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Title: Netflix
Post by: Soundgardenia on August 07, 2012, 01:53:30 AM
Here's a list of cool stuff on Netflix:

The People vs George Lucas
Audition
Archer
Rubber (I don't know, I was pretty high when I watched this so maybe it was funnier at the time than it actually really is)
Black Adder
Dumplings
Hobo with a Shotgun
Dead Snow
Killer Klowns from Outer Space
Spinal Tap
Y tu Mama Tambien
Troll Hunter
Human Centipede
How Beer Saved the World
Mad Men
Santa Sangre
Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon
Frank Zappa: Apostrophe
Cream: Disraeli Gears

Now... these are my favorite Ted Talks that I seriously encourage everyone to watch (youtube links):

David Gallo: Underwater astonishment's (amazing stuff)



Louie Schwartzberg: The hidden beauty of pollination (absolutely beautiful)



Marian Bantjes: Intricate beauty by design (really cool design lady)



I'm unemployed and need stuff to watch, so please do suggest cool movies, shows or tedtalks that are available on Netflix.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: neighbor664 on August 07, 2012, 08:31:22 PM
http://riffrocklives.com/forum/index.php?topic=160.0
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: DustinAR on August 07, 2012, 10:19:34 PM
Thanks for the list. I need to start using my Netflix account more, I'm going to check a few of these out.

If you haven't seen these, check out:
Cosmos (with Carl Sagan)
I Like Killing Flies
Melancholia
The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia
American: The Bill Hicks Story
Last Days Here
Jim Gaffigan: Mr. Universe
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Soundgardenia on August 08, 2012, 05:17:38 PM
I didn't know last days here was on Netflix! Gotta check it out again!
Also, there's a cool sabbath doc in there too.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: blackkrosses on August 08, 2012, 06:28:52 PM
Just watched "You're Ganna Miss Me" a documentary about Roky Erickson, lead singer of The Thirteenth Floor Elevators/Roky Erickson and the Aliens. I enjoyed it mucho.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Soundgardenia on August 08, 2012, 11:53:14 PM
I saw that one too... It was a little depressing :(
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Soundgardenia on August 08, 2012, 11:54:07 PM
Quote from: neighbor664 on August 07, 2012, 08:31:22 PM
http://riffrocklives.com/forum/index.php?topic=160.0

shit, totally missed it :/
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: GodShifter on August 09, 2012, 12:11:33 AM
I've watched some good stuff on the streaming Netflix site as well. So far, I've caught all of 'Louie' (originally on FX) and saw a really good, but very, very sad documentary named 'Dear Zachary'. Now, I'm starting to make my way through 'Arrested Development', which I've never saw when it was on.

I also caught 'The Wild, Wonderful Whites of West Virginia' which, while amusing and sometimes a bit sad, lacked a bit in terms of being a really good documentary. If anything, it was lacking in terms of substance and seemed to exploit a little too much and inform too little.

Another somewhat good documentary was 'Knuckle' which is about two 'traveler' families in England that have feuded for years and settle their differences (not really) with bare knuckle fights out in the country. This, too, was a little light on shedding light on the subject at hand and, perhaps, a little too heavy with the fighting itself, but I enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: neighbor664 on August 09, 2012, 02:46:10 AM
I've been making my way through Season 3 and 4 of Battlestar Galactica (re-imagined) on Netflix. I somehow didn't give a frak about it when it was first on, but now I'm hooked.
-Caprica
-The entire "Classic Albums" series is great.
-Tom Dowd and the Language of Music
-Music Instinct: Science and Song
-Lilyhammer
-Shameless (UK version)
-Silk
-Luther
-Earth 2
-Damages
-A shit ton of whole seasons of short lived tv shows. Ones I either didn't care for when they were out, never knew of, or they're British.
-God Bless America
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Soundgardenia on August 09, 2012, 04:05:16 AM
GS, I'm going to check those out! Might have to take a raincheck on the depressing one for now... I'm in desperate need of uplifting stuff right now :)
I'm also going to start watching Arrested Development, I have plenty of time to catch up before the new season starts!

Neighbor664, a good short lived brit show that i've seen recently was Sherlock (might or might not have Holmes in the title)!
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: The Shocker on August 09, 2012, 12:39:27 PM
Quote from: GodShifter on August 09, 2012, 12:11:33 AM
I've watched some good stuff on the streaming Netflix site as well. So far, I've caught all of 'Louie' (originally on FX) and saw a really good, but very, very sad documentary named 'Dear Zachary'. Now, I'm starting to make my way through 'Arrested Development', which I've never saw when it was on.

I also caught 'The Wild, Wonderful Whites of West Virginia' which, while amusing and sometimes a bit sad, lacked a bit in terms of being a really good documentary. If anything, it was lacking in terms of substance and seemed to exploit a little too much and inform too little.

Another somewhat good documentary was 'Knuckle' which is about two 'traveler' families in England that have feuded for years and settle their differences (not really) with bare knuckle fights out in the country. This, too, was a little light on shedding light on the subject at hand and, perhaps, a little too heavy with the fighting itself, but I enjoyed it.

Ugh, Dear Zachary was beyond depressing.  So many different things wrong happened in that one.  One of those make you hate humanity documentaries.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: DustinAR on August 10, 2012, 05:35:06 PM
Quote from: blackkrosses on August 08, 2012, 06:28:52 PM
Just watched "You're Ganna Miss Me" a documentary about Roky Erickson, lead singer of The Thirteenth Floor Elevators/Roky Erickson and the Aliens. I enjoyed it mucho.

Great doc. That scene where he plays guitar and sings for his therapist was pretty damn awesome.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: sleestak on August 11, 2012, 08:54:07 AM
Quote from: DustinAR on August 10, 2012, 05:35:06 PM
Quote from: blackkrosses on August 08, 2012, 06:28:52 PM
Just watched "You're Ganna Miss Me" a documentary about Roky Erickson, lead singer of The Thirteenth Floor Elevators/Roky Erickson and the Aliens. I enjoyed it mucho.

Great doc. That scene where he plays guitar and sings for his therapist was pretty damn awesome.

That scene makes the whole movie turn happy to me.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: DustinAR on August 11, 2012, 02:48:47 PM
I started watching The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret on Netflix. Its pretty funny, if only a little too absurd at times for me.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Worthless Willie on August 11, 2012, 04:32:03 PM
Tom Waits - Big Time

The shit in between the songs is weird and silly, but, man, the songs are so fucking good.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: whoshotthefrog on August 12, 2012, 11:47:05 AM
Quote from: DustinAR on August 11, 2012, 02:48:47 PM
I started watching The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret on Netflix. Its pretty funny, if only a little too absurd at times for me.



I love that show. I hope its picked up for a 3rd season.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: blackkrosses on August 12, 2012, 03:12:52 PM
Quote from: DustinAR on August 10, 2012, 05:35:06 PM
Quote from: blackkrosses on August 08, 2012, 06:28:52 PM
Just watched "You're Ganna Miss Me" a documentary about Roky Erickson, lead singer of The Thirteenth Floor Elevators/Roky Erickson and the Aliens. I enjoyed it mucho.

Great doc. That scene where he plays guitar and sings for his therapist was pretty damn awesome.

Yeah, definitely a happy ending to a doc with bummer parts. Also, I was ignorant to The Aliens band and am flabbergasted as to how they slipped under my radar. Prolly that stupid birth date of mine. Either way, great rock and roll band. Dude's voice is legendary.


I just watched The Hunter and Anti-Christ recently on Netflix. A Willem two-fer. The Hunter is a bummer but interesting with a not unimpressive computer generated Thylacine. The other is one of the few horror/suspense movies I've that opens with full penetration within the first 15 seconds of the picture. Maybe I'm a pussy movie viewer. I did chuckle at the blood cum scene. I recall a similar scene in Nekromantik and wonder if the director is purposely going to for comedy because when I see blood shooting out of a penis I can't help but laugh.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Soundgardenia on August 12, 2012, 10:11:09 PM
Blood cum huh? I'm adding that to my queue :)
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: DustinAR on August 13, 2012, 10:25:21 PM
Quote from: whoshotthefrog on August 12, 2012, 11:47:05 AM
Quote from: DustinAR on August 11, 2012, 02:48:47 PM
I started watching The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret on Netflix. Its pretty funny, if only a little too absurd at times for me.



I love that show. I hope its picked up for a 3rd season.

The first two or three episodes were pretty good, but the last three of the first season now have me hooked. So damn funny. I need to see the second season now somehow.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: blackkrosses on August 13, 2012, 11:45:05 PM
Quote from: Soundgardenia on August 12, 2012, 10:11:09 PM
Blood cum huh? I'm adding that to my queue :)

Yes'm, the only two words I can say together that are guaranteed to get a woman to notice me.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Soundgardenia on August 14, 2012, 01:03:43 AM
Totally forgot about this doc: Following Sean

Got me all teary at some point heh

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/10006378/
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: blackkrosses on August 14, 2012, 09:26:50 AM
Just watched "God Bless America".
Dark comedy about a divorced man who hates American pop culture, is diagnosed with a brain tumor, and decides to go on a killing spree starting with a spoiled brat he saw on My Sweet Sixteen. I teenage girl joins him and they rampage the country side killing reality tv stars, conservative talk show hosts, and anyone else they decide deserves to die. Written and directed by Bobcat Goldthwait.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Soundgardenia on August 14, 2012, 11:52:11 AM
That's a pretty awesome flick
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: DustinAR on August 14, 2012, 12:04:53 PM
Bobcat has some pent up agression. That being said, i'll prob check that out. I liked "World's Greatest Dad."
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: whoshotthefrog on August 14, 2012, 03:11:44 PM
Quote from: blackkrosses on August 14, 2012, 09:26:50 AM
Just watched "God Bless America".
Dark comedy about a divorced man who hates American pop culture, is diagnosed with a brain tumor, and decides to go on a killing spree starting with a spoiled brat he saw on My Sweet Sixteen. I teenage girl joins him and they rampage the country side killing reality tv stars, conservative talk show hosts, and anyone else they decide deserves to die. Written and directed by Bobcat Goldthwait.



His speech at the end of the film before he shot up the audience was great.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: blackkrosses on August 14, 2012, 04:41:24 PM
Quote from: DustinAR on August 14, 2012, 12:04:53 PM
Bobcat has some pent up agression. That being said, i'll prob check that out. I liked "World's Greatest Dad."

Haven't seen that one yet but I'm interested after seeing his last flick.

If I was a character actor in the 80's I would have some pent up aggression too.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: blackkrosses on August 14, 2012, 04:45:15 PM
Quote from: Soundgardenia on August 14, 2012, 11:52:11 AM
That's a pretty awesome flick

Glad to see we have similar taste in movies. I've seen most of the pictures on your original list, I'm better at listing one at a time as a go along. The refer gives me the absent-mind. 
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: juan11 on September 07, 2012, 11:33:42 AM
Quote from: GodShifter on August 09, 2012, 12:11:33 AM
I also caught 'The Wild, Wonderful Whites of West Virginia'

This is on there too-- sorta about Jesco kinda.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/76/White_lightnin.jpg/220px-White_lightnin.jpg)
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: juan11 on September 07, 2012, 11:34:42 AM
Quote from: blackkrosses on August 14, 2012, 09:26:50 AM
Just watched "God Bless America".
Dark comedy about a divorced man who hates American pop culture, is diagnosed with a brain tumor, and decides to go on a killing spree starting with a spoiled brat he saw on My Sweet Sixteen. I teenage girl joins him and they rampage the country side killing reality tv stars, conservative talk show hosts, and anyone else they decide deserves to die. Written and directed by Bobcat Goldthwait.


Couldn't make it through that.  That little girl bugged.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: whoshotthefrog on September 08, 2012, 06:07:16 AM
Quote from: juan11 on September 07, 2012, 11:34:42 AM
Quote from: blackkrosses on August 14, 2012, 09:26:50 AM
Just watched "God Bless America".
Dark comedy about a divorced man who hates American pop culture, is diagnosed with a brain tumor, and decides to go on a killing spree starting with a spoiled brat he saw on My Sweet Sixteen. I teenage girl joins him and they rampage the country side killing reality tv stars, conservative talk show hosts, and anyone else they decide deserves to die. Written and directed by Bobcat Goldthwait.


Couldn't make it through that.  That little girl bugged.



The scene at the end of the film was great. Lots of bloodshed.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: astroman on September 13, 2012, 07:26:20 PM
I recommend Echotone to you folks. It is a documentary about a few specific Austin musicians, not really hard rockers, but most of themes covered apply to all kinds of musicians everywhere. It's actually been a year or so since I've seen it, but I really dug it. Of course I like all 3 of the musician to varying to degrees, so that helped, but I think everyone should give it a shot. And I hear it is on the Netflix now.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Soundgardenia on October 09, 2012, 12:23:48 AM
Should we start an Horror-stuff-worth-watching-that-is-available-on-Netflix list?

Human Centipede
Trollhunter (stupid horror counts too ;) )
Creature from the Black Lagoon
Killer Klowns from Outer Space
Dead Snow
Nosferatu
Psycho
Dumplings
Audition
Sympathy for Mr Vengeance
Lady Vengeance
Don't be Afraid of the Dark

Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Ryno on October 09, 2012, 02:54:34 AM
BTW...finally got to watch "Last Days Here".  What an amazingly depressing film.  I was hoping for some killer old vids and concert footage, possibly some rare rehearsal stuff, but what I got was junkies, crack and jail.  With some pentagram thrown in.  Bobby was a disaster. Probably still is.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: themusketking on October 20, 2012, 10:42:34 AM
God Bless America was amazing.  I've watched Trollhunter and Vahalla Rising a good 5 or 6 times a piece.  LOVE those movies. 
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Andrew Blakk on October 21, 2012, 12:44:45 PM
Just got netflix here in Sweden. My daughters just loves it. But selections is quite limited so far.

Saw the Tyson dox. Brilliant acctually!!!
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: boltthrow on October 21, 2012, 05:26:17 PM
I have streaming AND three DVDs at a time.  The streaming library is just too small.  Plus I like being able to scan through stuff on a DVD (looking for of course blood guts and boobs).   
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Soundgardenia on October 22, 2012, 12:33:12 AM
(http://ihasahotdog.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/funny-dog-pictures-well-then.jpg)
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: boltthrow on October 22, 2012, 08:08:56 AM
I like his green eyebrows.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: lowdaddy on October 22, 2012, 11:12:56 PM
just re-watched hobo with a shotgun with a couple of friends who had never seen it.  smiles all around.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: bitter on November 04, 2012, 04:46:14 AM
Just watched Treasure Island with Eddie Izzard, Donald Sutherland, Shirley Henderson, and Elijah Wood. It was a two part mini-series. Very enjoyable and worth a watch.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Soundgardenia on November 04, 2012, 12:34:07 PM
The Comic Strip presents: Bad News Tour :)))
Title: Re: Re: Netflix
Post by: Soundgardenia on December 21, 2012, 01:14:24 PM
Watching After Porn Ends... It's a little depressing.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: bitter on December 21, 2012, 01:40:15 PM
I saw that on the new arrivals page, but it seems like guilt trip I don't need.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Soundgardenia on December 21, 2012, 02:01:21 PM
There's a ton of different perspectives, so there's no guilt trip...
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Soundgardenia on December 21, 2012, 02:05:26 PM
Raylene is really cool about it... Then there's a ton of victims and born again Christians...
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: bitter on December 21, 2012, 02:06:27 PM
I watched the trailer the other day, and only the dude seemed to have fond memories about his career  :D
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Soundgardenia on December 21, 2012, 02:10:42 PM
Ha! There's a ton of dudes. Nina Hartley is pretty happy about her career too.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: bitter on December 21, 2012, 03:34:36 PM
I believe she has a higher level of confidence, intelligence, and empowerment than most entering the industry. As such, I don't feel like she's been taken advantage of like many others. Any indication whether or not she had any substance abuse issues? Seems like it's either [potential] child or substance abuse that is an underlying problem in that world, causing a lot of exploitation.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: GodShifter on December 21, 2012, 03:45:12 PM
They made a documentary called After Porn Ends?

I thought the conclusion was always running to bathroom and then using a bath towel to wipe off  ???
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: bitter on December 21, 2012, 03:49:30 PM
 :D

(http://daxxxtube.com/scj/thumbs/125/564_hair_her.jpg)
(http://xxxbunker.com/cum_on_hair_blooper-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Soundgardenia on December 21, 2012, 03:58:43 PM
just came to the laptop (no pun intended) to applaud you GS.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: GodShifter on December 21, 2012, 04:01:24 PM
 ;D

back atcha!
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Narco Pollo on April 03, 2013, 06:32:57 PM
I don't know if this has been discussed before, but what does Netflix have against alphabetical order, or order in general?  Do some people prefer their movie browsing to be the last 6 movies you watched stacked on a meaningless random pile?
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Lumpy on April 03, 2013, 06:57:00 PM
I wonder how many people here have cancelled their Netflix? I'm thinking about canceling mine. DVDs will sit there gathering dust for months.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Demon Lung on April 03, 2013, 06:58:15 PM
I canceled mine when they raised the price. I'd rather go to redbox
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: The Shocker on April 03, 2013, 07:51:50 PM
Redbox don't carry what I like to watch.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Narco Pollo on April 03, 2013, 08:16:59 PM
Quote from: Lumpy on April 03, 2013, 06:57:00 PM
I wonder how many people here have cancelled their Netflix? I'm thinking about canceling mine. DVDs will sit there gathering dust for months.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: GodShifter on April 03, 2013, 09:24:01 PM
I find it to be pretty lame, honestly. The streaming aspect has so few movies I want to watch and ordering through the mail is, sorry, kind of a hassle and, yep, I never get around to watching them, either.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: The Bandit on April 04, 2013, 09:25:19 AM
Lots of kids shows on streaming, invaluable for this parent.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: strangelight on April 04, 2013, 10:46:55 AM
yeah, i like to stream tv shows that i'm way behind on. and i'm keeping it for the reboot of arrested development that will be on netflix only. i don't have cable and i don't bother with the DVD rentals, though. shrug.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: neighbor664 on April 04, 2013, 01:46:43 PM
Quote from: GodShifter on April 03, 2013, 09:24:01 PM
I find it to be pretty lame, honestly. The streaming aspect has so few movies I want to watch and ordering through the mail is, sorry, kind of a hassle and, yep, I never get around to watching them, either.
You're doing it wrong! :-)
Streaming is invaluable for watching season after season of TV series .
There plenty of good older films but this is its strength.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Soundgardenia on April 04, 2013, 11:19:06 PM
For older films you should also check out Hulu, for $7 a month you have access to the whole criterion collection.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: MadJohnShaft on April 05, 2013, 08:41:52 AM
I use the Netflix Streaming all the time but never watch the single DVD.   

Stupid Comcast finally made it easier to OnDemand most TV shows but they are always a few weeks back from current episodes.

Amazon has a streaming service too, I wish they would add an icon to Apple TV for it, I forget I can watch Amazon vids and stream to TV.

Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: I,Galactus on April 11, 2013, 10:25:54 AM
(http://media.avclub.com/images/428/428001/original/627.jpg?0272)
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Narco Pollo on April 11, 2013, 08:07:50 PM
Quote from: neighbor664 on April 04, 2013, 01:46:43 PM
Quote from: GodShifter on April 03, 2013, 09:24:01 PM
I find it to be pretty lame, honestly. The streaming aspect has so few movies I want to watch and ordering through the mail is, sorry, kind of a hassle and, yep, I never get around to watching them, either.
You're doing it wrong! :-)
Streaming is invaluable for watching season after season of TV series .
There plenty of good older films but this is its strength.

Yeah, but that' s the problem.  Their "strength" is available for free all over the place.  I don't understand why more movies aren't instant play (well... lawyers), but yeah, physical disks, even blue ray are the Compound Disks of today.

I don't want to have to touch stuff to look at stuff.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Lumpy on April 12, 2013, 12:58:25 AM
One problem with streaming though --- the resolution is not high. The images look chunky, I guess because they compress the films in order to stream them with no hiccups.

If it's supposed to be an especailly beautiful movie, or with amazing effects, I would rather watch a disc instead of streaming.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: peoplething on April 12, 2013, 05:20:53 AM
My wife has gotten a ton of use out of the series library on netflix, it's easier for her to maneuver than the web, plus the lousy 'free stream' resolution. She's been a member of netflix for years, and still get's DVD's; usually the stuff not available on streaming.

My biggest gripe with all of subscription streaming is I can't get 3-D movies outside of a handful of kid flicks. I have a schwanky 3-D TV and haven't used that option once. Last June, Netflix, vudu, cinemnow and the like all had films like Clash of the Titans in 3-D or whatever.

But not now - Hollywood and it's lawyers need to squeeze every last cent out of Blue Ray players.

*shakes fist*
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Demon Lung on April 12, 2013, 06:56:14 AM
Actually 3-d didn't take off like they had hoped. They put more $$ into what people buy. Most people I know hate 3-d with a passion. It hurts their eyes as they always complain about it. Even the kids. You are just going to have to live with the fact that you got duped into buying a television that you can't take fully advantage of.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: peoplething on April 12, 2013, 08:52:07 AM
It was a gift.

And thank you very much for your accurate and detailed synopsis on film making technology and consumers reaction to it, mr. film industry insider tech spokesperson.

::)
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Demon Lung on April 12, 2013, 09:01:51 AM
Quote from: peoplething on April 12, 2013, 08:52:07 AM
It was a gift.

And thank you very much for your accurate and detailed synopsis on film making technology and consumers reaction to it, mr. film industry insider tech spokesperson.

::)
no reason to hate man. I'm not hating on you.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: I,Galactus on April 12, 2013, 01:24:02 PM
(http://media.avclub.com/images/428/428103/original/627.jpg?0149)
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: lowdaddy on April 12, 2013, 04:58:02 PM
Quote from: I,Galactus on April 12, 2013, 01:24:02 PM
(http://media.avclub.com/images/428/428103/original/627.jpg?0149)


yes!!!  saw these last nite.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: strangelight on April 12, 2013, 11:52:46 PM
it ain't easy being white
it ain't easy being brown
so much pressure to be bright
i got children all over town

:D :D :D

can't wait for this.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: MadJohnShaft on April 15, 2013, 04:38:20 PM
Our newer Apple TV streams Netflix in 1080p and it looks perfect.


Our TV does 3D - we looked at it a few times then never again.  Mostly because you have to sit up and can't lie down with the glasses on - what good is that?
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: bitter on April 26, 2013, 03:14:17 AM
(http://www.dreadcentral.com/img/news/mar13/hemlockgrove.jpg)


Well this series premiere was definitely something. Acting wasn't great, story made no sense, but I couldn't stop watching. Just takes a few episodes to start making sense, but then gets wackier as the plot progresses.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Danny G on May 03, 2013, 06:44:06 PM
Been watching lots of great stuff on Netflix

The Roky Erickson doco was eye-opening and heartbreaking, and hit very close to home as my lady is very good friends with Sumner Erickson.

Also I can't recommend enough Wayne White: Beauty Is Embarrassing. One of the best artist bio-docos I've ever seen.


Sent from a can on some string using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Narco Pollo on May 11, 2013, 03:25:36 PM
I've got Herzog's Wheel of Time sitting in front of me right now.  Determined to watch it this weekend.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: bitter on May 20, 2013, 04:13:01 AM
Couple of great series I recently watched.

(http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/74/19/52/72/0074195272119_500X500.jpg)

Arn the Knight Templar - the complete series

This is the comprised of several separate movies/tv specials and is roughly 6 episodes long. Follows a young Swedish man and his lover who are forced to serve penance after she becomes pregnant. While she ends up in a convent, in time he becomes a knight Templar and spends many years fighting in the holy land. The story bounces between there and Scandinavia as both hope to one day be reunited. Apparently, the entire series had a relatively large production cost and it truly looks great and the acting was surprisingly good.


(http://behance.vo.llnwd.net/profiles8/303496/projects/3838187/714decc288adba0f78f5782de0aab67f.jpg)

Longmire - Season 1

Much like Justified, I can never seem to keep up with this show. Had intended to watch it last year and completely spaced the whole season. Now that the season 2 premiere is coming up on 5/27, I'm glad I could get caught up. Pretty impressed, it reminds me of Justified with a hint of NCIS because of a couple of the characters. The biggest selling feature would be the beautiful actresses and New Mexico scenery (even though the show is set in Wyoming).
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: peoplething on July 11, 2013, 06:30:00 PM
Hemlock Grove - bitter beat me to it.

we're a few episodes in and it holds my interest for the most part. worth checking out if you're into the werewolf type of stuff.

edit: Netflix also has season 1&2 of 'The Killing'. I guess season 3 is running right now. the wife watched both and yeah, the cop/cop interaction was pretty good.

I can see why people would loathe this show though. It was long and drawn out enough being able to watch back-to-back episodes on Netflix, two seasons of a weekly series to find out who killed the broad would have been frustrating as all get-out.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Danny G on September 08, 2013, 11:58:05 PM
Nova: Secrets of the Viking Sword

Awesome. About a series of crucible-steel Viking Swords that were around 800-1000AD. I want to hang out with the blacksmith who forged one of these swords for the first time in 1000 years.

The Dust Bowl (Ken Burns)

Wow


The War (Ken Burns)

More wow. Very in depth, about how World War II affected the lives of citizens in 4 US towns, as well as The War itself. Mind blowing. Makes my own hardships seem not hard at all




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Title: Re: Re: Netflix
Post by: ledzep522 on October 05, 2013, 04:34:24 PM
Stones in exile is on netflix, it is a documentary on the rolling stones making what i think is one of the best albums of all time "Exile On Mainstreet"

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Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Danny G on October 07, 2013, 01:24:11 AM
Watching The Civil War by Ken Burns.

Wow


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Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: JkFlesh on October 07, 2013, 10:33:51 AM
Hombre.  Pretty cool late 60s Paul Newman western based on a book by Elmore Leonard.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: peoplething on October 11, 2013, 08:05:44 AM
House of exorcism/Lisa and the devil.

early 70's Italian possession flick. if you're into that kind stuff check it out, it's pretty good.   

plus there's elke summer's boobs and full frontal from some B-actress of the day (Carmen Silva).
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Danny G on October 14, 2013, 01:15:52 PM
Still on a Ken Burns kick. Now watching The West.


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Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: lftwng4 on October 14, 2013, 01:29:37 PM
Quote from: peoplething on October 11, 2013, 08:05:44 AM
House of exorcism/Lisa and the devil.

early 70's Italian possession flick. if you're into that kind stuff check it out, it's pretty good.   

plus there's elke summer's boobs and full frontal from some B-actress of the day (Carmen Silva).

Did you see both versions?  Very different movies, of course House of Exorcism didn't make as much sense, but the boobs were nice.
Huge Bava fan here.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: peoplething on October 14, 2013, 04:40:48 PM
No, just the 'House of Excorcism' version.

and yeah it was pretty damn confusing until the end. Most of the time I was wondering which 'zone/dimension/time/hell/psyche' was the most relevant.

But I guess that kept me engaged, because I thought the end was a cool spin on the whole possession thing, even though the house angle seemed to come out of nowhere and was extremely abrupt.

just read the wiki page on the film(s).

wow, lots of drama surrounding that flick. I totally agree with 'The Exorcist' ripoff comments. After reading the plot of 'Lisa' it seems like a straight forward 'devil claims a soul' movie, no where near as convoluted as 'House'.

I'll see if I can find that on the innerwebs.
 
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: peoplething on November 09, 2013, 09:36:39 AM
if you dig this kinda stuff, watch this flick -



(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5104lmwtW7L._SL500_AA280_.jpg)


it's slow to start but gets awesome. it should probably be watched just to see the frigg'n enormous bush on the chick at the end.

its. huge.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: deleted account on November 09, 2013, 11:08:02 PM
Quote from: Danny G on October 14, 2013, 01:15:52 PM
Still on a Ken Burns kick. Now watching The West.


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he's fucking great.  I've seen Baseball, Mark Twain, and Prohibition
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Danny G on November 11, 2013, 03:58:46 AM
The West was getting a little depressing so started watching Jazz instead.

Finished it and started watching it again. Only Netflix was fucking up and not letting me watch certain episodes.

Watched a few episodes of Prophets of Science Fiction. Kinda cool, but I'd rather watch Jazz again


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Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Jor el on December 30, 2013, 05:09:21 PM

Does The Netflix have Dr Who ?

When I say "Dr Who", I mean "Tom Baker."
With a shout oot to Peter Cushing.

Don't bother me with any of the bullshit doctors.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: retardgroove on December 30, 2013, 05:21:59 PM
Quote from: Jor el on December 30, 2013, 05:09:21 PM

Does The Netflix have Dr Who ?

When I say "Dr Who", I mean "Tom Baker."
With a shout oot to Peter Cushing.

Don't bother me with any of the bullshit doctors.

No, not streaming (they do have the DVD's). They have the 2005-? streaming.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Token on December 31, 2013, 01:30:40 PM
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Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Danny G on January 08, 2014, 01:59:16 AM
Prehistoric

6 episode series on 6 major American cities and what they were like during certain epochs of the past  -- 12k years ago, 2 million years, 100 million years, 300 million years, diff times for diff episodes -- taking flora, fauna, climate and plate tectonics into consideration. Cheesy at times but pretty fascinating over all.


Weird, or What?

Unexplained/weird phenomena show. Fun, occasionally interesting,  that's about it.


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Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Volume on January 08, 2014, 03:12:07 AM
I can't be bothered with downloading, torrents and shit so Netflix is great for me. Because of my job I don't have time to follow any series on TV either. Scandinavian Netflix has a poor selection compared to US Netflix, but you can past that (depending on the device).

The quality isn't great, but it's flawless on my friends TV. Don't know if it's the internet connection or difference between my TV and his PS3.

Some good series:
Arn
Red Dwarf
Walking Dead
Star Trek
Metalocalypse
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: JkFlesh on January 08, 2014, 11:23:01 AM
The second season American Horror Story recently started streaming on Netflix.  I binged on it and it was really entertaining, much better than the first season, IMO.  Some genuinely disturbing moments in it.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: whoshotthefrog on January 08, 2014, 12:25:10 PM
Quote from: Token on December 31, 2013, 01:30:40 PM
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I have this in my NetFlix queue. Is it worth moving up to the top of my list?
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Token on January 09, 2014, 10:47:47 AM
I loved it - screenplay, storyline, and the way it was shot was on some whole 80's cheapass video camcorder.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: juan11 on January 24, 2014, 08:13:15 PM
"The Act of Killing"

Watch it.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: juan11 on January 29, 2014, 04:01:26 PM
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Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: juan11 on January 29, 2014, 04:01:39 PM
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Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: retardgroove on February 14, 2014, 12:31:07 AM
It's goddamn 12:30 am on the east coast and no House Of Cards yet. Fuckers.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: JemDooM on March 04, 2014, 06:18:34 PM
Just got netflix so really appreciating this thread!
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Token on March 08, 2014, 07:40:44 PM
This is Martin Bonner
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: MadJohnShaft on March 09, 2014, 03:16:02 PM
Upside Down - the premise of this movie is awful.

Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: Token on March 26, 2014, 07:54:20 PM
Half through "Top of the Lake" (MJS, get on this when you get a moment)

Watched "20 Feet from Stardom" - mind blowing!
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: MadJohnShaft on March 26, 2014, 07:58:04 PM
Yeah we were talking about top of the lake when it is was on TV.



It's nice to have an Amazon prime video account as well, their contracts understaffing Netflix doesn't have so with the two you get everything
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: diasdegalvan on April 23, 2014, 04:54:40 AM
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Fun show guy and friends fight evil forces at their school brought upon by a book (of pure evil).
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: JemDooM on June 07, 2014, 12:54:24 PM
Quote from: JkFlesh on January 08, 2014, 11:23:01 AM
The second season American Horror Story recently started streaming on Netflix.  I binged on it and it was really entertaining, much better than the first season, IMO.  Some genuinely disturbing moments in it.

I'm thinking of finishing the second season starting tonight or the next couple of days, I think I was about 3/4 the way through, it really is genuinely dusturbing!! Looking forward to the third season too...

Has everyone watched Catfish the movie? Just checking, that was my favourite thing so far...
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: JemDooM on June 07, 2014, 01:29:37 PM
Totally forgot to add House of cards, that was really awesome!
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: agent of change on June 08, 2014, 09:06:05 PM
(http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y387/agencyofchange/hit-and-miss-poster_zps50e7a964.jpg) (http://s1272.photobucket.com/user/agencyofchange/media/hit-and-miss-poster_zps50e7a964.jpg.html)

Watched all 6 or so episodes of this. Chloe Sevigny is a transexual hitman/woman who discovers that her former girlfriend is dying of cancer and gave birth to their son many years ago. Very interesting show, unflinching, including at least one shot per episode of Chloe naked with a (prosthetic) cock dangling. Drama-focused, not so much hitman murder action, though it's in here and there. I loved it.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: MadJohnShaft on June 09, 2014, 10:33:03 AM
interested.


Orange is the New Black is back too
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: retardgroove on February 19, 2015, 05:45:54 PM
I just saw that All This Mayhem is on Netflix.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2938416/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2938416/)
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: irratebass on February 20, 2015, 03:32:44 PM
Worth a watch Groove?
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: retardgroove on February 20, 2015, 04:01:28 PM
Yep, well worth it.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: black on February 20, 2015, 04:07:20 PM
It's crazier and darker than even the Gator movie.
The Pappas brothers are true lunatics and insane skaters.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: retardgroove on February 22, 2015, 12:42:59 AM
Everything you never liked about Tony Hawk is backed up again from a whole younger different generation.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: gritty_fingers on February 22, 2015, 02:24:28 PM
Just joined Netflix. I'm catching up on the Sons of Anarchy series (I'm behind a bit)

I'm watching it on my Xbox 360 and I'm not 100% thrilled with the interface and the use of tiles for movies. Still I think it's a great value.

My question is: How often do they change the films?
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: agent of change on February 22, 2015, 05:36:41 PM
There's new stuff every week or so.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: irratebass on February 23, 2015, 02:25:30 PM
Quote from: retardgroove on February 20, 2015, 04:01:28 PM
Yep, well worth it.

In the que
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: black on February 23, 2015, 02:57:28 PM
Quote from: retardgroove on February 22, 2015, 12:42:59 AM
Everything you never liked about Tony Hawk is backed up again from a whole younger different generation.

No kidding.
Every few years I mellow my judgment on the guy and then something (like this movie) sends me back to my original stance.

After watching All This Mayhem, I realized how much like his Father he's become.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: retardgroove on February 23, 2015, 05:47:23 PM
Remember Frank Hawk's bullshit National Skateboarding Association. Some contests made you join that stupid thing and pay a membership fee before you could even enter the contest. Thanks for bringing bureaucracy to skateboarding, dick.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: black on February 23, 2015, 06:03:39 PM
Hell yeah I remember that bullshit. It's sort of what I was referring to, especially the light that was shed on the X-Games in the Pappas brother's movie. Corporate/Little League bullshit, for sure.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: gritty_fingers on February 26, 2015, 09:02:44 PM
I caught Metalllica's Through the Never. I was surprised how much I liked it. The cinematography was the star of that movie.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: GodShifter on March 02, 2015, 03:21:04 PM
Quote from: retardgroove on February 19, 2015, 05:45:54 PM
I just saw that All This Mayhem is on Netflix.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2938416/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2938416/)

I liked this movie a lot and I'm not even a fan of skateboarding at all. Definitely a good movie (if not a bit grim) about two of Australia's best talents, The Pappas brothers, and their individual falls from grace. Both tragic in their own right. It was very well done and brought back some nostalgia for me when they focused on Hawk trying and, finally, being successful in pulling off the 900. That cemented his legacy then and forever. Hawk was not a well liked guy, apparently and not overly respected, either, by most of the other skateboarders. As I said, very good & interesting movie.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: juan11 on March 02, 2015, 03:59:39 PM
Quote from: black on February 23, 2015, 02:57:28 PM
Quote from: retardgroove on February 22, 2015, 12:42:59 AM
Everything you never liked about Tony Hawk is backed up again from a whole younger different generation.

No kidding.
Every few years I mellow my judgment on the guy and then something (like this movie) sends me back to my original stance.

After watching All This Mayhem, I realized how much like his Father he's become.


Word, black. How I've always felt.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: gritty_fingers on July 03, 2015, 04:57:46 PM
I just started to watch Marco Polo. I like it but it can't recommend this movie to everyone. It's very slow the first 6 episodes or so and there is a lot of setup. The titular character doesn't really do anything until later on. He is a weak protagonist for the most part.

Still I'm a sucker for period pieces and the show is improving. I don't see it getting past 2 seasons though.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: The Shocker on July 04, 2015, 08:58:08 AM
All This Mayhem along with the docs on Gator and Christian Hosoi makes up for a pretty fucked up trilogy.


Fuck you!
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: black on July 04, 2015, 03:44:06 PM
Hardcore skating usually attracts hardcore people.
It helps if one came up through Punk Rock.
Title: Re: Netflix
Post by: The Shocker on July 04, 2015, 04:38:37 PM
Guess that's true.