Even worse: attracting the attention of a psychopathic truck driver. This wildly hilarious 1987 classic follows the mismatched duo of Steve Martin and John Candy, stuck with each other every step of the way on a desperate cross-country journey to make it home in time for Thanksgiving.īreaking down on the side of the road is bad enough.
(This movie is also coming to Hulu in May.) Planes, Trains & Automobiles (5/31) To this day, it divides audiences with its ambitious but heavy-handed portrayals of racism and prejudice. Visit this link to catch up with all our coverage of Dean Winchester’s 1967 Chevrolet Impala.įeaturing multiple interconnected storylines triggered by collisions and carjackings throughout Los Angeles, Crash came out of nowhere to win Best Picture at the 2006 Oscars. If you’re a regular reader of The News Wheel, you’ll know why Supernatural is included in this roundup. It even features a cameo by the author’s “Great Red Shark” Chevrolet Caprice convertible. This drug-fueled gonzo road-trip movie is based on the classic book by Hunter S. (This movie’s first sequel, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, also arrives on Netflix in May.) Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (5/1) Mike Myers stars as a cryogenically preserved 1960s superspy in this 1997 comedy, but it’s his “Shagadelic Shaguar” that steals the show: a 1961 Jaguar E-Type with a Union Jack paint job.
Netflix Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (5/1) Shop Click Drive: Find your next vehicle the easy way with this service Did I miss one of your favorites? Let me know in the comments. Among the upcoming month’s newly streaming movies and television shows for car lovers, you’ll find an Oscar winner, some classic comedies, and a handful of long-running series for your next binge session. Welcome to the May edition of Vehicular Viewing. Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email