The Netflix Thread

[Spinal]

Her house, but yeah. It's a thing that you'd think would be a gimmick, but actually bolsters the material.

Yes, I liked that one a lot. I was surprised at how completely she committed to the bit.

[number8]

I like Bamford a lot particularly because she always commits fully to her bits. She rarely breaks or winks after saying something outrageous, which even the most deadpan/in-character comedians can't help but do often in stand-ups.

[Winston*]

I like this paragraph from Nathan Rabin's review at the AV Club

"Self-consciously “edgy” comedians often have an obnoxious habit of repeatedly calling attention to their purported outrageousness. Of late, Ricky Gervais is particularly guilty of this: In his stand-up, Gervais simultaneously pats himself on the back and gives himself a playful little spank for being such a naughty, button-pushing little bad boy, when all he really does is take easy shots at vulnerable targets. There is none of that self-congratulatory nonsense in the stand-up of Maria Bamford, whose comedy is all the more daring for not constantly calling attention to how daring it is. Bamford doesn’t flatter her audience or herself for their courage in plunging headfirst into some of the deepest, darkest waters in all of comedy, stand-up or otherwise. She trusts her audience to follow her down whatever stormy paths her muse takes her. "

[Skitch]

In case I haven't mentioned it here yet, Danger 5 is the greatest thing ever, and you should all be watching it.

[Spun Lepton]

The Babadook coming on April 14th. Sweet.

[number8]

Also A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night! Two of my favorites from last year. Yay.

[MadMan]

About damn time I had a chance to see both films.

[Skitch]

Yume to kyôki no ohkoku...doc about Studio Ghibli!

[Spun Lepton]

Crank, which I may watch tonight.

[Skitch]

Auschwitz: Blueprints of Genocide
Planet Earth: The Complete Collection - Must watch!
Life - This was the sequel series to Planet Earth. Can't wait to see it!
Ocean Giants - One of many David Attenborough nature docs that have been added. I won't list them all.
Swimming with Killer Whales
Time to Remember - Uses stock footage from the Victorian era through 1945. Looks intriguing.

They've readded all the animated JL series':
Justice League
Justice League: Unlimited
Young Justice

Also added a few newer released movies:
Noah
Hot Fuzz
The Babbadook
The Man With The Iron Fists 2

[Dukefrukem]

I'm trying to decide what I'm going to Marathon next after the Wire.

Any suggestions?

I'm honestly thinking of doing the entire Star Trek arch.

[Spinal]

I'm trying to decide what I'm going to Marathon next after the Wire.

Any suggestions?

I'm honestly thinking of doing the entire Star Trek arch.

Have you watched Ken Burns' Baseball?

[Dukefrukem]

Nope. What is it?

[Spinal]

Nope. What is it?

An in-depth documentary about the history of baseball. Really fascinating stuff if you enjoy the historical aspect of the game. It's even-handed, exploring the good with the bad. You get insights into the colorful characters throughout history, as well as scandals (gambling, fixing games, drug use, etc.) and the game's many years of segregation. Burns' style is very dry, but his scope is hard to beat.

[Spinal]

I realize that's nothing like The Wire or Star Trek, but I know you're a sports fan.

[Spun Lepton]

I tried the Star Trek thing. If you follow-through on that, you may just want to stop when you get to Voyager. Things get really rocky around there. TNG and DS9 are both worth watching, though. LOTS of episodes in each, should keep you busy for a while.

[D_Davis]

Planet Earth: The Complete Collection - Must watch!
Life - This was the sequel series to Planet Earth. Can't wait to see it!
Ocean Giants - One of many David Attenborough nature docs that have been added. I won't list them all.
Swimming with Killer Whales

Awesome.

Have you watched the Wild series? I really like those.

[D_Davis]

An in-depth documentary about the history of baseball. Really fascinating stuff if you enjoy the historical aspect of the game. It's even-handed, exploring the good with the bad. You get insights into the colorful characters throughout history, as well as scandals (gambling, fixing games, drug use, etc.) and the game's many years of segregation. Burns' style is very dry, but his scope is hard to beat.

Ken Burns' The National Parks is my favorite.

But I then again, I really like just about everything he has done. Dry, yes, but endlessly informative and well made.

[Dukefrukem]

An in-depth documentary about the history of baseball. Really fascinating stuff if you enjoy the historical aspect of the game. It's even-handed, exploring the good with the bad. You get insights into the colorful characters throughout history, as well as scandals (gambling, fixing games, drug use, etc.) and the game's many years of segregation. Burns' style is very dry, but his scope is hard to beat.

I'll definitely check it out- i should have been more clear in my ask though- I was asking for recommendations on the next series I should go through.

[Dukefrukem]

I tried the Star Trek thing. If you follow-through on that, you may just want to stop when you get to Voyager. Things get really rocky around there. TNG and DS9 are both worth watching, though. LOTS of episodes in each, should keep you busy for a while.

Yeh this seems like a big thing to tackle- but I've never watched a single Star Trek episode. Loved everything with Picard (First Contact is my favorite ST movie) and figured I could manage through the Kirk and cheese years.

Also thinking about starting the Arrow but I'd rather not since it's ongoing.

[Spinal]

I'll definitely check it out- i should have been more clear in my ask though- I was asking for recommendations on the next series I should go through.

Yeah, I know. It's a series. But it's also a documentary.

[Dukefrukem]

Yeah, I know. It's a series. But it's also a documentary.

Oh how crap. Now I'm really intrigued.

[Spun Lepton]

Yeh this seems like a big thing to tackle- but I've never watched a single Star Trek episode. Loved everything with Picard (First Contact is my favorite ST movie) and figured I could manage through the Kirk and cheese years.

Also thinking about starting the Arrow but I'd rather not since it's ongoing.

Frankly, for me, TNG was much more enjoyable than the original series. Go back and watch the movies after watching the TV shows and you may find yourself underwhelmed by them. They play really loose with the characters in the movies.

[Skitch]

Awesome.

Have you watched the Wild series? I really like those.

ALL of them. Currently on Wild Iberia.

[Dukefrukem]

House of Cars???? Heh

http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/j...p-gear-5688163