Netflix recommendations

[BigTom]

Netflix to cut streaming quality in Europe for 30 days

The video-streaming giant wants to ease strain on internet service providers.

www.bbc.co.uk

Just fyi really, probably won't even notice it but if you do and you're wondering what's going on, this is why. Temporary thing for the next month (but will probably be extended).

 

[T & P]

I haven’t watched yet but I’ve been eagerly awaiting the release of the award-winning The Platform. Out today. Will report later

The Platform (film) - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

 

[T & P]

Have just watched it. Not mi d blowing but certainly original and watchable, with an interesting concept and heavy social commentary.

 

[N_igma]

Dolemite is my Name - I near didn’t watch this one because everything Eddie Murphy has done this past decade has been absolutely dire but I’m so glad I decided to give it a go. Hilarious from start to finish, a real feel good film and Murphy puts in a stellar performance.

If you’ve found yourself scrolling past this one like I was doing, stop and give it a go you won’t be disappointed.

 

[Numbers]

Loved that movie.

 

[campanula]

Finally broke my netflix duck (had to re-register). Thanks to sojourner and Mrs Miggins, (my netflix reviewers of choice), I watched ALL of I am not Okay with this. Started on Ozark but not promising since I hate every single character I have, so far, seen. Doubt I will get any further than the first episode.
Kingdom looks like it might float my boat

 

[Spymaster]

We did a self-isolated binge on Caliphate today. New Swedish ISIS series. It's been done before but this has 3 or 4 decent story lines going through it which keeps you interested. Good.

 

[DaveCinzano]

We did a self-isolated binge on The Caliphate today. New Swedish ISIS series. It's been done before but this has 3 or 4 decent story lines going through it which keeps you interested. Good.

How does it compare with The State?

 

[Spymaster]

How does it compare with The State?

I can't remember what I thought of The State. Similar themes but Caliphate is quite a bit longer and has the Syrian IS plot as well as a parallel bomb thriller going on in Stockholm.

 

[DaveCinzano]

I can't remember what I thought of The State. Similar themes but Caliphate is quite a bit longer and has the Syrian IS plot as well as a parallel bomb thriller going on in Stockholm.

Groovy, I'll give it a spin

 

[Sweet FA]

The Platform. Existential nightmare in Spanish. Quite grim.

 

[DexterTCN]

I'll suggest everyone wathces Teen Titans.

Honestly it's just what you need.

 

[magneze]

Nah, it's a bit shit.

 

[Reno]

Watched the first three episodes of the 80s set lady wrestling sitcom GLOW, which has been getting a lot of praise, but merely found it ok. Does it get better ?

 

[rubbershoes]

We did a self-isolated binge on Caliphate today. New Swedish ISIS series. It's been done before but this has 3 or 4 decent story lines going through it which keeps you interested. Good.

Have you seen Undercover?

 

[Mrs Miggins]

Watched the first three episodes of the 80s set lady wrestling sitcom GLOW, which has been getting a lot of praise, but merely found it ok. Does it get better ?

It's so long ago that I watched it I couldn't really say but it's just a TV show...if it hasn't grabbed you by now, move on...

 

[Part 2]

The Platform. Existential nightmare in Spanish. Quite grim.

Yea I watched that after reading the Guardian review yesterday. Very grim indeed.

 

[Cid]

Tiger King... Documentary, batshit people. Watched to episode 3, but know the story quite well because there was a decent podcast series on the subject(s) (over my dead body, S2).

 

[Part-timah]

Do not watch Truth or Dare. Fuck me, I can watch trash horror but sweet Jesus....

 

[Part-timah]

Watched the first three episodes of the 80s set lady wrestling sitcom GLOW, which has been getting a lot of praise, but merely found it ok. Does it get better ?

OK is what it is.

 

[Mrs Miggins]

Extra Ordinary
An Irish comedy-horror. Not much horror - it's a supernatural ghosty thing. Slightly rom-com but don't let that put you off. Very funny.

 

[T & P]

Extra Ordinary
An Irish comedy-horror. Not much horror - it's a supernatural ghosty thing. Slightly rom-com but don't let that put you off. Very funny.

Thanks for that! Very amusing light relief, and just what the doctor ordered in times like this

 

[Mrs Miggins]

Thanks for that! Very amusing light relief, and just what the doctor ordered in times like this

Haunted wheelie bins

 

[Mrs Miggins]

Tiger King... Documentary, batshit people. Watched to episode 3, but know the story quite well because there was a decent podcast series on the subject(s) (over my dead body, S2).

Not usually the thread for memes but...

 

[Mrs Miggins]

The Platform. Existential nightmare in Spanish. Quite grim.

I liked that. I've been watching a proper load of old shite lately because I just want background noise but I actually took the time to watch that properly. Grim but good grim.

 

[rubbershoes]

Finally got round to watching the Death of Stalin. It's not the best thing Armando Ianucci has ever done but it does offer a fresh analysis of how countries cope with significant existential events.

 

[Marty1]

I've just started Altered Carbon S1 and it's... ok. Good to know that S2 is better, will persevere

I have up on S2 tbh, very confusing and largely boring.

 

[Mrs Miggins]

Finally got round to watching the Death of Stalin. It's not the best thing Armando Ianucci has ever done but it does offer a fresh analysis of how countries cope with significant existential events.

I think that film is hysterical. I may be in a minority but I've watched it a few times and it kills me every time.

 

[Sweet FA]

Ultras.

I love a hoolie movie as much as the next manchild but there's very little actual pwopa nawty dust ups in this one. There's not a massive amount of football in it either. The old guard vs the young guns plot is a bit vague and it never really builds to much. I watched it in Italian with English subs so it all sounded cool and fashionable. The locations/fashions are really convincing, the acting is solid to great in some cases.

It's not up there with I.D. but it's not White Collar Hooligan 3: Revenge In Rio either.

 

[Part 2]

Finished the Tiger King documentary. There's not a sane character in the whole thing which provides occasional entertainment but it's not as good as some of the other real crime Netflix shows.