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Finally finished the Irishman last night. Not sure I’ve ever enjoyed a film so much where nothing really happens but in a way I don’t think it needs to. Every main role is played by a legendary actor and they all play them so well. The one thing I love about Stephen Graham is that it doesn’t matter whether he’s in a film with a massive Hollywood budget or a gritty Shane Meadows channel 4 drama, he always plays his character so well.

Matt Wood

@richard-latimer said in Netflix/Amazon/Etc Recommendations:

Just finished Knives Out. Brilliant film.

Yea watched that a while back and really enjoyed it, nice easygoing entertainment

Richard Latimer

Just finished Knives Out. Brilliant film.

Matt Wood

Started the Lillyhammer series on Netflix today, been on my list for ages. I am a huge fan of the Sopranos so was a bit worried about this.

Much better than I expected it to be, it is a comedy, but holds up well. Will be giving it at least 1 full season.

Ryan

@matt-wood Will add this to the list!

Matt Wood

If anyone is a fan of Noomi Rapace (underrated actress imo) I can recommed 'Close' on Netflix as an easygoing watch. Also something a bit more out there from Noomi, 'What Happened to Monday' is really good.

John Folan

Death to 2020 is excellent

Ryan

I watched 'For Life' on sky recently based on a true story, they've added a lot of additional bits to it for TV purposes but it's a solidly good show!

Matt Wood

If anyone likes their boxing I can recommend the documentary on Netflix: 'Katie'. Was really interesting. Also she is a seriously talented boxer!

Matt Wood

Obviously watched a few films with the good lady over xmas, some notables:

Krampus (she wanted a xmas horror, not really scary but entertaining)

Educated the mrs by making her watch Falling Down, classic!

Arkansas, really enjoyed this one (netflix) much better than I was expecting.

The Midnight Sky, avoid this one, Clooney was ok in it but the film is a whole lot of nothing.

Matt Wood

@keith-anderson But thats where all the best people and parties are at

Akiva Anderson

@Matt-Wood @John-Folan its like an Autism convention in here!

Matt Wood

@ryan-carruthers Yea he is good. Made me laugh so much in that film with Daniel Craig, Logan Lucky I think its called.

Ryan

@matt-wood Yes he's a wicked actor isn't he! Done some good things that I've seen.

Matt Wood

@ryan-carruthers I was so gutted with The Last Jedi when I came out of the cinema that I just never bothered to pay any attention to further films from Disney, Have not seen the Solo film either.

Its a shame as I think Adam Driver was wasted in those films, really like him as an actor, the more I see him in the more im impressed with him.

Matt Wood

@ryan-carruthers Gina could probably kick every other cast members ass for real too, easy on the eye as well

Rosario Dawson is meant to be good as Tano too.

Ryan

@matt-wood Yes it fit with the originals, might re watch it as well

Rise is hmm it's alright but think the others the bar was so high its compared against those.

Matt Wood

@ryan-carruthers Agree that Rogue One was the only good film Disney have made. Actually enjoyed that one and it fit in with the Star Wars existing story. I still have not seen the Rise of Skywalker.

Ryan

@matt-wood exactly what did he think was going to happen lol he knew this at the start he couldn't show his face lol

I thought Gina was brilliant in this

Matt Wood

@john-folan Yes hopefully the Obi series will be in the same spirit as that could be fantastic. Hayden Christensen is rumored to be coming back to play Anakin. Thought he did it really well in the prequels.

I have seen a lot of behind the scenes reports of bickering on the Mandalorian. The lead actor, Pascal, crying about not have his face on screen (surely he knew what he signed up for) and wanting Gina Carano sacked as she differs in political opinion.

I am relieved to see people on here saying the show is good though