Netflix Recommendations Thread 3.0

CastorTroy wrote: »

Watched the Holiday Movies That Made Us.
They're interesting and give the lesser known ones a place to speak, but have to wonder if they try to get some of the main names.
Also I find the way the narrator keeps saying parts of sentences intercut with the person talking annoying.

The more of these The <blank> That Made Us shows I watch the more annoyed I get with their shtick. The subject matter always appeals (Toys/Classic Movies) but this narrative device is starting to really grate.

Think I'll have to pass on the Nightmare Before Christmas one which is a real shame.

Also, I was a little annoyed with the Elf one where they talk about how Forced Perspective hadn't been used in 60 years yet the very studio making Elf had just used it and actually pushed the technique to new levels in The Fellowship of the Ring.

DenMan wrote: »

I started Warrior Nun yesterday and really enjoyed the pilot. Going to watch the second episode tonight before or after Raised by Wolves which starts tonight on Sky Atlantic @9pm. Watched Mortal Engines on Sunday and it was brilliant. Missed it in the cinema two years ago.

Gave up on RBW after 5 or 6 episodes. Not a bad premise but found it difficult to get into or care about any of the characters.

The Surgeon’s Cut: Season 1
They’re philosophers, storytellers and pioneers in their fields. Four surgeons reflect on their lives and professions in this inspiring docuseries.

Rose Island
An idealistic engineer builds his own island off the coast of Italy and declares it a nation, drawing the attention of the world — and the government.

Wild Rose
Fresh out of prison, a scrappy working-class Glasgow mom pursues her dream of becoming a Nashville country singer, while learning tough life lessons.

Pick of the Litter
Five Labrador puppies embark on a 20-month training to pass the milestones on their journey to becoming guide dogs for people with visual impairment

Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love
15-year-old scientist Ashley Garcia explores the great unknown of modern teendom after moving across the country to pursue a career in robotics.

The Big Show Show christmas episode
ormer WWE wrestler the Big Show is out of the ring and ready for an even tougher challenge: raising three daughters with his wife in Florida.

How to Get Away With Murder season 6
Brilliant criminal defense attorney and law professor Annalise Keating, plus five of her students, become involved in a twisted murder case.

Masameer Classics season 4
Through dark comedy and eccentric characters, this web series offers a humorous view of the changes and cultural shifts in Saudi Arabia from 2011-2019.


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TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

Fun fact - the song she sings at the end, Glasgow, was written by actress Mary Steenburgen (wife of Ted Danson) who went into hospital for surgery on her arm and woke up hearing music in her head, like literally everything was music. Eventually to try and deal with this she asked a musical friend to help her make her thoughts into songs and next thing you know she's signed to a label in Nashville as a song writer.

nice but i'm calling that a spoiler

Just finished 'Fauda' . ...... just brilliant!! - binged on 4-5 episodes a night!!!

Any recommendations on the same line??? (Saw SPY before that.... another excellent series!!)

I don't know how How to get Away with Murder is popular enough to warrant six seasons, it's absolute donkey balls

Mickeroo wrote: »

Wild Rose is a good watch, decent performance from our own Jessie Buckley.

Really enjoyed it and the girl can sing.

Gloomtastic! wrote: »

Wow! 10 Cloverfield Lane. JJ Abrams is a superb storyteller and this one just sucks you in. John Goodman is nuts!

Yeah would highly recommend that to anyone who hasn't seen it. Might well go for a rewatch this weekend

Virgin River is a good watch