Sure-Fire Streaming: Us, The Hitman’s Bodyguard, Mad Men, and more!
By Jordan Parker
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Us – Available On Netflix
Bar none, this is one of the absolute creepiest films to come out in the last decade.
From the mind of Jordan Peele, the man who brought us Get Out, comes another original horror movie with a lot to say.
When a family goes on a vacation, their beachfront cottage is terrorized by a family that looks exactly like them.
As doppelgangers rise up and begin killing their corresponding families, the Wilson family tries to find answers for what is going on.
Lupita Nyong’o is Oscar-worthy here for her dual portrayal of our heroine Adelaide and the murderous Red. With Winstone Duke, Elisabeth Moss and more, it’s a star-studded cast.
It’s a weird, intricate and terrifying endeavour that gets better each time you watch it.
The Hitman’s Bodyguard – Available On Netflix
I had no idea going into this one just how hilarious and enjoyable it truly would be.
Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson are a wonderful, comedic pair made in Hollywood heaven.
It follows a bodyguard to the biggest people in the world who is assigned to a hitman ready to testify at an international court. But his client won’t be as easy as he hoped.
As people race to try to kill them both and silence the hitman, it’s up to the odd couple to work together and get to the hearing.
The cast is incredible, and also includes Salma Hayek, Gary Oldman and Richard E. Grant. It’s a thrill ride you’ll be chuckling at the whole way through.
Warning: This is a red band trailer and NSFW.
Mad Men – Available On Prime Video
Considered one of the best shows of all time, I just recently got into AMC’s Mad Men, and I’m happy to share that it’s as incredible as everyone says.
It follows the life and exploits of ad agency ace Don Draper, his family, and his work.
Creator Matt Weiner’s slow-burn drama made the careers of Jon Hamm, Christina Hendricks, and especially Elisabeth Moss. There are Emmy-winning turns everywhere you look.
Draper works at a small ad agency in New York at the beginning of the 1960s, and the attitudes, sexism, misogyny and many other things are explored.
It’s a methodical, interesting and unflinching look at our history, and its fascinating actors and their characters make it all worthwhile.
Mad Men truly is a work of art, and I invite you to dive in with me.
Ocean’s Eleven – Available On Netflix
This movie features perhaps the most star wattage ever to be assembled, and every single actor and actress gives an enjoyable turn.
The remake follows thief Danny Ocean and his team of 10 other miscreants as they plan the robbery of three Las Vegas casinos at the same time.
Directed well and with a keen eye, Seven Soderbergh is also happy to let his stars play around and I can only imagine the ad-libbing that happened on set.
With George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon, the late Bernie Mac, Elliott Gould, Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, Andy Garcia, and more, this is an amazing display.
If you love watching stars have fun and a good little caper, you’ll take a shine to this one.
The Wedding Ringer – Available On Prime Video
People often make fun of me when I bring this up, but this comedy from writer-director Jeremy Garelick makes me laugh every time.
This story of a shy man who hires a company owner to bring in a paid best man and groomsmen for his wedding is raunchy, hilarious and also really sweet.
I absolutely love Kevin Hart, despite some controversies he’s created, and Josh Gad is one of the most likeable men in Hollywood.
The two together are so much fun, and with Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco on board as the wife, I really enjoyed every second.
It’s a hard-R rated affair, so don’t let the kids watch with you. But if you don’t get offended easily and like to laugh, you’ll enjoy this one.