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Here’s some recommended titles for March 20113.
Carrie – dir. by Brian DePalma, starring Sissy Spacek, John Travolta, Piper Laurie and William Katt. Rated R
Mousy teen Carrie White may be ostracized, but she has the ability to move objects with her mind. When the high school “in crowd” torments her with a sick joke at the prom, she lashes out with devastating and deadly power.
Starts on Netflix Streaming on March 31st.
Similar to movies like Salem’s Lot, Chronicle, Fire Starter, The Exorcist.
Hustle and Flow – dir. Craig Brewer, starring Terrence Howard, Ludacris, Anthony Anderson, Taryn Manning, and Taraji P. Henson. Rated R
Terrence Howard turns in an Oscar-nominated performance in director Craig Brewer’s indie drama as DJay, a pimp with aspirations of grandeur who wants to make it as a rapper but discovers that fame isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
Starts on Netflix Streaming on March 2nd.
Similar to movies like Colors, Walk the Line, Boyz in the Hood, Juice.
United 93 – dir. Paul Greengrass, starring J.J. Johnson, Gary Commock, Polly Adams, Opal Alladin, Starla Benford, and Trish Gates. Rated R
Re-creating the harrowing events aboard United Airlines Flight 93 in real time, filmmaker Paul Greengrass presents the devastating drama of Sept. 11, 2001, as experienced by those on board and by those watching in horror on the ground.
Starts on Netflix Streaming on March 1st.
Similar to films such as Twin Towers, Backdraft, Heat, Executive Decision.
Black Snake Moan – dir. Craig Brewer, starring Samuel Jackson, Christina Ricci, and Justin Timberlake. Rated R.
Blues musician Lazarus finds sex-addicted Rae beaten and near death, and acts as a father figure to help redeem her. But before saving anyone else, Lazarus — whose wife deserted him — must face his own demons.
Starts on Netflix Streaming on March 1st.
Similar to films like 8 Mile, Crazy Heart, Crossroads, Buena Vista Social Club