So, here’s what’s happening as of Friday the 13th with the Coronavirus:
Limiting Capacity to 50%:
Angelika Film Center (Don’t worry- still popcorn and drink refills)
Closed:
No News:
Film Noir Cinema
Nitehawk Prospect Park and Williamsburg
Roxy Cinema
Syndicated
Well, now that we’re supposed to stay home, I guess that’s it for the newsletter for- May I be of service? Wait, who are you? I’m the Stream-melier, I recommend a nice movie pairing for any streaming service you order. Oh, I get it, like a sommelier, but for my generation. Exactly. Stream-melier makes a lot more sense when you say it out loud. It looks like nothing when you write it down. Is that a question? No. Ok, then I don’t have to respond. Sorry. What pairings would you recommend this week:
Netflix- Might I recommend Tremors? Earthy, funny, with strong notes of Bacon.
Amazon Prime- Clue goes well with just about anything, with its Curry-centric profile with little hints of mustard and plum.
Hulu- Have you tried Monos? It’s a new Colombian import that is visually beautiful with an intense palette.
HBO Go- For you, I recommend Upgrade. Sleek, peppy, and strongly resembles Tom Hardy but is not Tom Hardy.
Criterion- Our The Lady from Shanghai is great- steamy, spicy and with strange Irish accents.
Disney Plus- Wreck-It Ralph brings a very sweet flavor but hides a complex, bittersweet aftertaste.
Shudder- There’s nothing like an old classic, which is why I recommend Chopping Mall. Confusing and funny tones pair perfectly together in this one.
Vudu- Perhaps less well known than its previous vintage, I strongly recommend Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey, which brings even more humor with its classic wyld scallion base.
Crackle- Yes, Crackle is still a thing, and it has many sophisticated offerings, such as a personal favorite, Attack the Block, which presents a modern comedy update of traditional English sci-fi tastes.
Full Moon Streaming- And finally, for dessert, may I recommend we turn to the streaming service for horror movie studio Full Moon Pictures? Their offering of the entire Puppet Master series is a tempting tandem of tastes and textures. You’ll also notice the more recent additions have added a strong German flavor!
Wow, thanks Stream-melier! I don’t know why you recommended something for Full Moon Streaming, but I appreciate it.