Netflix recommendations

[PricelessTrifle]

Bo Burnham’s new special seems alright - I’m only halfway through, but my attention span is nearly nil and television (movies/specials included) can bore me to death after a bit, even if I’m being vaguely entertained by it, so I needed an intermission/smoke break. Army of the Dead was a fucking slog and a half, esp after most of the entertaining bits were done (with still 45+ minutes of movie left).

But the special is shot and edited by Burnham himself, alone, in a single room, so it’s a little odd for a ‘special‘ in that sense; but if you’re a fan of his older comedy (which I don‘t really know that any of you are, or would be) then I’m sure this would be right up your alley as well. One thing that’s struck me as odd about it, however, is his apparent newfound penchant for being scantily clad in some of the bits - I mean I presume it‘s for further comedic effect, obvs, but it’s just strange to me.

 

[Spymaster]

Season two of the excellent Ragnarok (the Norwegian series that is) has just dropped

Watching this today and loving it.
Amazing scenery.
Makes me want to live there

Loving S2 of Ragnarok, I wish I'd gone back and watched the last episode of season 1 first though as I have trouble remembering plots (or should that be I lose the plot? ) and could not for the life of me remember what had gone on!

It is very good quality overall, with some great performances.

I have stopped for tonight because I am tired and my concentration is starting to slip, so I will watch some more tomorrow or Monday

EDIT: Forgot to give my customary English dubbing review for those who cannot manage subtitles alone - good quality as with the rest of the production.

I've given this a swerve in the past because supernatural stuff really isn't my bag but I thought I'd give it a chance based on these posts and started season 1 last night.

I ended up bingeing the first 4 episodes until 3am.

Brilliant

 

[marshall]

Bo Burnham’s new special seems alright - I’m only halfway through, but my attention span is nearly nil and television (movies/specials included) can bore me to death after a bit, even if I’m being vaguely entertained by it, so I needed an intermission/smoke break. Army of the Dead was a fucking slog and a half, esp after most of the entertaining bits were done (with still 45+ minutes of movie left).

But the special is shot and edited by Burnham himself, alone, in a single room, so it’s a little odd for a ‘special‘ in that sense; but if you’re a fan of his older comedy (which I don‘t really know that any of you are, or would be) then I’m sure this would be right up your alley as well. One thing that’s struck me as odd about it, however, is his apparent newfound penchant for being scantily clad in some of the bits - I mean I presume it‘s for further comedic effect, obvs, but it’s just strange to me.

It's genius.

 

[Aladdin]

I've given this a swerve in the past because supernatural stuff really isn't my bag but I thought I'd give it a chance based on these posts and started season 1 last night.

I ended up bingeing the first 4 episodes until 3am.

Brilliant

Yep. And season 2 is just as good...

 

[Artaxerxes]

Just finished S2 of Ragnarok and I loved it to bits but

Spoiler

Laurits character is lovable and we'll acted but man is he all over the place in terms of plot and way to attached to trying to be s giant considering he seems to have a decent home already and they want to kill him.

I know Loki does what feels good and is generally Loki but it's just a real hot mess of a plot.

 

[Supine]

Loving Kominsky Experience. Thanks to whoever mentioned it here

 

[nagapie]

I am going to give Ragnarok a go. It doesn't sound like my sort of thing at all but it's getting great reviews here and I have absolutely nothing to watch.

 

[T & P]

I am going to give Ragnarok a go. It doesn't sound like my sort of thing at all but it's getting great reviews here and I have absolutely nothing to watch.

If you are concerned because of the genre is not your thing, this is as far removed from your typical Marvel or DC superhero series as anything could possibly be whilst still being of the genre. So it won’t get much in the way in that respect.

 

[Spymaster]

If you are concerned because of the genre is not your thing, this is as far removed from your typical Marvel or DC superhero series as anything could possibly be whilst still being of the genre. So it won’t get much in the way in that respect.

It’s got a completely different feel to all that junk. A lot of it is based on actual Norse mythology too (throwing the hammer; the mead drinking contest) which makes it far more interesting. If I have a criticism it's that at 6 episodes it's way too short. I'll have finished both seasons by Sunday.

 

[nagapie]

It’s got a completely different feel to all that junk. A lot of it is based on actual Norse mythology too (throwing the hammer; the mead drinking contest) which makes it far more interesting. If I have a criticism it's that at 6 episodes it's way too short. I'll have finished both seasons by Sunday.

I'm guessing it's too grown up for my mythology enjoying 11 year old?

 

[Spymaster]

I'm guessing it's too grown up for my mythology enjoying 11 year old?

There's a bit of shagging and language in it. Not much but probably not for an 11 year old.

 

[Artaxerxes]

I'm guessing it's too grown up for my mythology enjoying 11 year old?

Nothing 11 year old me would be unfamiliar with

 

[nagapie]

Nothing 11 year old me would be unfamiliar with

Language I can live with, shagging probably a bit much for my 11 year old although would have been fine for me at 11.

 

[Artaxerxes]

Language I can live with, shagging probably a bit much for my 11 year old although would have been fine for me at 11.

I think there's maybe 2 sex scenes in season 2? As ever with kids worth watching first if your unsure

 

[Spymaster]

Schoolboys going down on their hot teacher in season 1 would probably be a bit awkward to watch with an 11 year old too, tbf.

 

[ATOMIC SUPLEX]

I'm guessing it's too grown up for my mythology enjoying 11 year old?

My daughter (13) is super into Greek mythology (nerd level) but is not interested in Norse god's/mythology. Bit annoying as think its far more fun.

 

[nagapie]

My daughter (13) is super into Greek mythology (nerd level) but is not interested in Norse god's/mythology. Bit annoying as think its far more fun.

Mine is more into Greek, pretty much nerd level, but he's go for some Norse too thanks to the Rick Riordan books.

 

[ATOMIC SUPLEX]

Mine is more into Greek, pretty much nerd level, but he's go for some Norse too thanks to the Rick Riordan books.

My daughter really enjoyed PJ but won't touch RIck Riordan's Norse books. I was just talking about this with her yesterday in WHSmith actually. Load of his norse books on sale for peanuts.

 

[Artaxerxes]

My daughter (13) is super into Greek mythology (nerd level) but is not interested in Norse god's/mythology. Bit annoying as think its far more fun.

Even now Greco-Roman mythology tends to be the default because there's just so much stuff about it. Especially easy kids books


Still waiting for some good Celtic series. Mafiosa families with Balor of the Baleful eye Vs Nuada that sort of thing

 

[nagapie]

My daughter really enjoyed PJ but won't touch RIck Riordan's Norse books. I was just talking about this with her yesterday in WHSmith actually. Load of his norse books on sale for peanuts.

I should pop into our local WHSmith!

We have a great series of Greek graphic novels George O Connor.

 

[ATOMIC SUPLEX]

I should pop into our local WHSmith!

We have a great series of Greek graphic novels George O Connor.

It was an outlet WHSmith so won't be that price everywhere.

 

[Aladdin]

Language I can live with, shagging probably a bit much for my 11 year old although would have been fine for me at 11.

I think there's maybe 2 sex scenes in season 2? As ever with kids worth watching first if your unsure

Schoolboys going down on their hot teacher in season 1 would probably be a bit awkward to watch with an 11 year old too, tbf.

Its over 15s.

 

[nagapie]

Its over 15s.

He wouldn't watch it then, he came to whisper in my ear on Saturday that his friends we were staying at were watching a 15 and he wanted to change it.

 

[nagapie]

I watched one episode, not sure it's for me.

I know that's not giving it a chance but I don't like supernatural stuff.

 

[Sunray]

Today I noticed a selection of films on Netflix that I think most will have seen but if you haven't and were wondering what to watch...... Big Lebowski is definitely due a revisit.

The Big Lebowski
The Wolf of Wall St
8 Mile
American Psycho
Limitless
Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas
O Brother where art thou
Snatch
The Imitation Game
Mollys Game
Inglorious Bastards
Hangover (Health warning on the sequels)

 

[Epona]

Today I noticed a selection of films on Netflix that I think most will have seen but if you haven't and were wondering what to watch...... Big Lebowski is definitely due a revisit.

The Big Lebowski
The Wolf of Wall St
8 Mile
American Psycho
Limitless
Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas
O Brother where art thou
Snatch
The Imitation Game
Mollys Game
Inglorious Bastards
Hangover (Health warning on the sequels)

Had seen most of those previously, Molly's Game was one I hadn't before it was on Netflix but I watched it there a few weeks back and it was well worth watching.

You mention some Coen Brothers ones on there but there are a couple of others of theirs that I think are well worth a go - The Ballad of Buster Scruggs and Burn After Reading.

 

[Epona]

I am watching Yesterday which is a load of mawkish Beatles-worshipping shite tbh. I was hoping it would be a bit more parallel universe type thing which I typically like.

It inexplicably has some decent actors in it, plus Ed Sheeran.

Spoiler

The onstage (stadium!) declaration aimed at the main character's love interest who he didn't realise was his love interest until 3/4 of the way through the film when she turned him down after being in love with him for her entire life (yawn) at the end is just a replay of so many other films and is almost vomit-inducing

 

[Elpenor]

Yesterday has some beautiful shots of the Suffolk countryside, worth watching for that alone. You can tell it was shot in the mega hot summer of 2018

 

[Epona]

Finished watching season 2 of Ragnarok - loved every minute. The plot and acting and atmosphere as well as the environmental politicism takes centre stage over sfx - loved it. I wonder if there will be a season 3?

In other news, S2 of Lupin launches on 11 June. The end of S1 was a real cliffhanger, the series has been amazing so far, and I just love Omar Sy in the lead role. Cannot wait!

 

[Aladdin]

Finished watching season 2 of Ragnarok - loved every minute. The plot and acting and atmosphere as well as the environmental politicism takes centre stage over sfx - loved it. I wonder if there will be a season 3?

In other news, S2 of Lupin launches on 11 June. The end of S1 was a real cliffhanger, the series has been amazing so far, and I just love Omar Sy in the lead role. Cannot wait!

Finished s2 of Ragnarok.
Decided to go back and watch s1 again....and I'll probably watch s2 again after that.

Loved it so much I started looking up places to stay in Odda, where it's filmed. It's on my bucket list now