Netflix Recommendations Thread 3.0

19-08-2022 3:55pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119493757#Comment_119493757

My favourite show as a young teen. New one has no semblance of that last going by the trailer at least!

S.M.B. · 19-08-2022 4:18pm

I'm conflicted because a small part of me is curious but the other part see's it for what it is as it deliberately takes advantage of my nostalgic tendencies.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO · 19-08-2022 4:55pm

I think it looks more like something aimed at the current generation of teens, than something aimed at people who watched the original. As pointed out, it's really only the school itself that ties the series together. I might give it a look just out of interest but based on the trailer I'm not sure it's going to be for me.

youcancallmeal · 19-08-2022 10:20pm

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I've never been a fan of bollywood style movies but this was passable. Overly long, terrible dialogue, one dimensional characters, dodgy acting especially from any "English" characters, too much slow motion, simplistic plot, tropes, cliches, the list goes on. Just don't take it too seriously and you'll have fun, maybe that's the point of Bollywood movies 🤷🏻‍♂️

pixelburp · 20-08-2022 6:38am

The trailer was a fantastic postage stamp of blockbuster excess, but watch 3 hours of that? That has a big reason I've been slow to watch RRR. Alongside the supposed jingoism; sick of that with American films in the first place, nevermind Indian versions.

peteeeed · 20-08-2022 9:50am

Fullmetal Alchemist The Revenge of Scar (2022) In this sequel to the first feature film, the Elric brothers meet their toughest opponent yet -- a lone serial killer with a large scar on his forehead...

Adult Under Construction (2017) Psychologists discuss the verge of adulthood, providing insight into brain development, teen behavior and what it means to be an adult..

Confessions of an Alien Abductee (2013) This documentary profiles a hotline for people who believe they've had contact with aliens, focusing on three callers

African Nostalgia (2016) A photographer pursues a recurring dream and travels to Africa to intimately capture its wildlife and landscape

Gogglebox season 11 (2020) The cameras roll and opinions fly in living rooms across the country as families, friends and couples tune in to the week's must-see spectacles.

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johnny_ultimate · 20-08-2022 9:55am

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Yep hard to disagree that you have to deal with an awful lot of silliness and tropes - although technically it’s a ‘Tollywood’ film rather than a Bollywood one (because it was made in Telugu, although confusingly only the Hindi version is on Netflix, but that’s a whole other mess 😂). But at the same time it’s easily the most fun I’ve had in the cinema this year, because it’s just so committed to its absurd vision. I’d seen one or two other recent big-budget Indian films, though, which prepared me for things like the dodgy English acting.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119496493#Comment_119496493

TBH, I found it a much easier three hour watch than something like The Batman as it clips along at a fair old pace. I’d recommend watching up until the main (fantastic) title card drop at least… although fair warning that’s further along than you might expect!

And while the jingoism is undoubtedly present there, quite a bit of the concern there is in the context of modern politics in India rather than necessarily the direct text of the film itself. Well, that’s unquestionably there too going by what I’ve read afterwards, but honestly a lot of it flew over my head as I’m just not that familiar with Indian culture and history (things like characters taking on the form of legendary heroes and gods, for example). Though there is an end credits musical sequence where they all salute propaganda paintings of various revolutionary figures 😅

peteeeed · 22-08-2022 8:46am

The Virtuoso (2021) Sent by his mysterious boss to a diner in a remote town, a methodical assassin must figure out his target's identity with only a cryptic clue.

Midsummer Madness (2007) A group of people from around the world end up on different escapades involving love, money and friendship at a summer solstice celebration in Latvia.

This Is Hel (2016) When tourists start disappearing on a lonely Polish peninsula, locals investigate a visiting American writer. But could the truth be even more twisted?.

Gogglebox (2020) Season 13

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peteeeed · 23-08-2022 8:23am

Chad and JT Go Deep Season 1 (2022) Best bros Chad and JT set out to spread positivity through community activism and chill vibes in this raucous prank comedy series.

Untold: The Rise and Fall of AND1 (2022) Inspired by New York City streetball, influential brand AND1 turned local legends on the court into international icons. So why did it come to an end?...

Mirage (2004) (Macedonian) Surrounded by ruthless bullies and absent parents, a 13-year-old boy finds comfort in writing -- until a mysterious soldier teaches him a new skill.

My Stolen Revolution (2013) (Persian) Thirty years after fleeing the political persecution that claimed the life of her brother, an Iranian filmmaker profiles five other female activists.

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bullpost · 23-08-2022 9:08am

Watched Confessions of an Alien Abductee so you dont have to 😂

Mam of 4 · 23-08-2022 10:54pm

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Am in knots here, have it on 😂

peteeeed · 24-08-2022 8:26am

Selling The OC Season 1 (2022) The Oppenheim Group expands to Orange County, where an all-new real estate team shows off lavish oceanfront listings and big personalities make waves.

Mo Season 1 (2022) In Texas, Mo straddles the line between two cultures, three languages and a pending asylum request while hustling to support his Palestinian family.

Running with the Devil: The Wild World of John McAfee (2022) Through raw, revealing footage and interviews with fugitive tech pioneer John McAfee, this documentary uncovers new layers of his wild years on the run.

Lost Ollie (2022) A patchwork rabbit with floppy ears and fuzzy memories embarks on an epic quest to find his best friend -- the young boy he desperately loves.

Watch Out, We're Mad (2022) (Italian) In this reboot of the 1970s Bud Spencer and Terence Hill film, two brothers estranged for 25 years reunite to reclaim their father's beloved dune buggy.

Queer Eye: Brazil Season 1(2022) (Brazilian) Brazil's Fab Five use their knowledge of well-being, style, grooming, design and culture to transform everyday heroes' lives in this uplifting series

Under Fire Season 1 (2022) (Flemish) At East Bank Station, a close-knit team of firefighters must balance a dangerous, high-stress job, personal challenges and professional setbacks.

The Witcher Bestiary Season 2 (2022) From blood-craving bruxa to forest-dwelling leshy, from wyverns to the Wild Hunt, explore the origins of the beasties prowling Season 2 of "The Witcher."

Nightmare of the Wolf Bestiary (2021) Dig into the dark mythological origins of the many monsters -- manticores, wraiths, werewolves and more -- stalking "The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf.".

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RocketRaccoon · 24-08-2022 9:49am

I can't wait to sit down with the kids and watch Lost Ollie, been looking forward to it since I saw the trailer a few weeks ago.

appledrop · 24-08-2022 8:10pm

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Well if you want a good comedy, I'd stick it on🤣.

My guilty pleasure at moment is Indian Matchmaking, omg I love it.

My husband does by like not that trash again🤣

I must give that Bollywood film a watch next.

appledrop · 24-08-2022 8:14pm

I know this is Netflix thread, but Under the Banner of Heaven is some programme if any of you have Disney +

jj880 · 24-08-2022 9:36pm

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Watchin it here now. Great cast. Was havin a look round for a thread for prime video but couldn't find any. I'm nearly finished secrets of playboy here on prime video. Its mad. Some messed up stuff went on in that place.

jj880 · 24-08-2022 9:44pm

On netflix I watched the latest Untold episode. About the rise of basketball brand AND1. Really good I thought. All the untold episodes are a good watch I think. The best is probably the Bruce / Caitlin Jenner ep. I didn't know much about Jenner and wrote him/her/them off as a vapid reality TV character due to the involvement with the Kardashians tv show. I was very wrong and that episode is very interesting as a life story.

Gremlinertia · 24-08-2022 9:56pm

I just watched the Untold Deal with the Devil, great stuff. Have AND1 listed

TICKLE_ME_ELMO · 24-08-2022 10:59pm

Watched the first 2 eps of Lost Ollie tonight. Really liking it. It reminds me of something I would have loved as a kid, a little bit scary, a little bit sad, but mostly an adventure. It looks really good too. Industrial Light & Magic did the effects/animation for it, and it's really well done. Lovely score too.

S.M.B. · 25-08-2022 6:57am

For some reason I thought it was a movie. Its it a 4 episode limited series? Or is it a full on 8+ episode, multi season TV series?

pixelburp · 25-08-2022 8:07am

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Limited series.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119517997#Comment_119517997

Been looking forward to watching this, has looked utterly charming and like a live action Toy Story.

peteeeed · 25-08-2022 8:13am

The Figo Affair: The Transfer that Changed Football (2022) (Spanish) This documentary spotlights one of the most contentious deals in football history and the extraordinary player at the center of the storm: Luís Figo.

A Kidnapping Scandal: The Florence Cassez Affair Limited series(2022) (Spanish) Was Florence Cassez the mastermind of a kidnapping ring? Or a victim of corruption? This documentary examines one of Mexico's most controversial cases.

That's Amor (2022) After her job and relationship implode on the same day, Sofia starts from scratch -- and meets a dashing Spanish chef who might be her missing ingredient.

History 101 Season 2 (2020) Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.

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peteeeed · 25-08-2022 8:34am

Coming to Netflix in September

September 1st

Æon Flux (2005) – Sci-fi action adventure about a mysterious assassin working to overthrow a government.

Barbie in Rock ‘N Royals (2015)

Barbie & Her Sisters In A Pony Tale (2013)

Cop Car (2015) – Kevin Bacon headlines this crime thriller about a small-town sheriff setting out to find the two kids who are joyriding his cop car.

Disconnect (2012) – Thriller starring Jason Bateman. Black Mirror-esque look at our disconnected world when everyone is so connected.

Gecko’s Garage (Season 1) – From moonbug entertainment a kid’s animated series.

Joe Kidd (1972) – Clint Eastwood Western.

Laurence of Arabia (1962) – British Oscar-winning film about the true story of T.E. Lawrence.

Love in the Villa (2022) N – Romantic Comedy – A young woman takes a trip to romantic Verona, Italy, after a breakup, only to find that the villa she reserved was double-booked, and she’ll have to share her vacation with a cynical British man.

Michael Jackson’s This Is It (2009) – Documentary on the beloved popstar.

Midway (1976) – War Drama – The Japanese Imperial Navy and the American Fleet clash at the island of Midway in one of the most important battles and turning points of WW2 on the Pacific Front.

Morphle: My Magic Pet: The Halloween Candy Magic Pet – Kids animated movie.

Napoleon Dynamite (2004) – Cult-comedy hit.

Off the Hook (Season 1) N – French Comedy.

S.W.A.T. (Season 4) – Crime Action – Shemar Moore, former marine and sergeant of the LAPD SWAT team is torn between the loyalty of where he was raised and his allegiance to his brothers in blue.

Sam Morril: Same Time Tomorrow (2022) N – Stand-up special.

Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles (season 2) N – Animation – Teenage Rabbit Samurai Yuichi, a descendant of the great warrior Miyamoto Usagi, embarks on an epic quest to become a true samurai.

Shameless (Season 11) – Comedy Drama – U.S adaptation of the beloved British comedy, that sees alcoholic father Frank Gallagher and his Irish-American family dealing with life on the wrong side of the tracks in South Chicago.

Son of Rambow (2007) – British Comedy – On their Summer holidays, two young schoolboys from differing backgrounds are inspired by the first Rambo film and attempt to make their own.

The Associate (1996) – Whoopi Goldberg stars in this comedy about an African American woman struggling to be taken seriously by Wall Street.

The Sting (1973) – Crime Comedy – Two swindlers team up to pull off the ultimate con.

Under Her Control (2022) N – An ambitious young woman enters into an unusual arrangement with her charismatic boss. By the time doubts creep in, it may be too late to back out.

September 2nd

Buy My House (Season 1) N – Reality series hosted by Nina Parker.

Devil in Ohio (Limited Series) N – Determined to protect a young patient who escaped a mysterious cult, a psychiatrist takes the girl in, putting her own family — and life — in danger.

Fakes (Season 1) N – Teen crime – Two teens set out to build a fake ID empire.

Ivy & Bean Trilogy (2022) N – Family Comedy – Two young and completely different girls, the loud and fearless Bean, and the thoughtful and quiet Ivy discover that despite their differences, can become best friends.

Little Women (Season 1 – New Episodes Weekly) N – Korean mystery drama series.

You’re Nothing Special (Season 1) N – Spanish Fantasy Comedy – After moving from Barcelona to her mom’s boring town, Amaia discovers she may have inherited powers from her grandmother, rumored to have been a witch.

September 3rd

Amsterdam Vice (2019) – Dutch action-adventure movie.

Le Ballon Rouge (1956) – French classic movie.

Little Matters Insects (2014) – Nature documentary.

Operation Ragnarok (2018) – Swedish thriller.

Pearl Islands (2013) – Documentary on how pearls are found in the Persian Gulf.

Portugal’s Mountains of Wonder (2016) – Documentary on two mountains that reside in a remote corner of the country.

September 5th

Once Upon a Small Town (Season 1 – New Episodes Weekly) N – Korean romance series.

September 6th

Bee and Puppycat (Season 1) N – Teen animation series about a girl and her furry pal getting up to all sorts of adventures.

Get Smart with Money (2022) N – Documentary about personal finance.

Rodrigo Marques: King of Uncouth (2022) N – Comedy stand-up special from Brazil.

Sheng Wang: Sweet and Juicy (2022) N – Comedy stand-up special.

Untold: The Race of the Century (2022) N – Sports Documentary – A scrappy group of Australians pull off the ultimate underdog story when they banded together to end the 132-year winning streak of the New York Yacht Club.

September 7th

Chef’s Table: Pizza (Season 1) N – A new spin-off of Netflix’s flagship cooking docu-series.

Indian Predator: The Diary of a Serial Killer (Season 1) N – True-crime docuseries about a suspect found in a journalist’s murder.

September 8th

Entrapped (Season 1) N – Scandanavian TV thriller series.

The Anthrax Attacks In The Shadow of 9/11 (2022) N – Documentary about fatal anthrax spores that sparked panic following the tragic 9/11 attacks.

The Big Ugly (2020) – Anglo-American relations go bad when London mob bosses invest in a West Virginia oil deal in hopes of laundering dirty money.

The Imperfects (Season 1) N – Canadian produced sci-fi series starring Italia Ricci.

September 9th

Cobra Kai (Season 5) N – Action Comedy – Decades after the All Valley Karate Tournament Final, the rivalry of Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence is reignited when Johnny reopens the Cobra Kai Dojo.

End of the Road (2022) N – Action Thriller – A cross-country road trip becomes a highway to hell for Brenda and her family. Alone in the New Mexico desert, they have to fight for their lives when they become the targets of a mysterious killer.

Kajillionaire (2020) – Indie comedy starring Evan Rachel Wood and Gina Rodriguez.

No Limit (2022) N – French romantic sports movie.

Narco-Saints (Season 1) N – New Korean series about a drug lord that operates out of South America. Based on a true story.

September 10th

Killer Elite (2011) – Action thriller starring Jason Statham, Clive Owen and Robert De Niro.

Uncharted Amazon (2015) – Nature documentary.

Vampyres (2015) – Spanish-language vampire horror movie.

September 11th

All My Life (2020) – Romantic movie.

September 13th

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (Season 1) N – Japanese anime – A Street Kid trying to survive in a technology and body modification-obsessed city of the future. Having everything to lose, he chooses to stay alive by becoming an Edgerunner a Mercenary outlaw also known as a Cyberpunk.

Jo Koy: Live from the Los Angeles Forum (2022) N – Stand Up Comedy Special.

September 14th

El Rey, Vicente Fernández (Season 1) N – Mexican telenovela.

Heartbreak High (Season 1) N – Romantic Drama – A fresh look at Hartley High over 20 years on. With her new friends – outsiders Quinni and Darren – Amerie must repair her reputation while navigating love, sex, and heartbreak.

Sins of our Mother (Limited Series) N – True crime docuseries.

The Catholic School (2022) N – Italian social drama.

The Lørenskog Disappearance (Season 1) N – Norweigen crime series.

The Next Karate Kid (1994) – Hilary Swank stars in this Karate Kid entry.

September 15th

Bastard!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- (Part 2) N – Japanese Anime – When evil forces threaten to resurrect Anthrasax, the God of Destruction, the Kingdom of Meta-llicana calls on a volatile dark wizard for help.

Liss Pereira: Adulting (2022) N – Stand-up comedy special from Colombia.

Terim (Season 1) N – Turkish docu-series.

September 16th

The Brave Ones (Season 1) N – Zulu Fantasy Drama.

Do Revenge (2022) N – Horror Comedy – Tired of being bullied, victims Drea and Eleanor decide to help each other by agreeing to go after one another’s bullies.

Drifting Home (2022) N – Japanese Anime – Follows two childhood friends who drift into a mysterious sea with an entire housing complex.

Fate: The Winx Saga (Season 2) N – Fantasy Drama – Bloom, a fairy with strong magical powers is enrolled in Alfea, a magical boarding school in the Otherworld.

Gymnastics Academy: A Second Chance (Season 1) N – Australian family series.

I Used to be Famous (2022) N – British musical comedy movie about a boy band unexpectedly gets a second shot at success.

Jogi (2022) N – Indian movie about three friends looking to save hundreds during tensions in the country.

Love is Blind: After The Altar (Season 2) N – Dating reality series.

Santo (Season 1) N – Spanish crime thriller series.

Skandal! Bringing Down Wirecard (2022) N – Documentary on an upstart payment company but was involved in massive fraud.

The Brave Ones (Season 1) N – South African fantasy series.

September 17th

Bloomfield (1970) – British sports drama about a fading football star.

Glastonbury Fayre (1972) – Music concert of the 1971 Glastonbury Festival.

The Courier (2020) – Historical spy thriller starring Benedict Cumberbatch about a British businessperson recruited to steal Russian secrets.

September 20th

Patton Oswalt: We All Scream (2022) N – Stand Up Comedy Special.

September 21st

Designing Miami (Season 1) N – Reality Series – Married couple from Miami Eilyn and Ray Jimenez. T are also competitors in the designer world.

Fortune Seller: A TV ScamWanna (Season 1) N – True Crime Docuseries – Controversial slimming cream sellers turned con artists Wanna Marchi and Stefania noble went from major TV success, but their scams eventually landed them in jail.

Iron Chef: Mexico (Season 1) N – Reality Cooking Competition.

Only For Love (Season 1) N – Brazillian romance series.

September 22nd

Thai Cave Rescue (Limited Series) N – Thai Drama – The rescue of the 12 boys and their soccer coach, who were trapped for two weeks in flooded caves in Thailand during the summer of 2018.

September 23rd

A Jazzman’s Blues (2022) N – From Tyler Perry, a new musical drama.

Athena (2022) N – French Drama – Hours after the tragic death of their youngest brother in unexplained circumstances, three siblings have their lives thrown into chaos.

Lou (2022) N – Thriller – After her daughter is kidnapped, a mother teams up with her mysterious neighbor to pursue the kidnapper

September 24th

Fullmetal Alchemist The Final Alchemy (2022) N – Third movie in the Japanese live-action anime adaptations.

September 26th

My Little Pony: Make Your Mark (Chapter 2) N – Animation – The adventures of Sunny Starscourt and her friends.

September 27th

Nick Kroll: Little Big Boy (2022) N – Comedy stand-up special.

September 28th

Blonde (2022) N – Biopic Drama – A fictionalized biopic on the life and career of one of the world’s most famous actresses, Marilyn Monroe.

September 29th

The Empress (Season 1) N – German Romantic Drama – Love at first sight, Emperor Franz Joseph of the Austrian-Hungarian empire falls in love with Elisabeth von Wittelsbach, Princess of Bavaria and the sister of his betrothed.

September 30th

Anikalupo (2022) N – Nigerian Fantasy Drama – Saro, a man seeking for greener pasture, but unfolding events and his affair with the king’s wife, he encounters his untimely death and with Akala, a mystical bird believed to give and take life.

Entergalactic (Season 1) N – Animation – Jabari, a charming, streetwear-clad artist on the cusp of real success. After a chance run-in with his cool new photographer neighbor, Meadow, Jabari has to figure out whether he can make space for love in his life.

Rainbow (2022) N – Spanish Drama – Inspired by the Wizard of Oz, a modern-day Dorothy faces the challenges of being a teenager in today’s world.

Backstreet Moyes · 25-08-2022 10:16am

Watched the second season of Good Morning Veronica, I enjoyed the first season but the second was very good.

I would recommend it.

peteeeed · 25-08-2022 2:50pm

https://twitter.com/DEADLINE/status/1562794697952997376?s=20&t=6Naf02sfV-CUvx6YUy-tnA

Agent Coulson · 25-08-2022 9:10pm

Netflix are making BioShock

The long-awaited feature film adaptation of the renowned video game franchise BioShock looks to be gaining momentum in a big way. Sources tell Deadline that Netflix has tapped Hunger Games director Francis Lawrence to helm the pic, with Michael Green adapting the script.

https://deadline.com/2022/08/bioshock-francis-lawrence-michael-green-netflix-1235099488/

pixelburp · 25-08-2022 9:15pm

Said it elsewhere already but definitely a property better suited to a TV series than film. The game had a lot of interesting, intriguing characters and twists. A film could just be a very superficial translation, focusing on the action and robots with diver helmets.

FortuneChip · 25-08-2022 9:16pm

Would you kindly tell us more about this BioShock adaptation.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO · 25-08-2022 10:33pm

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Watched the last 2 episodes tonight. Ep3 took some surprisingly dark turns, and then episode 4 left me a sobbing mess. It's a really beautiful and moving little series, I'd highly recommend it to all ages, although, as I said, it does take some surprisingly dark turns so it's probably not for very young kids.

peteeeed · 26-08-2022 3:48pm

Loving Adults (2022) (Danish) The thin line between love and hate turns deadly when a wife discovers her husband's affair -- and they both take extreme measures to get what they want.

Me Time (2022) With his family away, a devoted stay-at-home dad enjoys his first me time in years by joining his hard-partying old friend on a wild birthday adventure.

Partner Track (2022) At an elite NYC law firm, Ingrid Yun fights to make partner -- and hold onto her principles -- while balancing romance, friends and family expectations.

Ludik Season 1 (2022) (Afrikaans) To save a kidnapped family member, an enterprising furniture tycoon must use his secret diamond smuggling operation to transport guns across the border

Drive Hard: The Maloof Way Season 1 (2022) The Maloofs, a lovable family of gearheads and stunt drivers, use their passion and skill to build car engines and perform wild feats behind the wheel

Seoul Vibe (2022) (Korean) In the days leading up to the 1988 Seoul Olympics, a ragtag team of drivers and mechanics go undercover to dismantle a massive money-laundering ring

Ackley Bridge Season 4 (2021) After years of segregation, two Yorkshire schools merge into one, leading to some intense culture clashes and, just maybe, some unexpected friendships.

Marcella Season 4 (2019) Despite marriage woes, a tragic loss, memory blackouts and her struggles as a mom, a London detective excels at what she does best: catching killers.

Delhi Crime Season 4 (2021) (Hindi) [New Episodes] Following the police force as they investigate high-profile crimes in Delhi, this series has seasons inspired by both real and fictional events..

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