Go

“Back on Netflix, Go follows the film format made famous at the time by Pulp Fiction of jumping around timelines based on characters. Fast-paced, no cell phone nonsense; one scene even has Jay Mohr getting frustrated with his flip phone and telling the person on the other end: "I'll call you back from a landline ..." The story takes place in LA and Las Vegas over Christmas, around a 12-hour timeframe. Never boring and filled with actors you know (or their faces), it still holds up well despite its age. Who's in it: William Fichtner, Katie Holmes, Jay Mohr, Sarah Polley, Scott Wolf, J. E. Freeman, Breckin Meyer, Taye Diggs, and Timothy Olyphant, just to name some of the actors. None of them were huge stars at the time (Katie Holmes, pre-Tom Cruise, no BS), and none of them ever really did break out that big. But that's part of the charm it brings; you're not distracted by a "name," just good, solid storytelling. Directed by Doug Liman Since it was the 90's, every film had to have as expansive a soundtrack as it could. Go's was good, not great, but there were a few standouts from Fatboy Slim (who was EVERYWHERE at the time), Len (Steal My Sunshine - I think it debuted in this film), along with a slew of other well-knowns (AIR French Band before just going by AIR) that provided minor or non-hits that were still decent. DJ Rap's Good To Be Alive always fell under the radar in my opinion.”

“The director’s earlier movie Swingers is maybe better known for its use of LA/Hollywood locations, but this one hits for me more: a nighttime LA that’s all about being young and dumb, working dead-end jobs during the day and spending your nights at sketchy raves, someone’s random apartment on Sunset, parking lots full of shenanigans, and diners by dawn. And the whole time wondering if that guy across the party was in a soap opera you used to watch when you were home sick from school? The cast is also bonkers! By the time Melissa McCarthy randomly shows up (her first film role), it just feels like par for the course.”

“Such an underrated gem”

“could be fun”

“I think about this movie at least once a year (and every time anyone brings up seafood at an all-you-can-eat buffet)”