Netflix Recommendations 2.0 *READ FIRST POST*

Fysh

cdgalwegian wrote: »

Hmm. I dunno. It depends on what you mean by better. Just like Tony Jaa in Ong Bak, the sequels are a case of 'more is more', with the completely OTT 10 minute bone-crunching slogs. I can't even remember the plot (no reference to porn needed here). Not saying the degree of violence needs to be toned down, but sometimes less is more.
Obviously the idea is to cash in quicky, and strike while the iron is hot by upping the ante, but as a martial arts and film lover, why can't the producers spare a thought for us who love high quality and well written extreme violence martial art flicks?

Ah here, you can't really level the complaint of "it's just more martial arts" at The Raid 2 - it spent a lot more time on plot, specifically the rivalry and budding war between the Jakartan and Japanese organised crime syndicates. Plus the car-based scenes towards the end.

First time around I remember being a bit disappointed at that, but I've since come to appreciate that it's not just a do-over of the first film in that sense (plus, there's a de-sequelised fanedit version if you really want a cut that's the same sort of runtime and action-focus as the first film).

gmisk

Has anyone watched I am mother?
Didn't think it was half bad and it looked fantastic

peteeeed

Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio
When aliens invade New York and the Doctor returns, saving the world means reporter Lucy might learn the truth about her nanny Grant's double life

Recall
Struggling to move on from a heartbreaking loss, Mikey is drawn into a dangerous underworld robbery orchestrated by his unreliable stepbrother Dale

Mike Epps: Only One Mike
In a raw stand-up comedy special, Mike Epps mixes it up as he tackles sexual misconduct, special ed, aging body parts and much more.

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cdgalwegian

Fysh wrote: »

Ah here, you can't really level the complaint of "it's just more martial arts" at The Raid 2 - it spent a lot more time on plot, specifically the rivalry and budding war between the Jakartan and Japanese organised crime syndicates. Plus the car-based scenes towards the end.

First time around I remember being a bit disappointed at that, but I've since come to appreciate that it's not just a do-over of the first film in that sense (plus, there's a de-sequelised fanedit version if you really want a cut that's the same sort of runtime and action-focus as the first film).

All good points. I had forgotten the plot, but my memory of it is the unfeasibly long slug-fests, overshadowing any plot. It was an enjoyable martial arts/slug fest flick, but I think it fell between 2 stools. If the slug fests were edited, I think from the points you made earlier it would have been better than the first film. Hence, I preferred the first.

cdgalwegian

gmisk wrote: »

Has anyone watched I am mother?
Didn't think it was half bad and it looked fantastic

There's a thread for it in the Films sub-forum. (Using my tablet, and can't seem to be able to post link .)

gubby

Designated survivor.... will there be a season 4

kunst nugget

gubby wrote: »

Designated survivor.... will there be a season 4

Have you not suffered enough already?

pixelburp

peteeeed wrote: »

Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio
When aliens invade New York and the Doctor returns, saving the world means reporter Lucy might learn the truth about her nanny Grant's double life

At first I had NO idea what this was, maybe being some random Korean thing, then I remembered Dr. Who did an awful, superhero Xmas special.

Boom_Bap

Raid and Raid 2 are incredible movies.

Agent Coulson

Season 3 trailer starts July 8th in the States it's a 3 night event series and is due to air soon after over on Netflix.

Taiga

gmisk wrote: »

Has anyone watched I am mother?
Didn't think it was half bad and it looked fantastic

I enjoyed this though thought I'd hate it. Had me thinking for a while after.

Almost finished Dead To Me, really enjoying it. Loving Christina Applegate in it.

km79

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Season 3 trailer starts July 8th in the States it's a 3 night event series and is due to air soon after over on Netflix.

Liked the movies but never watched the series
Would I need to have ?

TerrorFirmer

I liked the first two seasons so I'm really pissed off that they decided to make a fresh start with season 3 and cut all links to what came before, which has zero resolution. Especially after they made that stupid Halloween special that could easily have been used to instead make a finale to close out S2.

peteeeed

ANIMA
WhatsAppTelegram In a short musical film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, Thom Yorke of Radiohead stars in a mind-bending visual piece. Best played loud

Daniel Sosa: Maleducado
In his second stand-up special, Daniel Sosa reminisces about his childhood, ponders Mexican traditions and points out a major problem with "Coco."

The Emoji Movie

The World's Most Extraordinary Homes seasons 2

QI season 15

slasher season 2

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Electric Nitwit

peteeeed wrote: »

ANIMA
In a short musical film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, Thom Yorke of Radiohead stars in a mind-bending visual piece. Best played loud

Just watched this, I found it genuinely quite beautiful :-)

I'm a big Radiohead fan so I am biased, but I'd definitely recommend it. It's only 15mins

peteeeed

Dope: Season 3
Around the world, from Los Angeles to Rotterdam, the war on drugs rages on as users and addicts remain caught in the middle.

The Chosen One
Three young doctors sent to a remote village in Pantanal to vaccinate residents find themselves trapped in an isolated community shrouded in secrets.

Exhibit A
This true crime series shows how innocent people have been convicted with dubious forensic tools and techniques such as cadaver dogs and touch DNA.

Twelve Forever
Twelve-year-old Reggie’s desire to remain a child is so powerful that it opens up a fantasy world where she never has to grow up.

Motown Magic: Season 2
A second season of magic and music following Ben and his friends Angie and Mickey as they discover that creativity can bring vibrancy to their city and important life lessons.

Shaft
In this second-generation Shaft saga, the badass detective has been largely absent from his son’s life. But when John Shaft Jr. — an FBI expert in cybersecurity — needs help discovering the truth about his best friend’s death, he turns to his dad.

7SEEDS
Shy Natsu awakens as part of a group chosen to ensure the survival of humanity. Together, they have to survive on a changed Earth.

Family Business season 1
After learning France is about to legalize pot, a down-on-his-luck entrepreneur and his family race to turn their butcher shop into a marijuana cafe

Instant Hotel season 2
Teams of Australian homeowners compete for the title of best Instant Hotel by staying overnight in each other's rentals and rating their experience.

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pheasant tail

Divines - French drama about a young teen who turns to drugs in the slums of Paris. Really good film, winner off Cannes directorial debut with an amazing performance from the lead actress!

peteeeed

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SeaFields

I'd recommend "Last breath". It's a documentary about a diving accident in the north sea. Lads are 90 meters down fixing oil piping when the accident occurs. I found it fascinating to see the conditions they work in and the equipment dedicated to it.

peteeeed

The dark tower
Glee ( I think all seasons )

Inhuman Kiss(Thai)
A teenage girl is caught between the affections of two childhood friends while battling the bloodthirsty demon inside of her that manifests at night.

Maudie , My Love
Despite severe arthritis and a challenging marriage, an amateur painter defies the odds to become a beloved folk artist in this unconventional biopic

Mission Impossible:ghost protocol

Rough Night
Five college friends reunite for a weekend of booze, sun and debauchery, but their bachelorette party quickly derails when blood is spilled

The pyramid


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holly_johnson

peteeeed wrote: »

The dark tower


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Is this based on just the first book - The Gunslinger - or is it an amalgamation? I know people have panned it but I *loved* the books so I’ll give it a watch.

peteeeed

holly_johnson wrote: »

Is this based on just the first book - The Gunslinger - or is it an amalgamation? I know people have panned it but I *loved* the books so I’ll give it a watch.

First book I think , they wanted it to be a movie franchise but I think it bombed

holly_johnson

peteeeed wrote: »

First book I think , they wanted it to be a movie franchise but I think it bombed

Ah grand thanks. I’ll give it a go anyway.

Mickeroo

It's more like all the books rolled into one from what I've seen.

holly_johnson

Mickeroo wrote: »

It's more like all the books rolled into one from what I've seen.

That sounds kinda impossible there was so much in all the books! I’m on the fence about watching it but it might be worth a punt - if only to get me so wound up I read the books again to “get it right” 😃

sweetie

Mickeroo wrote:

It's more like all the books rolled into one from what I've seen.

Think they're just gonna do an Amazon TV series and forget the film!

Agent Coulson

sweetie wrote: »

Think they're just gonna do an Amazon TV series and forget the film!

Amazon are making it.

holly_johnson

sweetie wrote: »

Think they're just gonna do an Anmazon TV series and forget the film!

Oh that sounds great, but boo, I don’t have an amazon sub.

Agent Coulson

Zero Dark Thirty was added this morning.

peteeeed

Designated Survivor: 60 days
follows the main storyline of the original US series, but has been adapted to feature more of the Korean reality. It is a story of a politician, who suddenly ascends from the position of Minister of Environment to President, as an explosion at the National Assembly kills everyone in the Cabinet who is ahead of him in terms of the presidential succession. Park Mu-jin is a scientist-turned-politician who struggles to fit in politics. Park is the acting president for 60 days, and during this period, albeit inexperienced and unwilling, he tries to uncover the truth behind the attack.

The Dark Crystal

The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2
Bridesmaids

Zero Dark Thirty

Katherine Ryan: Glitter Room
Ryan‘s 2018 UK tour show comes to Netflix for an hour-long special after an unprecedented four-week run at London’s Garrick Theatre in the West End. Filmed in December 2018 in Los Angeles, Glitter Room is a follow-up to her 2017 Netflix stand-up special, Katherine Ryan: In Trouble.

Doomsday

Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Native
Two aliens head to Earth to eradicate the population, but when they lose their psychic connection to home, they begin to question the mission.

NOVA: Black Hole Apocalypse
Astrophysicists show how black holes might hold answers to how the universe evolved, leading to life on Earth and, ultimately, the human race.

NOVA: Death Dive to Saturn
After decades of amazing discoveries, spacecraft Cassini embarks on its final -- and most daring -- mission: a dive below Saturn's rings.

NOVA: Decoding the Weather Machine
Scientists investigate Earth's climate machine, looking for clues across the globe, from Greenland's ice sheet to the desert of Australia.

NOVA: Poisoned Water
This documentary details how the water disaster in Flint, Michigan happened, its lasting effects, and the lengthy efforts it took to correct it.

Nova: Ultimate Mars Challenge
With access to the scientists and engineers responsible for the Curiosity rover's on-the-ground experiments, NOVA captures its landing on Mars.

The Order (Jean-Claude Van Damme)

War Against Women
Filmed over three years in 10 countries, this documentary gives voice to the women who have become victims of sexual violence as weapons of war.

Are You Human: Season 1
Black Knight: The Man Who Guards Me: Season 1

Descendants of the Sun: Season 1
Designated Survivor: 60 Days: Season 1
Doomsday
Elizabeth Harvest
Fight for My Way: Season 1
Final Destination 5
Flowering Heart: Season 1
Good Manager: Season 1
Hit The Top: Season 1
Hook
It’s Complicated
Katherine Ryan: Glitter Room
Molang: Season 1
My Golden Life: Season 1
Native
Pororo – The Little Penguin: Season 5
Queen for Seven Days: Season 1
Radio Romance: Season 1
Samurai 7: Season 1
School 2017: Season 1
School Dance
Stone Age: Season 1
Swiped
Tayo the Little Bus Movie: Mission Ace
Tayo the Little Bus: Season 2
The Accountant of Auschwitz
The Adjustment Bureau
The Campaign

The Taking of Pelham 123
The Wolfman
This Christmas
Titipo Titipo: Season 1


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