Whether you’re checking out new releases like Ralph Fiennes’ 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple or revisiting classic films, Netflix offers something for everyone. So, if you’re planning a weekend of movie watching, finding the perfect story is key. Here are seven films that prove Netflix continues to deliver great options and unexpected gems.
Following a hint at the end of season four of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, the husbands and baby daddies of the show’s stars traveled to Lisa Vanderpump’s luxurious estate in England for a weekend getaway. There, they got into some mischief with the cast of Vanderpump Villa. The men have been surprisingly tight-lipped about the details of the trip, despite it being filmed for television. Jordan Ngatikaura, who was then dating Jessi Draper, claimed that Mortensen was involved in a four-way kiss and later had sex with one of the women. When Paul found out, he was deeply upset and confronted Mortensen, directly asking him if he enjoyed the encounter.
Inspired by the hit Dungeons & Dragons web series Critical Role, hosted by Matthew Mercer and featuring a cast of voice actors, The Legend of Vox Machina is an animated adventure about a diverse group of heroes. They journey through a dangerous world full of dragons, powerful magic, and complex political schemes. What makes the show stand out, even among other fantasy series on Prime, is how consistently well-made it is.
During his March 19th interview with Jimmy Kimmel, Robert Pattinson’s tendency to not be truthful came up again. Pattinson reacted with visible anxiety, exclaiming, “I saw that! What are you doing?” This nervousness could mean either he’s annoyed that he’s still known as a liar – though he often stretches the truth – or that he didn’t want the joke to end. When Kimmel shared what Zendaya said about first meeting him, Pattinson repeated “used to be,” hinting he still enjoys being deceptive. He even scolded himself, asking, “Why would you ever admit this about yourself? It’s such a stupid thing to say.”
Netflix entered the cyberpunk genre with its anime series, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, released in 2022. The show is set a year before the events of the Cyberpunk 2077 video game. While the game faced numerous technical problems and legal challenges, the anime quickly gained widespread praise. Its success even led people to reconsider the video game in a more positive light.
The film largely centers on Charlie and his struggles, particularly his own flaws. However, Emma’s story is handled differently – more subtly – as she confronts her past and figures out who she is. Your interpretation of the movie, and how powerfully the ending of The Drama affects you, will depend on which character’s journey you connect with more. The film’s message is strengthened by showing both characters’ emotional paths, and it’s important that The Drama explored both to fully deliver its point.
Featuring a fantastic cast including Bryan Cranston, Steve Buscemi, and Richard Madden, the 10-episode sci-fi series Electric Dreams is a great option for science fiction fans while they wait for the next big adaptation of Philip K. Dick’s work. Since Netflix is also developing The Future is Ours, based on Dick’s novel The World Jones Made, now is the perfect time to explore the thought-provoking and unusual world of Electric Dreams.
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This week sees the release of The Drama, a darkly funny and awkward romantic comedy that feels a bit cold and detached (is this becoming a trademark of A24 films?). Director and writer Kristoffer Borgli, along with producer Ari Aster, have clearly done their job with the marketing – my mother, who is in her sixties, even asked me about it before it came out! She’d already heard about the film’s central plot point, which is revealed fairly early on. The promotion has built up a lot of anticipation, leaving audiences to speculate and debate what will happen. However, the premise, which sounds shocking when described, isn’t quite as impactful when you’re actually watching the movie.
You can find popular crime thrillers like The Place Beyond The Pines with Ryan Gosling and L.A. Confidential starring Russell Crowe on this streaming service. Recently, Mercy, featuring Chris Pratt, became a big hit after not doing well in theaters, quickly climbing to the top of the charts.