Netflix Movies

With the arrival of Indian anthology Lust Stories, Netflix continues their run of fresh and progressive releases. Each of the four short films focuses on a central female character with relationships and sexual entanglements taking center …

Ali’s Wedding is one of those movies where it becomes difficult to describe the plot without spoiling some of the more pleasant moments it contains, but this review will attempt to tread carefully. Ali’s Wedding …

There are a few actors that are vastly underappreciated in today’s content climate where studios spit out a movie faster than Bryan Colangelo deleted his burner accounts following an extensive report by The Ringer (you should …

Anon is a science fiction detective thriller that tries to tackle issues about the extent to which individuals’ private information is available to others.  Some may consider the film as Netflix’s way of weighing in …

Every piece of content distributed by Netflix feels like a calculated ploy to get more subscribers these days, no matter how artistic or worthwhile the film is in the end.  Their latest release — Catching …

Netflix allows subgenres that have fallen by the wayside in recent years a chance at some sort of revival.  It’s been no secret that the teenage rom-com isn’t exactly in theaters very often anymore — …

Who is Noah Baumbach? That was my question after spotting The Meyerowitz Stories on Netflix and settling in for what turned out to be a very enjoyable 112 minutes.  The dramatic comedy is written and …

I had plenty to get excited about in April.  A Quiet Place had enough thrills for two films, Infinity War had enough spectacle for a lifetime, and Sgt. Stubby was absolutely charming.  However, when you’re a film critic, your happiness quickly …

By now, everyone is aware of the fact that Adam Sandler is firmly entrenched in the IDGAF section of his career.  Whether it’s hiring all his friends for another comedy that’s trapped in the 1990’s …

Many media outlets (including the one that you’re currently reading) have written about the issues with many Netflix movies in 2018.  Whether Netflix has helped out a filmmaker by getting their passion projects made or …

Faith-based films have undergone somewhat of a renaissance in recent months.  Christian film studios have always catered to their fan base by releasing a plethora of religious films around Easter, but they’ve never been serious …

Some films just can’t seem to hold onto their A-list talent.  At the onset of pre-production, reports claimed that Michael Fassbender was to star in The Outsider alongside director Daniel Espinosa, but those two quickly walked …

For whatever reason, there just aren’t many sports movies released these days. I, Tonya broke through with an awards push last fall, but it seems as if there’s a disproportionate amount of films centering around the …

Before I go deeper down this rabbit hole, let me clarify: the question in the title almost doesn’t make sense. The scrapped Resident Evil: Arklay TV show is an aborted series that doesn’t exist. So, …

For companies like Netflix that are always looking to expand into new territories around the world (let’s face it, Netflix is close to its saturation point in the United States already), it’s important to expand …

At this point, Netflix is releasing new films just about every week to contend with the content in theaters.  While they haven’t necessarily been successful with every new film (looking at you, The Cloverfield Paradox and Mute), Netflix …

As the hit Comedy Central show Workaholics was coming to a close, many people were wondering when the trio of actors led by Adam Devine would reunite for another project together.  Those same people were delighted …

While bigger films like Ready Player One and A Quiet Place were entertaining large audiences at South by Southwest in mid-March, a smaller film quietly premiered and pleased audiences, and that film was First Match.  Based on her own short …

Back in 2015, news broke that Sam Worthington was to star in a science fiction film entitled The Titan, the story of the forced evolution of the human species in a time of severe crisis in …

Although Coco was the most popular (and most seen) film of those that were nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 90th Academy Awards, other, lesser-known films still deserved recognition — especially The Breadwinner.  The international co-production tackles …

The second installment of the film trilogy spawned from Steig Larson’s best-selling series Millennium, The Girl Who Played With Fire, takes place approximately one year after the Vanger case. The focus of the second film shifts to Lisbeth Salander’s life …

Passion projects are a big part of the industry.  Creatives minds sometimes have to labor through years in development hell to make their dreams come to the big screen.  As for director Duncan Jones, Mute was that …

There’s some films that do their best to make you bawl like a hormonal teenager that was stood up on prom night.  These films push the metaphorical envelope to the nth degree, fishing for tears …

Valentine’s Day always attracts romance movies of every tone.  Whether it be comedic, dramatic, scientific, or some other expression, the day for lovers is always a smart release date for a romantic property.  Netflix’s When We …

Netflix is beginning to release original films on a weekly basis, adding to its stronghold in the streaming market.  Its next film, entitled The Ritual, is a high-concept horror film that follows a group of friends …

Netflix sent a shockwave through the film industry upon releasing a commercial during the Super Bowl that it had ownership of the next Cloverfield anthology film.  To up the ante even further, they announced that the film, …

Lee Daniels’ most recent cinematic work was The Butler, a film that deserved all the praises that it received. However, before The Butler there was The Paperboy, a film that received some praise, but not much. …

National Lampoon was a game-changer in the world of comedy.  It pushed the boundaries of what could be satirized, leading to pushback from all kinds of sources.  At the center of it all was Douglas …

2017 was a great year for fans of the horror genre. From the remake of Stephen King’s IT being a box office hit to Best Picture Oscar nominations for both Get Out and The Shape of Water. …

In its continued attempt to flesh out its library of films and entertain subscribers, Netflix has released another original thriller, The Open House.  With a low-budget and a recognizable lead, Netflix hopes that it has …