rule
Fed up with the antics of her unruly daughter, Rachel (Lindsay Lohan), exasperated Lilly (Felicity Huffman) takes her to Idaho to live with her flinty, no-nonsense grandmother, Georgia (Jane Fonda). The two lock horns at first, but the angry Rachel starts to mellow as she gradually connects with Georgia. Also starring Dermot Mulroney and Laurie Metcalf, director Garry Marshall's redemptive tale explores themes of forgiveness and family ties.
Drama · R · 113 minutes · 2007 · Watched: 07/29/2008
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Quiz Show
The infamous true story of Charles Van Doren (played by Ralph Fiennes), who rocketed to national fame as a repeat winner on the TV quiz show "Twenty-One." In the late 1950s, prime-time game shows were a cultural phenomenon. But the American public didn't realize it was being hoodwinked … until persevering congressional investigator Dick Goodwin (portrayed by Rob Morrow) unmasked the corruption behind the show's glittering façade.
Drama · PG-13 · 130 minutes · 1994 · Watched: 07/27/2008
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The Anarchist Cookbook
A group of relatively harmless youngsters living in an anarchist commune in Dallas and led by a college dropout named Puck (Devon Gummersall) are joined by a truly dangerous nihilist named Johnny Black. Trouble looms large when Johnny challenges the youths to become more violent.
Comedy · R · 101 minutes · 2002 · Watched: 07/27/2008
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All the President's Men
The film that launched a thousand journalism school students, All the President's Men chronicles how reporters Bob Woodward (Robert Redford) and Carl Bernstein (Dustin Hoffman) brought down Richard M. Nixon. The duo connected a Washington, D.C., hotel break-in with a Nixon "dirty tricks" team assigned to discredit Democratic rivals. Director Alan J. Pakula ratchets up the tension (no small feat, as the outcome is assured).
Drama · PG · 139 minutes · 1976 · Watched: 07/26/2008
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Severance
Awash in blood and black humor, director Christopher Smith's inventive horror flick follows a sales group -- employed by an international weapons company -- as they head for a team-building retreat at a remote lodge in Hungary. Before you can say "mayhem," a band of vengeful, psychotic commandos turns the tables and puts the merchants on the wrong end of their wares. Toby Stephens, Laura Harris and Danny Dyer star.
Horror · R · 95 minutes · 2006 · Watched: 07/26/2008
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Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
Eddie (Nick Moran) is usually slick with a deck of cards, but after losing at a fixed table for London high rollers, he's in massive debt to a local porn kingpin (P.H. Moriarty). Eddie's irate father (Sting) refuses to hand over his bar to save his son's fingers, leaving Eddie and his friends few options. To come out ahead, they craft a heist to steal the money from the criminals next door -- with overblown results.
Action · R · 108 minutes · 1998 · Watched: 07/23/2008
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Grindhouse: Planet Terror
El Wray (Freddy Rodriguez) and his ex-girlfriend Cherry Darling (Rose McGowan) fight an army of zombies infected with a biochemical weapon unleashed by a psychotic Army lieutenant (Bruce Willis) and an opportunistic scientist (Naveen Andrews). Cult favorite filmmaker Robert Rodriguez directs this extended version of his segment from the double-feature homage Grindhouse. Marley Shelton, Josh Brolin, Michael Parks and Jeff Fahey co-star.
Horror · Unrated · 105 minutes · 2007 · Watched: 07/21/2008
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Rise: Blood Hunter
Reporter Sadie Blake (Lucy Liu) awakens to find herself in a morgue, transformed into a member of the undead by a vicious vampire cult. With the help of cop Clyde Rawlins (Michael Chiklis), who lost his daughter to the same sect, Sadie undertakes a mission of revenge against those who took away her life. Carla Gugino and James D'Arcy co-star in this terrifying supernatural thriller. Marilyn Manson appears as a bartender.
Horror · Unrated · 122 minutes · 2007 · Watched: 07/20/2008
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L.A. Confidential
A must-see whodunit that's praised as one of the best films of the 1990s. In 1950s Los Angeles, three wildly different cops (Guy Pearce, Russell Crowe and Kevin Spacey) form an uneasy alliance to ferret out deep-seated police corruption. Brian Helgeland's script adaptation won an Oscar, as did Kim Basinger for her supporting role as a hooker who seduces haunted tough-guy Crowe.
Suspense · R · 138 minutes · 1997 · Watched: 07/14/2008
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