It's summer and the country is being hit by heatwaves from all sides. Of course, the best way to beat the heat (besides your own private pool, natch) is to rent some movies and crank the AC up. Here are my recommendations for great new summer DVDs (feel free to add your own suggestions!)
Half Nelson- Fantastic acting by Ryan Gosling and newcomer Shareka Epps, a heavy storyline but light on plot.
The Last King of Scotland- I rented this one a few days ago and I'm still trying to get over it... this didn't receive nearly enough attention at the Oscars.
Heroes Season 1- You could watch them at NBC.com but why wait for your computer to load? Outstanding first season of a show that will hopefully continue with the same brilliance for a long time.
Letters From Iwo Jima- Beautifully written, acted, and scored... absolutely essential for WWII-era movie buffs.
The History Boys- The movie version of a quirky, award-winning play with most of the original thespians reprising their roles... sort of like a Dead Poet's Society for a more complicated audience.
Notes On A Scandal- Following with the British, school-related trend above, but much darker and more twisted. I saw this one with my grandparents; I don't suggest you do the same.
Harry Potter- Prepare for the new movie based on the 5th book, and the final installment in the 7-book series by watching Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, and the Chamber of Secrets, and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and the Goblet of Fire.
And don't forget these instant classics on DVD... The Office, Arrested Development, Weeds, and Scrubs!
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