Netflix Recommendations Thread 3.0

completedit wrote: »

Lupin again is just so watchable. Omar Sy's character needs urgent psychiatric help though

I thought the first half of the series was ok, I have given up on the second, the acting is brutal and there are gaps in the storyline that are very annoying.

Katla Season 1 (iceland)
The catastrophic eruption of subglacial volcano Katla turns a nearby community’s world upside down as mysteries begin to emerge from the ice in Baltasar Kormákur’s sci-fi mystery series, one of the first TV shows to resume production after the coronavirus outbreak.

Black Summer Season 2
In the dark, early days of a zombie apocalypse, complete strangers band together to find the strength they need to survive and get back to loved ones.

Elite Short Stories: Carla Samuel
Samuel attempts a big, romantic gesture at the airport in order to persuade Carla not to board her flight to London.

Record of Ragnarok Season 1 (Japanese)
Before eradicating humankind from the world, the gods give them one last chance to prove themselves worthy of survival. Let the Ragnarok battles begin.


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Has any here watched Queen Sono? I know that Netflix cancelled it during filming of the second season and would like to know before I start watching if the season 1 is it’s own self contained story.

Also there is another African series called Shadow. Has that also been cancelled or is it a one off season?

pixelburp wrote: »

Of Smith's early work, I'm going to go ahead and presume "Chasing Amy" is the film that has perhaps aged the worst through our modern lens. Ben Affleck chasing a lesbian into flipping straight ... oof. Yeah maybe not, unless I'm misremembering it bigtime; though would be curious what LGBT folks might think of it (retroactively and currently)

Surprised he hasn't been cancelled already tbh

WRT the post above, it's an interesting excercise watching movies you've enjoyed from when you were younger. I often do this as my wife hasn't seen a lot of films that I have. Completely agree about Almost Famous, we went to see it in the sugar club a few years ago around when Philip Seymour Hoffman died. It was a strange film to choose to remember him by as he only has a small role but it's a fantastic movie and was a great night. I disagree with Oh Brother Where Art Thou though, I actually thought it was better when I watched it a while back.

One movie that lot's of people enjoyed when they were young (me included, it was in my top 5 easily) but agree that it hasn't aged well is Donnie Darko. I was pretty obsessed with it but when I watched it a few years back I was not really impressed.

S.M.B. wrote: »

I try not to rewatch movies given the sheer amount of movies I have yet to see that are on my watch list.

But agree that Almost Famous is one I'd happily return to with Donnie Darko being one that I'd probably be better of avoiding. DD was probably my gateway to non-multiplex cinema when it was released.

To bring it back on topic, I think Netflix is pretty poor when it comes to movies from this era (95-05?) that I would want to either watch for the first time or rewatch.

I find the selection on Netflix frequently frustrating. It’s hard to put my finger on because there are good films there. But basically whenever I search for a film I’d like to watch, 9 times out if 10, Netflix won’t carry it. I know they can’t have all the films but a better hit rate from a search would be nice.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

It's been cancelled by whatever Network was making it, so be aware of that before starting it. I watched a couple of episodes last year but couldn't really get into it. I might finish it now it's there and easier to watch, but as I said, cancelled, so I'm in no hurry.

Ah balls!
https://deadline.com/2020/10/on-becoming-a-god-in-central-florida-canceled-showtime-no-season-2-due-to-covid-1234593455/
I thought it was renewed

I suppose if viewing figures are sky high on Netflix it might be saved?

Fatherhood
Kevin Hart stars in this film about a widowed new dad who copes with doubts, fears, heartache and dirty diapers as he sets out to raise his daughter on his own.

The Dead Don't Die
A celestial event raises the dead in the normally placid town of Centerville, a situation the police chief and his deputy struggle to control

Elite: Season 4
Netflix’s hit Spanish teen drama returns for a fourth season.

The Intruder
After moving into their Napa Valley dream house, a couple realizes that the strange seller isn't quite as motivated to move on.

A Family
Taken in by the yakuza at a young age, Kenji swears allegiance to his old-school boss, pledging to adhere to the family code amid ever-changing times.
The World's Most Amazing Vacation Rentals Season 1
With an eye for every budget, three travelers visit vacation rentals around the globe and share their expert tips and tricks in this reality series.

Rurouni Kenshin: Origins
In 1868, after the Bakumatsu war ends, the ex-assassin Kenshin Himura traverses Japan with an inverted sword, to defend the needy without killing.
Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno
Warrior turned pacifist Kenshin Himura reluctantly takes on a vile assassin scheming to topple the Meiji government with help from some hired killers.

Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends
Kenshin trains with his master to learn the final techniques he needs to stop Shishio from taking down the government and plunging Japan into chaos

Rurouni Kenshin: The Final
In 1879, Kenshin and his allies face their strongest enemy yet: his former brother-in-law Enishi Yukishiro and his minions, who've vowed their revenge.


So Not Worth It Season 1
New friends, new loves and new experiences mix together inside a colorful college dormitory in Korea that's home to students from around the world.

Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow
The Earth Federation warship White Base and its Gundam pilot Amuro Ray struggle to make it back through enemy territory, pursued by Zeon's warriors.

Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space
The Earth Federation prepares to take the war into the Duchy of Zeon's home territory. Veteran pilot Amuro Ray returns to space for the final battle.


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Mickeroo wrote: »

Dead Don't Die is an odd one, I thought it was quite funny but overall it didn't really work. It's still definitely a Jim Jarmusch film despite the trailer making it look like Zombieland.

yeah i really wanted to like it , it was too deadpan for its own good , kept expecting it to pick up but it didn't

I'm looking forward to watching fatherhood tonight, I know he's not to everyones tastes but myself and the wife will watch Kevin Hart in anything.

Mr.Wemmick wrote: »

Rurouni Kenshin 2012/2014 movies are excellent. I have watched them a few times over the years.

Takeru Satoh is a wonderful actor, amazing - a real star. If you haven't seen the movies, you're in for a treat.

I thought it was the anime series