My Top 10 Netflix Recommendations

 

Hi guys! Not sure what to watch? You've come to the right place! I've been watching a lot of Netflix lately, so I thought I'd write about what shows I've been loving. Let's take a look at my Spoiler-Free rundown... 

1. WEDNESDAY

From Jenna Ortega's deadpan delivery as Wednesday, to the gothic sets, dark feel and the much talked about 'dance scene', Wednesday is such a fun show from start to finish. Based on the original The Addams Family characters, Tim Burton's updated version (I'm calling it his - he directs half of the episodes and serves as Executive Producer on the show) brings the mystery and intrigue and is a standout in the comedy/horror/supernatural genre.

2. THE WATCHER

Another mysterious show that had me absolutely hooked, The Watcher is actually based on real-life events, making it even creepier to watch! This stars Naomi Watts, along with Bobby Cannavale and absolute icon Jennifer Coolidge, with support from Mia Farrow and Richard Kind. It's a horror/mystery/thriller about a family who move into their dream home, only to be terrorized by threatening letters from a stalker, and a bunch of very creepy neighbours. Even though I dislike scary shows, I really liked The Watcher.

3. DEAD TO ME

I've loved following the characters of Judy and Jen through the seasons, so it's sad to see Dead To Me come to an end, but it was necessary due to star Christina Applegate's Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis and worsening health. This last send-off is not all doom and gloom; thankfully there are still laughs to be had in this final season. You can check out my Review of the previous seasons of Dead To Me here.

4. YOU

Not as good as seasons 1-3 but still extremely bingeable (I watched it in two days), You season 4 is a psychological thriller based around Joe Goldberg, a bookstore manager and serial killer. If you're a fan of this series, you know some shit is gonna go down, and things will get real dark, real quick. I found S4 went in a bit of a different direction (and was also based in a completely different part of the world) but is still very good. In interviews, star Penn Badgley has said he wants one more season of You so that Joe can get what's coming to him, so let's hope he gets his wish.

5. THE CIRCLE

The Circle is always a fun watch, if you don't mind loud, screechy extroverts, with a seemingly endless supply of enthusiasm. Contestants are separated into different apartments within The Circle building and can only communicate via 'The Chat', an online messaging system. They can play as themselves or try to Catfish the other players, which adds a whole other layer to proceedings. Watching them build relationships and alliances, compete in character-revealing games and strategize to be the final winner makes for entertaining (and at times exhausting) but ultimately super-fun viewing.

Short on time? You may be interested in Binge It In A Day

6. THE RECRUIT

I watched this on a whim, and I'm so glad I did! It stars Netflix-favourite Noah Centineo as Owen Hendricks, a CIA lawyer, who becomes involved in international conflicts with some very dangerous criminals after an asset tries to expose her relationship to the agency. The Recruit has plenty of action, drama but also laughs and intrigue. It's a spy thriller/adventure with great performances, that will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat. This has been renewed for a second season, which I'll happily be watching.

7. PERFECT MATCH

If you're as much of a reality TV tragic as me, you will love this trashy excuse for a show. Featuring familiar faces from Love Is Blind (Shayne, Bartise, Damian), The Mole (Dom, Will!), Too Hot To Handle (Francesca, Georgia, Chase)) and The Circle (Joey, Nick, Chloe))  among others, it's guilty pleasure territory as these personalities compete to 'match up' and stay in the house to ultimately be the winners of Perfect Match.

8. BLING EMPIRE: NEW YORK

No thinking required with this one, making it the perfect show to throw on in the background. Fans of Bling Empire will notice along with the new city, we are also introduced to a whole new cast of wealthy Asian-Americans, with only one familiar face, Dorothy, featuring in this spin-off series. I challenge you not to fall in love with Blake, possibly the only somewhat-genuine person in the show. Be dazzled by opulence, jewels, outlandish outfits and ridiculously bougie parties as we follow the rich and famous around New York.

9. PHYSICAL: 100

This is a great reality show to watch with your family, as I'm sure kids will get a kick out of all the various gruelling challenges, as 100 of the top physical athletes in Korea compete to find out who is in the best physical shape. This is dubbed over and the English translations are a hoot, too.

10. BYRON BAES

This may only appeal to a niche audience (perhaps reality tragics like myself) and I admit it can be annoying. It follows a group of artists, influencers and entrepreneurs in Byron Bay as they work, socialise and try to make their dreams come true. If you can stand the crystals, flowy fashion and hippie-dippy shit, this is an easy to watch and fascinating, if not highly-scripted, piece of Aussie reality TV.

Happily I am now up to date with Bling Empire off this list of Unfinished Business and am continuing with Dynasty. I'm near the end of The Staircase so really should buckle down and finish that off too.

Have you seen any of these shows? Or if you have any recommendations let me know in the comments! You can always follow along on @whatmaxwatches to see what a super cool Unicorn called Max watches. 

Life Lately, in Pictures!

 

Hi guys! Just a super quick post today, as I'm getting busier as we approach Christmas, and don't have much time for blogging. I'm undecided if I should take a blog break over the holidays. We're also having a short holiday in January which further complicates things, so it might actually be best to skip a few Mondays and come back fresh in February 2023. We'll see! Anyway, here's a quick round up of what I've been up to...

Watching

Decorating

Collabs (Nourish'd Kitchen and The Mile End Hotel)

Relaxing

Playing (Candy Crush)

Trialling

A Week In The Life aka The Week From Hell

{edit - Apologies for the late post, we had no electricity from Saturday 'til early Tuesday. Everything in italics is an edit I've added once our power was restored}.

Hi guys! A bit of a different more lifestyle-y post this week, just to change things up a bit. It will almost be like a FFS Friday, but published on a Monday {edit - make that Tuesday} lol. Although I'll try to not just fill it with shit that went wrong, because who wants to hear me complain for five minutes! No one.

Monday

Monday was relatively normal. Mr 15 went to school and all seemed good. I actually was super productive and got a lot of things crossed off my To Do list. After dropping my son off at school I went for a coffee at my local cafe and saw that my name came up on the #namedrop for my local Baker's Delight, so I was able to get a free six pack of mango passion tarts. I then went to Woolies and did the grocery shopping. I came home and published my Essence Manicure blog post and advertised it on my social media. Then I cleaned up the house and prepared and published my beauty post for Instagram. I then spent a fair bit of time engaging on my beauty account as this post featured gifted product from a brand. After everyone went to bed I watched Ted Lasso on AppleTV+ (which I'm loving) to wind down.

Tuesday

Tuesday is when things started to go to shit. My son was sick and didn't go to school. I was feeling a bit rundown too, but wasn't sure if it was just a result of me excelling like a Boss Bitch the day before lol. Anyway, after sending the school absence email, I went back to bed for a few hours as I wouldn't be doing school drop off. I spent the afternoon editing my DC Roll & Bowl photos for a food post, from a visit we'd done on the weekend. I also worked out my hashtags and wrote my caption. When a business reaches out and invites me, I spend way longer working on an Instagram post than my non-Collab posts. 

Wednesday

Mr 15 was still sick. I got some more housework done then started trialling products I'd been sent from BeautyHeaven in the Spring Discovery Bag. I noted down my thoughts on the products in my phone. Reviews were due to be submitted Friday, so although I was running out of time, I knew I'd get it done, because somehow, I always do. I ended up submitting four out of the five reviews I'd written on BeautyHeaven and felt good to get that out of the way. Meanwhile I'd created another Instagram account called @whatmaxwatches where I keep track of everything Max, the Unicorn, watches. Haha. I'd been posting on this account nearly every day. Wednesday night I published my DC Roll & Bowl post and again, spent a fair bit of time engaging. I find this totally exhausts me, mentally and physically. Woe is me, lol.

Thursday

Mr 15 was still sick and now hubby was sick, too. By this stage I knew I wasn't having my weekly trip into town. With hubby now sick, I knew it was unlikely we'd be going to the Lucky Dumpling Market on the weekend as planned. I looked in my Diary at the dates of a dinner event and a food collab/invitation that was booked in and wondered if everyone would be well by then. I would inevitably be getting sick next. At this point I went back to bed and got some more sleep. I was thankful I'd gotten my obligated Instagram posts out the way and all I had to do was reply and return comments. I read my emails and was happy to see a movie preview invitation for December, so I RSVPed to that.  I wrote up my final review for the LED eye mask and submitted it on BeautyHeaven. TV was the only thing cheering me up at this point; thank god for The Real Love Boat, Ted Lasso and Love Is Blind.

Friday

Friday my son was still too sick for school and hubby was getting sicker. I cleaned up the house and spent some time on Instagram. I played a lot of Candy Crush too, lol. And then I did what I always do when I get depressed, I went online shopping. I bought a bunch of homewares and Christmas decorations from Target, and decided we will have lights on the Tree this year. I only spent $60 instead of the planned $100, so might do an online Kmart shop on the weekend as well {edit - um no, your bitch did not get to do another online shop on the weekend, because the power was out}. Friday night we ordered dinner in and watched Survivor. Then I watched the finale and reunion episodes of Love Is Blind season 3.

And that was my week!

{edit - oh no, it was to get a lot worse from here. On Saturday, Adelaide was thrashed with severe thunderstorms all day, then a blackout occurred with thousands of houses across the State effected. Basically we had no electricity from Saturday afternoon until early Tuesday morning. Some areas had their power restored earlier and there are some now still with no power. We had no lights, airconditioning, internet (wifi was out and mobile data was very patchy and barely working), computers, TV, warm water (I caved and had a freezing cold shower at one point) or fridge. Everything in the fridge and freezer went off. So I guess this is what happens when you think you're having a bad week. It can always get worse. LOL.}

Next time I write a Week In The Life post I'll try to choose a more exciting, eventful week full of fun outings! Life isn't a perfect Instagram highlight reel though, and shit happens, for real, as you can see from this post. I hope you enjoyed reading it.

Unfinished Business

 

Hi guys! There are many different ways in which I annoy myself with my own behaviour, one of those being that I don't finish a lot of TV shows. And it kills me! So today, I bring you, a comprehensive list of all the TV shows that I've started, but not finished.

The OC

Dawson's Creek

Orange Is The New Black

Girls

Gossip Girl

The L Word

Dynasty (the new Netflix version)

Riverdale

Sex Education

Love Island UK 

Love Island USA 

The Staircase (the version with Toni Collette)

Titans

Bling Empire

Some of these I just have to watch the current season, some I stopped a few episodes short of the finale (why!?), some I lost interest in because they turned to shit (Riverdale, anyone?). Anyway now I have a list of everything I need to finish to refer to. 

Apologies for the shitty blog post, I was quite busy last week and didn't have much time for blogging. Fingers crossed next Monday's will be better!

And a quick reminder to enter my Barbie Giveaway which ends at midnight tonight (Monday 31/10) if you haven't already!

Binge It In A Day!

 

Hi guys! I had a couple of weeks where I watched a lot of TV shows. This has tapered off since school has returned, but I thought I'd write about a few shows you can binge in a day. Some people like finding shows that have a lot of seasons... I'm the opposite. I really like getting an entire show watched quickly, then that's it, it's done. Sayonara! Let's have a look at some of these shows!

MAN VS BEE

Where to watch: Netflix
Length: 9 episodes (10 mins approx each) = 1.5 hours total 

This absolutely ridiculous but quite funny series stars Rowan Atkinson, of Mr Bean and Blackadder fame, as a dim-witted man, who becomes obsessed with a bee. This is a show where you just have to go along for the ride and try not to think too hard, or at all, because honestly, the stupidity of the main character will drive you nuts lol. This is the perfect show to watch with your kids. Each episode is super short and engaging, and there's plenty of laughs to be had.

I AM GROOT

Where to watch: Disney+
Length: 5 episodes (5 mins each) = 15 mins total

Totalling only 15 minutes, you can't ask for an easier show to binge! These episodes, based on the Groot character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, are an exceptionally easy watch, and again, kids would love them. Marvel fans would also enjoy these shorts, obviously! And even though Groot is only capable of uttering the words "I am Groot", the writers did manage to put a bit of dialogue in some of these, thank God. 

THE WOMAN IN THE HOUSE ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE GIRL IN THE WINDOW

{NO SPOILERS}

Where to watch: Netflix
Length: 8 episodes (22-29 mins each) = just under 4 hours

This dark comedy/murder mystery is a parody (the wordy title might give it away) that was panned by critics, but I kind of enjoyed it. If you're a fan of lead actress Kristen Bell, murder mysteries, or red wine, you'll have fun. Anna drinks a lot of red wine in this, and fair enough really, as she's mourning the horrific death of her young daughter, then she has a murderer to contend with. I liked this right up until the end, where it went batshit crazy. But no spoilers, so you'll just have to watch to see what I mean.

BAD VEGAN: FAME, FRAUD, FUGITIVES

Where to watch: Netflix
Length: 4 episodes (44-61 mins each) = 4 hours approx total

Bad Vegan is a documentary based on the life of vegan restaurateur Sarma Melngailis, and what happens when she marries a mysterious and charming man who claims he can make her beloved dog immortal. This is fascinating, and strange and beyond comprehension, but nonetheless quite an entertaining watch. If you enjoyed 'The Tinder Swindler' or 'Inventing Anna' you're sure to love this.

THE PREMISE

Where to watch: Binge
Length: 5 episodes (30 mins approx each) = 2.5 hours total

The Premise is an anthology series created by BJ Novak (Ryan from the US version of The Office). It explores timeless moral questions and topics such as gun control, social justice, identity, love, fame and revenge. I loved this! Each episode is a completely different story, with different actors (ie, an anthology), and even though the themes are sometimes serious, such as the moving 'Moment of Silence', there are also light-hearted episodes that are wacky and funny, like 'Butt Plug' and 'Social Justice Sex Tape'. There are only five episodes, making this the perfect show to binge in a day.

Netflix Recommendation: Dead To Me

Hi guys! I've just finished watching Dead To Me on Netflix, and I was really impressed with it. This dark comedy really struck a chord with my warped sense of humour and I'd certainly recommend you give it a go if you have Netflix (is there anyone left who doesn't at this point?).

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Cast: Christina Applegate, Linda Cardellini, James Marsden
Genre: Dark Comedy
Seasons: 1 (10 episodes), renewed for a second season
Country: United States


This series is essentially about the friendship between two women. They meet at a therapy group and form a strong bond whilst grieving for their respective partners, who have recently passed away. Jen (Christina Applegate) is having a very tough time dealing with the death of her husband in a hit and run accident (as you would!), meanwhile Judy (Linda Cardellini) has a much more positive outlook following the death of her fiance.

Netflix Recommendation: After Life

Dead To Me follows their journey as they support each other and grow closer. However all is not as it seems, and we begin to learn Judy holds a pretty fucking big secret! There's a couple of great plot twists, and watching Jen discover the truth and uncover the mystery is half the fun of this engrossing series. The two female leads are magnificent in this, and carry the whole show with aplomb. The subject matter seems depressing, and although it is dark, the comedy provides relief, and again, the acting is superb. Christina Applegate is required to run the absolute gamut of emotions in this, and she is so watchable, excelling in dramatic, moving moments whilst still displaying the impeccable comic timing we know her for (Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, TV's Married With Children) in other scenes.

I was a little bit 'WTF?' at the how the last episode ended, but honestly it just makes me excited to see where they will take this in Season Two. Go add this to your watch list now and thank me later!

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Challenge Completed: 30 Netflix Movies In 30 Days!

Hi guys! In May I undertook a movie challenge, namely my 30 Netflix Movies in 30 Days Challenge. Did I get anywhere near watching 30 movies? No I did not. As it turned out, May was kind of busy, and I was all over the place, with long movie-less stretches, then days I'd get multiple titles watched in. My grand total was 16, which is over halfway at least! So here are the films I saw and what I thought of them!

1. GET OUT
I started off my challenge brilliantly with this unsettling horror film directed by Jordan Peele in his directorial debut. This was so creepy, with amazing acting, including welcome comedic relief from the main character's best friend. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time and loving this, and I don't even usually like horror films!

2. TAG
This ridiculous adventure is surprisingly based on real-life events, and although it's not going to win any awards, it's funny in parts and comes under the category of 'guilty pleasure' viewing for me. A movie you can just put on and not think about!

3. GAME NIGHT
Much like TAG, GAME NIGHT is 'stupid funny' but if you're a fan of Jason Bateman comedies, you'll enjoy it. There were enough funny bits to keep me engaged with the interesting storyline.

4. ISN'T IT ROMANTIC
First of all, I'll watch anything with Rebel Wilson in it #fangirlalert. Even though this was quite clever, I found it to be both good and bad at the same time. Not everything works, but it is ultimately satisfying. Side note: how many times have Rebel Wislon and Adam Devine starred together now? I love these two together!

5. BACHELORETTE
I hated this film with every fibre of my being! It was utter bullshit, not even funny and barely watchable. The characters were horrible and offensive with no redeeming qualities and I basically hated all of them. Not even Rebel Wilson could save this abomination. Also, does Isla Fisher play exactly the same crazy, over the top character in every single film, or am I going insane?

6. THE BIG SHORT
I have mixed feeling about THE BIG SHORT. It has an impressive cast, and the story, based on real-life events, is very interesting. However, I found the celebrity cameos (Selena Gomez, Margot Robbie etc) as annoying as the rapidly cut together scenes. It was good overall, but I get the feeling most people enjoyed this one more than I did.

7. BAD MOMS
I love watching a comedy with a female lead cast! This is quite funny, and even though I looked on in horror at some of this, I also could relate to other parts! It's an entertaining romp and I'll now be seeking out the sequel. Stay tuned for the cast with their real life Mums during the end credits. It's quite sweet!

8. UNICORN STORE
I really enjoyed Brie Larson's directorial debut film. Of course, I'm magnetically drawn to anything with unicorns as the subject matter, obviously! This is weird, mystical, whimsical, beautiful and a bit sad. With the added bonus of Samuel L Jackson, for the win! I highly recommend this one, for something out of the ordinary.

9. MIDNIGHT IN PARIS
In this Woody Allen directed fantasy-comedy, Gil, Owen Wilson's character, goes back in time to 1920's Paris, a time and place this screenwriter and aspiring author romanticizes. I should probably read the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway. I keep giving them more chances, but I need to accept that I really don't enjoy Woody Allen films. Also, Rachel McAdams character in this is a total bitch, with not one redeeming quality. Ugh!

10. THE NICE GUYS
Here's a prime case of building up a movie too much in your head as you've been wanting to see it for so long, then being totally disappointed when it doesn't live up to your expectations. So I feel let down by this film, despite great performances from Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling, another actor who I'll watch in anything. It was good, but not great. Oh well.

11. MOVIE 43
What. Is. This. Film? Well it's highly offensive, and it won't be for everyone. It's basically gross out humour starring an ensemble cast and split up into fourteen different stories, each directed by a different person (Peter Farrelly, Elizabeth Banks, James Gunn and Brett Ratner to name a few). Think Hugh Jackman with a ballsack on his neck and Chris Pratt with diarrhea after taking a laxative because his partner asks him to shit on her. No words. It's pretty dire and the best part is spotting all the stars who miraculously agreed to be a part of this!

12. LIFE OF THE PARTY
I found this Melissa McCarthy comedy (written by McCarthy and her husband Ben Falcone) to be incredibly unfunny, although it does improve slightly throughout. All I'll say is, thank God for Maya Rudolph.

13. ALEX STRANGELOVE
This is an enjoyable cute and funny Netflix original coming of age story, dealing with sexual identity. Produced by Ben Stiller, it's heartfelt and very heartwarming. Recommended!

14. EQUALS
I really enjoyed this Kristen Stewart and Nicholas Hoult starring sci-fi romantic drama. It was an atmospheric rollercoaster that had me enthralled throughout, reminding me of the classic Romeo and Juliet story in parts! It's a bit moody and slow, but if you're a fan of these actors, you'll enjoy it. Also starring Aussies Guy Pearce (with a very short haircut) and Jacki Weaver.

15. EXTREMELY WICKED, SHOCKINGLY EVIL AND VILE
Zac Efron is amazing as serial killer Ted Bundy in this captivating film. It's super intense and I was seriously transfixed the whole time. Told from the point of view of Bundy's girlfriend Elizabeth Kendall, this biographical crime thriller features one of Efron's best performances and legitimately makes me want to watch Conversations With A Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes series on Netflix as well.

16. GIRLS TRIP
Again, it's fantastic to see an all-female lead in a film. Although overlong, this is certainly funny and entertaining, and features a few notable gross-out comedy scenes. Tiffany Haddish is the absolute stand out star of GIRLS TRIP (although you may not be a fan if you find swearing objectionable); she is hilarious and I now have to watch everything else she's in!

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Max My Movies: 30 Netflix Movies in 30 Days Challenge!

Hi guys! As you may have noticed, there have been less blog posts lately. I'm finding that my focus is shifting towards posting on Instagram, and with two accounts to run (@imhungrymax and @shinyglitterbug), that takes up a lot of time! But don't worry, I haven't given up on the blog, and will be trying a bit harder to blog more frequently.

Recently I had the crazy idea to do another one of my movie challenges. If you're not sure what I'm talking about, you can check out my previous Max My Movies: March Movie Challenge. It's actually hilarious because I barely get time for Netflix anymore, but when I do I always seem to be catching up on my episodic shows, such as Dynasty, Riverdale and Star Trek: Discovery. I've also watched Titans, Russian Doll and You, all of which I loved. I've had slightly more time lately thanks to a cold that had me collapsed on the couch for the best part of a week. Click here to read about all the shows I've watched on Netflix lately! It saddens me, though, that I never seem to indulge my first love, movies. Which is where this challenge comes in.

This May, I'll be maxxing my movies in an attempt to watch 30 Netflix Movies In 30 Days. Yes, you're right, May does have 31 days, but 30 has a nicer ring to it and I didn't want to go too crazy haha. I've been gradually adding titles to my watch list, and you can read below what I'm planning to see.

The rules of this challenge are fairly simple:
1. All the movies must currently be on Australian Netflix
2. I must not have seen the movies before
3. The goal is to watch 30 movies in the month of May, or as close to this as possible!

There are going to be some days where it's impossible to get a film watched, so this doesn't need to be a one-a-day deal. In fact, I predict I'll be 'catching up' on the weekends when I have more time.

Here's my (not-set-in-stone) Watch List:

1.   Unicorn Store
2.   Get Out
3.   Isn't It Romantic
4.   Tag
5.   Bachelorette
6.   Dumplin'
7.   The Big Short
8.   Birdbox
9.   The Disaster Artist
10.  Captain Fantastic
11.  Dark Shadows
12.  Colossal
13.  Goosebumps
14.  The Revenant
15.  Vacation
16.  Black Mass
17.  Sandy Wexler
18.  Velvet Buzzsaw
19.  Game Night
20.  Midnight In Paris
21.  The Walk
22.  Alex Strangelove
23.  Lovelace
24.  Nymphomaniac Vol 1
25.  To The Bone
26.  In The Cut
27.  The Sweetest Thing
28.  Bad Moms
29.  Get Hard
30.  Equals

I'm so excited for this! Look out for a blog post in June detailing how I went with this challenge and what I thought of the movies I saw!

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What I've Been Watching On Netflix!

Hi guys! I've been watching a fair bit of Netflix lately, partly due to being sick (and actually resting this time!) so I thought I'd share the shows with you. I'm always keen for recommendations and would love to hear your thoughts on these, so please comment below and let me know.

First of all, there's a few ongoing series, where a new episode comes out every week or so, that I'm pretty invested in...

RIVERDALE
I love this show despite the ridiculous storylines. It's dark and mysterious, there's teenage angst and romance and of course, Cole Sprouse. It's a bit weird/sad watching it now that Luke Perry (who played Archie's Father, Fred Andrews) is dead, but I'm seasons deep and not stopping now. I've recommended Riverdale before here.

DYNASTY
This is the high glam, ridiculous guilty pleasure viewing that I live for. Outfits to die for, shocks aplenty and hilarious oneliners, mainly from my queen Fallon Carrington. Bring it! I've previously blogged about Dynasty here.

STAR TREK DISCOVERY
I'm biased because I'm already a Trekkie, but Star Trek Discovery is seriously impressive. From the acting, to the story arc, direction, makeup and sets, everything about this show is a winner. It's pretty hardcore though, so don't expect lightweight sci-fi fluff!

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And I've also watched....

TITANS
Titans was another gritty, super dark shocking series that definitely pulled me in. It took me most of the series to work out two of the main characters were played by Aussies, Dick Grayson (portrayed by Brenton Thwaites) and Rachel Roth (played by Teagan Croft). And a warning that this was quite gory in parts so make sure your kids don't walk in when you're watching this!

YOU
OK so I only watched this because it starred Gossip Girl hottie, Penn Badgley, and oh boy was I in for a shock! First of all, dude can act. Penn plays a creepy af stalker and will seriously have you feeling all the emotions in this. I'm happy to say that filming for the second season is currently underway and Netflix is committed to screening it.

AFTER LIFE
This is an absolutely beautiful rollercoaster ride that will have you laughing one minute and bawling the next. Ricky Gervais is an absolute genius, and if you haven't already read it, I dedicated an entire blog post to this touching series here.

TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE
This is a movie, not a series, and a Netflix original I believe? I'd heard such great things, and I must say this cute teen rom-com was the perfect distraction when I was sick. No thinking required, with the added bonus that now I know who the hell Noah Centineo is. I am young and hip again! In great news, filming for the sequel is currently underway!

FYRE
Well this was a real eye-opener! I sat in disbelief for most of this, but still absolutely fascinated with how everything went down. Highly recommended!

SEX EDUCATION
While this does have graphic sex scenes and nudity, it's also a super sweet look at love and romance. All the performances are amazing, especially Asa Butterfield as Otis, Emma Mackey as Maeve and Gillian Anderson as Otis's Mum Jean, a Sex Therapist. I think maybe my favourite performance though, is Ncuti Gatwa as Otis' best friend Eric. His character has quite the story arc, and Ncuti really shines in this role.

THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MADELEINE McMCANN
This was a fascinating look into the Madeleine McCann case, and I did learn a lot, even though they seemed to go over the same information again and again. Another drawback was the frequent subtitles, which sucked especially when they put white text over a white background and expect us to be able to read it. Otherwise, a satisfactory look into the sad disappearance of Maddie.

RUSSIAN DOLL
I just finished this series last night and I loved it! Natasha Lyonne (remember her?) plays super tough Nadia, who keeps dying and waking up in the bathroom at her 36th Birthday party. Sound intriguing? It is, and then some. It's funny, mysterious and so addictive. Definitely give this one a go, guys!

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What's On My Watch List?
Oh boy. What's not on my list at this point? First and foremost, I want to binge Season 3 of Santa Clarita Diet, as I'm a huge Drew Barrymore fan and I loved the first two seasons. I also want to scare the pants off myself with Conversations With a Killer: the Ted Bundy Tapes, and I've been meaning to start Dear John, because I've heard such great things (and Eric Bana, hello). There's more but when I have too much on my plate, I tend to get easily overwhelmed and have panic attacks in the supermarket, and trust me, they aren't fun!

However, there are so many movies I want to see on Netflix that I've decided to set myself a May Movie Challenge, which I'm so excited for! Look out for a blog post at the start of May detailing what that will entail!

You may be interested in Netflix Recommendation: After Life

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