News about Netflix exclusive films and content

Moat_Man · Post by **Moat_Man** » Fri Jun 11, 2021 8:47 pm

hepcat wrote: ↑Fri Jun 11, 2021 8:46 pmPolo

Orko

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Fri Jun 11, 2021 8:49 pm

I swear to god, if I have to get out of this pool...

Moat_Man · Post by **Moat_Man** » Fri Jun 11, 2021 8:51 pm

Moat_Man · Post by **Moat_Man** » Fri Jun 11, 2021 8:53 pm

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Fri Jun 11, 2021 9:11 pm

I’m not falling for that again.

TheMix · Post by **TheMix** » Sat Jun 12, 2021 11:32 am

Hmmmm... Feels like someone may have completely missed the joke....

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Sat Jun 12, 2021 11:45 am

You’ll get it eventually, don’t worry.

TheMix · Post by **TheMix** » Sat Jun 12, 2021 12:41 pm

hepcat wrote: ↑Sat Jun 12, 2021 11:45 am You’ll get it eventually, don’t worry.

Rumpy · Post by **Rumpy** » Sat Jun 12, 2021 1:19 pm

Can I say, I got it right away? Nice touch to use an Uncharted joke

Kraken · Post by **Kraken** » Thu Jun 17, 2021 9:37 pm

Zaxxon wrote: ↑Tue Jun 08, 2021 1:44 pm I haven't watched the special yet, but I've heard good things...

That was feckin' brilliant. Best thing I've seen come out of the pandemic. Will watch again.

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Fri Jun 18, 2021 9:36 pm

I had no idea what expect from that Bo Burnham special, as I was only vaguely familiar with his work. I was not expecting that half-hilarious, half-utterly devastating performance.

That was amazing.

Kraken · Post by **Kraken** » Fri Jun 18, 2021 9:45 pm

It's a masterpiece, and the man is just 30 years old. Who knows what he still has left to create? I had never heard of him before, but "Inside" made an instant fan out of me.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Sat Jun 19, 2021 2:45 pm

I watched 18 minutes and decided it wasn't my cup of tea.

Hamlet3145 · Post by **Hamlet3145** » Sat Jun 19, 2021 5:16 pm

Anybody else watching Katla?

It's this Icelandic Nordic Noir-y thingy with supernatural happenings going on. Set in a very small town near a volcano that has been erupting for a year. The setting is great--honestly, it looks like it's set on another planet (it's gritty ash-filled Iceland, not pretty waterfall Iceland). Two episodes in and I have no clue what is going on, but I'm intrigued and it's fun to hear people speak Viking.

Hyena · Post by **Hyena** » Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:30 pm

Hamlet3145 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 19, 2021 5:16 pm Anybody else watching Katla?

It's this Icelandic Nordic Noir-y thingy with supernatural happenings going on. Set in a very small town near a volcano that has been erupting for a year. The setting is great--honestly, it looks like it's set on another planet (it's gritty ash-filled Iceland, not pretty waterfall Iceland). Two episodes in and I have no clue what is going on, but I'm intrigued and it's fun to hear people speak Viking.

Not sure if posted already, but Ragnorok on Netflix is also pretty good. It's set in Edda, the place where Ragnorok supposedly took place. It's not a retelling of Norse mythology, but it's as if the gods have been reincarnated into modern day teenagers to fight the battle all over again. It's got a little bit of teen angst, but nowhere near CW Arrowverse. They also speak viking with subtitles.

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:40 pm

Hamlet3145 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 19, 2021 5:16 pm Anybody else watching Katla?

It's this Icelandic Nordic Noir-y thingy with supernatural happenings going on. Set in a very small town near a volcano that has been erupting for a year. The setting is great--honestly, it looks like it's set on another planet (it's gritty ash-filled Iceland, not pretty waterfall Iceland). Two episodes in and I have no clue what is going on, but I'm intrigued and it's fun to hear people speak Viking.

I put this on my watch list as it looks interesting. I'll give it a go now that I've heard back from someone that it's worth it. Thanks!

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Mon Jun 21, 2021 5:44 pm

Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Partners is teaming up with Netflix!

Thrilled to announce that the legendary filmmaker’s company will produce multiple new films for Netflix each year.

Malificent · Post by **Malificent** » Fri Jun 25, 2021 3:18 pm

Skinypupy wrote: ↑Fri Jun 18, 2021 9:36 pm half-hilarious, half-utterly devastating performance

Just watched this last night and that's a great way of summarizing it. Felt very emotionally raw - I would go from giddy laughter to serious worry in a brief moment.

From a pure comedy perspective, the entire 90 minutes would have been worth watching just for the White Woman's Instagram song.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Fri Jul 02, 2021 1:10 pm

Just finished The OA. While it was slow in parts, overall I'd rate it well above average. I just wish I knew it was cancelled as it didn't get a chance to wrap up (although there are rumors a third season may be coming).

Zaxxon · Post by **Zaxxon** » Fri Jul 09, 2021 5:38 pm

Zaxxon wrote: ↑Fri Jul 24, 2020 9:29 am
Zaxxon wrote: ↑Mon Jul 20, 2020 9:32 amI watched the first two eps of Cursed last night. It was good fun so far.
Finished this last night. While it's no Game of Thrones, it was fun for me. It's an interesting take on the Arthurian legend. Plenty of holes (some wooden acting, some episodes that were light on actual plot movement, and a bunch of tactical terribleness to serve the script), but a fun time overall.

A highlight for me is Gustaf Skarsgård as Merlin. He does a great job playing a... different version of the character, who--without spoiling too much--enters the series having been without magic for decades.

I'd recommend the show to anyone who likes this sort of thing. Properly set expectations and I think you'll enjoy it.

For those who aren't planning to watch it, or who just need a kick in the pants to do so...

Spoiler:
Definitely do not watch this clip if you plan to view the show, as it's a major final-episode spoiler.
Spoiler:
But it's oh-so-cool. I did warn you not to watch it, though, right?
Spoiler:
OK, fine, here it is. But you probably shouldn't watch it!
Spoiler:
When the whole show has been covering level one characters wielding the most powerful enchanted weapon in the world, and finally the level 100 wizard picks it up:

And, canceled. Ugh.

Rumpy · Post by **Rumpy** » Sat Jul 10, 2021 2:03 pm

Ironically, while The Ice Road is both filmed and set in Canada, it's not available on Netflix in Canada. They bought the streaming rights for the U.S, they didn't produce it. But meanwhile, all the promotional material points to being a Netflix Original which is confusing for those north of the Border. Although what's interesting is that I could have sworn I had seen it in the upcoming releases on Netflix itself and set a reminder for it a few weeks ago.

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Sat Jul 10, 2021 4:00 pm

Rumpy wrote: ↑Sat Jul 10, 2021 2:03 pm Ironically, while The Ice Road is both filmed and set in Canada, it's not available on Netflix in Canada.

Did you post that just to make us jealous?

Rumpy · Post by **Rumpy** » Sat Jul 10, 2021 4:30 pm

Yes, because I knew you, Hepcat, would come in here.

I just found it amusing given that there's been a lot of noise made about it via domestic interviews and such when it's not even available to stream here.

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Sat Jul 10, 2021 7:55 pm

I haven't even watched a trailer for it, so I really don't have any room to talk. I'm just going by Liam's track record the last decade or so

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Sat Jul 10, 2021 7:59 pm

I watched the trailer and it dissuaded from watching the movie. Idiot savant ability is he can unscrew bolts quickly? Nope.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Sun Jul 11, 2021 5:12 am

America: The Motion Picture

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Sun Jul 11, 2021 5:21 am

The Serpent

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Sun Jul 11, 2021 4:53 pm

The Harder They Fall

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Sun Jul 11, 2021 5:27 pm

Beckett

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Sun Jul 11, 2021 6:02 pm

Sweet Girl

Rumpy · Post by **Rumpy** » Tue Jul 13, 2021 2:02 pm

Hyena wrote: ↑Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:30 pm
It's this Icelandic Nordic Noir-y thingy with supernatural happenings going on. Set in a very small town near a volcano that has been erupting for a year. The setting is great--honestly, it looks like it's set on another planet (it's gritty ash-filled Iceland, not pretty waterfall Iceland). Two episodes in and I have no clue what is going on, but I'm intrigued and it's fun to hear people speak Viking.

Started watching this today and it's really good! My enthusiasm for it went up when I realized it was created by the same writer-director that made Trapped, another great Icelandic series.

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Tue Jul 13, 2021 2:03 pm

I'm going to watch the last episode tonight. The reveal from the penultimate episode was...interesting. Not what I expected, I must say.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Tue Jul 13, 2021 3:09 pm

Rumpy wrote: ↑Tue Jul 13, 2021 2:02 pm
Hyena wrote: ↑Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:30 pm
It's this Icelandic Nordic Noir-y thingy with supernatural happenings going on. Set in a very small town near a volcano that has been erupting for a year. The setting is great--honestly, it looks like it's set on another planet (it's gritty ash-filled Iceland, not pretty waterfall Iceland). Two episodes in and I have no clue what is going on, but I'm intrigued and it's fun to hear people speak Viking.

Started watching this today and it's really good! My enthusiasm for it went up when I realized it was created by the same writer-director that made Trapped, another great Icelandic series.

Ari Eldjárn is an Icelandic comedian who has a special on Netflix that references Trapped. He says the Icelandic people are not nearly as impressed with those shows as the rest of the world.

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Tue Jul 13, 2021 3:40 pm

And yet they adore the Bjork Variety Hour and Saturday Night Bjork. Go figure.

Rumpy · Post by **Rumpy** » Tue Jul 13, 2021 3:42 pm

stessier wrote: ↑Tue Jul 13, 2021 3:09 pm
Rumpy wrote: ↑Tue Jul 13, 2021 2:02 pm
Hyena wrote: ↑Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:30 pm
It's this Icelandic Nordic Noir-y thingy with supernatural happenings going on. Set in a very small town near a volcano that has been erupting for a year. The setting is great--honestly, it looks like it's set on another planet (it's gritty ash-filled Iceland, not pretty waterfall Iceland). Two episodes in and I have no clue what is going on, but I'm intrigued and it's fun to hear people speak Viking.

Started watching this today and it's really good! My enthusiasm for it went up when I realized it was created by the same writer-director that made Trapped, another great Icelandic series.

Ari Eldjárn is an Icelandic comedian who has a special on Netflix that references Trapped. He says the Icelandic people are not nearly as impressed with those shows as the rest of the world.

Do you mean to tell me they're keeping something even better for themselves? I mean, Trapped is really good, so it makes me curious to think there may be others that may be even better!

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Tue Jul 13, 2021 3:58 pm

Rumpy wrote: ↑Tue Jul 13, 2021 3:42 pm
stessier wrote: ↑Tue Jul 13, 2021 3:09 pm
Rumpy wrote: ↑Tue Jul 13, 2021 2:02 pm
Hyena wrote: ↑Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:30 pm
It's this Icelandic Nordic Noir-y thingy with supernatural happenings going on. Set in a very small town near a volcano that has been erupting for a year. The setting is great--honestly, it looks like it's set on another planet (it's gritty ash-filled Iceland, not pretty waterfall Iceland). Two episodes in and I have no clue what is going on, but I'm intrigued and it's fun to hear people speak Viking.

Started watching this today and it's really good! My enthusiasm for it went up when I realized it was created by the same writer-director that made Trapped, another great Icelandic series.

Ari Eldjárn is an Icelandic comedian who has a special on Netflix that references Trapped. He says the Icelandic people are not nearly as impressed with those shows as the rest of the world.
Do you mean to tell me they're keeping something even better for themselves? I mean, Trapped is really good, so it makes me curious to think there may be others that may be even better!

In case people would prefer to watch his special.

Spoiler:

Rumpy · Post by **Rumpy** » Tue Jul 13, 2021 4:16 pm

stessier wrote: ↑Tue Jul 13, 2021 3:58 pm
In case people would prefer to watch his special.

Spoiler:
Iceland only has 350k people. He notes that shows are different when you know the actors as "hey, that's so-and-so's cousin!" They also, apparently, take liberties with the settings. So they go into a building and are on the west side of the island and leave the building on the east side. Icelanders can't help but notice the geographical inconsistencies.

I guess I can sympathize with him, as I've personally felt the same way about some local productions including TV series and movies. There's one movie starring both Richard Dreyfuss and Tatiana Maslany which they filmed here in this city, and in it they're supposed to be going on a roadtrip out west. Hilariously enough, there's one scene where we stand in for a town with a view of the Rockies, which they edited in. And in a more minor example, there have been scenes where they're driving in the wrong direction for where they're headed. From a filmmaking perspective, I think directors will just take a shot that will end up looking the best in terms of lighting and composition without thought of being accurate. But for locals, they tend to notice the small details and inaccuracies which can sometimes make it hard to get into. And that feeling would only get more reinforced on an island with a limited slate of recurring actors, so yeah, I can understand the point he's making.

Rumpy · Post by **Rumpy** » Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:06 pm

We finished watching The Spy starring Sascha Baron Cohen and it was brilliant. I don't think I've seen a spy drama be so well written.

Holman · Post by **Holman** » Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:34 pm

Rumpy wrote: ↑Tue Jul 13, 2021 4:16 pm
stessier wrote: ↑Tue Jul 13, 2021 3:58 pm
In case people would prefer to watch his special.

Spoiler:
Iceland only has 350k people. He notes that shows are different when you know the actors as "hey, that's so-and-so's cousin!" They also, apparently, take liberties with the settings. So they go into a building and are on the west side of the island and leave the building on the east side. Icelanders can't help but notice the geographical inconsistencies.

I guess I can sympathize with him, as I've personally felt the same way about some local productions including TV series and movies. There's one movie starring both Richard Dreyfuss and Tatiana Maslany which they filmed here in this city, and in it they're supposed to be going on a roadtrip out west. Hilariously enough, there's one scene where we stand in for a town with a view of the Rockies, which they edited in. And in a more minor example, there have been scenes where they're driving in the wrong direction for where they're headed. From a filmmaking perspective, I think directors will just take a shot that will end up looking the best in terms of lighting and composition without thought of being accurate. But for locals, they tend to notice the small details and inaccuracies which can sometimes make it hard to get into. And that feeling would only get more reinforced on an island with a limited slate of recurring actors, so yeah, I can understand the point he's making.

New Yorkers routinely critique the geography/routes/travel-time of fictional characters in stories set in NYC. "They started at Union Square and then went to Zabar's and *then* went to the Empire State Building, all in one long lunch hour??"

The Philadelphia-set episode of Z Nation was apparently filmed in Spokane, but they were careful never to show a skyline except in an establishing wide-over-the-river shot.

My favorite geographical film error is the sloppy Vietnam movie (is it The Green Berets?) where we see the sun set over the ocean.