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Post by lumi on May 10, 2019 10:02:49 GMT 2
What interesting things is everyone currently watching on Netflix? It's a bit tricky to find decent series/docos/movies on there at times despite them making recommendations based on what I have previously watched/liked. I know not everything is available in every region but hopefully we can make some decent recommendations to each other.
I've just started watching a documentary called Street Food. Each episode focuses on one country/city and delves into the journey of a couple of different street food vendors. Have watched 2 episodes so far an am enjoying it.
For a bit of mindless/enjoyable watching, I also follow Dynasty. It's a bit of lighthearted drama of the life of a super wealthy family. I do like that one of the main characters is rather sassy/snarky which makes for some decent jokes/jabs at various other characters and their circumstances.
There are a few crime style dramas that I've watched previously too which I liked - not sure if anyone else is into that type of show?
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Post by trentt on May 10, 2019 15:18:52 GMT 2
I've really enjoyed "Penny Dreadful" - a mix of different supernatural myths/lore all mashed together with rich character development and deep back-stories. Josh Hartnett and Timothy Dalton are in it, but in my opinion, the real standout is Eva Green as Vanessa Ives.
I watch almost any nature documentary Netflix recommends to me - i love all the "Earth" series, also "Madagascar", "Africa", and there's one POV one about small creatures, can't recall the name but I'll find it if this sort of thing interests you.
I really liked "Black Earth Rising" and "The Widow", but maybe those were on Amazon Prime. I'm rewatching the "Midsomer Murders" shows from the beginning and though I was once an avid fan, they now seem somewhat dated; although I do enjoy seeing now-famous actors (e.g., Phyllis Logan, aka Mrs. Hughes from "Downton Abbey") in small roles when they were younger.
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Post by OnlyMark on May 10, 2019 17:13:27 GMT 2
trentt, as regards Phyllis Logan, have a look at a series some years ago called "Lovejoy".
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Post by wikki on May 10, 2019 19:42:31 GMT 2
I like crime stories, watched all the Marvel stuff and similar and series with Magic (there are some really bad ones......) but I kinda gave up on Netflix. it is just too much and with Netflix showing me only what I could like... I just can't find no brainers for me ( I watch TV for no brain stuff mostly) With other words I am very curiose what everybody is watching.
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Post by Voy on May 11, 2019 0:21:26 GMT 2
Mark - is the Lovejoy one about an antique dealer? I read all the books - and loved them Wikki - the Marvel stuff - like the movies? the home town of the girl superhero is Harpswell Maine - just down the road from me - she flies under the cribstone bridge in something !
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Post by trentt on May 11, 2019 1:33:02 GMT 2
Yes I did watch all the "Lovejoy" episodes ages ago, now what's-his-name .... errrr ... Ian McShane is on "American Gods", which I've given up on. I enjoyed "Lovejoy" though, and much of his earlier stuff. He was in that 1970s move "The Last of Sheila" with its then-all-star-cast. I liked that.
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Post by Netsuke on May 11, 2019 4:16:56 GMT 2
Trentt, I love the Midsomer Murders and don't find them dated at all. What I do find is I remember who dunnit and that spoils it. Not all episodes, mind.
RE Netflix, I have it but rarely watch it. It just seems like too much bother. If there is absolutely nothing that thrills or entertains me, then I do switch over, but having Fetch is a godsend as I am not relegated to the drivel that is pumped out locally. Most Australian television now is rubbish.
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Post by lumi on May 11, 2019 7:46:44 GMT 2
What is Fetch, @netsuke?
Any time I hear the word supernatural or zombies, I immediately switch off. I like most other stuff though. That said, I do like Game of Thrones (though don't think the current season is up to scratch!) and have watched all of the Marvel series and movies.
I do like nature documentaries but never think to seek these out so thanks for the suggestion, trentt.
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Post by trentt on May 11, 2019 22:27:24 GMT 2
I've started watching the docuseries "Losers" and am pretty enthralled with it. Each episode focuses on an athlete or team that ended up as also-ran(s). Even if I have zero interest in the particular sport (e.g., boxing), the stories are fascinating and moving.
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Post by tzarine on Aug 23, 2019 16:19:03 GMT 2
i am enjoying hulu more is that only a us thing?
just saw london road the musical based on the actual transcripts of the ipswich serial killer moving, brilliant & odd
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Post by Netsuke on Aug 27, 2019 10:26:47 GMT 2
Lumi, I am so sorry for not answering your question. I don't know how it happened. Anyway, Fetch TV is described as a personal video recorder and TV service delivered over the internet via a box connected to your TV. You get a lot of other channels, my favourites are 13th Street, UKTV and BBC First. In my prior residence, we were with Optus and had broadband with the full Fetch Box, you could record programs. Where I am now there isn't broadband, only ADSL2, so changed to iiNet. But it's only a Fetch mini which means you can't record. You can still use Catch Up, but not all programs are on it. Also, if you missed part of a show, there is the "Watch from start" facility which is good.
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Post by tzarine on Sept 8, 2019 15:26:37 GMT 2
it's autumn! any recs?
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Post by trentt on Oct 24, 2019 13:22:41 GMT 2
New ones I've started (and enjoy) are "The Five" (Tom Cullen), "Safe" (Michael C. Hall), and "Peaky Blinders" (Cillian Murphy, Sam Neill).
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Post by tzarine on Oct 24, 2019 17:37:03 GMT 2
love helen mccrory in peaky blinders! cillian murphy is easy on the eyes
started catherine the great w dame mirren
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Post by trentt on Oct 25, 2019 13:56:52 GMT 2
started catherine the great w dame mirren I watched the first episode 2 nights ago and for me, the jury is out. I don't think the writing is so great. It's possible I'm also weary of palace intrigue after watching "The White Queen" and "The White Princess". I'm nearly done with the 2nd one and SO TIRED OF THE STORY. How could they manage to reduce such a fascinating period in history to trite melodrama?? And Michael C. Hall is the guy from "Six Feet Under" and "Dexter". I don't know why C + . turns into the word "character".
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Post by trentt on Oct 25, 2019 13:58:06 GMT 2
Or why capital [third letter of the alphabet] standing alone turns into the word "character".
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Post by wikki on Oct 25, 2019 18:36:39 GMT 2
because you the 3rd letter of the Alphabet could also be used a (rude)short for vagina..... That's my guess....
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Post by wikki on Oct 25, 2019 18:40:40 GMT 2
I liked Blown Away. A glass blower competition.
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Post by Netsuke on Oct 25, 2019 20:04:07 GMT 2
Apart from "Empresses In The Palace", I don't watch television series, but enjoy a good film.
Sadly, there are a lot of z grade films and I really really loathe the "because you watched blah blah blah" followed by an armful of suggestions.
Also, most of the films I type into the search box are not on their list. Instead I get the "Films associated with blah blah blah" crapola.
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Post by tzarine on Oct 26, 2019 7:47:37 GMT 2
Sadly, there are a lot of z grade films and I really really loathe the "because you watched blah blah blah" followed by an armful of suggestions. Also, most of the films I type into the search box are not on their list. Instead I get the "Films associated with blah blah blah" crapola. bc their algorithms are stupid when they try to "recommend" films for you their recs are just horrid
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Post by wikki on Oct 26, 2019 18:30:40 GMT 2
I agree with tzarin, the algorithm is useless. For me it is pretty annoying to dig myself through all this series and movies. I don#t watch on Netflix often , except someone recomends something to me.
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Post by tzarine on Feb 20, 2020 18:41:39 GMT 2
any recs? giri hari detective tale set in tokyo & london
saw hotel mumbai mainly bc i was there for tea w the lads & dev patel is fun but kept thinking it could have been a better film
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Post by Netsuke on Feb 26, 2020 18:16:47 GMT 2
I enjoyed watching an Indian documentary titled "A Suitable Girl", which tells the story of three young women whose parents look for a husband for their daughters and the aspirations of the older generation, the husbands to be, and the girls' hopes of keeping their career after marriage.
Yanxi Palace: Princess Adventures. Audio Chinese, sub titles.
Court intrigue, love triangle, jealousy, murder, revenge! Absolutely wonderful. Loved it. Beautiful costumes. Season One - six episodes. Season Two coming out this year. Can't wait. Highly recommend it.
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Post by tzarine on Feb 26, 2020 19:25:56 GMT 2
nets
might have to check that out palace intrigues. concubines & murders!
i'm in
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Post by Voy on Feb 26, 2020 22:14:27 GMT 2
if you don't subscribe to Netflix ( I don't, not having a tv in Maine ) -- is there anyway to see anything they do? I do have tv here in Fla, cable that includes comcast's "Infinity - on demand" ??
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Post by OnlyMark on Feb 26, 2020 22:57:07 GMT 2
Netsuke, A Suitable Girl - don't know if you know of it but there is a famous book called A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth which I suspect influenced the title. Anyway, I've just watched it. Fascinating but strikes me as a little sad. Nevertheless, enjoyable - and this is speaking as a person who was Best Man at a three day Indian wedding.
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Post by wikki on Mar 9, 2020 15:07:30 GMT 2
if you don't subscribe to Netflix ( I don't, not having a tv in Maine ) -- is there anyway to see anything they do? I do have tv here in Fla, cable that includes comcast's "Infinity - on demand" ?? I don't thnink so.
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Post by tzarine on Mar 9, 2020 18:49:10 GMT 2
you can get someone to share their account w you, voy
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Post by auntieannie on Mar 29, 2020 13:10:04 GMT 2
you can watch stuff on a computer and as Tzarine says, you can get someone to share their account with you.
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Post by trentt on Apr 2, 2020 14:19:50 GMT 2
I binged on "The Stranger", yet another limited series based on a Harlan Coben novel. I've come to realize there's a sort of formula to the plots (this one has more than a few similarities to "Safe"), but I enjoy them anyway. Each episode delivers at least one shocking revelation, answers a few questions, and leaves many unanswered, so what's to be done except watch the next one? "The Stranger" stars Richard Armitage, and at the core of the story is a stranger (a young woman) who shows up at the sides of people to reveal some big secret about someone close to them. These aren't small tidbits like "your best mate is in the top 10 users at PornHub", but stunning secrets. Jennifer Saunders is also in it, and I found it rather odd to see her in a serious role.
Yesterday I watched the first episode of "Dead to Me", with Christina Applegate and Linda Cardinelli. It's about the friendship that forms between two widows who meet at a support group, one of whom holds a few secrets. It's funny and heartbreaking at the same time, and I intend to watch more.
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