There are a number of great films available now to watch on demand via your internet connected TV, smart phone or – hell – even your computer (seriously, who watched movies on their computer?). But honestly, how do you get around all the mumbo-jumbo of comic book films and action packed films that dominate every storefront you buy from? Don’t get me wrong, I can stand a little comic book action from time-to-time but COME ON. Netflix has tried on the SVOD front by using the ‘Recommended’ list but for the most part, that just doesn’t seem to do the trick. There have been countless efforts to capture the emotions and feelings of the viewer, but without getting into our heads, it’s damn near impossible to write an algorithm to know if a person’s cat died earlier that day and that viewer is in the mood to watch a sappy cat-love story (sorry no specific title comes to mind here).
Anyway – if you’re looking for something to watch and you’re in any of the following moods here are my suggestions.
Happy – iSteve on Netflix – stars Justin Long and was made by Funny or Die.
Sad – if you’re trying to get happy then iSteve, if you want to stay miserable then watch Only God Forgives.
Mad – The Place Beyond the Pines – just do it.
Sleepy? Pre-order Man of Steel on iTunes, go to bed and wake up 2 full months later to watch.