Netflix has nearly everything: plenty of the great, the mediocre, and the horrible (The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly is on there too, if anyone is interested). However, this vast vortex that is Netflix can be quite hard to navigate, especially when you have no idea what you’re in the mood for.Hopefully, these suggestions may serve as a type of GPS navigation for any who traverse through the Land of Netflix.
Clue (1985)
The sheer fact that this film is based off the Parker Brothers© board game is genius. From there, it only gets better. First, the actors 
are all brilliant–Tim Curry (Rocky Horror Picture Show, Wild Thornberrys), Madeline Kahn (Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles), Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future, Anastasia), Eileen Brennan (The Sting, Murder by Death), Michael McKean (This Is Spinal Tap; Planes, Trains, and Automobiles), Martin Mull (Mrs. Doubtfire; Sabrina, The Teenage Witch), and Lesley Ann Warren (Victor/Victoria, Jobs) –creating a hilarious, melodramatic cast. Second, the story is innovative; almost like an interesting blend of Hitchcock’s And Then There Were None, and any number of Mel Brooks’ parody films. Although, it’s a bit more like an ounce of suspense and a ton laughter-inciting shenanigans. The ending is what creates the most draw. Although the Netflix version decides to slightly spoil it–there are multiple endings to choose from, though Netflix decides to show an amalgamation of them. This isn’t ideal, but it’s bearable. Still, it’s an overall delight to watch.
I Know That Voice (2013)
Want to know more about the ins and outs of voice actors? This insightful, delightful documentary gives you a glimpse into the many personalities these talented actors possess. Versatile, funny and even awe-inspiring, this film explores the craft of cartoon character voices with a whimsical tone. Though these actors fly under the fame radar, their characters soar high throughout pop culture –from shows such as Family Guy, Robot Chicken, My Little Pony, Rugrats, Batman, and many, many others. It should be noted that both Mark Hamill (Star Wars VI: A New Hope, The New Batman Adventures), and Seth Green (Robot Chicken, Family Guy) make appearances, lending their familiar faces and voices to the film. However, the real stars of this documentary are the many people who make up this often-neglected art form, and it is their story that makes this documentary all the more impressive.
Claire Farrow can be reached at Claire.farrow@spartans.ut.edu