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At the moment I'm alternating Star Trek TNG, Voyager and House so the ludicrous science and House's increasingly annoying antics sort of cancel each other out ...

I fancied some Dr who, but they only have the new stuff. :p
 
The accuracy of the ratings and recommendations improve over time (IMHO) as you yourself rate things, and manage your Watchlist. For example, add things to the Watchlist that you know you like, but don't necessarily intend to watch - so trawl through looking for 'classics' you enjoy, add them to your Watchlist, and the recommendations offered tend to be closer to the mark than otherwise.

Also, regularly remove films from your Watchlist. If you've watched a bunch of so-so action adventures recently (no necessarily ones you hated, but not great), take them off your Watchlist, as otherwise the recommendations will likely be skewed to more of the same. Similarly, if you've started watching something and discovered it was crap, definitely take it off the Watchlist.
 
Watched the Siege of Jadotville the other week , about the Irish army UN peacekeepers in the Congo in the 50s . Bunch of totally inexperienced guys dumped in the middle of hostile territory with no back up, who held out against overwhelming odds till their water and ammo ran out and then got royally fucked over on their return to save political reputations . Wasn't bad . Mark Strong is one of my favourite actors is in it, plays the scummy Conor Cruise Obrien .

Am currently watching Marco Polo . Think it's pretty good .

Started to watch Luke Cage, not sure what to make of it yet but will stick with Polo for now.

Cockneys vs Zombies ..wtf was I even thinking ?:facepalm:
 
Orang Utan said:
oh, are you supposed to rate things too? i never bother
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I rate things to keep track of what I've watched. I'm considering a master list on IMDb because Netflix isn't my only source.
But also the ratings for recommendations. It helps me that they're suggesting independent comedies with a strong female lead or whatever I watch.
 
Finding it completely overwhelming. I need a better way of categorising things. Lots and lots of stuff I've never heard of and have no way of knowing whether I'd like or not. I panicked and watched The Next Generation for the first time.

Series one episode one. First time ever. Wasn't sure what to expect. Then Patrick Stewart started saying "sources separation". Couldn't work out what that meant. Until the disc part of the Enterpise detached. I realised he was saying "saucer separation". This annoyed me. But not as much as the realisation that the bridge wasn't on the saucer! Outraged, I jettisoned the episode. The Enterpise bridge, in my mind - not sure how I know this - is in the centre top of the disc part. (I'm 30 years late in my outrage at this heresy, aren't I? :( ).

Now I fear Netflix thinks I like heretical sci fi. :(
 
series 1 of TNG is ropey. The rule is if riker doesn't have a beard, its not a good episode. See also: Wesley's screen time. Any more than a few lines and the episodes fucked.

Danny, you might want to try using the browse function and the search function. I've found odd gems of film when just idly browsing before. Kissed a few frogs as well (what ever possesed to me to watch a Dave Courtney film ffs?)
 
danny la rouge said:
the bridge wasn't on the saucer
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danny la rouge said:
Finding it completely overwhelming. I need a better way of categorising things. Lots and lots of stuff I've never heard of and have no way of knowing whether I'd like or not. I panicked and watched The Next Generation for the first time.

Series one episode one. First time ever. Wasn't sure what to expect. Then Patrick Stewart started saying "sources separation". Couldn't work out what that meant. Until the disc part of the Enterpise detached. I realised he was saying "saucer separation". This annoyed me. But not as much as the realisation that the bridge wasn't on the saucer! Outraged, I jettisoned the episode. The Enterpise bridge, in my mind - not sure how I know this - is in the centre top of the disc part. (I'm 30 years late in my outrage at this heresy, aren't I? :( ).

Now I fear Netflix thinks I like heretical sci fi. :(
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Just try different things out ffs. It's not as arduous as you seem to make out
 
DotCommunist said:
Danny, you might want to try using the browse function and the search function. I've found odd gems of film when just idly browsing before. Kissed a few frogs as well (what ever possesed to me to watch a Dave Courtney film ffs?)
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Cheers, I'm sure there's a knack to get the hang of. I was scrolling through acres of thumbnail icons. Found some decent classic films I'd happily rewatch (some of which I have on DVD, mind, so those would be a bit pointless). Lots of stuff I wouldn't touch. But also just lots of stuff. So much stuff.
 
Orang Utan said:
Just try different things out ffs. It's not as arduous as you seem to make out
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I've had it half a day. Give me a chance! I'm only asking for pointers.

I've never torrented or anything like that. I don't even use the iPlayer (though I might now I have it on my TV, instead of the computer).

It's all new to me. And I'm not good with change. Or choice, to be honest.
 
it doesn't help that the descriptions are all wanky two line non-informative blurbs so I have to see what looks good then google it for a proper description and to find out who is in it etc. One american blog I read annoys me constanly by recc'ing me thisngs that don't appear on UK netflix because copyright or something.

oh and watch Sense 8. Its by the wachowski siblings who directed the matrix so has stunning visual flair and real heart. A former doctor who companion is in it but post-octavian.
 
Anchorman 2 .

Got to say I wasn't overwhelmed . Too much self indulgent mugging around for my liking . The odd chuckle but..nah .
 
Orang Utan said:
Just try different things out ffs. It's not as arduous as you seem to make out
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I find trying different things alarming, as it happens. Tomorrow I am going out to lunch with my daughter. Having tried to make her go to a resturaunt I already know, I've compromised on one where I can get what I would have ordered at the restaurant I know. I'm nervous about it, but I'll be making her happy.
 
Felony

Another strong one from Joel Edgerton. Nothing flashy, nothing histrionic, just very absorbing drama, about a cop who makes a mistake, and where that leads him, and how it affects others. A film without heroes, but nor are there really any villains, either, just people making choices, that sometimes are very bad choices.
 
Rob the Mob wasn't bad . Based on a true story around the time of the Gotti trial . A couple decide to go around those little Italian " social clubs " the mafia hung out in and stick them up after hearing at the trial the gangsters never bring guns into their clubs . Surprisingly watchable , decent enough performances despite the comic book style name . Wasn't bad at all .
 
Casually Red said:
Rob the Mob wasn't bad . Based on a true story around the time of the Gotti trial . A couple decide to go around those little Italian " social clubs " the mafia hung out in and stick them up after hearing at the trial the gangsters never bring guns into their clubs . Surprisingly watchable , decent enough performances despite the comic book style name . Wasn't bad at all .
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It was certainly better than I thought it might be. Am now watching The Wannabe, which is a very different take on the same real life events.
 
DotCommunist said:
series 1 of TNG is ropey. The rule is if riker doesn't have a beard, its not a good episode. See also: Wesley's screen time. Any more than a few lines and the episodes fucked.
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The very first episode is positively cringeworthy. Picard being a dick for no apparent reason, cheesy scenes soundtracked by the main theme tune... If it'd been a pilot I doubt the series would have been commissioned.
 
danny la rouge said:
TV series - the Sopranos, Mad Men, Scandinavian noir, the Beiderbecke Affair.

Films - French new wave, film noir, Sidney Lumet, David Lean, 50s sci Fi.
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umm, well, I either don't like or haven't seen most of that - except film noir and 50s sci fi which I've not seen enough of but do/would like.
So with that in mind I guess that of the netflix productions I've seen, Orange is the new black, Stranger Things and The Get Down are probably most likely to fit with the tv shows - breaking bad is also on netflix if you haven't seen that. I'm sure Battlestar Galactica used to be there as well but I've just looked and it isn't. Sens8 as DC mentioned is excellent sci fi, sexually explicit in case that's an issue.
There's quite a lot of 70s-90s sci-fi films and tv shows so worth having a look through that category.

I know what you mean about too much stuff. I tend to search for stuff directly based on recommendations (mostly off this thread) rather than browsing around.
When I do browse I tend to use the home screen rather than the categories bit and scroll down until I see a section I might like then look at what Netflix is recommending me in that group, using imdb to check if something is watchable.
 
DaveCinzano said:
Felony

Another strong one from Joel Edgerton. Nothing flashy, nothing histrionic, just very absorbing drama, about a cop who makes a mistake, and where that leads him, and how it affects others. A film without heroes, but nor are there really any villains, either, just people making choices, that sometimes are very bad choices.
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I flippin' love Joel Edgerton. Vastly underrated imo.

The last time I said that it triggered a very bizarre series of events :eek::D You have much to answer for Mr Edgerton:D
 
OneStrike said:
Can anyone give me a verdict on Power. A mate has watched 2 seasons (series!) of it this weekend and is hyping it, however he's loved some utter drivel in the past and gets punched in the head for a living, thoughts anyone?
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I watched the first 4 or 5 episodes and while it was ok I haven't been compelled to go back to it.
 
Watching a documentary called Finding Fela, about Fela Kuti. Well so far mainly about a broadway show about him. Yeah, who knew? Not convinced about that side if it. But there's some good archive footage of Fela.
 
danny la rouge said:
I've had it half a day. Give me a chance! I'm only asking for pointers.

I've never torrented or anything like that. I don't even use the iPlayer (though I might now I have it on my TV, instead of the computer).

It's all new to me. And I'm not good with change. Or choice, to be honest.
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Have you seen Black Mirror?

It's pretty dark even for technology fans like myself, so it might be the scariest thing possible for you to watch :)

Two series have just been added and there's a new one coming next week. Self-contained episodes, so you can just pick n choose if you want, but they're all worth a watch.
 
Fez909 said:
Have you seen Black Mirror?

It's pretty dark even for technology fans like myself, so it might be the scariest thing possible for you to watch :)

Two series have just been added and there's a new one coming next week. Self-contained episodes, so you can just pick n choose if you want, but they're all worth a watch.
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Yes, I saw some of an episode with John Hamm. I didn't find it very interesting, and gave up on it. I found it one dimensional and dull. Not for me.
 
I gave up on Luther. God it's shit. John Luther is one of the most unlikable characters ever, and his nemesis, Alice, is one of the worst written. Overblown caricatures, and by the end of the 2nd episode they're going for fucking coffee together. Fuck that shit.

Started House of Cards instead (US version) and it's great. Watched the first 3 episodes, and will try to pace myself with the rest. Frank's wife is thoroughly vile but I'm interested about this apparent crisis of conscience she may (or may not) be developing. The show has succeeded in making me start rooting for bald druggie guy (can't remember his name - Russo?), which most assuredly means he is destined for a spectacular fall. Not sure about the whole Zoe Barnes thing - it's a bit wish fulfillmenty (plucky young underdog at newspaper with no experience gets big break through sheer tenacity and becomes most important member of staff in 2 days). She's getting ahead of herself though, silly goose. Anyway, enjoying it lots.
 
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