Cin's Movie Reviews

This is a guest post by Samantha Gray.

While there was a lot of hype about this film when it was first in theaters, now that The Avengers is breaking all the box office records many seem to have forgotten all about this little horror film. The Cabin in the Woods was one of those movies that marketed itself as a typical gory horror film “with a twist you could never imagine (!!)”. Immediately, critics raved about the film – “breaking expectations”, “taking chances”, “making a statement”. Though its clever marketing strategy made many people think that the film was the perfect end of semester movie for college students and hopeful high schoolers everywhere, it truly does have a lot to offer most any movie goer. [Read the rest of this entry...]

This is a guest post by Sarah Rexman.

If there is one thing I love, it’s Anime. That kitschy form of animation that comes to us from the land of the rising sun, Japan; the weirder, the better. I also love shows that are self-aware and don’t mind tearing down that 4^th wall like Rocky and Bullwinkle did back in the day, that is still one of my favorite cartoons of all time. When shows acknowledge that they stink or know that what they’re doing shouldn’t in any way be considered the best this media has to offer is a nice bit of honesty, which is hard to come by these days. What makes anime so unique is the absurdity and love for play on words which most of the time gets lost in translation, but if you get a good fan-sub they’ll do a good job explaining the jokes to you. They also seem to enjoy irony, underdogs and the supernatural. [Read the rest of this entry...]

This is a guest post by Jane Smith.

My personal life has most definitely been lacking in the romance department. So when I decided to go see the gorgeous Zac Efron in his latest flick The Lucky One, I just knew I’d leave the theaters in tears and possibly longing for the “love” the two main characters Logan and Beth shared. After all, the movie is based on the Nicholas Sparks book under the same name—the very same Nicholas Sparks who wrote the epic love novel/ movie The Notebook. While Sparks’ more recent romance movie adaptation Dear John really didn’t move me at all, I had high hopes for The Lucky One. I read the book. It wasn’t the absolute best. It was predictable but had enough substance and character development that made me interested enough to flip the next page and wonder what would happen next. It even had a highly suspenseful ending. The movie, on the other hand, did not. [Read the rest of this entry...]

This is a guest post by Inez Ponce de Leon.

TV and cinema have both attempted to portray the upstairs-downstairs view of an English country seat: upstairs are the lords and ladies, oblivious to the world’s hardships; downstairs are the maids and footmen, alienated from their work and living from day to day. From North and South to Cranford, from Victorian writers to historical fiction novelists, the contrast of lives is an irresistible source of conflict, love, and the challenges posed to the human spirit.

Downton Abbey is a new, though not so fresh, but nevertheless beautiful take on the upstairs-downstairs, pre-World War II Britain genre. [Read the rest of this entry...]

This is a guest post by Maria Rainier.

There are tons of books that are turned into full length features for the silver screen. But what about books adapted for the small screen, aka TV? While far and in between, there is one that has definitely caught our attention.

Earlier this month ABC finally premiered the pilot episode of GCB, the first real stab at Christian satire since the 2004 movie Saved. Based off the book Good Christian Bitches, the show focuses on a group of stiletto-wearing stereotypical southern women who aside from their love for money, gossip, revenge, Botox, and Texas-sized hair, share one more thing: the Christian faith. [Read the rest of this entry...]

This is a guest post by Kate Croston.

With a world where the most expensive, biggest explosions, largest Hollywood names are an important factor for a film to get recognized, it’s easy to look over the classics that didn’t require all those things. Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961) is a classic that any girl can fall in love with. [Read the rest of this entry...]

This is a guest post by Angelita Williams.

If you’re tired of watching the same high-budget Hollywood-produced motion picture, whether it’s the newest action movie or comedy, I have a recommendation for you. Why not venture to the documentary section of your Netflix and investigate the true and compelling stories of real people? There are dozens and dozens of documentaries to choose from, and all of them offer rewarding content. You just have to figure out which documentary would interest you the most. Here are just three absorbing documentaries you could (and should) watch instantly from the comfort of your home. [Read the rest of this entry...]

I have had several people ask me about Netflix – what it is, what it does, what it costs – so I thought I would tell you about my experiences with it. I have been a member for several years now, and I have referred several people to the service – here are my thoughts about Netflix. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Are you looking for the top horror movies to watch on Netflix Instant Streaming? Here are 13 of the best scary movies that will send a chill up your spine! [Read the rest of this entry...]

This is a guest post by Lauren Bailey

In 1902, well over half a century would pass before man took its first steps on the moon. Watching early film innovator George Melies’ stunning silent film, A Voyage to the Moon, fifty years after science fiction turned into science fact is an emphatically eerie experience. Although the film has been a mainstay of movie trivia for decades, its rerelease in 2011, accompanied by a new soundtrack from the band Air, is nothing short of cinematic history. In addition to the new soundtrack, the movie has been restored to its original full-color state. Melies had reportedly hand-painted each frame of the 15 minute movie, but this version was thought lost or destroyed. In 1993, a badly damaged color copy was found in a film archive in Spain. After over ten years of painstaking restoration, we now have the opportunity to see the movie as Melies intended. [Read the rest of this entry...]

This is a guest post by Mariana Ashley.

Netflix has been pushing gritty reality shows lately, most of them from the Discovery Channel. Shows like Coal, Deadliest Catch, and Swamp Loggers showcase American manual workers doing some of the most dangerous jobs in the country.

For even more thrills, you can watch one-man survivor reality shows like Survivorman or Man vs. Wild that chronicles the adventures of professional survival experts as they brave various harsh landscapes around the world. The shows offer entertainment like on no other show; where else can you watch a man wrestle a deadly snake while telling you how to purify river water? But out of all the gritty survival shows you can watch on Netflix, there is one that stands head and shoulders above the rest. I’m talking about Dual Survival. [Read the rest of this entry...]

So, my wife and I were looking for a fun romantic comedy movie to watch on Netflix Instant Streaming last weekend and we stumbled across Morning Glory.  It looked pretty good and fit our mood so we gave it a try.  I am happy to report that it was a very fun movie to watch, and one which both of us really enjoyed. [Read the rest of this entry...]

This is a guest post by Alvina Lopez.

Synopsis:

Meredith Morton, played by Sarah Jessica Parker, is an uptight professional who accompanies her boyfriend, conservative senator-to-be, Everett, played by Dermot Mulroney, to join in on his family’s Christmas celebration. Meredith finds herself completely out of place within his liberal, free-spirited family, and tensions rise between Meredith and Everett, who begin to realize their difference, and between Meredith and Everett’s family, who just don’t understand what he sees in her. Everett, though, determined to follow his picture perfect future plans, tells his mom, Sybil, played by Diane Keaton, that he wants to propose to Meredith and give her his grandmother’s ring for their engagement. Hilarity ensues as Sybil tries to convince her son that Meredith is not the right woman for him, cultures collide, and the dynamics among family members, couples, lovers and friends are turned upside down. [Read the rest of this entry...]

This is a guest post by Jacelyn Thomas.

For the same reason that there are thousands of murder mystery novels sitting on the bestseller shelves of every book store, there are dozens of crime shows airing on prime time television each night. Stories about crime, mystery, and everyday heroes are sensational. By exploring crime in a purely fictional context, we allow ourselves to take on a completely alternate mindset from our own. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Looking for the best animated movies that your entire family can enjoy on Netflix Instant Streaming? Here are nine excellent ones that should definitely be seen! [Read the rest of this entry...]

Looking for the best movies for kids to watch on Netflix Instant Streaming? Here are five recent ones that your children will love! [Read the rest of this entry...]

Looking for the best comedy movies to watch on Netflix Instant Streaming? Here are six great ones from the 1980s and 1990s that are sure to bring a smile to your face! [Read the rest of this entry...]

Sweet November is a bittersweet romance about a free spirited woman that helps a workaholic reevaluate his priorities in life. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Wow!  Can I just say this movie looks phenomenal!!  I’m a sucker for movies that are based on fairy tales.  This one looks like it will be dark, sensual, and heart pounding.

Kristen Stewart (Twilight), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), and Charlize Theron (c’mon, you know her) head up a beautiful and talented cast.  I can’t wait to see the finished product!

Snow White and the Huntsman is scheduled to release in theaters June 1, 2012.  Be sure to check out the official movie site.

In the mood to watch a scary movie for Halloween?  Don’t want to drive to the video store, only to find that everyone else is in the same mood?  There are LOADS of Halloween movies on Netflix Instant Streaming to choose from!  I’ve listed 25 that are guaranteed to fill your need. [Read the rest of this entry...]