Netflix recommendations

[lazythursday]

Oh Brooklyn 99 is excellent. I think I have pretty much rinsed it as it is on every afternoon on some freeview channel, so am not watching it on Netflix.

I think if you liked Parks & Rec you will like Schitt's Creek

Oh I'd forgotten about Shitt's Creek, have watched the first couple of seasons, must do the rest.

Just really struggling to watch proper serious drama at the moment, I think it's the pandemic effect, all I can cope with is light hearted escapism.

 

[Epona]

Oh I'd forgotten about Shitt's Creek, have watched the first couple of seasons, must do the rest.

Just really struggling to watch proper serious drama at the moment, I think it's the pandemic effect, all I can cope with is light hearted escapism.

I know what you mean, partner and I have gone in different directions on that, he wants light fluffy rom coms or silly/slapstick type comedy, I want the spawn of satan eating the hearts of unbelievers. I wouldn't mind watching some decent horror flicks too.

 

[moonsi til]

lazythursday definitely watch Schitts Creek , it’s the best thing I have watched in a long time. I watched Kim’s Convenience Store which is alright & worth a few eps at least to see what you think.

 

[Chz]

lazythursday definitely watch Schitts Creek , it’s the best thing I have watched in a long time. I watched Kim’s Convenience Store which is alright & worth a few eps at least to see what you think.

From Episode 1, Kim's Convenience is a better show. But Schitt's Creek develops quite a lot over the course of its run, whereas KC is fairly one note (though good at it).

 

[harpo]

For those watching Snowpiercer, the double episode finale was the best one yet of the entire two seasons, even if the cliffhanger ending was very frustrating

The series has really come into its own now, and so have the main characters. Ruth was fantastic, and Sean Bean excels himself as a perfectly odious villain

As a third series has been commissioned, I don't think we've seen the last of Melanie.

 

[T & P]

As a third series has been commissioned, I don't think we've seen the last of Melanie.

I hope so, she’s grown on me a lot since her dastardly ways in S1

 

[moonsi til]

‘Death Becomes Her’ — a fab film I have not seen in years.

 

[T & P]

Unfinished early viewing series recommendation for Sky Rojo. An action thriller miniseries about a group of prostitutes in a Spanish brothel on the run from their abusive pimp/ brothel owner.

It’s fast paced and does have some light weight moments but obviously deals in the serious themes around prostitution and human trafficking, so not exactly an upbeat comedy. But pretty engaging so far.

 

[Epona]

Sherpa

An absolutely fantastic documentary film about mountaineer Sherpas and how the Everest industry affects their lives and communities. Absolutely fucking must watch fascinating documentary - it covers a side of things that you will probably never really hear about anywhere else. It has some beautiful scenery as you would expect and starts off in an unsurprising way - then (unexpectedly to the documentary crew, who were intending a thoughtful and quiet look into the lives of Sherpa communities) comes the 2014 avalanche which killed 16 mountaineer Sherpas and the aftermath and the thing takes a turn in direction and it is at the same time heartbreaking, enraging, and uplifting.

I fucking cried at one point When the Sherpas are striking after the tragedy and the white expedition leader lies to his wealthy clients that there are 5 troublemaker Sherpas who are threatening the others - one of his clients responds completely automatically "is there any way you could have a word with their owners?" - fuck me I fucking had tears running down my face and absolute hatred to these privileged fucking arsewipes thinking the people carrying all their shit and fixing the ropes are slaves or something and not even stopping to realise that was not a normal fucking thing to say I mean seriously the guy didn't even falter saying that, wtf, I was raging at the spoilt little shitbags

So yeah there are a couple of bits that might be a bit triggering but I highly recommend it - it isn't going to be at all what you expect and shows a side to the Everest industry that you aren't likely to see otherwise - fucking fantastic viewing, even if you think at first glance that it might not be your sort of thing.

 

[Mrs Miggins]

Brilliant film called Into the Wild about a young man who crosses America to live out in the wild in Alaska. Really thought-provoking and inspiring.

Watched this this evening and loved it. I'm feeling really quite affected by it. A very beautiful and heartbreaking film.

 

[kittyP]

Watched this this evening and loved it. I'm feeling really quite affected by it. A very beautiful and heartbreaking film.

I've watched it so many times.
It's so beautiful and yes so heartbreaking.

 

[Epona]

I've watched it so many times.
It's so beautiful and yes so heartbreaking.

Spoiler

The worst thing about it is that just half a mile downstream there was a hand operated cable raft/river crossing thing that he could have used to get across the river, but he had headed off without any accurate maps or knowledge of the area - so if he had known of that he could have crossed the river and got back to a more inhabited area when he started running out of food

 

[kittyP]

Spoiler

The worst thing about it is that just half a mile downstream there was a hand operated cable raft/river crossing thing that he could have used to get across the river, but he had headed off without any accurate maps or knowledge of the area - so if he had known of that he could have crossed the river and got back to a more inhabited area when he started running out of food

For some reason the shot of his dad (William Hurt) just sat, numb, on the drive way is etched in my memory and I often see it when not thinking about the film.
It's something about his physical position, its both weirdly unnatural and completely natural at the same time.
Brilliant film on lots of levels.

 

[han]

We watched the first episode of Schitt's Creek, thought it was a bit crap. Then, a friend yesterday said 'stick with it!, it gets loads better after the first episode'. So last night we carried on, and indeed it seems to be getting pretty good! Really funny, and some nice little digs at the American rich's sense of entitlement/snobbery thrown in.

 

[Mation]

I am hugely enjoying Outside the Wire.

It's a film, not a series, but I keep pausing it so it lasts longer

Granted you have to be able to cope with action sci-ish-fi with a bog standard main plot and clunky signposting, but I can, so that's alright. The subplots are better.

The two main characters are fab, and it's all highly entertaining!

 

[krtek a houby]

We watched the first episode of Schitt's Creek, thought it was a bit crap. Then, a friend yesterday said 'stick with it!, it gets loads better after the first episode'. So last night we carried on, and indeed it seems to be getting pretty good! Really funny, and some nice little digs at the American rich's sense of entitlement/snobbery thrown in.

You'd never know it's Canadian!

Initially, was wondering if I could be bothered with the plight of a wealthy, spoilt family but was won over, fairly easy. That's down to great writing and well realized three dimensional characters.

 

[rubbershoes]

The Other One: The Long, Strange Trip of Bob Weir

Despite having no interest in the Grateful Dead and not being able to name or recognise any of their songs, I enjoyed this documentary about their guitarist.

Thankfully it's short on psychedelic noodling and rock n roll excess. Bob Weir comes across as a nice guy who's been very fortunate.

Having watched it, I still don't get the intense adoration they inspired



ReMastered: Who Shot the Sheriff?
Another documentary, this one about Bob Marley being shot in 1976. I learnt more about mid 70s Jamaican politics than I ever thought I wanted to know

 

[spanglechick]

I’ve decided to rewatch Schitt’s Creek. I’m struck by how awesomely realised Moira is right from the start. First time round I found her quite hard to watch- but now I know how much I will love her I can appreciate it all from the start.

 

[kropotkin]

I'd really recommend both Rocks and Wildlife

 

[ATOMIC SUPLEX]

We watched the first episode of Schitt's Creek, thought it was a bit crap. Then, a friend yesterday said 'stick with it!, it gets loads better after the first episode'. So last night we carried on, and indeed it seems to be getting pretty good! Really funny, and some nice little digs at the American rich's sense of entitlement/snobbery thrown in.

I have heard this too. . From many people. . But when the hell does it start to get better???? I watched a few episodes and it was terrible. I jumped to series two but it was still shit. I've now watched way too much waiting for that turning point.

 

[han]

I have heard this too. . From many people. . But when the hell does it start to get better???? I watched a few episodes and it was terrible. I jumped to series two but it was still shit. I've now watched way too much waiting for that turning point.

I felt that the 2nd and 3rd episodes were waaay better. That's a shame - not for you, obv!

 

[fucthest8]

Oh I'd forgotten about Shitt's Creek, have watched the first couple of seasons, must do the rest.

Just really struggling to watch proper serious drama at the moment, I think it's the pandemic effect, all I can cope with is light hearted escapism.

lazythursday definitely watch Schitts Creek , it’s the best thing I have watched in a long time. I watched Kim’s Convenience Store which is alright & worth a few eps at least to see what you think.

We watched the first episode of Schitt's Creek, thought it was a bit crap. Then, a friend yesterday said 'stick with it!, it gets loads better after the first episode'. So last night we carried on, and indeed it seems to be getting pretty good! Really funny, and some nice little digs at the American rich's sense of entitlement/snobbery thrown in.

I've banged on about Shitts Creek up thread but to summarise: do not give up on it it just gets better and better

E2A: ta for the suggestion on Kim's Convenience, will give that a go

I know what you mean, partner and I have gone in different directions on that, he wants light fluffy rom coms or silly/slapstick type comedy, I want the spawn of satan eating the hearts of unbelievers. I wouldn't mind watching some decent horror flicks too.

Ha, me and Mrs St8 are like some weird combo of the both of you - we are both all about the light fluff or dark horror.

It's stuff like the Sherpa doc that you recommend - which sounds amazing - that I can't handle. Real people being done to, I seem to be suffering from an excess of empathy these days (yeah, really), just can't deal with it.

 

[fucthest8]

I have heard this too. . From many people. . But when the hell does it start to get better???? I watched a few episodes and it was terrible. I jumped to series two but it was still shit. I've now watched way too much waiting for that turning point.

There is no "turning point". You just realise that the characters have started to get under your skin, that all the things that annoyed you about them have become funny, that you are starting to see the bones of their love for each other showing through their spiky relationships, that all the stupid, ridiculous characters around them ... aren't.

Stop waiting for a magic bullet. Just let it wash over you.

 

[fucthest8]

I’ve decided to rewatch Schitt’s Creek. I’m struck by how awesomely realised Moira is right from the start. First time round I found her quite hard to watch- but now I know how much I will love her I can appreciate it all from the start.

I definitely plan to go back to it at some point and yeah, knowing where they all end up will help me enjoy their development even more.

Bebe.

 

[bmd]

Enjoyed the new Idris Elba film, Concrete Cowboys. Much better than Yardie, imo.

 

[Spymaster]

The Worricker Trilogy (Page Eight, Turks and Caicos, and Salting The Battlefield) has just been added. A series of political/spy films originally shown on BBC2. Brilliant cast including Bill Nighy, Rachel Weiss, Helena Bonham Carter and Ralph Fiennes, it’s a non-action mystery/conspiracy thing filmed in some gorgeous locations. Perfect Sunday afternoon stuff.

 

[spanglechick]

I’ve said before that I didn’t realise how clever and likeable Schitt’s Creek was until the end of season 2, when their rich friends visit, and the Schitts are also in the posh restaurant. I totally thought I knew how it was going to play out, and it didn’t.

Stevie is one of the best characters in it. If no one else, she represents the viewpoint of the writing. She’s the sane everywoman, equally unimpressed by the snotty rich people and the grotty locals.

And because David is her friend, he’s probably the first Rose we find likeable. But by the end you will love all of them, quite fiercely. Even Alexis.

By the time of the Cabaret episode I was crying with joy, and I did the same on several further occasions, including the finale. Bébé crows, indeed.

 

[JuanTwoThree]

I am hugely enjoying Outside the Wire.

It's a film, not a series, but I keep pausing it so it lasts longer

Granted you have to be able to cope with action sci-ish-fi with a bog standard main plot and clunky signposting, but I can, so that's alright. The subplots are better.

The two main characters are fab, and it's all highly entertaining!

It's vastly better than the plot outline suggests.

 

[Mation]

It's vastly better than the plot outline suggests.

And indeed much better than IMDB's 5.4 rating. I usually agree with their verdict, or thereabouts, even if I've enjoyed something that's not rated that highly, or vice versa. I can see what they mean. But this deserves more than it got.

 

[krtek a houby]

Watching Manhunt Unabomber. How good is Paul Bettany in this?