Netflix Recommendations

Death Note

Whenever law student Light Yagami writes down a person's name in his newly found notebook, that person ends up dead. Deciding to take the law into his own hands, Light use his powerful new tool to wipe out criminals from the face of the Earth. When thousands of criminals suddenly turn up dead all over the world and crime rates begin to fall, authorities try to figure out who's responsible for the dramatic change in this Japanese anime series.

Breaking Bad: Season 1

Diagnosed with cancer and given only two years left to live, high school chemistry teacher Walter (Emmy winner Bryan Cranston) attempts to secure his family's financial future by teaming up with his former student, Jesse (Aaron Paul), to produce and distribute the illegal drug meth. As Walter slowly builds his empire, his wife, Skyler (Anna Gunn), grows suspicious of his erratic behavior, and the DEA starts searching for the area's new drug kingpin.

Taxi Driver

Dev Anand (brother of Hindi director Chetan Anand, who helmed this film) is a taxi driver in Mumbai, India. He meets a singer (Sheila Ramani) who has come to Mumbai in search of her guru, and their friendship soon leads to romance. The film's outstanding soundtrack includes some memorable songs by Talat Mehamood and Lata. A must-see for any Dev Anand fan.

Fringe: Season 1

Searching for answers after a plane inexplicably lands with all its passengers and crew dead, FBI agent Olivia Dunham (Anna Torv) tracks down eccentric Dr. Walter Bishop (John Noble), a brilliant but institutionalized scientist, to help her solve the mystery. But she'll need the help of his estranged son, Peter (Joshua Jackson), in order to connect with Bishop, and the three soon team up to explore paranormal phenomena in this sci-fi series.

Apocalypse Now / Apocalypse Now Redux

Francis Ford Coppola's timeless epic adapts Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness to the Vietnam War, where special operations Capt. Willard (Martin Sheen) must travel deep into the Cambodian jungle to locate and kill the mysterious -- and insane -- Col. Kurtz (Marlon Brando). This double feature includes the 1979 Oscar-winning masterwork set in the Vietnam War, along with the re-edited and expanded 2001 director's cut, Apocalypse Now Redux.

Nine Inch Nails: And All That Could Have Been

Masters of moody angst, Nine Inch Nails have helped pilot the course of American pop music toward dark and alternative territory. This film records the band's landmark 2000 "Fragility v2.0" tour. Directed by Rob Sheridan, the film features 18 tracks, including "Gave Up," "The Frail," "Head Like a Hole," "Terrible Lie," "Piggy," "The Wretched," "The Great Below," "The Mark Has Been Made" and much more. Note: Contains explicit content.

Planet Earth: The Complete Collection

Narrated by David Attenborough, this Emmy-winning series transports nature lovers from the Himalayan Mountains to the depths of the ocean and everywhere in between, exploring the planet's most fascinating wildlife and challenging environments. Bioluminescent squid, vibrant birds of paradise and the nearly extinct Siberian Amur leopards are just a few of the captivating creatures featured in this collection of exquisitely shot episodes.

Eddie Murphy: Delirious

Eddie Murphy's classic 1983 stand-up comedy routine, filmed live in Washington, D.C., is still oft quoted ("You dropped your ice cream, you dropped your ice cream") and remembered for his raunchy, racy material and no-holds-barred delivery. Included never-before-seen footage and an interview with the funnyman himself. This act is definitely not one to watch with your parents.

The Outer Limits: The New Series: Sex and Science Fiction

Up for a little spicy sci-fi? The Outer Limits, the sci-fi cult favorite of the 1960s, spawned a popular sequel series in 1995. This collection of lusty episodes from the new show -- featuring guest stars like Alyssa Milano and Antonio Sabato, Jr. -- really gets up close and personal. Episodes include "Caught in the Act," "Bits of Love," "Valerie 23," "Human Operators," "Skin Deep" and "Flower Child."

Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble: Live at the El Mocambo 1983

Recorded live at Toronto's El Mocambo rock club, this concert captures the late blues-guitar legend Stevie Ray Vaughan in his prime. Four of the songs featured were never released during his lifetime, and the other eight were band favorites from the early days. Included are "Testify," "Texas Flood," "Wham!" and covers of Jimi Hendrix's "Voodoo Chile" and "Third Stone from the Sun," plus a 1999 interview with some of Vaughan's band mates.

When We Left Earth

Follow the 20th century's space race all the way to the moon -- and beyond -- in this incredible, comprehensive six-part documentary series narrated by Gary Sinise. Chronicling America's space program from the early days of the Mercury project to the era of the space shuttle, the sensational series features eye-popping footage from a host of various missions, plus in-depth interviews with NASA astronauts and engineers.

The Mentalist: Season 1

Simon Baker (in his first Emmy-nominated role) stars as Patrick Jane, a rogue detective and case-cracking consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation -- a far cry from his last gig as a semi-famous "psychic medium" with no paranormal abilities. Despite his bogus past, Patrick's charm and powers of observation endear him to the CBI team -- except for Senior Agent Teresa Lisbon (Robin Tunney), who doesn't care for his antics. Tim Kang and Amanda Righetti also star.

High Plains Drifter

Amid shoot-outs and existentialism, a mysterious stranger (Clint Eastwood, who also directs) is hired to protect a small town from outlaws. But his recipe for defense could be a deal with the devil, and soon, even the enigmatic gunslinger's supporters -- including Mordecai (Billy Curtis) and Sarah (Verna Bloom) -- are wondering just what they've signed up for. The rip-roaring conclusion could leave the town in tatters.

Taken

While vacationing with a friend in Paris, an American girl (Maggie Grace) is kidnapped by a gang of human traffickers intent on selling her into forced prostitution. Working against the clock, her ex-spy father (Liam Neeson) must pull out all the stops to save her. But with his best years possibly behind him, the job may be more than he can handle. Famke Janssen also stars in this relentless action-thriller from director Pierre Morel.

A View to a Kill

Agent 007 (Roger Moore, in his final appearance as Bond) races against time to stop a power-mad French industrialist (Christopher Walken) who plots to destroy California's Silicon Valley -- by triggering a massive earthquake that would kill millions -- in order to corner the world's microchip supply. From the Eiffel Tower to the top of the Golden Gate Bridge, James Bond can't be stopped! Grace Jones and Tanya Roberts co-star.

Nine Inch Nails Live: Beside You in Time

Join Trent Reznor and his popular industrial band, Nine Inch Nails, on their 2006 global "Live: With Teeth" tour. This jam-packed program features performance and rehearsal footage, highlights from the tour and music videos. Songs include "Something I Can Never Have," "Terrible Lie," "Wish," "Love Is Not Enough," "March of the Pigs," "The Line Begins to Blur," "The Hand That Feeds," "Head Like a Hole," "You Know What You Are?" and more.

The Universe: Season 1

Travel through the galaxies and explore extraterrestrial phenomenon with this sweeping examination of the universe from The History Channel, which uses state-of-the-art computer technology to take viewers up close to distant planets and stars. Topics include black holes, comets, alien galaxies, star deaths, the moon, the interior of the sun and much more. All 13 episodes from the first season are included, plus the bonus episode "Beyond the Big Bang."

Hell's Kitchen: Season 1

The heat is on as internationally celebrated chef Gordon Ramsay puts a group of aspiring restaurateurs through the wringer to determine which one will win the chance to become head chef at an elegant Los Angeles eatery. To achieve their dream, the contestants in this reality competition will have to live through a nightmare in the kitchen of Ramsay's Hollywood restaurant, as he makes their lives miserable to weed out the weaklings.

Michael Moore Hates America

The tables are turned on revolutionary filmmaker Michael Moore in this documentary by Michael Wilson, who believes that America isn't as polarized and troubled as Moore makes out to be in his movies. Taking a page from the legend himself, Wilson tries to track down Moore for an interview, employing techniques the cineaste has employed himself. Does Wilson manage to accomplish his goal and reach the elusive Moore?

Gladiator: Extended Edition

Fans of Gladiator's original theatrical release will appreciate this extended version of the epic Ridley Scott film, packed with extra action footage and gripping dialogue. Featuring a strong supporting cast and an Oscar-winning performance from actor Russell Crowe as the dauntless Roman general Maximus, this big-budget Best Picture winner became an instant classic -- and helped elevate its leading man to icon status.

Lucky Number Slevin

While checking out his missing friend Nick's apartment, Slevin (Josh Hartnett) is mistaken for Nick by thugs and forced to participate in a high-profile murder for a powerful crime boss (Morgan Freeman), making it all too clear how much trouble Nick's actually in. Ben Kingsley, Stanley Tucci, Lucy Liu and Bruce Willis co-star in this noir crime thriller from director Paul McGuigan, who previously teamed with Hartnett for Wicker Park.

Casino Royale

Martin Campbell (GoldenEye) directs the 21st film adaptation of the 007 franchise, which marks Daniel Craig's debut as James Bond and plays him against a corrupt financier (Mads Mikkelsen) in a showdown of Texas Hold 'Em. Eva Green stars as Vesper Lynd, and the sublime Judi Dench reprises her role as M. Because the action is based on Ian Fleming's first novel, you'll also learn critical facts about Bond's back story.

Mind of Mencia: Uncensored: Season 1

Hispanic comic Carlos Mencia has a reputation for taking on provocative racial and topical issues in his stand-up routines. In these 12 episodes of Comedy Central's raunchy, uncut show, Mencia tackles everything from high gas prices and racist road signs to the world of "Desperate Gardeners" through jokes, commentary and skits. Featured guests include Peter Boyle, Cheech Marin, Kato Kaelin, Method Man, Gene Simmons and Ron Jeremy.

The Ten Commandments

Using California's dunes as a proxy for Egyptian sands, acclaimed director Cecil B. DeMille launched his first film production of The Ten Commandments, casting Theodore Roberts as Moses and Charles de Rochefort as the powerful pharaoh Rameses. Though epic in scale, only half this silent movie focuses on the well-known biblical tale; the second part, set in the 1920s, uses the commandments saga as a preface for a morality yarn about two brothers.

The Black Donnellys: The Complete Series

Kevin (Billy Lush), Jimmy (Tom Guiry), Tommy (Jonathan Tucker) and Sean Donnelly (Michael Stahl-David) are four young, working-class Irish brothers, inexorably tied to a New York City crime syndicate. The brothers' determination to protect their family and territory -- Hell's Kitchen -- at any cost keeps them in a vicious cycle of loyalty with little hope of escape. Paul Haggis's gritty mob drama also stars Mark Margolis as mob boss Sal Minetta.