Movies to replenish to your Netflix list

Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Movies to replenish to your Netflix list

As you diligently practice social distancing, chances are you're already endlessly looking to add more movie titles to your Netflix list—trying to decide what to watch next, or if you should gamble to try something completely new. This list covers some fantastic movies and nonfiction documentary series perfect for passing the time.

Room
For those seeking an intensely suspenseful film that will really work up your emotions, “Room” is a fitting movie that will send you into a heartbreaking reality. Brie Larson, in her pre-Captain Marvel days, plays a young woman, known as Ma, who was abducted as a teenager. For seven years, she’s been held captive in the same tiny shed, and now has a son– he’s never seen the outside world. Once things get to a certain awful turning point, Ma begins to plot an escape plan to get her and her son to freedom. This deeply human story about reconnecting with family and surviving against all odds is a deeply meaningful way to spend your Netflix binging time.

Frances Ha
If you’re a fan of indie films and smaller studios, there’s a good chance you’ll be a fan of “Frances Ha,” a movie starring Greta Gerwig and directed by Noah Baumbach, both of who garnered tons of Oscar buzz these last couple years. Gerwig portrays 27-year-old aspiring dancer Frances Hadley, navigating her way through New York City and attempting to find her way in life. The film manages to stay cheerful despite the title character often struggling to achieve her dream, and explores the journey of creating your own life that any young adult can relate to.

Moonlight
If you somehow missed hearing about this Oscars best-picture winning-film, Moonlight is a groundbreaking glimpse into the story of a low-income, black and gay boy named Chiron. The movie follows Chiron through three stages in his life, exploring deeply personal struggles as well as a variety of all-too-real social issues. This story is accompanied by a fitting score, a great script and stunning cinematography, making it a well-deserved success. It’s an all-around beautiful movie, so do yourself a favor and check this one out on Netflix.

Snowpiercer
Another hit by “Parasite” director Bong Joon Ho, and starring Chris Evans, “Snowpiercer” is a dystopian action-packed thriller with multiple plot twists and compelling imaginary future. It takes place in 2031, after the entire world has been frozen by failed actions to combat climate change. The sole survivors of humanity live on a train circling the globe, with the wealthy at the front of the train and the very poorest citizens living in the caboose. Told largely in English and Korean, this story is a unique take on the dystopian genre and impossible to predict.

Cheer
This docuseries goes behind the curtain into the competitive world of cheer, showcasing the fascinating ups and downs of a world you likely don’t already know much about. Through the lens of a small Texas college’s esteemed cheer team, led by the tough-love coach Monica Aldama, the show not only focuses on performances but also on the unique personalities and struggles of the team’s members. Even if you know nothing about cheering, the show will suck you in and have you rooting for this group in no time.

When They See Us
This miniseries depicts the true story of the Central Park Five, a group of young teenagers of color who were wrongfully convicted of raping a white woman in Central Park. With an all-around outstanding cast, featuring Jharrel Jerome, star of the Oscar-winning film “Moonlight,” this show will portray the tragedy of this event with honesty and frustrating reality. As the series moves through the timeline of the boys’ interrogations, court cases, imprisonment, and overdue exoneration, you’ll be moved by the coercion, racism, and unfairness that was put upon such young people. Anyone who would like to learn about this historic event through an engaging and well-made show will enjoy watching “When They See Us.”


written by Kirsten Wandrey | Student Affairs


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