Stream Warriors: July 1, 2022
Each week, Neon Splatter contributors offer up some viewing options found on streaming (U.S. unless otherwise noted). Movies, TV shows, specials, and more. New and old, from all sorts of genres and nations. Most importantly, we deem them worthy of your time.
Shafi Malik: AK VS AK (2020)
What It Is: A filmmaker kidnaps the daughter of a movie star, and while the star searches for his daughter the director films the desperate search in real time for his next blockbuster movie.
Where It Is: Netflix
Why You Should Watch It: “Nicholas Cage has recently done it, John Malkovich did it, Julia Roberts did it, hell… even Paul Giamatti did it! Here, Anil Kapoor joins the ranks of actors playing themselves and this is a really interesting satire-cum-thriller, commenting on Indian film industry while leaving you on the edge of your seat!”
Kiley Fox: Hyperdrive (2006 - 2007)
What It Is: In 2151, the mission of Her Majesty's Ship Camden Lock is to convince alien governments to relocate their businesses to Britain. The motley crew is a bunch of good-for-nothings led by the equally useless but well-meaning Commander Henderson.
Where It Is: Amazon Prime
Why You Should Watch It: “Hyperdrive is quirky, hilarious, earnest, and relatable. In a sea of sci-fi shows, this is certainly one of the best at poking fun at its genre while still being an excellent example of it. It has the laid back feel of Red Dwarf, with the master level comedy of Monty Python.”
Jeremy Lowe: THE BILL MURRAY STORIES: LIFE LESSONS LEARNED FROM A MYTHICAL MAN (2018)
What It Is: This documentary explores various urban legends around Hollywood's most elusive star.
Where It Is: Tubi
Why You Should Watch It: “THE BILL MURRAY STORIES: LIFE LESSONS LEARNED FROM A MYTHICAL MAN is the most fun you can have watching a documentary. I laughed and clapped and thoroughly enjoyed all the sighting and stories of interactions with Bill Murray. I had a smile from ear to ear the whole time. So much fun! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!”
Rob Dean: MONEY PLANE (2020)
What It Is: A professional thief with $40 million in debt and his family's life on the line must commit one final heist - rob a futuristic airborne casino filled with the world's most dangerous criminals.
Where It Is: Hulu
Why You Should Watch It: “You know damn well that this isn’t a good movie. But it is a fun one! It’s so technically and narratively inept that it becomes goofy. It also inspires budding artists to think ‘if they can do THAT, then I can make my own project come true.’ Plus you get to hear Frasier talk about placing bets on a dude fuckin’ an alligator (direct quote). Everybody wins!”