I don't think I've yet used this blog as a platform to declare my undying love for my Netflix "Watch Instantly" list. I bought a Roku when they became available, but am now able to use my TiVo box to stream movies and television shows straight to my TV. It's lovely.
Anyway...
Last night, I used my instant viewing powers to watch "Fido," a zombie satire set in an alternate 1950s United States. Space rays have started causing zombification in dead folks. Living people have enclosed themselves in a small town surrounded by a protective gate; outside the gate, thar be zombees. Zombies within the city limits are fitted with collars which stop the flesh-lust and allow them to perform menial tasks (delivering newspapers, cleaning, opening doors, etc).
I expected some pretty heavy social commentary on race, sexism, class differences...something like a cross between "Pleasentville" and "Shaun of the Dead." Unfortunately, the movie-makers seemed hesitant to push the concept toward anything that might make viewers think.
On a positive note, "Fido" does do something new with the zombie genre, which has been getting a bit tired lately, is sharply written, well-acted (I LOVE Carrie-Anne Moss), and shot beautifully. Well worth my two hours.
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