Now is the time of year when we are forced asked to be thankful for something. Anything. Really, anything at all. Go ahead and think of something, I’ll wait.
A few items topped my list: a girlfriend who talks to me, zero appearances in court, and a library of films and TV shows available for streaming on Netflix.
I decided to zero in on a few of those titles, namely those which I am especially thankful for being available.
Monty Python’s Flying Circus — The entire run of the show is available on Netflix. Hours of entertainment and comedy. If I want to sit around and watch the dead parrot skit over and over, I can.
The Mysterious Cities of Gold — A show which has been unavailable for many years. If you like early 1980s anime with a touch of sci-fi, ancient cultures, and Spaniards searching for gold in South America, then check this one out.
Home Movies — One of my all time favorite shows. I used to watch Home Movies on Adult Swim, and now I can watch the whole dang series from start to finish.
Rocky & Bullwinkle (original TV show) – One of the finest TV shows ever written. Proof:
Rocky: Bullwinkle, do you know what an A-Bomb is?
Bullwinkle: Sure, a bomb is what some people call our show.
Rocky: I don’t think that’s very funny.
Bullwinkle: Neither do they apparently.
Metropolis (1927, Restored) — This film is an important part of science fiction and film history. You can see how it influenced many films, comics, video games and more. This is a new version containing footage which had been lost for years. Worth a watch.
Sherlock Jr. (1924) — Some of these effects by Buster Keaton still blow my mind. No computers here, kids.
Demolition Man (1993) — A biting satire on action films of the ‘80s and ‘90s, as well as Stalone’s oeuvre.
Flash Gordon (1980) – If only for being able to blast the theme song by Queen. “Flash! Ahh-ah!”
Every Which Way But Loose (1978) — There are times I need to watch a film featuring an orangutan, and there are times I need to watch one featuring Clint Eastwood. This film scratches both itches at once.
Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984) — I don’t need to justify this one. Watch this scene (55 seconds in):
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Daniel J. Hogan is the geek half of Ginger and the Geek. He is also thankful Cabin Boy was released on DVD. Follow him on Twitter, @danieljhogan.