The 15 best films on Netflix in May 2023
Claymation chickens, a Sylvester Stallone cliffhanger and Brad Pitt aging in reverse highlight May's Netflix offerings
Film Lists Jack Crow
May is the start of the summer movie season which means Netflix—along with the other streamers—will have to up their game to keep you at home and not overpaying for a movie ticket … and a babysitter … and popcorn. But, man, they’ve sure been irritating subscribers lately by instituting new fees, deep-sixing their DVD-by-mail service, and cracking down on password sharing. That said, Netflix still knows how to bring the hits and their May lineup looks especially couch-worthy. We’ve got action spectaculars directed by Ridley Scott, Renny Harlin, and Paul Verhoeven and worthwhile dramas starring Brie Larson and Shirley MacLaine. So while you wait for Peter Quill, Indiana Jones, and Dominic Toretto to supercharge your summer, microwave that popcorn instead and check out these Netflix offerings.
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Black Hawk Down still hold up. I watched it about once a year. It is funny though how so many movies have imitated the style in war movies since then.
Really, though, Last Action Hero would have worked better if they had skipped the “crossing over into the real world part.” Although that aspect provided one of my favorite lines of the movie:“If God was a villain… he’d be me!”
Benjamin Button had the same writer as Forrest Gump, who once again converted a cynical story into treacle. I don’t know why Fincher would choose such material.
Danny “Stained” Sheets, the drummer for the death metal band Scrotum Fire, has died at the age of 29 due to an accidental fentanyl overdose. Sheets was known for his powerful drumming and intense stage presence, and was an integral part of Scrotum Fire’s sound.Born and raised in a small town in Pennsylvania, Sheets discovered his love for heavy metal at a young age. He played in several local bands before joining Scrotum Fire in 2016, and quickly made a name for himself as one of the most talented drummers in the scene.Sheets’ family and bandmates are devastated by his untimely death. “Danny was an incredible musician and an even better person,” said Scrotum Fire’s lead guitarist, Jackhammer Johnson. “He was the heart and soul of our band, and we’ll never be the same without him.”In lieu of flowers, Sheets’ family is asking people to donate to an educational foundation that works to raise awareness about the dangers of drug use in the modern age. “We want people to understand that this isn’t the 1970s anymore,” said Sheets’ mother, Brenda. “You can’t go around snorting white powders willy nilly and expect to be okay. We need to do more to educate young people about the risks of addiction and overdose.”Danny “Stained” Sheets will be remembered as a talented musician, a loving son and brother, and a shining star in the heavy metal community. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Rest in power, Danny.
Don Lewis with another home run! This guy delievers with a two-thumbs up review every time!