We've all done it-walked along the New Release wall, scanning for the latest Leo or Angelina flick, letting our eyes skim over everything else in between the blockbuster movies. But sometimes that can be a mistake. To help rectify this, here's a list of movies currently on the New Release wall that you've probably walked by a dozen times and never looked twice at-but definitely should!
Dead Snow
I will never stop recommending this movie. I think it actually took the place of Dawn of the Dead as my favorite zombie movie of all time. Three words for you: Norwegian Nazi zombies. Yes, you read that right. And it's exactly as awesome as it sounds. Perfect blend of horror and comedy-for those of you who aren't so into the scary-movie thing, there's plenty of laughs to go around. And for you film connoisseurs, let it be known that not only is this film fun, but comes complete with spectacular make-up and gore effects. The film is Norwegian, but has the option to watch it dubbed if your massive 12-inch-screen doesn't cut it for watching subtitles. Word to the wise-it's not for the squemish. But SO worth the spattering intestinal gore.
Hitler Meets Christ
For some reason, this movie keeps getting passed over. Maybe it's the obviously sacrilegious title? Whatever your reason for not picking it up before, don't let first impressions fool you. This film about two homeless crazy men (one thinks he's Hitler, one thinks he's Jesus) will make you see sacralige in a whole new way.
Timer
I'm personally not the biggest fan of romantic comedies (in case you couldn't tell by my rave review of a Nazi zombie movie), but this one is a fun rom-com with a twist. In this movie's world, everyone wears a timer telling them when they'll meet their soul mate...but what happens when you fall in love with someone and then your timer doesn't beep? (Besides, who doesn't love to see Emma Caulfield fall in love? It's been far too long since we've gotten to fawn over Anya in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.)
VeggieTales: Pistachio, The Boy That Woodn't
Here's one from the kids' wall for you. Who doesn't love the slighty-preachy-yet-annoyingly-cute talking vegetables that quote Bible verses more fluently than I can quote South Park? Pretty colors, witty banter, and funny songs make the VeggieTales movies good fun for the kids (and actually tolerable for the parents-what a relief!).
FYI, we're now selling our surplus copies of Avatar for $4.95. We know, we shouldn't have, we're too good to be true, yada yada. Just stop by and pick up a copy before they're gone!
-Posted by Colleen
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