Netflix Recommendations Thread 3.0

km79

Homelander wrote: »

Watched Calm with Horses last night. Thought it was really excellent.

People down-rating it on IMDB it because it's not an action movie with drug deals and murders every 5 minutes is ridiculous.

It's an excellent character drama with a crime backdrop. Indisputably the best Irish film I've seen in quite some time.

Absolutely love Niamh Algar as well, and Cosmo Jarvis as Arm is just incredible.

Just finished it this minute and came on to post similar
Fantastic performance by the two
Extremely well made and beautifully shot.
Highly recommended but make sure you are in the mood for it !

RasTa

thegills wrote: »

Irish Netflix? I can't find it.

English

RocketRaccoon

Homelander wrote: »

Watched Calm with Horses last night. Thought it was really excellent.

People down-rating it on IMDB it because it's not an action movie with drug deals and murders every 5 minutes is ridiculous.

It's an excellent character drama with a crime backdrop. Indisputably the best Irish film I've seen in quite some time.

Absolutely love Niamh Algar as well, and Cosmo Jarvis as Arm is just incredible.

It was decent, nothing spectacular. Barry Keoghans accent was terrible though and I'm usually a huge fan of his work.

cdgalwegian

RocketRaccoon wrote: »

It was decent, nothing spectacular. Barry Keoghans accent was terrible though and I'm usually a huge fan of his work.

Haven't bothered with it myself, partly because I just don't get the Barry Keoghan thing; I've seen him in a fair few things, and think he's totally unforgettable. I might check it out though for Cosmo Jarvis, who I've never seen before and is supposed be very good in it (and for the currently ubiquitous Niamh Algar).

km79

cdgalwegian wrote: »

Haven't bothered with it myself, partly because I just don't get the Barry Keoghan thing; I've seen him in a fair few things, and think he's totally unforgettable. I might check it out though for Cosmo Jarvis, who I've never seen before and is supposed be very good in it (and for the currently ubiquitous Niamh Algar).

BK is more of a supporting actor on this
It’s all about Cosmo (who I also never heard of ) and to a lesser extent Niamh Algar (also never heard of her)

Cosmo is like an Irish version of Lincoln from Prison Break in this !

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

I don't thick it's on Netflix but Cosmo Jarvis was also in the excellent Lady MacBeth with Florence Pugh a few years ago.

FunLover18

Cosmo Jarvis also had a small role in Peaky Blinders and his music is very good.

flasher0030

km79 wrote: »

BK is more of a supporting actor on this
It’s all about Cosmo (who I also never heard of ) and to a lesser extent Niamh Algar (also never heard of her)

Cosmo is like an Irish version of Lincoln from Prison Break in this !

I enjoyed it; but I think there's definitely an element of "Irish Loyalty" to it. If it was the same acting, same story and atmosphere, but set in say the back end of Scotland, I don't think I'd have given it the same attention.
For example I watched an English film with same working class theme going through it, young lads steeling steel, with a dark human atrocity in the climax - The Selfish Giant. Got good reviews. But for me it was a bit of a snorefest. Nothing really happened in the film. Was a real character development movie. But as it was set in a foreign jurisdiction, it didn't stir my emotions.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

flasher0030 wrote: »

I enjoyed it; but I think there's definitely an element of "Irish Loyalty" to it. If it was the same acting, same story and atmosphere, but set in say the back end of Scotland, I don't think I'd have given it the same attention.
For example I watched an English film with same working class theme going through it, young lads steeling steel, with a dark human atrocity in the climax - The Selfish Giant. Got good reviews. But for me it was a bit of a snorefest. Nothing really happened in the film. Was a real character development movie. But as it was set in a foreign jurisdiction, it didn't stir my emotions.

The Selfish Giant is about the tragedy of kids on the outskirts of society and the bleakness of a world where they're not allowed to just be kids. I wouldn't think you need to have the same accent, or be familiar with the places, to be moved by that.

Rfrip

Synode wrote: »

One of the best things Netflix have made.

This did nothing for me...I must be the only person though, havnt seen a single bad review

flasher0030

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

The Selfish Giant is about the tragedy of kids on the outskirts of society and the bleakness of a world where they're not allowed to just be kids. I wouldn't think you need to have the same accent, or be familiar with the places, to be moved by that.

No need to be smart. I was just relaying my opinion that many people may be more sympathetic towards an Irish based film, when making their own conclusions as to whether it was good or not. Especially a film set in the West/South as it's portrayed as "traditional Ireland".

Wasn't moved at all by The Selfish Giant. Was just looking forward to it coming to some ending, as nothing happens throughout. It's not that I'm just into action, thriller type movies. I love a good drama as much as the next guy. But I do like some moving parts in a film.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

flasher0030 wrote: »

No need to be smart. I was just relaying my opinion that many people may be more sympathetic towards an Irish based film, when making their own conclusions as to whether it was good or not. Especially a film set in the West/South as it's portrayed as "traditional Ireland".

Wasn't moved at all by The Selfish Giant. Was just looking forward to it coming to some ending, as nothing happens throughout. It's not that I'm just into action, thriller type movies. I love a good drama as much as the next guy. But I do like some moving parts in a film.

I wasn't being smart. I was addressing the point you made about not feeling anything for it because it was set in a "foreign jurisdiction". Being Irish, the vast majority of media we consume is set somewhere else. It just seems like an odd quantifier for what you will/won't feel something for.

Anyway, that's irrelevant as it's not on Netflix so, let's move on...

lazeedaisy

Mickeroo wrote: »

Game Night is a good laugh.

I really enjoyed Extra Ordinary and Juliet Naked too but the last time I recommended those the posters in question didn't like them

Thanks for the recommendations, watched Juliet Naked today, enjoyed it, extra ordinary is on my list,

Mr.Wemmick

The Queen's Gambit is the best series I've seen on Netflix in quite a while. Every episode is brilliant.

ShineOn7

Any Standup recommendations from the last 2 years?

I switched off James Acaster's "Repertoire" after 10 mins, I don't get the hype at all

I'm looking for stuff that's the same standard as:

• Chris Rock
• Louis CK
• Jim Jefferies
• Eddie Murphy
• Richard Pryor
• Dylan Moran
• Aziz Anzari

Two big names I never really took to with Netflix specials are Jerry Senfield and Dave Chapelle but I might try Dave's specials again

Suggestions welcome

Mickeroo

I find Mike Birbiglia very funny. My Girlfriend's Boyfriend and The New One were very funny. There's also another one called Thank God For Jokes which I'm not sure if I've watched or not.

The Raging Bile Duct

ShineOn7 wrote: »

Any Standup recommendations from the last 2 years?

I switched off James Acaster's "Repertoire" after 10 mins, I don't get the hype at all

I'm looking for stuff that's the same standard as:

• Chris Rock
• Louis CK
• Jim Jefferies
• Eddie Murphy
• Richard Pryor
• Dylan Moran
• Aziz Anzari

Two big names I never really took to with Netflix specials are Jerry Senfield and Dave Chapelle but I might try Dave's specials again

Suggestions welcome

Yeah, as said above Mike Birbiglia's specials are good. Bill Burr has some great specials, I'm Sorry You Feel That Way in particular. Walk Your Way Out is probably the only one of them that doesn't quite hit the mark.

Anthony Jeselnik is a very acquired taste but if you're into really dark, fooked up humour you might enjoy him. I like Marc Maron's specials as well, they can be a little bit rambling but if you know him from the podcasts he does, you can go with it.

joeguevara

ShineOn7 wrote: »

Any Standup recommendations from the last 2 years?

I switched off James Acaster's "Repertoire" after 10 mins, I don't get the hype at all

I'm looking for stuff that's the same standard as:

• Chris Rock
• Louis CK
• Jim Jefferies
• Eddie Murphy
• Richard Pryor
• Dylan Moran
• Aziz Anzari

Two big names I never really took to with Netflix specials are Jerry Senfield and Dave Chapelle but I might try Dave's specials again

Suggestions welcome

Loved Bert Kreischers three specials.

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

Currently enjoying 'To The Lake' - Russian apocalyptic virus story about a couple of families who escape Moscow as Russian civilization crumbles.

Hurrache

ShineOn7 wrote: »

Any Standup recommendations from the last 2 years?

I switched off James Acaster's "Repertoire" after 10 mins, I don't get the hype at all

I'm looking for stuff that's the same standard as:

• Chris Rock
• Louis CK
• Jim Jefferies
• Eddie Murphy
• Richard Pryor
• Dylan Moran
• Aziz Anzari

Two big names I never really took to with Netflix specials are Jerry Senfield and Dave Chapelle but I might try Dave's specials again

Suggestions welcome

Greg Davies, You magnificent beast, is brilliant, albeit outside of 2 years.

gilly1910

flasher0030 wrote: »

I enjoyed it; but I think there's definitely an element of "Irish Loyalty" to it. If it was the same acting, same story and atmosphere, but set in say the back end of Scotland, I don't think I'd have given it the same attention.
For example I watched an English film with same working class theme going through it, young lads steeling steel, with a dark human atrocity in the climax - The Selfish Giant. Got good reviews. But for me it was a bit of a snorefest. Nothing really happened in the film. Was a real character development movie. But as it was set in a foreign jurisdiction, it didn't stir my emotions.

Are most moves not set in a foreign jurisdiction?

peteeeed

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flasher0030

gilly1910 wrote: »

Are most moves not set in a foreign jurisdiction?

Presume you mean movies.
Of course they are. Some we like. Some we don't like as much and some we think are rubbish. Depending on tastes etc.
I'm just saying that if a film is marketed as a traditional Ireland setting, that we are a little more sympathetic towards it when analysing our enjoyment of the film.
Or maybe not. Might be just me. I'm originally from the West of Ireland. And like films with that Irish feel to it. I enjoyed Calm with Horses.

McGrath5

Watched White Boy Rick over the weekend - enjoyed it's nearly 2 hour run time. A little bit predictable in the end would still recommend it.

gmisk

I have just finished episode 5 of season 2 of unsolved mysteries really excellent episode again I have to say.

Can anyone recommend anything else similar?
I like the look of the innocence files.

Slattsy

Do not watch Top of the Lake. Its absolutely terrible, and possibly the worst thing I've ever watched on TV.

Don't say you have not been warned.

Charlie19

Slattsy wrote: »

Do not watch Top of the Lake. Its absolutely terrible, and possibly the worst thing I've ever watched on TV.

Don't say you have not been warned.

If you're talking about the series from New Zealand about the missing girl, I thought it was pretty good.

Hercule Poirot

Charlie19 wrote: »

If you're talking about the series from New Zealand about the missing girl, I thought it was pretty good.

I would double down on this and say it was excellent

gmisk

I only watched series one of top of the lake but I thought it was very good. It depends what you are into i guess, it's not a thrill a minute it's more slow paced and scandi, I found it gripping.

I can really really recommend the innocence files...absolutely brill I am two episodes in.

peteeeed

Dash & Lily: Season 1
Based on the young adult novels, this romantic comedy follows a whirlwind holiday affair that builds as cynical Dash and optimistic Lily trade dares, dreams, and desires in the notebook they pass back and forth at locations all across New York City, finding they have more in common with each other than they would have expected.

The Nokdu Flower (koreon)
As a peasant revolution for equality brews in 19th-century Joseon, two half-brothers fight for their beliefs on opposite sides of the conflict.

A Lion in the House
Five kids and their resilient families navigate the treatments and traumas of pediatric cancer in this documentary filmed over the course of six years.

Trash Truck: Season 1
Six-year old Hank and his best pal, a giant trash truck, explore the world around them on fantastical adventures with their animal friends.

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