Netflix Recommendations Thread 3.0

Need a Username · 28-06-2021 11:22am

mikhail wrote: »

Some great movies leaving in the next few days: Blue Ruin, Midnight in Paris, The Truman Show, Smokey and the Bandit, The Terminal, Revolutionary Road, La La Land, The Green Mile, Burn After Reading, The Blues Brothers, and more. Any of those are worth a look if you haven't seen them and are looking for something to watch tonight or tomorrow.

Burn After Reading has been in my watchlist for years and I never think of it when I want a movie to watch.

mikhail · 28-06-2021 11:42am

Need a Username wrote: »

Burn After Reading has been in my watchlist for years and I never think of it when I want a movie to watch.

Oh, do catch it. It's not to everyone's taste, but I found it very funny.

Need a Username · 28-06-2021 1:40pm

mikhail wrote: »

Oh, do catch it. It's not to everyone's taste, but I found it very funny.

I saw clip years ago when it first came out and I knew it was my kind thing but it never came to the cinema here and it just always slipped my mind. Same thing for Men Who Stare at Goats.

I actually didn’t know Burn After Reading was on Netflix.

So tonight is the night.

Hercule Poirot · 28-06-2021 9:48pm

Need a Username wrote: »

I watched the first few epodes of this series years ago. I found the way the main female was dressed to be very disorientating.

I found the way the Wrath character kept grabbing her boobs to be really irritating, I'm not a prude by any stretch but it seemed to be written by a thirteen year old with his pen in one hand and his pen15 in the other

Need a Username · 28-06-2021 10:18pm

Hercule Poirot wrote: »

I found the way the Wrath character kept grabbing her boobs to be really irritating, I'm not a prude by any stretch but it seemed to be written by a thirteen year old with his pen in one hand and his pen15 in the other

Yes that too - I didn’t mention it in the previous post because I didn’t quite know how to talk about that.

He was given the appearance of a child which made it worse.

SmallTeapot · 29-06-2021 12:32am

Has anyone else watched Huge in France?

I just finished it there a few minutes ago.

It started out as an easy watch - had a good premise and was quite funny, however the last two episodes took a more serious turn and it finished with quite a dark ending…

shrapnel222 · 29-06-2021 11:06am

SmallTeapot wrote: »

Has anyone else watched Huge in France?

I just finished it there a few minutes ago.

It started out as an easy watch - had a good premise and was quite funny, however the last two episodes took a more serious turn and it finished with quite a dark ending…

Saw it when it came out. His French stand up is very good (although he was accused of plagiarising an American comedian whose name escapes me), but his english stand up is poor sadly. the series felt like an advertisement to his stand up tour in the Sates for the most part. Felt it was ok but really nothing special.

silverharp · 29-06-2021 12:01pm

Ikozma wrote: »

"awake" christ netflix is churning out some major horse****

looking that way, I'd like a good "tech failing" film but whats with all these films , cant make a sound, cant sleep, whats next cant take a sh1t? oh and watch out for the kid thats going to solve it all

Sardonicat · 29-06-2021 12:09pm

silverharp wrote: »

whats next cant take a sh1t?

"Clenched"

Never let go

silverharp · 29-06-2021 12:16pm

Sardonicat wrote: »

"Clenched"

Never let go

Soldier points gun "I need to see you sh1t boy!"

Man Vs ManUre · 29-06-2021 1:06pm

mikhail wrote: »

Some great movies leaving in the next few days: Blue Ruin, Midnight in Paris, The Truman Show, Smokey and the Bandit, The Terminal, Revolutionary Road, La La Land, The Green Mile, Burn After Reading, The Blues Brothers, and more. Any of those are worth a look if you haven't seen them and are looking for something to watch tonight or tomorrow.

Anyone not seen RR from this list you should watch it before it goes. The acting from DiCaprio and Winslet is wonderful, also Michael Shannon is great in it. But the star of the show is definitely DiCaprio.

Mickeroo · 29-06-2021 1:22pm

Sardonicat wrote: »

"Clenched"

Never let go

When you gotta go, you gotta die

Nigzcurran · 30-06-2021 5:22am

Blue ruin is a superb movie

peteeeed · 30-06-2021 8:21am

Sophie: A Murder in West Cork
A shocking murder in rural Ireland sets off an increasingly convoluted quest for justice that spans decades and cuts across national borders.

America: The Motion Picture
A chainsaw-wielding George Washington teams with beer-loving bro Sam Adams to take down the Brits in a tongue-in-cheek riff on the American Revolution.

The Daily Life of the Immortal King (Anime)
Having vanquished a powerful demon at age six, precocious wizard Wang Ling must now navigate high school life as an ordinary teen.

Legend of Exorcism (Anime)
After leaving Yaojin Palace, Kong Hongjun arrives in Chang'an to battle demons and forms a bond with exorcism squad chief Li Jinglong.

Prime Time (Polish)
On New Year's Eve 1999, an armed man enters a TV studio during a broadcast, takes the host hostage and makes one demand: to give a message live on air.

Somos Season 1
The lives of the people of Allende, a Mexican border town, are overtaken by a powerful cartel's operations, leading to tragedy. Inspired by true events.

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Need a Username · 30-06-2021 8:50am

I really wish Netflix would show the new releases in a the banner like Disney+ does.

They only advertise one old TV series on my app at a time.

There isn’t even a New Release section showing on the app on my phone.

pixelburp · 30-06-2021 5:26pm

Honestly, Netflix missed out here with the clearly better title of "Stakes on a Plane" :pac:

Coming out July; and while its one-line premise is a bit eye-rolling, could be the kind of watchable rubbish useful on a lazy weekend (if the end result is vaguely coherent mind you)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8M_1eyrBtQ

Xaniaj · 30-06-2021 6:45pm

pixelburp wrote: »

Honestly, Netflix missed out here with the clearly better title of "Stakes on a Plane" :pac:

Coming out July; and while its one-line premise is a bit eye-rolling, could be the kind of watchable rubbish useful on a lazy weekend (if the end result is vaguely coherent mind you)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8M_1eyrBtQ

I stopped watching the trailer half way through as it looks like something I'd enjoy and I didn't want to spoil too much!

Basq · 30-06-2021 8:06pm

Any thoughts on Netflix's effort on covering Sophie Du Plantier versus Jim Sheridan's Sky effort?

Don't remember the story too well so interested in watching it.. I'm favouring Netflix for some reason.

Need a Username · 30-06-2021 8:06pm

Xaniaj wrote: »

I stopped watching the trailer half way through as it looks like something I'd enjoy and I didn't want to spoil too much!

I used to be a big fan of trailers until I realised how they spoiled a movie.

They should be scrapped all movies should be promoted with behind the scenes footage and sound bytes like the behind the scenes trailers for Star Wars - which is the only thing they did right on the Sequels.

Anyway - vampires on a plane? I’m in… but saving it for the dark night of October

appledrop · 30-06-2021 8:13pm

Basq wrote: »

Any thoughts on Netflix's effort on covering Sophie Du Plantier versus Jim Sheridan's Sky effort?

Don't remember the story too well so interested in watching it.. I'm favouring Netflix for some reason.

I'm going to watch both as they are both coming from a different angle and then make my conclusions afterwards.

appledrop · 30-06-2021 8:14pm

Anyone know where I can watch 4th season of Unforgotten?

Finished season 3 last night on Netflix, my god it was outstanding, nearly broke my heart!

Need a Username · 30-06-2021 8:16pm

Basq wrote: »

Any thoughts on Netflix's effort on covering Sophie Du Plantier versus Jim Sheridan's Sky effort?

Don't remember the story too well so interested in watching it.. I'm favouring Netflix for some reason.

I don’t like “true crime” documentaries as I find them depressing and the few series I have tried I bail as they seem to be dragged out just make a certain number of episodes.

And I thought I knew all the details for this case anyways.

However, from a few recent posts on the boards I saw comments and such about things I didn’t know. And when it arrived on Netflix I saw it only has three episode - which means it probably stays on course and doesn’t have padding like other series to drag it out.

So I will give it a look.

I don’t have Sky though so it only be the Netflix one for now.

LilacNails · 30-06-2021 8:17pm

appledrop wrote: »

Anyone know where I can watch 4th season of Unforgotten?

Finished season 3 last night on Netflix, my god it was outstanding, nearly broke my heart!

Channel 4 app I think

peteeeed · 30-06-2021 8:17pm

Xaniaj wrote: »

I stopped watching the trailer half way through as it looks like something I'd enjoy and I didn't want to spoil too much!

all in on that

appledrop · 30-06-2021 8:19pm

LilacNails wrote: »

Channel 4 app I think

Thanks tried that but not there.

peteeeed · 30-06-2021 8:27pm

appledrop wrote: »

Thanks tried that but not there.

its itv

https://www.itv.com/hub/unforgotten/2a3372

appledrop · 30-06-2021 9:28pm

peteeeed wrote: »

its itv

https://www.itv.com/hub/unforgotten/2a3372

I tried to register but won't accept my postcode.

AVFC.Stephen · 30-06-2021 9:40pm

Wish they did dark crystal season 2. I know they just think it's way over budget but it was brilliant imo

Need a Username · 30-06-2021 10:18pm

AVFC.Stephen wrote: »

Wish they did dark crystal season 2. I know they just think it's way over budget but it was brilliant imo

I love that movie.

The series was cancelled before I got a chance to watch it.

I have been hoping that Disney+ would pick it up.

I’m looking forward to Willow.

AVFC.Stephen · 30-06-2021 10:26pm

Need a Username wrote: »

I love that movie.

The series was cancelled before I got a chance to watch it.

I have been hoping that Disney+ would pick it up.

I’m looking forward to Willow.

Think the series is still on netflix.. search it. It's well worth a watch. It's actually better than the film which I would of thought is hard to beat. Between the labyrinth and dark crystal its probs jim Henson's best work imo

EDIT. Yep it's still there. Wish I was watching it again for the first time

Need a Username · 30-06-2021 11:13pm

AVFC.Stephen wrote: »

Think the series is still on netflix.. search it. It's well worth a watch. It's actually better than the film which I would of thought is hard to beat. Between the labyrinth and dark crystal its probs jim Henson's best work imo

EDIT. Yep it's still there. Wish I was watching it again for the first time

I do intend to watch it but I held off until I heard whether it was picked up by another streaming service.

Obviously it isn’t going to be so I will get to it.

AVFC.Stephen · 30-06-2021 11:17pm

Need a Username wrote: »

I do intend to watch it but I held off until I heard whether it was picked up by another streaming service.

Obviously it isn’t going to be so I will get to it.

"Jealous" lol

Addle · 30-06-2021 11:23pm

Need a Username wrote: »

I saw it only has three episode - which means it probably stays on course and doesn’t have padding like other series to drag it out.

So I will give it a look.

I don’t have Sky though so it only be the Netflix one for now.

Definitely no padding! There’s a lot left out!

Need a Username · 30-06-2021 11:32pm

Addle wrote: »

Definitely no padding! There’s a lot left out!

Really? What stuff?

Itssoeasy · 30-06-2021 11:41pm

I started watching the new documentary on Sophie toscan du plantier earlier and west cork is a beautiful part of the parish as they say, but even in the first episode, there’s some crowd living down there. I remember the murder happening as I was in first year in secondary school at the time and then the subsequent legal actions taken by Ian Bailey. I’m nearly finished the first episode so we will see what it’s like.

Addle · 01-07-2021 12:43am

Need a Username wrote: »

Really? What stuff?

Check out the West Cork podcast for a more neutral study.

01-07-2021 7:57am

Nigzcurran wrote: »

Blue ruin is a superb movie

Agree

peteeeed · 01-07-2021 8:13am

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

No Country for Old Men

The Serpent Season 1
In the 1970s, merciless killer Charles Sobhraj preys on travelers exploring the "hippie trail" of South Asia. Based on shocking true events.

Akira
In this animated film based on the manga series, two childhood friends are pulled into the underworld of Neo-Tokyo and forced to fight for survival.

Audible
Shaken by a friend's suicide, a Deaf high school football player copes with family and relationships while anticipating his final homecoming game.

Dynasty Warriors
Warlords, warriors and statesmen wage a battle for supremacy in this fantasy tale based on the hit video games and the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Young trainer Ash and his new friend Goh become research fellows at Professor Cerise's laboratory, traveling all over the world to learn about Pokémon.

My Hero Academia
After he saves a bully from a Villain, a normal student is granted a superpower that allows him to attend a high school training academy for Heroes.

Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway (Japanese)
After Char's rebellion, Hathaway Noa leads an insurgency against Earth Federation, but meeting an enemy officer and a mysterious woman alters his fate.

Generation 56k (Italian)
A chance encounter leads two 30-somethings to remember 1998, the year their teenage hormones kicked in -- and the internet changed their lives forever.

Young Royals (Swedish)
Prince Wilhelm adjusts to life at his prestigious new boarding school, Hillerska, but following his heart proves more challenging than anticipated.

An Officer and a Gentleman
Dreams of being a Navy pilot prompt Zack to enroll in officer training school, where he runs afoul of a drill instructor who aims to change his ways.

Assault on Precinct 13 (remake)
A Detroit detective takes on an army of deadly criminals who are openly hunting down a notorious drug kingpin in a battle for street sovereignty.

Code Red
A chemical weapon from World War II is found in present day Bulgaria, where the locals soon learn its ghastly side effect: It causes the dead to rise.

The Contract
While vacationing with his son, Ray Keene discovers that a hired killer and his team of assassins are tracking the duo's every move.

Could You Survive? Season 1
Survival expert Creek Stewart shares true stories of people enduring nature's extreme elements and offers ways to escape emergencies in this docuseries.

Crash Pad
A hopeless romantic thinks he finds love. But when she reveals he's a tool against her cheating husband, he never expected to be roommates with the guy.

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Arrow Of the Orion
The goddess Artemis names Bell as her champion, pulling him, Hestia and the other adventurers of Orario into a quest that crosses the world.

L.A.'s Finest
Two cops take on the city's most dangerous criminals while trying to leave their complicated pasts behind in this spinoff of the "Bad Boys" franchise.

The Snow Queen
Brave Ellie sets out on a mission to rescue her brother after he's kidnapped by an evil ruler whose only ambition is to create a never-ending winter

Say I Do (Di que sí)
A slew of misunderstandings brings exuberant Estrella and shy, reluctant Victor together on a dating show, where they grudgingly get married.

Jungle
After getting separated from his friends in the middle of the Amazon Jungle, a traveler tries to survive three desperate weeks on his own

The Land Before Time XIV: Journey of the Brave

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

The Talented Mr. Ripley

Fly Away Home

Criminal

Snow White & the Huntsman

The Missing

Nacho Libre

Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

Me Before You

Bridget Jones's Baby

Coming to America

Puss in Boots

The Tale of Despereaux

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CastorTroy · 01-07-2021 8:28am

I see Akira has been added today so will have to rewatch that.

marklazarcovic · 01-07-2021 10:58am

The serpent is good,barely touches his true nature though..still worth watching.

Need a Username · 01-07-2021 11:15am

For a moment I thought The Contract was about hired killers hunting Roy Keene

Is L.A.‘s Finest shooty-shooty-bang-bang like Bad Boys? Or just regular cop show?

Nigzcurran · 01-07-2021 11:38am

appledrop wrote: »

I tried to register but won't accept my postcode.

You need a vpn

johnny_ultimate · 01-07-2021 11:42am

I’d hope most people will have seen Akira, but if you haven’t it remains one of the towering accomplishments of both hand-drawn animation and cinematic sci-fi.

Particularly timely addition considering the Neo Tokyo Olympics fast approach

Hurrache · 01-07-2021 11:55am

For mindless fun I see Nacho Libre was added. I had been looking out for it a while since I watched School of Rock with the kids.

Hobbs and Shaw, despite the "Fast and furious presents..." tagline, is actually a decent comedic action movie. So much better than the F&F ones anyway which is probably one of the reasons Vin Diesel was bent out of shape.

Need a Username · 01-07-2021 12:12pm

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

I’d hope most people will have seen Akira, but if you haven’t it remains one of the towering accomplishments of both hand-drawn animation and cinematic sci-fi.

Particularly timely addition considering the Neo Tokyo Olympics fast approach

People who have not seen Akira should be envied as they are in in for stunning treat.

pixelburp · 01-07-2021 12:17pm

That Assault on Precinct 13 summary reads like the remake, though it has been a long time since I have seen either so wouldn't be sure. The original is iconic early John Carpenter, though my mind's eye suspects it has aged poorly for its pacing and budget.

peteeeed · 01-07-2021 12:26pm

pixelburp wrote: »

That Assault on Precinct 13 summary reads like the remake, though it has been a long time since I have seen either so wouldn't be sure. The original is iconic early John Carpenter, though my mind's eye suspects it has aged poorly for its pacing and budget.

its the remake , not a patch on the original which i watched a couple of months back , still great

The Raging Bile Duct · 01-07-2021 3:45pm

The soundtrack in Akira is absolutely astounding as well. The only soundtrack I actually want to own on vinyl.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HB6Ch_VAfIk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZYKOll6G7M

pixelburp · 01-07-2021 4:26pm

I haven't actually watched Akira in at least 15 years by my reckoning; time for another go. Should be an interesting experience, watching it an older (wiser???) head compared to the handsome, dashing youth I was fadó :pac:

peteeeed wrote: »

its the remake , not a patch on the original which i watched a couple of months back , still great

There aren't enough "siege" movies anymore; they're such structurally relatable, easy to coordinate films it's a shame the "oh shít, we're surrounded with only X amount of ammo left" narrative is so passé now. Last I can immediately recall was Siege at Jadotville.

Need a Username · 01-07-2021 4:33pm

pixelburp wrote: »

I haven't actually watched Akira in at least 15 years by my reckoning; time for another go. Should be an interesting experience, watching it an older (wiser???) head compared to the handsome, dashing youth I was fadó :pac:

There aren't enough "siege" movies anymore; they're such structurally relatable, easy to coordinate films it's a shame the "oh shít, we're surrounded with only X amount of ammo left" narrative is so passé now. Last I can immediately recall was Siege at Jadotville.

Been longer than that since I’ve seen Akira.

I saw it in a cinema. I think it was 1989 - I know it wasn’t 88.

I owned it on DVD and I have it on iTunes but have held off watching until I replicate the cinema experience.

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