Netflix Nugget - Week of March 28th

PEE-WEE'S BIG HOLIDAY
Director: John Lee
Writers: Paul Reubens, Paul Rust
Stars: Paul Reubens, Jordan Black, Doug Cox

Synopsis:  A fateful meeting with a mysterious stranger inspires Pee-wee Herman to take his first-ever holiday in this epic story of friendship and destiny.

Why We Suggest It:  If you were a child of the 80's than you grew up with Pee-wee.  It is a blast to see him back starring in another movie.  While not as classic as Pee-wee's Big Adventure, it is still a very fun movie that pays a lot of tribute to what made the character so lovable 30 years ago.  This movie was made for the fans and even though Paul Reubens is  in his 60's he is still very much able to pull off his signature character.  Big Holiday is a silly and nostalgic trip back to my childhood that was very much welcomed.

New to Netflix - April 2016

Netflix brings us their list for new arrivals in April this year.  Featuring a new stand up recorded for Netflix by Patton Oswald.  Along with a few popular movies such as, Mystic River and V for Vendetta.  Subscribers will also be able to get their fill of Stanley Kubrick movies featuring 2001: A Space Odyssey and A Clockwork Orange.  We can't forget of course for 4/20 Netflix brings back the stoner classic Half Baked.

April 1

• 16 Blocks (2006)
• 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
• A Clockwork Orange (1971)
• Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, season 5
• The Ascent of Woman: A 10,000 Year Story
• Beat Bobby Flay, season 1
• Best in Show (2000)
• Bob's Burgers, season 5
• Boogie Nights (1997)
• Breathe (2014)
• Chaplin (1992)
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
• Codegirl (2015)
• Colegas (2012)
• Cujo (1983)
• Cutthroat Kitchen, seasons 3­-4
• Deep Impact (1998)
• Dennis Rodman's Big Bang in Pyongyang (2015)
• Dolphin Tale (2011)
• Erin Brockovich (2000)
• Explorers (1985)
• Fixer Upper, season 2
• Frank and Cindy (2015)
• Giada at Home, season 7
• The Great Food Truck Race, seasons 1­-2
• House Hunters Collection: Collection 3
• House Hunters International Collection, collection 3
• House Hunters International Renovation, season 1
• Jeremy Scott: The People's Designer (2015)
• Kids Baking Championship, season 1
• Looking for Richard (1996)
• Lost & Found Music Studios, season 1
• Love It or List It, Too, season 4
• The Mask You Live In (2015)
• Morituri (1965)
• My Girl (1991)
• Mystic River (2003)
• The Next Best Thing (2000)
• The Perfect Storm (2000)
• The Phantom (1996)
• The Princess Bride (1987)
• Property Brothers at Home, season 1
• The Ranch, part 1
• Rev Run's Sunday Suppers (2014)
• The Right Stuff (1983)
• Rising Sun (1993)
• The Running Man (1987)
• Say It Isn't So (2001)
• The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
• Scrooged (1988)
• Something's Gotta Give (2003)
• Sunset Boulevard (1950)
• Transporter 3 (2008)
• Uncommon Valor (1983)
• Under the Same Moon (2007)
• V for Vendetta (2005)

Top 10 Greatest Gambling Movies Everyone Should See

Written By: Aaron Meyer

My Wife and I just got back from a week long stay in Vegas to celebrate my birthday and we had a great time.  After spending some time down on the Casino floor and being surrounded by all the lights and sounds that make up the Vegas strip, we had gone back to our hotel room for the evening to rest our feet and count just how much we lost at the tables.  Flipping through the channels I noticed that one of the channels was playing The Gambler (1974).  Now I had never seen the original in it's entirety and I didn't that night either but it did give me an idea of giving a top 10 Greatest Gambling Movies that everyone should see list.

Netflix Nugget - Week of March 21st

JESSICA JONES
Creator: Melissa Rosenberg
Stars: Krysten Ritter, Rachael Taylor, Eka Darville

Synopsis:  Ever since her short-lived stint as a superhero ended in tragedy, Jessica Jones has been rebuilding her personal life and career as a hot-tempered, sardonic private detective in Hell's Kitchen, New York City. Plagued by self-loathing and a wicked case of PTSD, Jessica battles demons from within and without, using her extraordinary abilities as an unlikely champion for those in need... especially if they're willing to cut her a check.

Indiana Jones 5 Announced!

Indiana Jones 5 will be a reality in 2019.  Steven Speilberg is set as the director of the franchise.  There were rumors that a new Indiana Jones movie was in the works back in February.  At the time Speilberg let it be known that he was interested in having Chris Pratt also join the cast.  There is no confirmation one way or another yet on his casting and who else will be joining Ford yet remains to be seen.

“Indiana Jones is one of the greatest heroes in cinematic history, and we can’t wait to bring him back to the screen in 2019,” Walt Disney Studios chairman Alan Horn said in a statement. “It’s rare to have such a perfect combination of director, producers, actor and role, and we couldn’t be more excited to embark on this adventure with Harrison and Steven.” - Disney

George Lucas however is not involved in the project this time around.  Typically George and Steven had to agree on every detail of a film in order for the project to move forward which has been the biggest reason for such a gap between each film.

While many fans have mixed reactions after the 4th edition to the franchise and the muddy reviews it received, many are still excited to see Ford retain his role for what could be the 74 year old's last time as the character.  It will remain to be seen if they hand off the franchise to another star in the future or simply end the characters story with this one as a final send off.

Netflix Nugget - Week of March 14th

STONEHEARST ASYLUM
Director:  Brad Anderson
Writers: Joe Gagemi
Stars: Kate Beckinsale, Brendan Gleeson, Ben Kingsley, Michael Caine, Jim Sturgess
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Synopsis:  A couple of days before Christmas in 1899, the Oxford new graduate Dr. Edward Newgate arrives at the Stonehearst Asylum to complete training for his specialty of asylum medicine. He is met by armed men who take him to Dr. Silas Lamb, who welcomes his help and takes him under his wing. Edward is shocked to see the methods that Dr Lamb uses to run this asylum. He becomes infatuated with Eliza Graves, one of the patients who is a lady of status and does not seem to belong. One night, Edward overhears a knocking from the bowels of the facility and is shocked to find that everything is not as it seems in this place and that his uneasy feelings may be justified. What will Edward Choose?

Why We Suggest It:  The twists and turns of this film are only matched by the halls of the asylum that this film takes place in.  Sir Ben Kingsley and Jim Sturgess both give wonderful performances as medical doctors in the insane asylum, where the staff where make you wonder if their methods aren't just as crazy as the patients.  This movie is both entertaining and engrossing as things in the asylum aren't as they always seem.  A star studded cast that includes, Brendan Gleeson, Kate Beckinsale, and Michael Caine greatly serve this atmospheric tale, taken from Edgar Allen Poe, make this one will give Shutter Island a run for its money in the creepy Asylum genre.

Podcast Episode 7 - Hollywood Creativity

The OFP Crew is back for Episode 7.  You know we missed you wonderful listeners to our podcast.  This Episode the guys get together to discuss Hollywood Creativity and where it has gone.  Have all the original stories been told already?  Will comic book movies continue to reign supreme in the future?  Looking into the biggest movies of 2016 what are the original movie ideas that are coming out?  The guys answer these questions and more as we return to our regular episode format.

As always you can listen by either by visiting our Podcast page and streaming it locally or head over to iTunes and download it there.  Also don't forget to subscribe to always get the latest episodes when they become available.

You can be apart of our show as well by heading over to the Contact page and submitting your movie related questions or otherwise and we will answer them on air in a future episode!

10 Cloverfield Lane - Screening Now

What do John Goodman and the Cloverfield monster have in common?  Well we are about to find out as tonight at midnight you will be able to see 10 Cloverfield Lane.  According to J.J. Abrams this movie was shot in secret and as many of you know didn't debut a trailer until only two months before its release.  How does this movie correlate to the 2008 movie Cloverfield, who Abrams describes as a "blood relative" to the original remains to be seen.  In the mean time check out the trailer below.

Netflix Nugget - Week of March 7th

BERNIE
Director:  Richard Linklater
Writers: Skip Hollandsworth
Stars: Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, Matthew McConaughey

Synopsis:  In small-town Texas, an affable mortician strikes up a friendship with a wealthy widow, though when she starts to become controlling, he goes to great lengths to separate himself from her grasp.

Why We Suggest It:  Jack Black and the rest of the cast give stellar performances and deliver a well rounded story that is too twisted to believe.  The film is also based on a true story.

Movie News Update

It's time to get caught up on the news that's been going on around the world of Cinema again with the Academy Awards out of the way.  We have a few of the biggest stories pulled for you to get you caught up on the latest from Hollywood.

• Stephen King confirms Mathew McConaughey and Idris Elba will star in The Dark Tower movie

Finally Stephen King has given us some information on the much anticipated Dark Tower movie as production has officially started.  Idris Elba will star as the gunslinger and McConaughey as the Man in Black.  Filming will be taking place in South Africa in just under seven weeks from now.  Sony plans to have the film in theaters next January.

For those of you who haven't delved into this Sci-Fi book series, The Dark Tower series tells the story of a gunslinger who is on a quest to save the fallen world by reaching the Tower which serves as a nexus of time and space.

Special Podcast Episode - Oscars Reactions

The Oscars are over as well as the drama and controversy!  The 88th Academy Awards, hosted by Chris Rock gave us some insight to some of the issues circulating Hollywood currently as well as giving Leonardo DiCaprio his first Oscar win.  In this special episode, Aaron, Andy and Mack get together for a short discussion about their overall impressions of the show, the controversy surrounding the ceremony and Leo and his first win.  How well did we do on our predictions from Episode 5?  Either head over to the Podcast Page to stream right now or head on over to iTunes and download it there.