"Labyrinth"
David Bowie never looked so good. In this ‘80s fantasy movie you've likely never seen, Bowie stars as the Goblin King of a giant labyrinth created by master "Muppets"-man Jim Henson. Sarah (Jennifer Connelly), charged with the task of babysitting her insufferable little brother Toby, accidentally wishes him into the captivity of the Goblin King. She only has 13 hours to navigate the labyrinth and rescue her brother. It sounds cheesy (it was the ‘80s, so it was), but Henson's puppet mastery extends to the many creatures of the Labyrinth. Plus, Bowie is the best-singing villain outside a Disney movie, ever.
"Blue Mountain State"
This TV show from Spike is not for the easily offended. The series is about a fictional university, Blue Mountain State, and its football team, the Mountain Goats. Every college stereotype is present, from the dumb jocks to the wild partying to the hazing of fraternities. The humor can verge on lewd sometimes, but it's not bad enough to turn you off from the whole show. The Goats may be a little dimwitted, but they are amusing and sometimes loveable. Check out all three seasons of this show on Netflix Instant.
"White Chicks"
Although it aired in theaters in 2004, "White Chicks" is one of those forever-quotable comedies that never gets old. Shawn and Marlon Wayans star as Kevin and Marcus Copeland, two FBI agents who undergo drastic transformations to protect hotel heiresses from a kidnapping plot. The two brothers disguise themselves as the female socialites and, throughout their undercover mission, are faced with crazy mishaps and laughable situations. From awkward dates to shopping with girlfriends, Kevin and Marcus are willing to do anything to get the approval of their mistrusting boss and to save the Wilson sisters. An afternoon watching "White Chicks" will certainly be a very entertaining one.
"Jackie Brown"
Though it is probably Quentin Tarantino's least discussed film, his third directorial effort, "Jackie Brown," is a worthwhile entry in the Tarantino collection. Coming on the heels of "Reservoir Dogs" and "Pulp Fiction," the film maintains the same distinct feel as those two modern classics, though it is based on the novel "Rum Punch" by Elmore Leonard. Pam Grier stars alongside Samuel L. Jackson and Robert De Niro.
"The Wonder Years"
This coming of age retrospective is now on Netflix Instant. As a now 30-something protagonist, an earnest Kevin tells the story of his hey-day growing up in the suburbs in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. "The Wonder Years" features everything a classic coming of age tale should, from Kevin's first pimple to his first crush. It also addresses political and historical issues, giving viewers a realistic look at what it was like to grow up during the Vietnam War era.
