A few weeks back,I suggestedyou check out theCary Fukunaga’s Netflix original filmBeasts of No Nation. At the risk of sounding like a PR-arm of the streaming giant, today I’m recommending you watch another Netflix original:Aziz Ansari’s seriesMaster of None. I apologize if you find multiple Netflix original endorsements within the span of a few weeks annoying. I won’t accept responsibility for my actions, however. I blame Netflix for releasing such great original content in such a short span of time that it leaves me with no choice but to recommend it.
If you like Ansari’s stand-up, then I have full confidence thatMaster of Nonewill be right in your wheelhouse. Much like the former, the latter is keenly aware of and interested in how technology shapes our daily interactions and personal relationships. Ansari has a sharp grasp of this dynamic and it helps give the show an undeniable relevance. That said, what really setsMaster of Noneapart are episodes like “Parents” and “Indians on TV”. Each handles different subjects that are disconcertingly true with such obvious skill and self-awareness that it elevates the series beyond being just another comedy show.Master of Noneis a must watch.
But enough of me shelling for Netflix, let’s get to this week’sTop 5:
New ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Details
Another week, another barrage of news pertaining toStar Wars: The Force Awakens. If you’re past the point of oversaturation with regards toStar Warstalk then I feel for you. It’s going to be a long, well, lifetime.
On the bright side, ifStar Warsnotes are your thing then this week brought a lot to choose from. Do yourself a solid and check out this60-second television spot, the film’sofficial runtime, details onKylo Ren and General Hux’s relationship, andmuch more.
‘The 33’ Coverage
While it’s not technically billed as a horror movie, director Patricia Riggen’sThe 33tells the true story of Chilean miners who were trapped underground for 69 days which sounds completely terrifying. Unless you’re claustrophobic, you might be interested in learning more about the pic in which case we have you covered. Check outour reviewand watch Perri’s video interviews withPatricia Riggenand thecast talkingabout the importance of having a female director.
How ‘Twilight’ Killed the Vampire Movie
Vampire films have been a staple of the medium dating back to F. W. Murnau’s 1922 silent classicNosferatu. Jump ahead nearly one century and countless vampire flicks later and our Haleigh Foutch theorizes that all of thoseTwilightmovies have killed the beloved sub-genre. Go readher argumentfor yourself and see if you agree. Also, please forgive me mentioningNosferatuandTwilightin the same paragraph.
‘Rocky IV’ Gets a ‘30 for 30’ Parody
An easy way to get your video included in theTop 5is to ensure your video is a30 for 30parody. I really like those because they generally make me laugh a lot. If that sounds overly simplistic that’s because it is. Pro-tip aside, I recommend watchingthis30 for 30parody videothat CollegeHumor put together for my favoriteRockymovie, the one that brought the Cold War to its knees,Rocky IV.
AFI Fest Coverage
The 2015 iteration of AFI Fest wrapped up in Hollywood a few days ago and, per usual, we’ve done our best to keep our readers in the loop with a slew of reviews.Click hereto browse all of our coverage or check out reviews for some of my most anticipated films such asMichael Fassbender’sMacbethandWill Smith’sConcussion.
