TV & Films Recommendations

[Toshinden]

TV & Films Recommendations for the week of February 11th to February 17th

Movies​

#Saburo
Film: Infinitely Polar Bear (2014)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
IMDb Synopsis: A father struggling with bipolar disorder tries to win back his wife by attempting to take full responsibility of their two young, spirited daughters, who don't make the overwhelming task any easier.

#Soft Flex
Film: Deadpool
Genre: Action, Comedy
Description: New trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine just dropped during the Superbowl, so it's time to remind ourselves why we should be hyped for the new iteration, OR, if for some reason you haven't seen either of the previous films, it's time to educate yourself and hop on the hype train as Deadpool transitions into the MCU!

@ The Benz Mafia
Film: Sleuth (1972)
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
IMDb Synopsis: A man who loves games and theater invites his wife's lover to meet him, setting up a battle of wits with potentially deadly results.

+Alyvia
Film: Les Miserables (2012)
Genre: Drama, Musical, Romance
IMDb Synopsis: Jean Valjean, known as Prisoner 24601, is released from prison and breaks parole to create a new life for himself while evading the grip of the persistent Inspector Javert. Set in post-revolutionary France, the story reaches resolution against the background of the June Rebellion.

+PYRO
Film: Tetris (2023)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
IMDb Synopsis: The story of how one of the world's most popular video games found its way to players around the globe. Businessman Henk Rogers and Tetris inventor Alexey Pazhitnov join forces in the USSR, risking it all to bring it to the masses.

Television​

%Opple
Show: Big Boys (2022-)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, LGBTQI+
IMDb Synopsis: Shy, closeted Jack has spent the past year grieving for his father at home with his mum. But the time has come for him to take his place at uni.

 

[PacificMarill]

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Show: The Boys
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi
IMDb Synopsis: A group of vigilantes set out to take down corrupt superheroes who abuse their superpowers.

Marill's Mind: Just finished catching up in this show. Really gory, but I LOVE the humor/characters. Worth a watch imo.

 

[Dybala jr]

(Available on Amazon Prime)
CAMILA MENDES NEWEST MOVIE, YOU HAVE TO WATCH THIS MASTERPIECE (is not that good but is camila mendes on it)
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Film: Upgraded (2024)
Genre: Romcom
IMDb Synopsis: When Ana is upgraded to first class on a work trip, she meets handsome Will, who mistakes Ana for her boss, Claire. A white lie then sets off a glamorous chain of events, romance and opportunity, until her fib threatens to surface.

 

[sluffy]

Film: Green Room (2015)
Genre: Horror/Crime
IMDb Synopsis: A punk rock band is forced to fight for survival after witnessing a murder at a neo-Nazi skinhead bar.

 

[Poke★Blazer]

FILM: The Marvels
GENRE: Superhero, Sci-Fi, Adventure
SYNOPSIS: Captain Marvel teams up with Ms. Marvel another lady with superpowers to prevent an intergalactic conqueress from obtaining a pair of powerful bracelets. Meanwhile her "cat" Goose (who is actually a type of alien called a Flerken) lays eggs all over SHIELD's orbital headquarters, giving rise to a large quantity of "Flerkittens".

 

[Poke★Blazer]

FILM: Alice Upside-Down
GENRE: Slice of Life, Book Adaptation
SYNOPSIS: Alice McKinley moves to a new town. She now has to deal with being "the new kid" at school as well as with a homeroom teacher who makes her keep a diary recording her thoughts and feelings.

 

[Toshinden]

TV & Films Recommendations for the week of February 18th to February 24th

Movies​

#Saburo
Film: Alien Raiders (2008)
Genre: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi
IMDb Synopsis: A group enters a supermarket at closing time, shoots around and takes hostages. They believe aliens have arrived there then. Cops arrive outside.

@ The Benz Mafia
Film: Divorce Italian Style (1961)
Genre: Satire
IMDb Synopsis: A married Sicilian baron falls in love with his cousin and vows to wed her, but with divorce illegal he must concoct a crime of passion to do away with his wife.

%Zipzapadam
Film: Madame Web
Genre: Action, Superhero
IMDb Synopsis: Cassandra Webb is a New York metropolis paramedic who begins to demonstrate signs of clairvoyance. Forced to challenge revelations about her past, she needs to safeguard three young women from a deadly adversary who wants them destroyed.

Zip's thoughts: Is the movie good? Not really. Tons of plot holes, story beats that don't make sense. But it's kinda fun if you don't take it seriously.

+PYRO
Film: Eddie the Eagle
Genre: Sports, Drama
IMDb Synopsis: The story of Eddie Edwards, the notoriously tenacious British underdog ski jumper who charmed the world at the 1988 Winter Olympics.

Television​

#Soft Flex
Show: Physical: 100
Genre: Game Show, Reality TV
Description: A Korean Netflix contest that pits 100 athletes from a wide variety of sport disciplines against each other in solo and team contests designed to test their abilities and decide which sport produces the most well-rounded physical specimen. Very cool concept and well-crafted tests of strength, speed and strategy!

%Opple
Show: Am I Being Unreasonable? (2022-)
Genre: Thriller, Comedy
IMDb Synopsis: Follows two friends who love having fun and booze, until everything unravels...

+Queen of Narnia
Show: Chicago Med
Genre: Drama, Medical Procedural
IMDb Synopsis: An emotional thrill ride through the day-to-day chaos of the city's most explosive hospital and the courageous team of doctors who hold it together. They will tackle unique new cases inspired by topical events, forging fiery relationships in the pulse-pounding pandemonium of the emergency room.

Alyvia's note: Not recommended for people with a weak stomach... Very intense surgical scenes in nearly all 170+ episodes with blood and injuries seen throughout every episode. Otherwise, if you don't mind this, definitely give this series a try!

 

[Dybala jr]

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Film: Past Lives (2023)
Genre: Drama, Korean, Romance
IMDb Synopsis: Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrested apart after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea. Twenty years later, they are reunited for one fateful week as they confront notions of love and destiny.

 

[sluffy]

TV Series: From (2022 - )
Genre: Horror/Mystery/Drama
IMDb synopsis: Unravel the mystery of a city in the middle U.S.A. that imprisons everyone who enters. As the residents struggle to maintain a sense of normality and seek a way out, they must also survive the threats of the surrounding forest.

 

[Opple]

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Film: Past Lives (2023)
Genre: Drama, Korean, Romance
IMDb Synopsis: Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrested apart after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea. Twenty years later, they are reunited for one fateful week as they confront notions of love and destiny.

I wanted to go see this in the cinema! I never did! 100% going to give it a go...

 

[PacificMarill]

TV: The Rookie
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
IMDb Synopsis: Starting over isn't easy, especially for John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of joining the LAPD. As their oldest rookie, he's met with skepticism from those who see him as just a walking midlife crisis.

Marill's Mind: Only just started watching this, but I really love Crime shows. Really good so far!

 

[Aly]

The long awaited Spin-off to The Walking Dead is finally Here!!!!

Series: The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live
Genres: Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
AMC Synopsis: The love story of Rick Grimes and Michonne is changed by a changed world. Separated by distance. They must fight to find their way back to each other not only to reignite their unbreakable bond but to become heroes in a broken world.​

 

[Toshinden]

TV & Films Recommendations for the week of February 25th to March 2nd

Movies​

#Saburo
Film: Streets of Fire (1984)
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
IMDb Synopsis: A mercenary is hired to rescue his ex-girlfriend, a singer who has been kidnapped by a motorcycle gang.

#Soft Flex
Film: Demolition Man
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Description: A film that still to this day has not gotten its just due, in my opinion. Demolition Man is the story of an imprisoned officer being brought out of cryo-stasis to take down a rogue criminal who was also let loose in a dystopian future where violence has been rendered "obsolete". In terms of strong points, while the action is solid, it takes a back seat to its comedic/satirical wit and the cast is excellent!

@ The Benz Mafia
Film: A Soldier's Story (1984)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
IMDb Synopsis: An African-American officer investigates a murder in a racially charged situation in World War II.

%Zipzapadam
Film: Dune: Part One
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
IMDb Synopsis: A noble family becomes embroiled in a war for control over the galaxy's most valuable asset while its heir becomes troubled by visions of a dark future.

+PenQuin
Film: Train to Busan (2016)
Genre: Action, Thriller, Horror
IMDb Synopsis: While a zombie virus breaks out in South Korea, passengers struggle to survive on the train from Seoul to Busan.

PQ Rating: 7/10 cool zombie movie. I really enjoyed the end.

+PYRO
Film: The Outfit (2022)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
IMDb Synopsis: An expert cutter must outwit a dangerous group of mobsters in order to survive a fateful night.

+Queen of Narnia
Film: Gifted
Genre: Drama
IMDb Synopsis: Frank Adler (Chris Evans) is a single man raising a child prodigy - his spirited young niece Mary (Mckenna Grace) in a coastal town in Florida. Frank's plans for a normal school life for Mary are foiled when the seven-year-old's mathematical abilities come to the attention of Frank's formidable mother Evelyn (Lindsay Duncan) whose plans for her granddaughter threaten to separate Frank and Mary. Octavia Spencer plays Roberta, Frank and Mary's landlady and best friend. Jenny Slate is Mary's teacher, Bonnie, a young woman whose concern for her student develops into a connection with her uncle as well.

Television​

@ Madeline
Show: Hazbin Hotel (2024)
Genre: Animation, Comedy
IMDb Synopsis: In an attempt to find a non-violent alternative for reducing Hell's overpopulation, the daughter of Lucifer opens a rehabilitation hotel that offers a group of misfit demons a chance at redemption.

Madeline note: Very, very gay, me likey so far.

%Opple
Show: ShakespeaRe-Told (2005)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Tragedy
IMDb Synopsis: A modern re-telling of four William Shakespeare stories.

Opple note: Excellent modern retellings from 2005, personal favourite being MacBeth being based in a restaurant with bin collectors being the witches! Very twisted and very accessible.

 

[Dybala jr]

(Available on Max)
Wes Anderson is one of the greatest directors of all time.
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Film: Asteroid City (2023)
Genre: Comedy, Sci-Fi, Drama
IMDb Synopsis: Following a writer on his world famous fictional play about a grieving father who travels with his tech-obsessed family to small rural Asteroid City to compete in a junior stargazing event, only to have his world view disrupted forever.

 

[ParkerMayCry]

Film: Starship Troopers (1997)
Genre: Sci-Fi/Action/Comedy
IMDB synopsis: Humans, in a facist militaristic future, wage war with Giant Alien Bugs

I'm doing my part!

 

[PacificMarill]

TV: Love, Death & Robots
Genre: Animation, Short, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller (I know that's a lot)
IMDb Synopsis: A collection of animated short stories that span various genres including science fiction, fantasy, horror and comedy.

Marill's Mind: The best thing about Love Death + Robots is every episode is different (kind of like Black Mirror if you've seen it), and each episode is unique in it's own way. I like Sci-Fi/Dystopian stuff, and this show gives you a lot of those vibes.

 

[sluffy]

Movie: A beautiful day in the neighborhood (2019)
Genre: Drama/Biography
IMDb Synopsis: Based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Lloyd Vogel.

 

[Poke★Blazer]

FILM: The Chipmunk Adventure
GENRE: Animation, Comedy, Musical, Adventure
SYNOPSIS: The Chipmunks and Chipettes are sent on a globetrotting hot air balloon race, delivering dolls of the waves to people in different countries along the way, however it's all a setup, as the couple who asked them to deliver the dolls actually concealed diamonds and money within them.

 

[ParkerMayCry]

Film: Trainspotting (1996)
Genre: Drama/Dark Comedy/Crime
IMDB synopsis: Renton, deeply immersed in the Edinburgh drug scene, tries to clean up and get out despite the allure of drugs and the influence of friends.
warning! this film has depictions of intense drug abuse, viewer discretion is advised for those sensitive to those subjects

Choose a life. Choose a job. Choose a career. Choose a family. Choose a fucking big television. Choose washing machines, cars, compact disc players and electrical tin openers... Choose DSY and wondering who the fuck you are on a Sunday morning. Choose sitting on that couch watching mind-numbing, spirit crushing game shows, stucking junk food into your mouth. Choose rotting away in the end of it all, pishing your last in a miserable home, nothing more than an embarrassment to the selfish, fucked up brats you spawned to replace yourself, choose your future. Choose life... But why would I want to do a thing like that?

 

[Toshinden]

TV & Films Recommendations for the week of March 3rd to March 9th

Movies​

#Saburo
Film: Blood Punch (2014)
Genre: Horror, Thriller
IMDb Synopsis: A young man is lured into a dangerous love triangle that begins to take a series of shocking and grisly supernatural turns.

#Soft Flex
Film: Do Revenge
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Thriller
Description: A fun, teen revenge comedy about two unlikely friends who team up to take down each other's high school bullies. The 2 co-stars are excellent, and the film is filled with bright colours, stylish outfits and a great soundtrack!

@ The Benz Mafia
Film: American Fiction (2023)
Genre: Satire
IMDb Synopsis: A novelist who's fed up with the establishment profiting from Black entertainment uses a pen name to write a book that propels him into the heart of the hypocrisy and madness he claims to disdain.

+PYRO
Film: Elemental (2023)
Genre: Animation, Comedy
IMDb Synopsis: The film journeys alongside an unlikely pair, Ember and Wade, in a city where fire-, water-, land- and air-residents live together. The fiery young woman and the go-with-the-flow guy are about to discover something elemental: how much they actually have in common.

Television​

%Opple
Show: The Teacher
Genre: Psychological, Drama
IMDb Synopsis: An emotionally troubled teacher's life begins to fall apart as she faces accusations of sleeping with a student.

+Queen of Narnia
Show: The Worst Witch (2017)
Genre: Family, Fantasy
IMDb Synopsis: Mildred Hubble lives an ordinary life with her mum Julie until the day Maud Spellbody crashes her broomstick into their balcony and nothing is ever the same again. Maud introduces Mildred to Cackle's Academy, a school for young witches set high on a mountaintop. Under the watchful eye of friendly headmistress Miss Cackle and scary deputy Miss Hardbroom, Mildred begins her training, but no matter how hard she tries, her spells go badly wrong, causing chaos. Will Mildred always be The Worst Witch?

Queen of Narnia's Thoughts: A little fun family show based on The Worst Witch books by author Jill Murphy! All 4 seasons are available to stream on Netflix!

 

[Dybala jr]

(Available on Apple TV)
This movie is long as shit you know but this is a really good piece of art.
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Film: Killers Of The Flower Moon (2023)
Genre: Crime, Drama, History
IMDb Synopsis: When oil is discovered in 1920s Oklahoma under Osage Nation land, the Osage people are murdered one by one - until the FBI steps in to unravel the mystery.

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[sluffy]

Movie: Sense and Sensibility (1995)
Genre: Rom/Com
IMDb Synopsis: Rich Mr. Dashwood dies, leaving his second wife and her three daughters poor by the rules of inheritance. The two eldest daughters are the title opposites.

 

[PacificMarill]

Elemental​

Film: Elemental
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Romance
IMDb Synopsis: The film journeys alongside an unlikely pair, Ember and Wade, in a city where fire-, water-, land- and air-residents live together. The fiery young woman and the go-with-the-flow guy are about to discover something elemental: how much they actually have in common.

Marill's Mind: This movie was so cute. I think it's one of my favorite animated films in a long time- since Soul.

 

[Poke★Blazer]

SHOW: Get Ed
GENRE: Animation, Sci-Fi
SYNOPSIS: In futuristic Progress City, different groups of Delivery carriers fight to keep packages away from each other as well as from the evil Mr. Bedlam. The crew of Dojo Deliveries, led by Ed, works to be the top couriers in the city.

 

[Toshinden]

TV & Films Recommendations for the week of March 10th to March 16th

Movies​

#Saburo
Film: The Cremator (1969)
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
IMDb Synopsis: Set in Central Europe during World War II, a demented cremator believes cremation relieves earthly suffering and sets out to save the world.

#Soft Flex
Film: Butter
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Description: A short, cute film with an insane ensemble cast for such an abbreviated experience. A foster child is inspired to enter a small town fair's butter carving competition and finds herself pitted against the aggressively-motivated wife of the long-time reigning champion. Even though the stars are competing for limited screen time, they all leave an impression by the end.

@ The Benz Mafia
Film: The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
IMDb Synopsis: A father and son, both coroners, are pulled into a complex mystery while attempting to identify the cause of death of a young woman who was apparently harboring dark secrets.

%Opple
Film: Jennifer's Body (2009)
Genre: Horror, Comedy
IMDb Synopsis: A newly-possessed high-school cheerleader turns into a succubus who specializes in killing her male classmates. Can her best friend put an end to the horror?

%Zipzapadam
Film: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
Genre: Crime, Drama
IMDb Synopsis: Atticus Finch, a widowed lawyer in Depression-era Alabama, defends a Black man against an undeserved charge, and tries to educate his young children against prejudice.

+Queen of Narnia
Film: The Possession
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
IMDb Synopsis: A young girl buys an antique box at a yard sale, unaware that inside the collectible lives a malicious ancient spirit. The girl's father teams with his ex-wife to find a way to end the curse upon their child.

Queen of Narnia's Thoughts: Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Negan from TWD) appears in this as the girl's father!!!

+yackback
Film: Alien (1979)
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Description: I finally saw it. In a theater! Uh, it's a classic.

Television​

+PenQuin
Show: Beef (2023)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
IMDb Synopsis: Two people let a road rage incident burrow into their minds and slowly consume their every thought and action.

PQ Rating: So many twists and turns. Was a fun watch. 9/10

+PYRO
Show: The Gentlemen (2024)
Genre: Crime, Drama
IMDb Synopsis: Eddie Horniman inherits a family estate, initially unaware it's home to a drug empire run by a syndicate that has no plans to vacate.