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Watching "Homeland". Surprised how much I like it.
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Hologram for a King with Tom Hanks...
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I watched "Woman in Gold" based on a true story. "Nazis killed her loved ones and stole her family's prized artwork. Sixty years later, she wants only one thing back"
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Two Bette Davis movies.
Jezebel What ever happened to baby Jane |
I'm watching the movie, Stonewall (2015) on Hulu.
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I watched Zootopia on Netflix. It was so cute! and funny! It's one I would watch again.
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I find myself on Hulu more than Netflix lately because they have my 3 favorite shows of all time: Dark Shadows, I Love Lucy and Golden Girls.
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Streaming in March 2017
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Is anyone else watching the new series, When We Rise? I just started watching it, and it seems pretty good.
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The new season of Shades of Blue!
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Clare Danes is amazing in the role. |
I started watching Spartacus on Netflix. My lady watched it and it seemed interesting.
Sadly, the original actor got ill after the first season and passed soon after. There's a documentary about his cancer battle called Be Here Now...also on Netflix. Very sad though. He was incredibly young and healthy. |
I watched The Crown during a recent flight. Also watched OA and Santa Clarita Diet.
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I started watching Falling Skies on Amazon. It's not great, but it holds my interest for now.
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New to Netflix
‘Gremlins’ Starts streaming: April 1 Used to be, when someone asked you what your favorite Christmas movie was, there were some obvious answers — “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “Miracle on 34th Street,” “White Christmas” — but then came the ’80s. And all of a sudden the definition of “Christmas movie” expanded. Now, it could be one in which a shoeless cop in a high-rise goes around killing bad guys (“Die Hard”) or one in which a depressed cop goes around killing bad guys (“Lethal Weapon”) or one in which a teenage girl tells the tale of how her dad tried to play Santa, got stuck in their chimney, and died (“Gremlins”). Feel free to watch this one after midnight. — ‘Schindler’s List’ Starts streaming: April 1 After making totally fine historical dramas like “Empire of the Sun” and “The Color Purple,” Steven Spielberg embarked on this more personal and sweeping project, based on the true story of a sympathetic German (Liam Neeson) who saved over a thousand Jews from concentration camps during the Holocaust. — ‘Something’s Gotta Give’ Starts streaming: April 1 Who would have ever imagined that a charming rom-com love triangle could be constructed with Jack Nicholson (playing a womanizing music executive), Diane Keaton (playing a neurotic playwright) and Keanu Reeves (playing a hunky doctor). No one. Yet here we are. — ‘The BFG’ Starts streaming: April 6 Originally set to debut on Netflix last month, Steven Spielberg’s most recent film is an adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical children’s book, which follows a the adventure of a young girl (Ruby Barnhill) to Giant Country. There she meets a big friendly giant (Mark Rylance), which is the only thing that “BFG” could stand for. — ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Starts streaming: April 8 In this adventurous tale set in an ancient Japan where magic exists, Kubo (voiced by Art Parkinson) must learn to use an enchanted two-stringed instrument to fight back against the relatives who killed his father and attacked his mother. Along the journey, Kubo is joined by an assortment of supporting characters voiced by Charlize Theron, Matthew McConaughey, George Takei and Ralph Fiennes. — ‘Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return’ Starts streaming: April 14 Make fun of terrible B-movies just like old times, though a new host (Jonah Ray) has joined our favorite snarky puppets. Felicia Day, Joel McHale and Dan Harmon will join the “3000” veterans Kevin Murphy, Bill Corbett and Mary Jo Pehl aboard the Satellite of Love. You can warm up by sampling the “Mystery Science Theater 3000” collection currently available on Netflix. — ‘The Prestige’ Starts streaming: April 21 In late-Victorian London, two magicians become consumed by a rivalry that leads to the creation of a morbidly dark trick in this Christopher Nolan thriller. The film has almost as many stars as it has illusions — Christian Bale, David Bowie, Michael Caine, Hugh Jackman and Scarlett Johansson. And for a film by a director who has literally directed two movies with the word “dark” in the title, this might be Nolan’s most dour yet. — ‘Queen of Katwe’ Starts streaming: April 25 Ten-year-old Phiona Mutesi (Madina Nalwanga) lives in a slum in Uganda and doesn’t see much cause for hope. That is, until she comes upon a local chess class and discovers a talent for the game. Her single mother, Nakku (Lupita Nyong’o), and an enthusiastic coach (David Oyelowo) stand by her side in this heartwarming tale based on a true story. — ‘Casting JonBenét’ Starts streaming: April 28 Fresh from Sundance, this meta-documentary for the true crime fans in the crowd looks at the JonBenet Ramsey murder case through the actors auditioning to re-enact the lives of Ramsey, her family, suspects, witnesses and just about anybody involved in the story. — Also of interest (from April 1): “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” “An American Tail,” “Tower.” Netflix Originals The Get Down: Season 1, Part 2 Starts streaming: April 7 This visionary fiasco from Baz Luhrmann and Stephen Adly Guirgis about the burgeoning hip-hop and disco scene in the South Bronx in the mid-to-late ’70s earned mixed notices for the six-episode first part of its first season. But its outsized ambition and gonzo craft made it a true television event. The second half of the season picks up the action in 1978, as Zeke, Shaolin Fantastic and other young artists continue to plug away at their musical dreams. — ‘Girlboss: Season 1’ Starts streaming: April 21 Britt Robertson stars in an adaptation of the autobiography by Sophia Amoruso, a tech and fashion entrepreneur who experienced a rapid rise to fame while still in her 20s. The series is being overseen by Kay Cannon, the screenwriter for “Pitch Perfect,” whose experiences working on “30 Rock” and “New Girl” should make her an ideal choice to tell the story of a stylish, harried young businesswoman. — ‘Dear White People: Season 1’ Starts streaming: April 28 Writer-director Justin Simien’s 2014 campus comedy, “Dear White People,” took a frank and funny look at Ivy League race relations, with a memorable collection of characters and a scattered assortment of plot lines that — honestly — felt like the pilot for a TV series. Netflix apparently agreed, and is now letting Simien convert his insights and joke-writing skills into serialized form, with a new cast taking its turn at portraying the movie’s feisty college radicals. — ‘Rodney King’ Starts streaming: April 28 Spike Lee reunites with one of his most frequent collaborators, the actor Roger Guenveur Smith, for a filmed production of Smith’s one-man show about the man whose L.A.P.D. beating sparked a riot. Lee previously directed the Peabody-winning film adaptation of Smith’s solo play “A Huey P. Newton Story,” but this new piece is more freewheeling, using Rodney King’s life and death as a jumping-off point for a monologue about L.A. race relations. ____________________________________ New to Amazon Prime ‘Almost Famous’ Starts streaming: April 1 In this film, loosely based on the young experiences of the writer-director Cameron Crowe, a budding music reporter in the ’70s joins a band on the road for Rolling Stone magazine and witnesses the highs and lows of the rock ’n’ roll lifestyle up close. It wouldn’t be a Crowe film without a packed soundtrack. — ‘Election’ Starts streaming: April 1 This painfully funny dark comedy about a high school election gone rotten stars a young Reese Witherspoon as an insufferable overachiever and Matthew Broderick as an equally insufferable teacher who tries to rig the race for student council president. If you’ve ever heard anyone described as a “Tracy Flick,” this is where that comes from. And if you’re enjoying Witherspoon on HBO’s “Big Little Lies” but have never seen this movie, complete the loop. — ‘RoboCop’ Starts streaming: April 1 A private business attempts to replace the beleaguered city of Detroit’s police force with robot cops (what ... to call them?), and it goes about as well as expected. — ‘In a World ...’ Starts streaming: April 9 Film industry misogyny may be the talk of Hollywood trade papers today, but director Lake Bell addressed it head-on in 2013 with this smart comedy about a voice actress (Bell) looking to outdo her famous voice-actor dad and his male protégé to score a big gig. — ‘The Handmaiden’ Starts streaming: April 13 Park Chan-wook (“Oldboy”) weaves together a complex story of intrigue, betrayal and love (or is it lust?) set in 1930s Japanese-occupied Korea. In it, an isolated Japanese heiress (Kim Min-hee) hires a Korean handmaiden (Kim Tae-ri), who is secretly plotting with a con artist (Ha Jung-woo) to swindle the wealthy woman out of her inheritance. — ‘The Love Witch’ Starts streaming: April 14 All’s fair in love and witchcraft, or so the brilliantly styled Elaine (Samantha Robinson) would have you believe. Desperate for love, she brews magic potions that work all too well on her targets and causes her more headache than heartache. Director Anna Biller employs a vibrant color palette and B-movie aesthetics for an enchanting concoction that’s a welcome respite from so many dark and dingy horror movies. — ‘American Honey’ Starts streaming: April 27 A directionless young woman named Star (Sasha Lane) joins a group of traveling swindlers after being charmed by their ringleader (Shia LaBeouf) in this 2016 film by Andrea Arnold. As in her previous work (“Fish Tank,” “Wuthering Heights”), Arnold’s camera moves freely and observes things in detail, giving this movie a sense of the wanderlust followed by its characters. — Also of interest (from April 1 unless noted): “Saturday Night Fever,” “There Will Be Blood,” “Hello, My Name Is Doris” (April 2). ____________________________________ New to Hulu ‘The Hours’ Starts streaming: April 1 With a powerhouse lineup including Julianne Moore, Nicole Kidman and Meryl Streep, this dark drama packs a lot of talent into its run time. In the film, three different women in three different eras struggle with fear, longing and frustration at different points in their lives. Kidman earned an Oscar for best actress for her role as Virginia Woolf. — ‘March of the Penguins’ Starts streaming: April 1 Morgan Freeman narrates this hit documentary with all the benevolent warmth and sympathy you might expect from the man who played God in “Bruce Almighty.” The film details the difficulties faced by emperor penguins as they try to hatch and feed their young in harsh Antarctic conditions. — ‘Saturday Night Fever’ Starts streaming: April 1 Tony Manero (John Travolta) tries to transcend his working-class Italian-American roots by being the best on the dance floor, but he’ll need the best partner if he wants to win a club’s dance contest. Don’t skip out on the movie’s memorable disco scenes, leisure suits and city grime as the film celebrates its 40th anniversary. — ‘The Warriors’ Starts streaming: April 1 Maybe pair “Saturday Night Fever” with this one, another New York City classic set in the 1970s. After a gang summit goes wrong, the Warriors are framed for the murder of a big-time leader and are forced to retreat to their turf in Coney Island. Good luck with that late night train service. — ‘Short Term 12’ Starts streaming: April 13 In this, her breakout performance, Brie Larson plays a counselor at a home for troubled children who is struggling with her past and her impending future as marriage looms on the horizon. Based on his own short film of the same name from 2008, Destin Daniel Cretton expands his look into the emotional baggage of its beleaguered lead character. — ‘The Babadook’ Starts streaming: April 14 One of the scarier movies in recent memory comes from Australia and involves a disturbing children’s book. In the film, a widow and her troubled son are terrorized by a boogeyman figure that invades their home and then her mind. Maybe you shouldn’t watch this movie home alone in the dark. — Also of interest (from April 1 unless noted): “Almost Famous,” “Election,” “Chaplin,” “Days of Thunder,” “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” “JFK,” “RoboCop,” “Serpico,” “Thelma and Louise,” “Hello, My Name Is Doris” (April 2), “In A World” (April 9). ____________________________________ New to HBO ‘Cape Fear’ Starts streaming: April 1 Robert De Niro has probably never been scarier than in this 1991 Martin Scorsese remake of the 1962 thriller about an ex-con (De Niro) who returns to wreck the life of the lawyer (Nick Nolte) who buried evidence that would have set him free. De Niro might even be more frightening than his predecessor in the original, Robert Mitchum. Which is no small feat. — ‘The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford’ Starts streaming: April 1 This underseen film is worth seeking out if you were impressed by Casey Affleck’s Oscar-winning performance in “Manchester by the Sea”; if you like to see Brad Pitt acting cool (he’s Jesse James); if you’re a cinephile who adores the work of cinematographer Roger Deakins; or you happen to be a fan of the musician Nick Cave (who has a scene-stealing cameo and worked on the score). — ‘The Deer Hunter’ Starts streaming: April 1 Before the box office debacle “Heaven’s Gate” tarnished director Michael Cimino’s career, he made this tense and epic drama centered on three men (Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken and John Savage) from Pennsylvania steel country, and how the Vietnam War affected their lives and their loved ones. — Also of interest (from April 1): “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” “Play Misty for Me,” “Unforgiven.” From nytimes.com 'Watchlist" |
Yesterday I watched a lot of Gilmore Girls. ...I needed their comfort...
Today I started watching Thirteen Reasons Why. So far its very very good. But I'm only on episode 3. |
I started watching "When We Rise," on Hulu. I'm enjoying it, even though it makes my eyes leak every now and then.
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I am watching, Anomalisa
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I subscribed to HBO Now...
It was for the purpose of watching Game of Thrones... But I started watching Big Little Lies and couldn't stop till I was done. Great series... Now Im watching Game of Thrones. But I can't wait to watch Oz and Six Feet Under too.... |
The title put me off but I gave it a try anyway and I am glad that I did:
She's beautiful when she's angry. (2014, documentary) It is about the full circle of reproductive rights from today, back to the beginning of the women's movement 40 years ago, segueing into lesbian rights (Rita Mae, Karla Jay) and the struggles for reproductive rights when abortion first became legal. Oh, btw, did you know Trump quietly and privately signed a bill on Thursday that allows states to withhold federal money from organizations that provide abortion services, including Planned Parenthood? Here we are again. Almost back we we started. He needs another anti-abortion loon on the Supreme Court and then we will be totally where we started. |
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'The Son' ............on AMC
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I started watching Lucifer on Hulu, its fun. :)
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watched "Hollow Point" on Netflix...quite dumb
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Wentworth!
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I just finished Strike Back on Amazon Prime and Cinemax. Loved it. Watching seasons 3 and 4 of Banshee on cinemax. Much better than most action movies, both of them. Not sure what's next. |
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Harry Bosch: Amazon Prime Season 3, on April 21st, 2017
I read a review that said: Harry Bosch, the best show on TV that you are not watching.
It is really terrific. |
life below zero on netflix
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Started watching "The 100" Friday. It's... okay.
Any discussion re: Flix's new rating system? I just noticed it. How boring and uninsightful is thumbs up or thumbs down? :blink: |
I started Black Sails on Hulu today.
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We watched The Handmaid's Tale last night.
I have some vague impressions: It was intense and disturbing, but i was not traumatized. I am seeing on social media that many have had really strong reactions, sobbing, shaking, etc. I don't know if this might be because i have read the book a bunch of times, and led a discussion about it earlier this year-- or because the religious mindset that produced that dystopia has always been part of my life. I always found the book more grim than shocking, more of a validation than a revelation: "yep, that's exactly what would happen if my uncle had his way, this is a good reminder to keep an eye on him" I did find that i had to explain a lot of what was going on to Mr. Jenny, who has not read the book. i am wondering if the script was written assuming most viewers would have read it. Either the exposition was confusing, or Mr. Jenny is impatient. |
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If you are looking for great drama, terrific actors and if you like detective stories; this is just a really great series. I watched all season 3 episodes that began streaming last Friday, in 2 days. Now I have to wait for season 4 and who knows when that will be!? It is simply good TV. |
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Recently been watching Sons Of Anarchy and Greys Anatomy
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Currently, I'm in the middle of season 2 of Game of Thrones.....
I'm so addicted...it's awful. And I don't even care. |
Travelers on Netflix. Meh.
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I got Hulu today just because I wanted to watch The Handmaid's Tale. I don't like Hulu so will keep it until the series is over.
I did read the book too, years ago. Margret Atwood, author. It is free with a Kindle Unlimited so I just downloaded it. I am on the second episode of the Hulu series and I think it is very well done I just keep thinking: It is a cautionary tale of a world that Trump, Pence and the Republicans would just love to have. I don't think we are terribly far off. The government doesn't even need to be overthrown. The electoral college opened the door and let them walk right in. At least I am not a handmaiden now. I am a Martha. The show doesn't upset me nor make me shake. Every day that I read more of what Trump and the gang are doing: that fucking upsets me. Wiki says: Set in a near-future New England, in a totalitarian theocracy which has overthrown the United States government, the novel explores themes of women in subjugation and the various means by which they gain individualism and independence. Quote:
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