Here are some of my favorite movies, available now via Netflix's "Instant Watch" feature.

If you aren't familiar with Netflix.....do some research......its only the biggest revolution in movie rentals.......EVER.

If you aren't familiar with Netflix's "Instant Watch" feature, thats a little more understandable. So, here's the skinny:
Certain plans of Netflix service include the ability to watch movies or television shows, by means of streaming via the internet. You don't get a physical DVD, but there's no waiting.

There are many ways to utilize the service to its fullest potential:
1) Use it on a laptop
2) Hook you computer up to your TV
3) Purchase Netflix's set-top box for streaming straight to your TV (about $100)

Hardware aside, you will also need a pretty solid internet connection. Stop by Netflix's website for a free trial. They have a handy meter that will update once you visit the "instant watch" page, letting you know how good your computer's internet connection is, and what sort of video quality that translates into.

This being said, some people thing that it is too much hassle to utilize this feature. If you take a look at what you need, (hardware and an internet connection) you might be more prepared than you think. Take a look at your computers, there are TONS of computers on the market with VGA, S-VIDEO, and HDMI outputs, try to match one of these up with your TV and all you need is a cable.....NO HASSLE AT ALL!

Another criticism, is that the selection for this feature sucks. Granted, it is VASTLY less than the "by mail" feature, but it is being constantly expanded. I wanted to do a quick write-up recommending some of MY favorites that are currently available. TAKE NOTE: movies do occasionally get taken down, but as of 6/2/09, all of these movies were available. This is by no means a comprehensive "best of", just some inspiration to check Netflix out for yourself and see if you can uncover a few jems. I know I have!

Here we go (by genre & alphabetical order):

TELEVISION
- 30 Rock
- Deadliest Catch
- Mythbusters
- Survivorman
- The Office

MUSIC
- Experience Hendrix
- The Last Dispatch

DOCUMENTARY
- Man on Wire

DRAMA
- Cool Hand Luke
- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
- Seven Years in Tibet
- Sling Blade
- The Green Mile
- The Shawshank Redemption

COMEDY
- Dr. Strangelove
- Pretty Woman
- That thing you do

THRILLER
- A Clockwork Orange
- Falling Down
- Gone Baby Gone
- No Country for Old Men
- Oceans 11

ACTION
- Die Hard
- Enemy of the State
- Goodfellas
- Terminator
- Vanishing Point

FAMILY
- Enchanted
- The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

I hope this list serves as a starting point for anyone interested in taking advantage of this awesome feature, and I'll add any more as I find them!