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Every once in awhile I stumble across something that wasn't really given much publicity but turns out to be amazing. Share your favorite finds!
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This is a petition for the half bad bastard son and the devil himself to get season two going for those of you who haven't watched it, it is one of the best Netflix original shows in a very long time help us by signing the petition to get season two underway
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Yay or nay? I'm about to finish season 1 and I think I'll finish the rest of the season before school opening!lol This one keeps a good lad burn the midnight oil 🪔
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I should have stopped watching when the series reveled the way that Anna's daughter died. She went to a prison with her dad and was accidentally locked in a room with a dangerous murder!? That's not believable, But I kept going and i'm sorry I did because the end was unbelievable too. A child really? Come on Netflix do better! What did y'all think?
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Before watching Axel F. I assume I should watch Beverly Hills Cop 1-3 but should I watch other extended universe stuff to. Are there important plot thread in Beverly Hills Ninja or Beverly Hills Chihuahua that are relevant? What about the tie in show all seasons or is there a wiki of important episodes of Beverly Hillbillies?
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If you love stories inspired by real life and you like learning about history this is the movie for you! The story is about the real life friendship of Queen Victoria and Abdul Karim (her Indian Muslim servant who became her confidant and teacher) which began in 1887 and lasted until her death in 1901. Their friendship wasn't discovered outside of the household and royals until 100 years later. The movie was based on a book written by a historian. It's pretty interesting.
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Axel Foley is back and better than…. well not better than ever but at least better than the last time we saw him. While this movie is not close to the first two it's still a fun time. Eddie Murphy crushes it here as Axel. He is hilarious and makes jokes that shouldn’t work still land. If you aren't down for nostalgia then this movie isn't for you because it relies heavily upon it. It may be tough to look at Rosewood and Taggert but the chemistry these 3 share still holds strong 40 years later (same goes for Murphy and Resiser as well). The only old-timer that didn’t work at all was Serge. In fairness, I never really found that character that funny at all. Joesph Gordon Levitt is a solid addition to the cast. Kevin Bacon was good here but his character was very predictable and generic. The forced storyline of Axel and his daughter didn’t work either. It hampers the middle section of this movie. I feel bad for Mark Pellegrino, he is a solid actor but was given no time to shine in this one. This movie does a better job of recapturing the magic of the earlier films more so than his last effort Coming 2 America. All in all it's just a fun fucking movie that could have been better but it shut up and have some fun. 7/10
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Abdul Aziz al-Muzaini, creator of the Netflix series "Masameer County", has been sentenced to 13 years in jail by the Saudi government for promoting "terrorism and homosexuality". I had never heard of this show but I'm about to watch after reading about this. Why don't we give the show some love and try out an episode or two? Even if you normally don't watch foreign language shows. And if anybody has actually watched it, I'd love to hear a review.
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I know it got a lot of hype when it came out, but I just finished it and goddamn. It is intrinsically philosophical while being a captivating whodunnit. It tackles the ethics of AI and robotics. It’s absolutely brilliant. Even if you don’t like anime, I’d say give this one a chance.
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Give it a shot! Forget what you heard about the ending.. those people didn't understand it. WE HAVE TO GO BACK....!!
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I loved Manifest, Outerbanks, Good Girls, The Good Place.
I am currently watching Perfect Match out of boredom.. help? Lmao
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I have pretty much seen everything popular on besides Outer Banks & Greys Anatomy. I watched Greys until Ep 5 then gave up. I like stuff that draw me in from the first few episodes or I give up. Should I try Outer Banks or stick it out with Greys Anatomy? If you have any other suggestions please let me know! I am all up for suggestions!
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Gritty. Best thing I've seen on NetFlix since Ozark
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What series grabbed your attention from the 1st episode and kept your attention until the very last episode?
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So, we've all been there, right? You're binging a show, totally hooked, and then BAM! Canceled. Talk about a TV heartbreak. 😭
I've been thinking about all the shows that got axed way too soon, and I'm dying to know - which one do you think REALLY deserves another season?
For me, it's gotta be:
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Mindhunter - The psychological crime thriller that left us wanting more after two seasons
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Santa Clarita Diet - The quirky zombie comedy that ended on a cliffhanger
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Utopia (UK version) - Conspiracy thriller with a cult following
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Prodigal Son - Canceled after just two seasons, leaving us with so many questions!
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Is there a way to play Fauda in English? It will play for a few minutes but then it goes back to foreign. I hate reading subtitles. If not is there another movie suggestion?
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Wow, I believe this to be new for Netflix. Such a unique story. I don't want to give anything away. If you must. Here is THE IMDB.
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Hit Man on Netflix is one of those streaming movies that makes for a good watch with a decent plotline and good direction. Originally premiering at the Cannes Film Festival in September 2023, it dropped on Netflix in May 2024. This movie has quite a few things going for it which we will comb through.
Plot of Hit Man Netflix Movie
Glen Powell is probably a nice person with a kind heart but he does play a lot of douchey roles and I have had a hard time liking him as an actor. Not to say that he is a bad actor, but it's just that he comes off as too much of a Chad.
In the Hit Man Netflix movie, he does a fantastic job with narrative voiceover without it being too obvious or cringe. Powell walks the line between and pathos with great ease while playing this real-life person who did similar things.
Directed by Richard Linklater, Hit Man tells the , a professor of philosophy and psychology at the University of New Orleans. He also moonlights as an undercover professional for the New Orleans Police Department, supporting their sting operations.
One fine day when the undercover cop who meets people face to face is out of action, Gary is thrust into the limelight as the person who inspires a confession from the unsuspecting criminals and gets that on tape.
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Glen Powell does an amazing job of transforming into various personas as the situation demands with him turning into everything from a Russian thug and German contract killer to a southern Hillbilly with a simple mind.
The soundtrack for Hit Man is really catchy with a good background score along with great cinematography. None of the scenes seem slow with every scene keeping the story moving forward without any painful drama.
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Cast
Adria Arjona sizzles on screen with her spot-on chemistry with Powell. Arjona always reminded me of Eiza González although González has sharper features with much higher cheekbones and a different voice.
Retta is killing it as usual as a police officer in this hilarious yet . Sanjay Rao plays Phil who has a microscopic amount of screen time with a role that really does not add much to the movie as a whole.
Austin Amelio does a great job playing the jaded cop Jasper who is frustrated with doing the same thankless job every time with insufficient pay.
Molly Kate Bernard plays Gary's ex-wife Alicia to perfection as a warm and friendly presence in the life of the complex character that is Gary Johnson.
There are a great many details that are well-crafted and shown equally well such as Gary's cats named Ego and ID.
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While watching this movie remember that most made-for-streaming movies suck the big one and are average at best. When you factor in this statistic, Hit Man comes off looking pretty good. The entire cast of the movie delivers praiseworthy performances with the whole thing being edited quite well.
Should You Watch it? Yes!
While this movie will probably not win any Oscars, it is definitely worth a watch for the cast, acting, and brilliant execution.
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I stumbled on this amazing series about a bad boy Sumo wrestler and binged it in a couple of days. Just rewatching now and loving it just as much. Hoping for a second season this year.