Strange But True is one of those movies that premiered at a film festival, got released quietly, and was reborn once it hit streaming. Even though it didn't make a splash when it came out in 2019, the movie was added to Netflix right at the end of August, and has since found its audience.
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In the mood for some of that comedic Robert Downey Jr. goodness? Netflix has just the movie for you. 2010's Due Date sees Downey pairing up with the always-hilarious Zach Galifianakis for a kind of anti-buddy picture, a road flick with a pitch-black sense of humor.
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On August 28, Netflix added a South African and Angolan action thriller called Santana. It's the first time the streamer has added a movie from Angola, and audiences are showing a clear interest in seeing what this international African blockbuster has to offer. Here's why it's worth checking out.
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Thanks to Nicolas Cage's gigantic output, it's easy to miss a movie or six from the guy. Fortunately, Netflix tends to have at least some of his films at hand. Such is the case with The Frozen Ground, a 2013 serial killer thriller that's currently sitting pretty on Netflix's Top Ten list.
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Following the death of award-winning actor and Marvel star Chadwick Boseman, Netflix has postponed a virtual preview of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, one of Boseman's last on-screen roles. Boseman, 43, passed on Friday, August 28, 2020 of colon cancer following a 2016 diagnosis.
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Movies are great at portraying all sorts of human experiences -- including the R-rated ones. Netflix is bursting with movies that explore sexuality to its fullest, though few people know it -- so we're here to introduce you to the steamiest movies the site has got.
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Renfri might only appear in one episode of The Witcher's first season, but Geralt carries a reminder of her as he continues his journey. Here's why that matters beyond simply being an Easter egg for trivia's sake, and what it means about both Geralt and how he perceives Renfri.
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Watch your back, Mr. Scorsese, because there's another "Irishman" flick burning up the charts on Netflix these days. We don't know whether Kill the Irishman's recent viewership bump is the result of name similarity with Scorsese's epic, but we're sincerely glad people are finding it. Here's why.
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The latest teen drama burning up the charts at Netflix is a mid-sized story, told in its entirety over 20 episodes, which the streamer broke into two seasons. Trinkets is adapted from the 2013 YA novel of the same name by Kirsten Smith.
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Even as the rules of the streaming game continue to change and the competition gets a little fiercer, Netflix is still bent on innovating, and their latest upgrade is currently getting tested on platforms across the planet.
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The early days of Ryan Reynolds' big screen career were a decidedly mixed bag, but he took an unexpected step in the right direction in 2005, claiming a role in an off-beat workplace comedy by the name of Waiting.
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Netflix is looking to ensnare audiences with another tense thriller that borders on horror. Set between World War II and the war in Vietnam, The Devil All the Time is a southern gothic noir about generational trauma and a faith corrupted. Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, and Sebastian Stan star.
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Some huge news just dropped for Netflix's upcoming live-action adaptation of the beloved animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender. Despite early involvement with the development of the series, Avatar creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko have both withdrawn from the project.
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Guillermo del Toro hasn't released a film since 2017's Best Picture-winning romantic fantasy The Shape of Water, but that doesn't mean his fans can't get their peepers on new stories from cinema's current maestro of the macabre. Wizards, his latest animated offering, is currently tearing up Netflix.
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Even though Netflix has exciting new movies and TV shows arriving on the regular, sometimes a blast from the past is in order. That's clearly the mood some Netflix viewers are in at the moment, as a family comedy from 1993 has sling-shot its way up the streamer's charts.
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If you're looking for a whimsical adventure appropriate for all ages, you might want to check out Latte and the Magic Waterstone, which hit Netflix on July 31, 2020 and has already become one of the service's most popular choices. Here's why you should check out this feel-good animated comedy.
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Ready for a tough-as-nails military actioner with a super-talented cast? Fire up Netflix. Rogue Warfare: The Hunt has been tearing up the streamer over the weekend, climbing to #1 on its Top Ten list. The flick focuses on an elite military unit tasked with taking down a terrorist organization.
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Where, exactly, is the Umbrella Academy's home turf? The show hasn't explicitly stated the geographical location of the mansion, but the eagle-eyed viewer might notice that season 2 actually dropped a pretty big easter egg about this very thing roughly halfway through the season.
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The stakes on The Umbrella Academy keep rising. Fortunately, the Hargreeves aren't quite as ill-equipped as they were in the previous season. Astute viewers have noticed that the Umbrella Academy seems to be better at using their powers. Here's how The Umbrella Academy's powers work together.
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The silhouettes of five people, a floating green box, and then a seventh person who looks just like Ben, have now taken the place of The Umbrella Academy. But who is the Sparrow Academy, what are their powers, and most importantly, what are Reginald's intentions with them?
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Audiences have seen Number Two throw knives with deadly precision, leaving some to believe he has telekinesis or magnetism-related abilities. In season 2, Diego moves from guiding knives to bullets, which has only stoked the fires of speculation.
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For subscribers starting to lament the coming content drought brought on by the industry-wide shutdown, Netflix wants you to know that it's not quite tapped out yet. Banana Split first debuted for audiences in 2018, and went on to become a festival darling during the 2018-2019 season.
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Adapted from Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá's graphic novels, Netflix's The Umbrella Academy touts a distinct visual aesthetic. While you can't tour the Hargreeves' mansion exactly how it appears on the show, you can visit many locations seen on the series. Here's where The Umbrella Academy is filmed.
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Hollywood's given us a treasure trove of heart-racing action-adventure films, thrillers, and everything in between — all at our fingertips. But where do you start when it comes to unearthing fresh new fights? How about right here.
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There's a whole host of under-the-radar crime stories just waiting to be unearthed. From illegal gambling rings to unsolved mysteries, here are some true crime flicks you may not know about — but should.
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It was only a matter of time before a stand-out kung fu movie broke through into the daily top ten, thus completing the platform's genre Bingo card; that moment came with the release of a 2019 action film that has fans justifiably buzzing.
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A 2018 sub-genre-defying horror film recently found its way to the eighth spot on the Netflix U.S. Top Ten list. The movie in question is Devil's Gate, and whether viewers giving it a chance consciously realize it or not, there are a lot of subtle reasons why it's been so popular.
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