Love for Loners: Ireland Sucks
March 18, 2011
Love for Loners is our weekly feature promoting awesome films that are currently streaming for free online. It is written by resident misanthrope Jon Smith.
St. Patrick’s Day happened, I think.
In cities and towns across the globe, humans are typing slower, blinking longer, and possibly finding a stealthy place to throw up without anyone noticing. All of this suffering can be attributed to one man: Jesus Christ. Patrick is a saint, isn’t he? Anyway, if you’re hungover, or if you’re just lazy like me, here’s some awesome entertainment you can watch on Netflix Instant, because Hulu’s selection is a load of crap.
Me And You And Everyone We Know
It’s strange how experiences intertwine. This film is incredibly provoking by itself, but whenever I watch it, I’m taken right back to the time and place I first saw it: curled up on a couch, sharing a blanket with a friend I secretly loved. Even though that time has passed, I still get the same swelling in my chest whenever I see ))<>((. Emotions aside, this movie is hilarious and incredibly heartwarming and a great segue into making out on a couch.
The Baxter
Michael Showalter co-wrote and starred in my favorite film of all time, Wet Hot American Summer. In The Baxter, he tried his hand at writing, acting and directing. I think he did a pretty great job at telling a story we nice guys know all too well. Along with Michelle Williams and Elizabeth Banks, this movie won my vote before I even started it.
Party Down: Season One
This is one of the many great shows that never got the recognition it deserved. Although, since genuinely good work always get the short straw in Hollywood, I guess the show’s failure could be considered a badge of honor. Season one was going great, and then Glee happened. Jane Lynch’s exit from Party Down to play Sue Sylvester would be their eventual downfall. Why? Two words: Megan Mullally.