As a new year dawns upon us, we have lots of free holiday time to kick back and binge-watch all the Netflix our little hearts could possibly desire. But there is a time limit on this fantasy: each month, Netflix gets rid of some of their content. So, while you might be hoping to get through some of Netflix’s newer options, like the incredible Master of None, you might want to set aside some time to watch some of your classic favourites before they’re gone.
Here are some of our recommendations on what you should catch before it’s too late:
1. Million Dollar Baby
2. Harriet The Spy
This one will bring you right back to your childhood. Based on the 1964 novel, this movie was Michelle Trachtenberg’s debut on the big screen, and featured Rosie O’Donnell as the loveable nanny. There was one point or another where we all aspired to be as sly as Harriet as she jotted down all of her observations into her trusty notebook. Don’t let this feel-good movie pass on by without giving it one last thorough once-over.
3. Risky Business
4. Zoolander
5. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The 2005 version was the second reboot of the literary classic by Roald Dahl. Featuring the directorial stylings of Tim Burton and the quirkiness of Johnny Depp, this candy-coated film is one to satisfy all your movie cravings! Follow along as Charlie Buckets, a poor boy from London, finds himself immersed in the colorful and candy-coated world of Willy Wonka. No matter your personal tastes (ha, see what I did there?), this movie has something for you!
6. Italian Job
The 2003 version is a remake of the 1969 British original and features a star-studded cast including: Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, Jason Statham, Edward Norton, Seth Green, Mos Def and Donald Sutherland. The movie follows a group of thieves that plan to steal gold from a previous associated who had the nerve to double cross them. Filmed on location in Venice and LA, the movie is full of thrills, including a number of chase scenes in Mini Cooper’s. If that doesn’t convince you, there’s even a fun drinking game you can play while you watch!
It’s hard to believe that Netflix has the audacity to take away such feel good classics away from us at the start of a New Year. Make sure you set aside a day (or four) and immerse yourself in the classics before it’s too late!
You can find the full list of movies and shows getting the axe here.
Featured Image via Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
They already took Love Actually off of Netflix so I’m already upset. Haha but I am excited to see what they put on!
Agreed! Should be lots of good content coming! If Master of None is any indication, I’m sure there is lots more netflix original gold to follow!