Re: Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2022 11:01 pm
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News about Netflix exclusive films and content
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Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2022 11:07 pm
Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2022 3:21 pm
Wow, Slumberland is a lot better than it has any right to be. A really fun movie with lots of heart and whimsy. I highly recommend this one.
Jason Mamoa and Chris O'Dowd are really great in it, and the dream sequences are really well done. Beautifully written too. It's easily one of the best Netflix movies.
One of the dream sequences had me cracking up; A scene with giant Canada Geese and a Canadian wearing a toque and a plaid jacket riding one of them. He says, "There's a Timmies about 400 klicks from here. That's Tim Hortons if you don't know." Later on near the end of the movie, the Canadian wakes up from his dream you see him lying on a couch with a bowl of popcorn, the camera zooms out and you see a hockey game on TV and he's politely cursing himself for missing the game.
I'm actually surprised that one of the best family movies turns out to be on Netflix. This should have been out in theatres with wide distribution. It's really that good. I don't even have kids and I really enjoyed it.
Jason Mamoa and Chris O'Dowd are really great in it, and the dream sequences are really well done. Beautifully written too. It's easily one of the best Netflix movies.
One of the dream sequences had me cracking up; A scene with giant Canada Geese and a Canadian wearing a toque and a plaid jacket riding one of them. He says, "There's a Timmies about 400 klicks from here. That's Tim Hortons if you don't know." Later on near the end of the movie, the Canadian wakes up from his dream you see him lying on a couch with a bowl of popcorn, the camera zooms out and you see a hockey game on TV and he's politely cursing himself for missing the game.
I'm actually surprised that one of the best family movies turns out to be on Netflix. This should have been out in theatres with wide distribution. It's really that good. I don't even have kids and I really enjoyed it.
Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2022 4:44 pm
I've watched 4-5 episodes of Wednesday. Overall more dark less comedy. I was expecting it to be pretty much all comedy but there's a lot of murder and blood in this thing. So right now I'm disappointed but intrigued enough to carry on.
Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2022 10:46 pm
I guess it'll be time to start a thread in January? I didn't know this was a thing.
Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2022 1:45 am
That makes me feel old, as it still feels like only 10 years ago.
Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2022 3:08 am
I'll watch it once or twice because I've seen Debra Jo Rupp on stage and I trust Red Forman to keep those damned kids in line.
Re: Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2022 9:13 pm
Watching it now. Reviews are mediocre, and so far it’s basically one trope after another, but I love me a giant monster movie.
Update: oof, I would rate the story 2 out of 5 stars. But still….giant monster.
Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2022 3:23 pm
Del Toro's version of Pinocchio is enchanting and captivating, but it does go very dark in places. This is not a version of the story I'd be comfortable showing young children. I did feel it was a bit too long, sitting at roughly 2 hours. But boy is the stop-motion animation gorgeous. When everything comes together, it's a feast for the eyes. There are times you just get transported into the movie and forget you're watching stop-motion animation. Though I'm guessing they had the help of CGI in places, like the scenes on and in the water.
Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2022 9:56 am
Started the new Dragon Age animated series last night, which I didn't even know was a thing until I happened to see a review on IGN. (seriously Netflix, with as much anime and fantasy shows that I watch and your algorithm didn't think to mention it?) Fairly impressed so far. The animation is excellent, the voice work is fantastic, and the story is interesting. I'm not sure how well it would resonate for those who haven't played the games (DA: Inquisition, especially), but there's a ton of easter eggs and character callbacks if you have.
Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2022 2:51 pm
It's Netflix, what did you expect? 
Their discovery methods are terrible , and most of their shows don't even get marketing unless they're Stranger Things.
Their discovery methods are terrible , and most of their shows don't even get marketing unless they're Stranger Things.Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2022 4:35 pm
You probably already know this, but it's the 2nd Netflix Dragon Age animated series.
Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2022 4:46 pm
Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2022 11:10 pm
Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2022 10:14 am
I'll go back to my cave now--I was thinking of DOTA for some reason.
Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2022 11:01 am
No worries. I just wanted to make sure I watched the first one if this was the second in a series.
Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2022 11:58 am
Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2022 1:33 pm
If you want some Dragons, check out ftp Century Age of Ashes. I'm having a blast with Dragon dogfighting
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Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2022 1:36 pm
Pulled a Daehawk and got lost time traveling. I totally didn't realize all the Star Trek stuff disappeared from Netflix back in July - all on Paramount+ now. Totally makes sense, but just figuring that out now...jeez.
Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2022 2:30 pm
Not here. Still on Netflix and on Crave also.
Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2022 5:10 pm
My complete and utter failure in MP dogfighting in Star Wars Squadrons tells me this probably wouldn't be the best fit for me.Pyperkub wrote: ↑Thu Dec 15, 2022 1:33 pmIf you want some Dragons, check out ftp Century Age of Ashes. I'm having a blast with Dragon dogfighting
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Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2022 6:48 pm
Nice thing is that Dragon fireballs are homing. 
Also on Playstation (cross platform).
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Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2022 11:11 pm
I've been watching a new series called The Recruit. And I highly recommend it. Humor and lots of action about a CIA lawyer. 
Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2022 3:15 am
We watched Enola Holmes the other night. It’s not perfect but it has some very good things going for it. Henry Cavill as her brother Sherlock for one. Really some top notch actors playing supporting roles.
Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2022 2:35 am
So I binged this tonight and watched all 6 episodes. I love the game and this scratched that itch.Skinypupy wrote: ↑Wed Dec 14, 2022 9:56 am Started the new Dragon Age animated series last night, which I didn't even know was a thing until I happened to see a review on IGN. (seriously Netflix, with as much anime and fantasy shows that I watch and your algorithm didn't think to mention it?) Fairly impressed so far. The animation is excellent, the voice work is fantastic, and the story is interesting. I'm not sure how well it would resonate for those who haven't played the games (DA: Inquisition, especially), but there's a ton of easter eggs and character callbacks if you have.
Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2022 12:08 pm
Thanks for the rec. Watched the whole thing in a few nights. The paranoid co-worker is classic. I liked Amelia, I thought at first she was just going to be a throw away, but she persisted.
Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 8:51 pm
New Knives out movie is out.
Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 8:54 pm
Whoo hoo. Gonna watch it when I get back from visiting family.
Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 11:37 pm
FunFun, stylish, and visually gorgeous...
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Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2022 4:14 pm
I enjoyed Glass Onion thoroughly. In fact, I think I like it more than the first movie. It lacks the completely ridiculous car chase scene from Knives Out, which for me was the worst bit from either movie. Absolutely loved the cast.
Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2022 6:33 pm
Cross posting with the Knives Out thread so every sees this great interview with Craig.
Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2022 2:58 pm
So we watched all 7 Dragons Dogma episodes and it wasn’t as good as the Dragons Age show. Having played both games DD doesn’t lend itself to a short story as well and this treatment had to change things a lot.
Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2023 4:26 pm
Just finished this and would like to add my recommendation as well. It's a good watch...I really hope it gets a season 2
Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2023 8:48 am
I’m kind of looking forward to Cunk on Earth. A mockumentary history show with an Ali G approach.
Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2023 10:11 am
I'm always a little uncomfortable when humor is just about one person being invited to a "serious interview" about their career, and the interviewer is actually just mocking their work.
Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2023 2:24 pm
It's kind of like a roast, but then I don't like roast humour all that much because it does seem mean-spirited at times.
Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2023 6:31 pm
From reviews, it seems most of the subjects actually get into the mood of it and appear to have fun with everything once they realize she's a comedian...which they do pretty quickly. She's surprisingly NOT mean spirited and makes fun of her own character's stupidity more than anything else. However, I haven't watched the entire series yet. Just clips. It could become repetitive and annoying for all I know.
In any case, I'm fully aware that it's not going to be everyone's cup o' tea. Some folks just don't like uncomfortable or awkward comedy. They hate The Office, Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, etc. because they all swim in that comedic river. So if you don't enjoy that stuff, I would stay on the shore and well clear of this one.
Re: News about Netflix exclusive films and content
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2023 8:49 pm
I didn't watch the clip until your retort piqued my interest. I snort-laughed a couple of times. I've seen her before, here and there, and she's quite funny IMO. But then, a British accent alone is worth a couple of tentacles up.hepcat wrote: ↑Thu Jan 05, 2023 6:31 pmFrom reviews, it seems most of the subjects actually get into the mood of it and appear to have fun with everything once they realize she's a comedian...which they do pretty quickly. She's surprisingly NOT mean spirited and makes fun of her own character's stupidity more than anything else. However, I haven't watched the entire series yet. Just clips. It could become repetitive and annoying for all I know.
In any case, I'm fully aware that it's not going to be everyone's cup o' tea. Some folks just don't like uncomfortable or awkward comedy. They hate The Office, Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, etc. because they all swim in that comedic river. So if you don't enjoy that stuff, I would stay on the shore and well clear of this one.