New Flix on Netflix – May 2012
We all know what Netflix is, but we never know what to watch. Without a great way to keep track of all the new titles available to watch instantly it’s pretty easy to overlook something awesome. But have no fear - Panels On Pages is here to keep you up to date on the coolest New Flix on Netflix.
How’s it going, internet? I may be in the middle of a self-imposed internet hiatus, desperately trying to avoid Avengers spoilers, but that doesn’t mean I can’t take a few minutes and share with you the latest batch of #NewFlix. I mean, if you thought last month was a haul of awesome things to watch….well, you’re right. But man, THIS month makes LAST month totally look like two months ago. Yeah, I said it. Gird your loins, kids, I’m about to fill you in on ALL of the many, MANY fantastic new Netflix Instant offerings since the last time we spoke.
The Iron Giant - Go ahead. TRY to watch this movie without thinking that it’s about me and Tito.
The Karate Kid - Sweep. The. Leg.
Top Gun - Lana. LANA. LAAAAAAANAAAA! Danger Zone.
Follow That Bird - This one’s for you, Knize. #BumpIt
The Wiz - The tale of mighty wizard Gandalf, set to Motown music.
Assassination of a High School President - a pretty decent little modern day take on a classic film noir.
Snatch - The follow-up to Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels
The Omega Man - The 1970s adaptation of Richard Matheson’s novel I Am Legend, starring Charlton Heston.
Bob’s Burgers - Voice-over actor extraordinaire H. Jon Benjamin leads this hysterical animated series about a family run burger place.
Transformers - The original series that started it all, before Michael Bay tried to kill it.
G.I. Joe - Yoooo Joe!
Jem and the Holograms - Not only is she truly, truly outrageous, but she’s also Denim’s favorite.
Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer - And she is Denim’s SECOND favorite.
Ultimate Avengers - Here’s the first of Marvel’s animated films, just in time for the epic movie!
Ultimate Avengers 2 - A few years early for the sequel to the epic movie!
The Invincible Iron Man - The animated Marvel film about everyone’s favorite drunk robot.
Doctor Strange - Remember that time Dr. Strange had a big sword? No? Me neither.
Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow - Holy Crap! Remember when these guys showed up in Avengers?
Hulk Vs. - A pair of pretty entertaining shorts about the Hulk fighting Wolverine and Thor.
Planet Hulk - Our Head Honcho loves it, why don’t you?
Thor: Tales of Asgard - And finally, the most recent Marvel animated offering.
The Richie Rich Collection - The prequel to Casper.
The Mr. Magoo Show - Oh Mr. Magoo. Do you even know the pain you eventually caused?
Kevin Smith’s Smodimations - I don’t really know what this is. Or really how to say it, either.
The Whitest Kids U Know - Sketch comedy that you should be watching.
Cruel Intentions - It’s okay, we know you watch it for the articles. You don’t need to explain.
Scent of a Woman - Robin teams up with Daredevil and they pick up chicks. HOOAH!
Jumanji - You guys, the monkeys drive a police car. It’s so cute, you guys. Totes adorbs.
Groundhog Day - Bill Murray is forced to relive the same shitty day over and over again.
Groundhog Day - Bill Murray is forced to relive the same shitty day over and over again.
Groundhog Day - Bill Murray is forced to relive the same shitty day over and over again. See what I did there?
Passenger 57 - ALWAYS bet on black. That way you’ll win 50% of the time.
Insomnia - One of Christopher Nolan’s offerings from before The Dark Knight Rises.
Adaptation - Nicolas Cage writes a story about a flower. Or something like that.
Sleeping Beauty - The girl from Sucker Punch continues her undercover campaign to increase women’s rights.
The Conspirator - Who DOESN’T want to watch a political thriller about Lincoln’s assassination?
8 Seconds - It’s about bull ridin’. There’s no “G” in bull ridin’.
Sneakers - Look for the sequel, Dress Shoes, coming next fall.
Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle - I bet Cameron Diaz does a funny dance in this movie.
Dog Day Afternoon - Classic 70s Al Pacino. All he wants is to get his boyfriend a sex change, is that too much to ask?
Brian’s Song - An uplifting sports film about a come from behind victory…trust me.
Ghandi - The first of three Hollywood classics delivered this month.
Of Mice and Men - And here’s the second.
Joe Dirt - And finally, the third.
Network - You know that line about being mad as hell, and not taking it anymore? Well now you can watch the original scene.
Steel Magnolias - This one’s for you, Nubbins. #BumpIt
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - Don’t watch this with the kids in the room. It’s SUPER dirty.
The Addams Family - Annnnnd now the theme song is stuck in your head. You’re welcome.
Addams Family Values - The continuing adventures of the first family of freaky.
Starship Troopers - Nazi overtones? Who cares, they’re killing space bugs!
Hannibal - The sequel to the classic Silence of the Lambs
Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horror - You guys, I don’t want to alarm you, but it appears that it is NOT all good in da hood.
Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark - Starring Katie Holmes, of Tom Cruise fame.
Darkman II: The Return of Durant - Darkman II, but not Darkman? WTF.
Darkman III: Die Darkman Die - Darkman III, but not Darkman? WTF.
Jack Frost – He’s chillin’. And killin’. He’s chillin’ and killin’.
Shark Night - Oh man. They need a bigger boat.
Bubba Ho-Tep - This one’s for you, The South. #BumpIt
FernGully: The Last Rainforest - James Cameron spent years on this. The least you can do is spend a few hours watching it.
Running Scared - Gregory Hines and Billy Crystal as Chicago cops. Boo yah.
Big Daddy - Adam Sandler and a little kid pee on a door. That’s about all I remember from this one.
Eight Crazy Nights - You’re welcome, Eli.
High Anxiety - The Mel Brooks parody of Hitchcock-ian suspense films.
Not Another Teen Movie - A not-so-Mel Brooks parody of teenager films.
Analyze This - Remember when Robert De Niro decided he was funny?
Yakuza Weapon - A ninja gets machine guns for arms. A NINJA. Gets MACHINE GUNS. For ARMS.
The Englishman Who Went Up A Hill But Came Down A Mountain - The only movie with a title longer than Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.
The Minis - This is an ACTUAL REVIEW on Netflix: “After watching The Minis, I found my self wondering…Why Did this not win Best Picture? Dennis Rodman solidifies himself as one of the greatest actors of all time. This is a beautifully written film, along with crafty direction from well known director Valerio Zanoli. This tear jerker will win your hearts and be one that should be in any film lovers collection.” Well played, reviewer. Well played.
The Cutting Edge – The movie that began Denim’s storied career as a figure skating coach. That was on you, The Cutting Edge.
The People vs. George Lucas - The verdict? GUILTY.
Getting There: Sweet 16 and Licensed to Drive - Look, I don’t even have a joke for this one. I’m burnt out, okay? There’s too many movies this month.
Hoarding: Buried Alive - Now you can feel better about your disgusting apartment.
Top Gear Series 17 - People drive cars and stuff. With like, pistons. And radial tires.
And then there’s a bunch of this crap…
WWE: The Best of King of the Ring
WWE’s Greatest Rivalries: Shawn Michaels vs. Bret Hart
WWE: Stone Cold Steve Austin: The Bottom Line on the Most Popular Superstar of All Time
WWE: The Epic Journey of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
Randy Orton: The Evolution of a Predator
WWE: The Ladder Match 2: Crash & Burn
There you have it PoP!ulation. Spread the word. Tell your friends. And stay up to date on all the releases that happen between now and next month by following our thread in the forums or by following the #NewFlixOnNetflix hastag on Twitter – you’ll get a head start on watching all the newest releases. Happy viewing!
A quick disclaimer – as some of these titles have just been released this morning, they may not be truly available to watch instantly until later in the day. Or maybe tomorrow. But they’ll be there. And when they’re there, you should watch them.
Filed Under: Features • New on Netflix
The Englishman Who Went Up A Hill But Came Down A Mountain – The only movie with a title longer than Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.
Seems like someone has never seen
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
AH! I have seen that, but forgot about it. It was very late…
“Top Gun – Lana. LANA. LAAAAAAANAAAA! Danger Zone.”
Best. Reference. Ever.
I have never seen The Cutting Edge.
I know, I know…you “experienced” The Cutting Edge. We get it.
I have been waiting for forever to Steel Magnolias to make it to netflix my life is complete!