Netflix - What gems have you found? (NO SPOILERS) (Vol. 2)
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Watched Fear Street: 1994 last night.
Released by Netflix on 2nd July, It's the first in a trilogy, the second and third being released in successive weeks. Based on books by teen/young adult author R.L.Stine.
It's a combination of resurrection of very old witch and teen slasher, so nothing particularly new, and bang on trend with its LGBTetc theme, but, even though I'm almost certainly way outside its target market, it was a good bit of slasher fun. Certainly good enough for me to tune into the 1978 and 1666 parts 2 and 3 in due course.
IMDB gives it 6.2 - it doesn't happen often but I think I'd give it 6.5... maybe even 6.7.
Released by Netflix on 2nd July, It's the first in a trilogy, the second and third being released in successive weeks. Based on books by teen/young adult author R.L.Stine.
It's a combination of resurrection of very old witch and teen slasher, so nothing particularly new, and bang on trend with its LGBTetc theme, but, even though I'm almost certainly way outside its target market, it was a good bit of slasher fun. Certainly good enough for me to tune into the 1978 and 1666 parts 2 and 3 in due course.
IMDB gives it 6.2 - it doesn't happen often but I think I'd give it 6.5... maybe even 6.7.
Godzilla Singular Point
I think I liked this? Watched with my daughter who liked it. It's all over the place and the pacing switches from the usual anime mania to ssslllooowwweeerrr mystery solving. But the appearances of the Big Fella (late on in the series) cut through everything and stood alone.
In fact you can save yourself 13 episodes and watch the Gojira highlights here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZ9Xh8HkVKI
5.5 Badman out of 10 Riddims or 5.5 diagonal out of 10 orthogonalisers, I haven't made up my mind.
<whisper> Beaststars Season 2 drops on Thursday
I think I liked this? Watched with my daughter who liked it. It's all over the place and the pacing switches from the usual anime mania to ssslllooowwweeerrr mystery solving. But the appearances of the Big Fella (late on in the series) cut through everything and stood alone.
In fact you can save yourself 13 episodes and watch the Gojira highlights here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZ9Xh8HkVKI
5.5 Badman out of 10 Riddims or 5.5 diagonal out of 10 orthogonalisers, I haven't made up my mind.
<whisper> Beaststars Season 2 drops on Thursday
V8mate said:
Watched Fear Street: 1994 last night.
Released by Netflix on 2nd July, It's the first in a trilogy, the second and third being released in successive weeks. Based on books by teen/young adult author R.L.Stine.
It's a combination of resurrection of very old witch and teen slasher, so nothing particularly new, and bang on trend with its LGBTetc theme, but, even though I'm almost certainly way outside its target market, it was a good bit of slasher fun. Certainly good enough for me to tune into the 1978 and 1666 parts 2 and 3 in due course.
IMDB gives it 6.2 - it doesn't happen often but I think I'd give it 6.5... maybe even 6.7.
Thought this was ok, but the second part set 1978 is a lot better in my opinion.Released by Netflix on 2nd July, It's the first in a trilogy, the second and third being released in successive weeks. Based on books by teen/young adult author R.L.Stine.
It's a combination of resurrection of very old witch and teen slasher, so nothing particularly new, and bang on trend with its LGBTetc theme, but, even though I'm almost certainly way outside its target market, it was a good bit of slasher fun. Certainly good enough for me to tune into the 1978 and 1666 parts 2 and 3 in due course.
IMDB gives it 6.2 - it doesn't happen often but I think I'd give it 6.5... maybe even 6.7.
Although it's more for teens it's quite a good slasher film with shades of Friday the 13th.
Molly's Game.
Missed it when it first came out, so sat down with it last night. Was apprehensive that it would be a dull courtroom drama that the Americans love so much.
Absolutely not! It was brilliant. Sorkin script, Chastain, Elba, there's even a barely-recognisable Chris O'Down in there. Oh, and Costner.
A fantastic, true story.
Missed it when it first came out, so sat down with it last night. Was apprehensive that it would be a dull courtroom drama that the Americans love so much.
Absolutely not! It was brilliant. Sorkin script, Chastain, Elba, there's even a barely-recognisable Chris O'Down in there. Oh, and Costner.
A fantastic, true story.
V8mate said:
Watched Fear Street: 1994 last night.
Released by Netflix on 2nd July, It's the first in a trilogy, the second and third being released in successive weeks. Based on books by teen/young adult author R.L.Stine.
It's a combination of resurrection of very old witch and teen slasher, so nothing particularly new, and bang on trend with its LGBTetc theme, but, even though I'm almost certainly way outside its target market, it was a good bit of slasher fun. Certainly good enough for me to tune into the 1978 and 1666 parts 2 and 3 in due course.
IMDB gives it 6.2 - it doesn't happen often but I think I'd give it 6.5... maybe even 6.7.
I was a bit disappointed TBH. I grew up with the books and one of the friends were almost always the killer. Much like Scream. It was very gory and played out well but I just thought, meh, when it came to the witch reveal. Released by Netflix on 2nd July, It's the first in a trilogy, the second and third being released in successive weeks. Based on books by teen/young adult author R.L.Stine.
It's a combination of resurrection of very old witch and teen slasher, so nothing particularly new, and bang on trend with its LGBTetc theme, but, even though I'm almost certainly way outside its target market, it was a good bit of slasher fun. Certainly good enough for me to tune into the 1978 and 1666 parts 2 and 3 in due course.
IMDB gives it 6.2 - it doesn't happen often but I think I'd give it 6.5... maybe even 6.7.
ben5575 said:
Godzilla Singular Point
I think I liked this? Watched with my daughter who liked it. It's all over the place and the pacing switches from the usual anime mania to ssslllooowwweeerrr mystery solving. But the appearances of the Big Fella (late on in the series) cut through everything and stood alone.
In fact you can save yourself 13 episodes and watch the Gojira highlights here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZ9Xh8HkVKI
5.5 Badman out of 10 Riddims or 5.5 diagonal out of 10 orthogonalisers, I haven't made up my mind.
Weird confusing plot, not particularly Godzillary, but better to watch than the nihilist rubbish that the three Polygon animated films turned out to be. I think I liked this? Watched with my daughter who liked it. It's all over the place and the pacing switches from the usual anime mania to ssslllooowwweeerrr mystery solving. But the appearances of the Big Fella (late on in the series) cut through everything and stood alone.
In fact you can save yourself 13 episodes and watch the Gojira highlights here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZ9Xh8HkVKI
5.5 Badman out of 10 Riddims or 5.5 diagonal out of 10 orthogonalisers, I haven't made up my mind.
BlackStang5point0 said:
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Not sure if its been mentioned before but stumbled across this last night. Not really sure what to make of it to be honest.
I love tarantino, and have seen all his films multiple times, but couldn't make it through a single viewing. I'll give benefit of doubt, and presume something is lost in translation with the cultural setting, but didn't work for me at all. Not sure if its been mentioned before but stumbled across this last night. Not really sure what to make of it to be honest.
t.Radec said:
V8mate said:
Watched Fear Street: 1994 last night.
Released by Netflix on 2nd July, It's the first in a trilogy, the second and third being released in successive weeks. Based on books by teen/young adult author R.L.Stine.
It's a combination of resurrection of very old witch and teen slasher, so nothing particularly new, and bang on trend with its LGBTetc theme, but, even though I'm almost certainly way outside its target market, it was a good bit of slasher fun. Certainly good enough for me to tune into the 1978 and 1666 parts 2 and 3 in due course.
IMDB gives it 6.2 - it doesn't happen often but I think I'd give it 6.5... maybe even 6.7.
Thought this was ok, but the second part set 1978 is a lot better in my opinion.Released by Netflix on 2nd July, It's the first in a trilogy, the second and third being released in successive weeks. Based on books by teen/young adult author R.L.Stine.
It's a combination of resurrection of very old witch and teen slasher, so nothing particularly new, and bang on trend with its LGBTetc theme, but, even though I'm almost certainly way outside its target market, it was a good bit of slasher fun. Certainly good enough for me to tune into the 1978 and 1666 parts 2 and 3 in due course.
IMDB gives it 6.2 - it doesn't happen often but I think I'd give it 6.5... maybe even 6.7.
Although it's more for teens it's quite a good slasher film with shades of Friday the 13th.
funinhounslow said:
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RichFN2 said:
clarky92 said:
Fauda - half way through season 2
Really good so far, maybe one or two moments where it was slightly weak in the plot, but so far 8/10
Keep at it, season 3 is a belter Really good so far, maybe one or two moments where it was slightly weak in the plot, but so far 8/10
Also it does make an effort to show both sides of the conflict and the plight of the Palestinians.
In a way it reminds me in many ways of The Shield - rogue cops/soldiers (Doren is pretty much an Israeli Mackey), brutal tactics, fast pacing of episodes, and very gritty...
Edited by funinhounslow on Thursday 10th December 22:19
I watched Sea Wolves from 1980 on the weekend and really enjoyed it. It is also on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIULVR6gs4w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIULVR6gs4w
toon10 said:
BlackStang5point0 said:
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Not sure if its been mentioned before but stumbled across this last night. Not really sure what to make of it to be honest.
I watched this on Friday and I agree. Not one I would recommend either.Not sure if its been mentioned before but stumbled across this last night. Not really sure what to make of it to be honest.
I started watching 'This could go anywhere' with Phil Tuffnel and Brenden McCollum. If you like cricket, and golf its a good watch.
toon10 said:
BlackStang5point0 said:
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Not sure if its been mentioned before but stumbled across this last night. Not really sure what to make of it to be honest.
I watched this on Friday and I agree. Not one I would recommend either.Not sure if its been mentioned before but stumbled across this last night. Not really sure what to make of it to be honest.
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