Now have NETFLIX access--recommendations of TV SERIES and FILMS?

kibitzer wrote:

Okay. My daughters added me to a Netflix account. Now I can see whatever Netflix has free.

I haven't been a TV watcher for the last, oh, 30 years or so, so I don't have a grasp of good recent TV.

If you haven't watched TV for the last 30 years or so, go back watch 24 seasons 1 & 2 (then skip to the last season in NYC). This is the foundation of where all good TV has been revolutionized from over the past 15 years.

Watch The Walking Dead season 1-5. The later seasons are debatable.

There was a documentary about wild/natural India. A multi episode tv series, available on netflix. It was good stuff.

Wtfunny wrote:

I had Django Unchained on my "To Do" list but it's gone from Netflix now.

You're not missing a lot IMHO. Ends up just being another stupid shoot-'em-up like "Inglourious Basterds," and there are so many errors (literally from the beginning of the movie--apparently Tarantino thought the Civil War started in 1860?) and implausibilities that it was ridiculous.

pop_pop!_v2.2.1 wrote:

OCD Adrian wrote:

Monk

Psych

I like Lady Dynamite, but it seems like I'm the only one.

Buried in this thread is Arrested Development. Amazing show.

Dexter. I didn't enjoy every season but those first few seasons were good.

I enjoy most of Modern Family, but they have a few bad shows every season. It streams from ABC's website on some kind of schedule that doesn't make it too convenient.

*sigh*

Most shows mentioned are on Netflix USA.

Us poor sods with Netflix Australia get the 'originals' and that's about it.

*sigh*

Not worth the price of admission

98 wrote:

Wtfunny wrote:

I had Django Unchained on my "To Do" list but it's gone from Netflix now.

You're not missing a lot IMHO. Ends up just being another stupid shoot-'em-up like "Inglourious Basterds," and there are so many errors (literally from the beginning of the movie--apparently Tarantino thought the Civil War started in 1860?) and implausibilities that it was ridiculous.

All of Tarantino's work is race pandering cuckoldry garbage these days. Hateful Eight is a prime example. Will probably never see another of his films unless it's Kill Bill.

(At least Inglourious Basterds had great dialogue. Not a terrible film if you can stomach World War II Film #993,661.)

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The new *Black Mirror* is very good. Especially S3E3 - "Shut Up and Dance." Some of these are so dark-- totally thought-provoking-- that I can't really watch more than one, maybe two at a time. They actually stick with you in a time when basically all media feels cheap, fleeting, and disposable. "Red pill" your friends with them... 😬 Especially if any of them are leery/sketpical of the relationship between people and technology.

*Stranger Things* was awesome too. Big fan of the electronic soundtrack.

*West World* was totally impressive. It'll be hard to predict where this series will be heading. Never got into Game of Thrones, but West World is supposed to replace that as HBO's flagship series. I hope it can bear that torch.

*Rick and Morty* will be back soon. Season two started and ended on high notes. Season one is basically all good. Not all the episodes are light and fun ... See S2E3. It's weird to get a serious reality check from a fvcking cartoon.

Netflix changes its offerings each month, no? What's coming next month that I should be alert to--or what's leaving after this month, that you recommend?

Shameless is the bomb. Seriously, best series ever. Gets better every season.

Right, now it's April. I understand that Netflix has stuff that comes and goes, so any recommendations of current NF stuff?

Or, again: Any recommendations of current/recent TV and movies, whether they're on Netflix or not? I can get a lot of stuff from the public library (there's a nice branch of the NYPL literally across the street from me), even if it's not a Netflix offering (or not a current offering, anyway).

Here's what I've seen recently:

Five Came Back--Maybe not quite as good as an exceptionally glowing review that I read of it, but very good nevertheless: five Hollywood film directors who served in WWII, and its effect on their moviemaking. Some really great archival footage.

The Night Manager--One of my daughters insisted on this one. Good story, adapted (liberally) from John le Carré's novel; outstanding production values; fine acting. I was impressed by how Hugh Laurie made his character something more than just "the worst man in the world."

The OA--This one was just a little freaky, and I can understand why a few of the critics didn't like it, but it definitely grabbed me.

The Man in the High Castle--Amazon, right? I'm up-to-date on this one, which has had two seasons so far. Pretty sure I read the novel many years ago, but this show is almost unrecognizably different. I actually preferred the second season over the first in some respects...better acting from some of the cast, I thought. Really striking visually.

The production values of all these shows are just amazing. Is this another Golden Age of television?

On a retro note, I checked out the 1995 BBC Pride and Prejudice, which some people consider the best TV adaptation of Jane Austen. Should be starting it this weekend.

Anyway, again: What does Netflix (or anyone else) have that I should be seeing? I've really appreciated earlier suggestions and have moved ahead on some--haven't finished them, so don't want to comment yet!

THANKS to all for sharing your recommendations--appreciate it!

Just finished the 8 part documentary on the civil war very good.

3 episodes in so far but Amazon has a show called Patriot. The first episode was really good and has continued to surprise. A bit in the taste of House of Cards but totally different topic, storyline.

Found this site and found it really helpful:

https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/01/the-75-best-tv-shows-on-netflix-february-2017.html?a=1

https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/04/the-100-best-movies-on-netflix-april-2017.html?a=1

Yes, I know the first link says "February," but it is about April. Go figure.

Okay, the *URL* for the first one says "February"...

Great site! Thanks!

Gilmore Girls. Hot 32 year old mom. Hot 16 year old daughter. Even Grandma has a Mrs. Robinson thing goin' on. Paris Geller is the funniest character in the history of television. Well written snappy dialogue. It will help you understand women, plus provide some mastabatory fantasy material.

Don't waste your time with the reunion show from this winter--just the original series.

kibitzer wrote:

Or, again: Any recommendations of current/recent TV and movies, whether they're on Netflix or not? I can get a lot of stuff from the public library (there's a nice branch of the NYPL literally across the street from me), even if it's not a Netflix offering (or not a current offering, anyway).

On a retro note, I checked out the 1995 BBC Pride and Prejudice, which some people consider the best TV adaptation of Jane Austen. Should be starting it this weekend.

Anyway, again: What does Netflix (or anyone else) have that I should be seeing? I've really appreciated earlier suggestions and have moved ahead on some--haven't finished them, so don't want to comment yet!

THANKS to all for sharing your recommendations--appreciate it!

Okay, I tried hard with the P&P from BBC and couldn't finish it. I didn't expect it to be identical with the book--which is a great pleasure--but the acting and production in the BBC show made me want to bite somebody. I've liked Colin Firth in other things, but here he shows the emotional range of Mt. Rushmore. In fact, if *everyone* in the cast (at least some of whom are good actors) sucks, then the direction is probably to blame, huh?

Started The Handmaid's Tale and followed it until my free trial month ended. It's good, and I really like some of the acting in smaller roles (the "Aunt Lydia" actress will be up for a supporting Emmy, I'm sure)--but I don't feel compelled to extend (and pay for) the subscription. I'll wait till the series comes out on DVD, then check it out from the library.

Currently working through Stranger Things. And I really like this site:

, which updates Netflix's changing offerings. There are some *great* films on that list--"B movies," my ass.

Check out Bates Motel

formerly present wrote:

Found this site and found it really helpful:

https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/04/the-100-best-movies-on-netflix-april-2017.html?a=1

Glad to see Moonrise Kingdom at #4. I love that movie! I saw Boyhood (#2) last week & thought it was good but not great like a lot of sites make it out to be. Typical coming of age movie. Maybe I was expecting a little too much.

Right, finished The Handmaid's Tale and Stranger Things. Enjoyed both. Pretty sure that Ann Dowd ("Aunt Lydia") of THT will get a Supporting Actress nomination...