Netflix recommendations
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Minor point from the end of Ozark S2 that's annoying me -
The cartel lawyer (Helen?) told Wendy that they'd been monitoring the family's purchases and browsing history. Earlier in the series we saw Wendy looking at something about the Gold Coast on a computer. So why does she not seem to register this as being a possible issue, or mention it to Marty when she does her whole inspirational speech at the casino opening about how they need to stay?
The39thStep
Urban critical thinker
Watched that last year I think. My sort of film .Never understood why it hasnt been seen by more people.
Mrs Miggins
Eternal
I know it's really old but I've got Medici Masters of Florence on as the background to this evening. It's daft and overdramatic but the costumes are great. It's like all those people in paintings I adore have come to life. It feels like the designers have really studied the subject very well.
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Rosemary Jest
Wrong and Unstable
Just finished this last night, was very good indeed. It felt quite disturbing in a Twin Peaks sort of way, reminded me a bit of Fire Walk with Me.
DexterTCN
Troy and Abed in the morning
starts kicking properly around episodes 5 or 6
Lord Camomile
Yipchaa!
I found it really bloody depressing, for the world and people it depicts
<edit: but a good watch. Just a bit soul-wearying>
Lord Camomile
Yipchaa!
I'll be honest, when I saw them advertising it I did think "least anticipated Marvel property, ever...".
I'll probably still end up watching it eventually though, because I'm a sad completionist.
DexterTCN
Troy and Abed in the morning
I would say it's better than both Luke Cages and JJ S2. All the characters get much more depth.
Obviously!I found it really bloody depressing, for the world and people it depicts
<edit: but a good watch. Just a bit soul-wearying>
And I really don't like the way this film, and The Wolf of Wall Street, uses 'sexy' soundtracks, like it's a good thing that they're doing. Still though, it'd been on my list for ages and when I realised the timing, thought I'd watch it.
Nine Bob Note
Self-Isolating before it was fashionable
skyscraper101
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I'm years late to the party but I've been rather enjoying Suits.
Mrs Miggins
Eternal
Did you like Roanoke? Sadly I got bored halfway through and I'm not sure whether it's worth persevering with....d'you think it's worth it? I've been a huge fan of AHS but found Hotel slightly less good and really didn't get into Roanoke. (actually I just checked and only got halfway through ep. 3!)
I'll definitely give Cult a go though.
The Fornicator
Active Member
I find at least 95% of Nexflix shit and about 95% of HBO drama terrific. You are all welcome.
Reno
The In Kraut
In terms of percentage you may be right but Netflix has about a hundred times more content than HBO, because HBO is a TV channel and Netflix is a streaming service. That means you’ll have to do a bit more searching but you’ll find as many good shows on Netflix as on HBO. Better Call Saul, Black Mirror, American Vandal, Glow, Godless and Wild Wild Country are as good as anything you’ll find on HBO. On top of that there are many foreign language shows which are first rate.
The Fornicator
Active Member
I'm glad we agree. You will obv. have noted Better Call Saul is a cable spin off and Black Mirror was bought from the UK. As the business model expands to include more European productions, I hope the relevance to non-US markets increases.
atm, I don't really know how to rake though the endless crap in order to find something as diverting as even an average BBC 1 drama.
atm, I don't really know how to rake though the endless crap in order to find something as diverting as even an average BBC 1 drama.
Looby
Well-Known Member
Do you watch Taskmaster? He’s on the latest series, I love him. [emoji4]
Nope, never heard of it! Just looked it up. It's not really my cup of tea. He is though. So fucking clever
Has anyone done the Vietnam series(Ken Burns and someone else whose name escapes me)? Finding myself unable to get going with (most) screen watching...but 4am wakefulness and a handy little chromebook means I can stay snugly warm in bed while being mentally diverted from despairing clock watching - thought a nice long and complex non-fiction series might do the trick. Obvs, I have already put in a couple of hours of knitting, reading, even...shudder, housework...and want to remain close to pillow to slip into oblivion.
I could always dig out my Victorian Garden CDs (a previous insomnia save) but I have to shiver in the freezing sitting room (forbidden to put CH on after midnight by rest of household).
I could always dig out my Victorian Garden CDs (a previous insomnia save) but I have to shiver in the freezing sitting room (forbidden to put CH on after midnight by rest of household).
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