We all have a pretty deep relationship with Netflix and I'm no exception, if anything I probably watch more than the average. I have a very wide taste in films and TV and will give anything a shot so I thought I'd write a post about the things I've really loved and really recommend.
Begin Again (2014)
The first thing that springs to mind is a film called Begin Again. This is a Rom Com about an aspiring singer and a down and out producer who meet in a bar, you can probably predict what's going to happen. But the thing that really stood out to me in the this film was the use of emotion with music and how music can bring us close together or tear us apart. Plus a little Mark Ruffalo is a winner with me!
Arrested Development (2003)
This is an American comedy TV show about a really strange family that can't seem to live with each other...or without each other for that matter. This isn't a laugh out loud kind of comedy but a really clever witty kind of comedy that I really didn't expect to like but was kind of charmed by it. It also has a healthy does of completely insane stuff that will keep you thinking 'what just happened?!'. Besides a young, awkward and kinda adorable young Michael Cera is fun to watch.
Video Game High School (2012)
Video Game High School was a happy accident I came across one random evening. Working in the video game industry myself and being a gamer, this intrigued me. I have to admit this doesn't have the best storyline but feels familiar. As a gamer the idea of this is really cool and made me feel normal rather than an outsider. I'd give this a go if you like games and want to have a giggle, just be aware you'll probably get sucked in by the characters.
Orange Is The New Black (2013)
I'm sure everyone already knows about this programme but just in case you missed it, I really love this show. The characters completely suck you in, particularly the back stories and before you know it you've watched half a season and 6 hours of your life has gone. The last season Nick and I sat and watched the whole season back to back, yep, that's 13-14 hours in a row. Just a pity it's a year wait for the next season.
The US Office (2005)
Now I have to admit I wasn't really a big fan of the UK version, I didn't quite 'get' the awkward humour. The first season of the US Office is basically a copy word for word however after a couple of seasons it becomes it's own. I seriously love this show, I've laughed, cringed and cried (and I mean sobbed like a baby) along with them all like they were my own friends. I cried so much at the finale I don't think I've gotten over it yet, and when I do, I'll go right back to the start and re-watch them because I love this so much. This is a typical US Comedy show but give it time and I think you'll love Dwight Schrute as much as I do.
Begin Again (2014)
The first thing that springs to mind is a film called Begin Again. This is a Rom Com about an aspiring singer and a down and out producer who meet in a bar, you can probably predict what's going to happen. But the thing that really stood out to me in the this film was the use of emotion with music and how music can bring us close together or tear us apart. Plus a little Mark Ruffalo is a winner with me!
Arrested Development (2003)
This is an American comedy TV show about a really strange family that can't seem to live with each other...or without each other for that matter. This isn't a laugh out loud kind of comedy but a really clever witty kind of comedy that I really didn't expect to like but was kind of charmed by it. It also has a healthy does of completely insane stuff that will keep you thinking 'what just happened?!'. Besides a young, awkward and kinda adorable young Michael Cera is fun to watch.
Video Game High School (2012)
Video Game High School was a happy accident I came across one random evening. Working in the video game industry myself and being a gamer, this intrigued me. I have to admit this doesn't have the best storyline but feels familiar. As a gamer the idea of this is really cool and made me feel normal rather than an outsider. I'd give this a go if you like games and want to have a giggle, just be aware you'll probably get sucked in by the characters.
Orange Is The New Black (2013)
I'm sure everyone already knows about this programme but just in case you missed it, I really love this show. The characters completely suck you in, particularly the back stories and before you know it you've watched half a season and 6 hours of your life has gone. The last season Nick and I sat and watched the whole season back to back, yep, that's 13-14 hours in a row. Just a pity it's a year wait for the next season.
The US Office (2005)
Now I have to admit I wasn't really a big fan of the UK version, I didn't quite 'get' the awkward humour. The first season of the US Office is basically a copy word for word however after a couple of seasons it becomes it's own. I seriously love this show, I've laughed, cringed and cried (and I mean sobbed like a baby) along with them all like they were my own friends. I cried so much at the finale I don't think I've gotten over it yet, and when I do, I'll go right back to the start and re-watch them because I love this so much. This is a typical US Comedy show but give it time and I think you'll love Dwight Schrute as much as I do.
Louis Theroux Documentaries (1998 - 2015)
Netflix has a pretty big collection of Louis's weird and wonderful documentaries. A lot of them are from the 90's but there are also some really recent ones from 2014. I love these doco's as they are so varied, anything from the Porn Industry, Nazi's, America's Most Hated Family to Michael Jackson, gambling to plastic surgery. I really recommend these if you are in the mood to learn about different cultures and people.
What are you loving from Netflix?, I'd love to hear your favourites!
Tarnya
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Tarnya
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Nice picks, I love OITNB and the US Office so much. I didn't really like the UK either, so I was surprised by how much I liked the US version. x
ReplyDeleteSame but it's one of my all time favourites now! :) x
DeleteI love Louis Theroux and OITNB! I'll have to give the others a watch sometime soon. I'm in the middle of watching 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' which I highly recommend; it's absolutely hilarious x
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I've actually not watched that but have been highly recommended it, so I'll probably give it a go when I've finished watching '3rd rock from the sun' xx
DeleteI've currently just finished watching Warehouse 13 and loved it =]
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I'll put it down on the ever growing list! :P xx
DeleteI'm currently watching Grimm - have you seen it?
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No I haven't actually, is it good? I tried watching Once Upon a Time but it just dragged on for ages ! xx
ReplyDeleteI love these picks! I adored Begin Again and the US office is my favourite - I simply couldn't get into the UK version AT ALL. I think you'd like some off the offbeat films I've mentioned in my post here - I'm not just shamelessy promoting, I promise, I just think you probably have a similar taste in movies as me judging by this post :) http://inspire-magazine-online.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/movies-best-offbeat-finds-on-netflix.html if you liked Begin Again I'd seriously recommend Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist, Tonight You're Mine, or Electrik Children :) x
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