Netflix Recommendation Thread

[susep]

not on netflix, but available for streaming from itunes or amazon for about $4....




Beware of Mr. Baker

I saw the world premier of this at SXSW 2012. It is amazing! Here's my review from seeing it then:

The synopsis:

Ginger Baker is known for playing in Cream and Blind Faith, but the world's greatest drummer didn't hit his stride until 1972, when he arrived in Nigeria and discovered Fela Kuti's Afrobeat. After leaving Nigeria, Ginger returned to his pattern of drug-induced self-destruction, and countless groundbreaking musical works, eventually settling in South Africa, where the 73-year-old lives with his young bride and 39 polo ponies. This documentary includes interviews with Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Carlos Santana and more. Beware of Mr. Baker! With every smash of the drum is a man smashing his way through life.   

I was blown away by this film. The director bullshitted his way into Baker's life and lived with him in South Africa for months to get it made. He wasn't a filmmaker going in. He had no idea what he was doing. He came away with a brilliant film and great narrative. He used animation at times to bring certain themes home... None of it was overbearing or cheesy. It was really good.

The film is a fairly straightforward biography told chronologically. Lots of footage from all of Baker's musical projects and mostly based on interviews done in his living room while the director lived with him. Interviews with all the major players in his life including all 4 wives, his kids, his bandmates, etc.

The director, producers, and key crew people were there for questions and answers afterward. This was the world premier, so we were the first audience to see it. The director was clearly not used to the attention. He was nervous talking in front of the crowd. His mom was there as were clearly a few dozen of his friends.

The producer did mention that they still don't have a signed release from Baker to release the film.  Let's hope that happens soon. This film needs to be seen. 

I give it 4 stars.

Just saw that this one is available for streaming on Netflix now.

saw this last night via Nf, excellent.  started looking for Graham Bond records today without success.  cool story.  it was nice to see him receive a standing ovation in Salzburg.  they know what's up. 

[Mr. Natural]

SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK



Hadn't seen this one yet. Wow. That was actually as good as everybody says it is.
Several times during the movie, I couldn't help but laugh "fuckin' Philadelphia, man."

[gah]

SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK



Hadn't seen this one yet. Wow. That was actually as good as everybody says it is.
Several times during the movie, I couldn't help but laugh "fuckin' Philadelphia, man."

:hereitisyousentimentalbastard i thought the same

[Mr. Natural]

VIDEO GAMES: THE MOVIE



A history of gaming. They have a timeline, which they go up and down along, as they examine different aspects of the tech & culture. Depending on your age, you'll probably nostalgically chuckle at several parts.

[jedifunk]

VIDEO GAMES: THE MOVIE



A history of gaming. They have a timeline, which they go up and down along, as they examine different aspects of the tech & culture. Depending on your age, you'll probably nostalgically chuckle at several parts.

i found this movie "meh" at best... kind of childish, and didn't really tell me anything new

[khalpin]

Snowpiercer

If you're into Sci-Fi, check this one out.

[emay]

watched this movie "Clean Skin"
about terrorists in London.
Good action movie.

Also watched Burt's Buzz which is a documentary on Burt from Burts bees. It was good I guess

[jedifunk]

Inequality of all

very good, very informative, very interesting... very honest.

[Mr. Natural]

BEYOND THE BLACK RAINBOW

Watch this one with the lights off. It totally pulled me into its world. Freaky, creepy and entrancing.

[WillBreathes]

Pretty great Levon Helm documentary on there, Ain't In It For My Health.

And one persons journey to become a self made guru, Kumare.

[Mr. Natural]

New Bill Burr. Tons of great stuff. His bit on Donald Sterling (former owner of the LA Clippers) is classic Burr.

[WillBreathes]

Sorry is Black Mirror has already been mentioned...

but Black Mirror is very interesting.

[mistercharlie]

New Bill Burr. Tons of great stuff. His bit on Donald Sterling (former owner of the LA Clippers) is classic Burr.

I watched this today. Bill Burr is awesome.

Now we just need a new Louis CK special.

[PIE-GUY]

New Bill Burr. Tons of great stuff. His bit on Donald Sterling (former owner of the LA Clippers) is classic Burr.

I watched this today. Bill Burr is awesome.

Now we just need a new Louis CK special.

Louis' writing is all headed to his show these days. Hence no new special in a while.

[mbw]

An Idiot Abroad

A Ricky Gervais travel show where he sends his buddy Karl, who is kinda dopey and not adventurous at all, on trips to exotic places around the world.
The first season he goes to the wonders of the world, the second season he goes on bucket list type type trips.

It is pretty hilarious.