Say Anything

So I watched the movie because of one scene referenced so many times.  I thought it was going to be your typical John Hughes type 80's rom-com, however it was a little more dramatic than I was expecting.  That's not to say it's bad, I enjoyed it and it was a good way to spend a cold snowy afternoon between night shifts.  Quick synopsis:  High school gal has everything going for her until a "regular guy" sweeps her off her feet and changes everything.  You've heard the story before and can guess how it ends ... you won't be wrong.  I liked it just fine.  Recommend.

Beyond Stranger Things

I was curious about this set of interviews with the cast of Stranger Things, so I watched one and left it a little bummed out, I wanted the characters to stay in character.  I watched another with my wife, then another, the next night another etc. until it had run out.  Essentially this is like a series of podcasts with the cast and directors on the show overall, not episode by episode.  By the time it was over I wished there were more.  Recommend.

Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond - Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton

I wouldn't call myself a Jim Carrey "Fan" but I know him fairly well and have seen the majority of his work.  He's funny, there's no denying that.  Andy Kaufman, I'm not so familiar with so I wasn't sure how much I'd get out of this doc.  Well, I got a lot out of it.  I couldn't stop thinking about it for a few days and found myself recommending it to anyone with a Netflix account. Quick Synopsis:  Jim Carrey gets his dream role of playing Andy Kaufman and after staying in character for 2 years, forgets who he was.  The movie is tale that's been told many times, about how fame and fortune does not equate to happiness, however when it happens to someone you feel you know, or at least thought you knew, someone who seems like a laugh a minute guy, it just hits.  I'd imagine what Jim is going through it similar to what Robin Williams did.  It's a good watch and worth your time.  Recommend.

The Big Sick

My first Amazon Original movie.  I'm happy to report the movie streamed in 1080p just fine and it was a very similar experience to Netflix.  With that out of the way, the movie follows your typical tropes of a rom-com, but it's presented well and I found it generally enjoyable.  It's not officially a Judd Apatow movie, but it sure does feel like it, it has his DNA all over it. Quick synopsis:  A Packistani comedian and his white girlfriend deal with relationship issues/cultural differences as things become serious, girlfriend gets sick and almost dies which brings everyone together.  I liked everyone in it but the female lead.  I can't say "you gotta see it!" but it wasn't a bad way to spend a morning after a night shift.  Recommend.