Monday, July 17, 2017

Expiring from Netflix Instant August 2017

A tentative list of film and TV titles leaving Netflix Instant Streaming during August 2017.  Will update when we get the full list.

NOTE: Full list is up!

NOTE 2: Much thanks to UNoGS and New on Netflix USA for help compiling this list.

August 1:

Films:
10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
Antarctic Edge: 70 Degrees South (2015) 
Babe (1995)
Babe: Pig in the City (1998)
Beneath the Helmet (2014)
Black Widow (1987)
Casting By (2012) (NEW: 7/26)
Destination: Team USA (2016) 
The Diabolical (2015)
Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry (1974)
Dogs on the Inside (2014) 
Eat With Me (2014) 
Electric Slide (2014)
Elizabethtown (2005)
Fair Chase (2014) 
Flex is Kings (2013)
Flight World War 2 (2015) 
From the Terrace (1960)
From Time to Time (2009)
A Gift Horse (2015)
Goodbye World (2013)
Horsemen (2008)
Josef Fritzl: Story of a Monster (2010)
Katt Williams: It's Pimpin' Pimpin' (2008) RENEWED
Knowing (2009) 
Last Knights (2015) 
The Little Engine That Could (2011)
The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003)
Malibu's Most Wanted (2003)
Mike Epps: Underrated and Never Faded (2009) 
Mystery Team (2009) 
The Naked Prey (1966) 
Para Elisa (2012) 
Prefontaine (1997)
The Reef (2006) 
Russell Brand: End the Drugs War (2014)
Russell Brand: From Addiction to Recovery (2012)
Strictly Sexual (2008) 
Teacher's Pet (1958)
UnDivided (2015) 
Unsung Heroes: The Story of America's Female Patriots (2014) 
The Verdict (1982)
The Way (2010) 
Winter in Wartime (2008) 
Young @ Heart (2007)
Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008)

TV:
Alphas Season 2 (2012)
Babe Winkelman's Outdoor Secrets Season 1 (2008)*
El Chavo Season 1 (1971)
NOTE: The Animated version of the series expired on July 15.
Dancing on the Edge Season 1 (2013)
The Delivery Man Season 1 (2015)*
The Heavy Water War Season 1 (2015)*
The Hunt Season 1 (2012) RENEWED
Hunter x Hunter Seasons 1-5 (2011-3)*
The IT Crowd Seasons 1-5 (2006-13) RENEWED
The IT Crowd Manual (2014) 
Justice League Seasons 1-2 (2001-3)*
Justice League Unlimited Seasons 1-2 (2004-5)*
The Kindness Diaries Season 1 (2015) RENEWED
Lindner's Fishing Edge Season 1 (2013) RENEWED
Lunch Monkeys Seasons 1-2 (2009-11)
The Royals Season 1 (2013)
SheZow Season 1 (2012)
Small Time Gangster Season 1 (2011)
Street Food Season 2 (2012)
La Suegra Season 1 (2014)
The Ultimate Fishing Experience Season 1 (2014)
Wild Ones Season 1 (2016) RENEWED
Young Justice Seasons 1-2 (2010-2)*

August 2:
God Bless America (2011) 
The Hunter (2011) 

August 3:
Nothing

August 4:
Alien Abduction (2014)
Amor de Mis Amores (2014)
Cambio de Ruta (2014)
I Don't Know Whether to Slit My Wrists or Leave Them Long (2013)
Inner Demons (2014)
Mi Mejor Regalo (2013)
Obedencia Perfecta (2014)
Preludio (2010)
Secreto de Confesion (2013)
Sobre Ella (2013)
Superbad (2007)
Volando Bajo (2014)
White Earth (2014)
Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead (2015)

August 5:
Pablo Escobar, Angel o Demonio (2007)
Pelican Dreams (2014)
Personal Gold: An Underdog Story (2014)

August 6:
Human Capital (2013)
The Spoils of Babylon Season 1 (2014)

August 7:
Dead Snow: Red vs. Dead (2014)
Nymphomaniac Volumes 1-2 (2013)
NOTE: Doesn't include the director's cuts of both films which isn't expiring.  Yet.
Stage Fright (2014)

August 8:
Nothing

August 9:
The Five Venoms (aka Five Deadly Venoms) (1978)
Return to the 36th Chamber (1980) 
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978) 

August 10:
Dope (2015)

August 11:
Four Blood Moons (2015)
Jesus People: The Movie (2009)
Patch Town (2014)
Two Days, One Night (2014)

August 12:
Nothing

August 13:
Nothing

August 14:
Drones (2013)
Food Matters (2008)
Lego: Elves (No notice!)

August 15:
MOVIES:
Alex of Venice (2014)
Eddie Pepitone: In Ruins (2014)
Enemy of the State (1998)
Great Expectations (2012)
Race to Nowhere (2009)
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)

TV:
1992 Season 1 (2015)
American Dad Seasons 7-10 (2012-5) *
Changing Seas Seasons 3-6 (2011-4)
Close Quarter Battle Season 1 (2012) RENEWED
Desperate Hours Season 1 (2015) RENEWED
The New Frontier Season 1 (2015)
El Sexo Debil Season 1 (2011)
Spooksville Season 1 (2013)
Top 10 Secrets and Mysteries Season 1 (2016) RENEWED

August 16:
Axel: The Biggest Little Hero (2013) 
Bill Burr: You People Are All the Same (2012) 
Dead Silence (2007) 
Felony (2013) 
Hot Wheels: The Skills to Thrill (2015) 
Team Hot Wheels: Build the Epic Race (2015) 

August 17:
Nothing

August 18:
Ejecta (2014)
La Sapienza (2014)

August 19:
RL Stine's Mostly Ghostly: Have You Met My Ghoulfriend (2014) 

August 20:
Miss Representation (2011)
Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Bitty Adventures Seasons 2-3 (2012-3)
Transcend (2014)

August 21:
Dark Space (2013)
The Snowton Murders (2011)
Traffickers (2012)

August 22:
CSI: NY Season 9 (2012)
Explore TV Season 1 (2016)
Go For Sisters (2013)

August 23:
Dark Tide (2012)
The Summer of Sangaile (2015)

August 24:
Gun Woman (2014)

August 25:
The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq (2014)
October Gale (2014)
Paratodos (2016)

August 26:
None

August 27:
None

August 28:
Lockup: Women Behind Bars Season 1 (2013)
The Protector 2 (2014) 
Revenge Seasons 1-4 (2011-5)*

August 29:
Ride (2015) 

August 30:
Disaster Playground (2015)
The League Seasons 1-7 (2009-15)*

August 31:
Space Warriors (2013)

September 1:

MOVIES:

Above and Beyond (2014)
All Yours (2014)
Bob Roberts (1992)
The Bright Day (2015)
Brother's Shadow (2006)  RENEWED
Can You Canoe? (2012)
Citizen Buelna (2013)
Combustion (2013)
The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (2001)
The Dancer and the Thief (2009)
Detras del Poder (2013)
Do Not Disturb (1965)
Flame and Citron (2008)
Frailty (2002)
Friday After Next (2002)
Gonchi (2015)
Good Night Good Morning (2010)
Hangar 10 (2014)
The Harvest (2013)
Hope Floats (1998)
The Innocent (2013)
Jackass: The Movie (2002)
Julia (1977)
Just About Famous (2015)
Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu: King of Shadows (2011)
Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu: Way of the Ninja (2011)
Marfa Girl (2012)
Midnight in Paris (2011)
Mississippi Damned (2009)
Nacho Libre (2006)
Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown (2011)
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
The Omen (1976)
Pandas: The Journey Home (2014)
The Reconstruction of William Zero (2015)
RV (2006)
Saddle Up (2016)
Scream (1996)
Shake the Dust (2014)
Something's Gotta Give (2003)
Such Good People (2014)
Sunset Strip (2012)
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
Switchback (1997)
Tears of the Sun (2003)
Through the Woods (2014)
Time Lapse (2014)
Todas Mias (2013)
Tu y Yo (2014)

TV:

BBC:
Auschwitz: Blueprints of Genocide (1994)
Auschwitz: The Nazis and the Final Solution Season 1 (2005) RENEWED
Battle of Britain: The Real Story (2010) RENEWED
Churchill's First World War (2013) RENEWED
D-Day (2004) RENEWED
Death Camp Treblinka: Survivor Stories (2012) RENEWED
Egypt Season 1 (2005) RENEWED
End Day (2005) RENEWED
Filthy Cities Season 1 (2011)
The First World War from Above (2010) RENEWED
Foyle's War Seasons 1-9 (2002-15)
Generation Earth Season 1 (2012)
Goering's Last Secret (2011)
Great Raids of World War 2 Season 1 (2006) RENEWED
Hiroshima: BBC History of World War 2 (2005) RENEWED
How to Grow a Planet Season 1 (2012)
The Last Nazis Season 1 (2009) RENEWED
Nuremberg: Nazis on Trial Season 1 (2006) RENEWED
Ocean Giants Season 1 (2011) RENEWED
Our World War Season 1 (2014) RENEWED
Rocket Men (2013) RENEWED
Supermassive Black Holes (2000) RENEWED
Supervolcano Season 1 (2005) RENEWED
Swimming with Killer Whales (2011) RENEWED
The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of the Empire Season 1 (2014) RENEWED

Others:
Badults Season 1 (2013)
The Batman Seasons 1-5 (2004-8)*
Better Man Season 1 (2013)
Better Off Ted Season 2 (2011)*
The Deep End Season 1 (2010)*
Los Hombres Tambien Lloran Season 1 (2014)
Housos Season 1-2 (2011-3)
Oggy and the Cockroaches Season 1 (1998)
Wilfred Seasons 1-2 (2009-10)*
NOTE: This is the Australian series; the American one has already expired.
Zig and Sharko Season 1 (2010)

An * means that the series is confirmed to be leaving.

The End

Thursday, July 13, 2017

Coming to Netflix Streaming August 2017

A tentative list of films and TV series that are coming to Netflix Instant to stream in August 2017.  Will update when I have the official list as well as any secondary findings:

NOTE: The announcement has happened and all descriptions are now up.  Enjoy!

NOTE 2: All caught up!  Whew!

NOTE 3: Next, will revamp the movie section of the Future Netflix page over the weekend.


NOW PLAYING:


MOVIES:




August 1:



The Addams Family (1991):  The family has to determine whether someone claiming to be the estranged Fester is the real thing or an impostor; with Raul Julia and Anjelica Huston.

All Hallows' Eve (2016):  Charming teen girl accidentally summons a vengeful witch with designs on town destruction instead of her dearly departed mother; with Lexi Giovagnoli.

Americano (2016):  Young Mexican parrot seeks the help of a favorite Hollywood TV hero to save his family's circus from bullies; with voices of Rico Rodriguez and Cheech Marin.

Anarkali of Aarah (2017):  Village dancer plots revenge against a politician who drunkenly sexually harassed her while she performed at a public event; with Swara Bhaskar.

Annabelle Hooper and the Ghosts of Nantucket (2016):  Crafty teen mystery writer deals with two thieves and solves a ghostly conundrum while on vacation; with Bailee Madison.

The Astronaut's Wife (1999):  The wife of an astronaut notices some changes in his personality after returning from a mission; with Charlize Theron and Johnny Depp.

AWAKE, A Dream from Standing Rock (2017):  Documentary that focuses on the protests by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe against an oil pipeline that threatens the drinking water of millions.

Bad Santa (2003):  A small time criminal finds his scheme to rob a Phoenix department store blind threatened by a bullied kid and a woman who loves his Santa getup; with Billy Bob Thornton.

Below Her Mouth (2016):  The torrid affair between an engaged fashion edditor and a female roofer threatens to turn both their lives upside down; with Erika Linder.

The Blind Christ (2016):  Man claiming a divine revelation as a child treks the Chilean desert to perform a miracle on a badly injured friend in a remote town; with Michael Silva.

The Bomb (2016):  The explosive power of the nuclear bomb is illustrated using trippy visuals and music from The Acid in this animated documentary.

Boyka: Undisputed (2016):  Boyka takes on brutal gangsters to protect the widow of a man that he unintentionally killed in the ring; with Scott Adkins.

A Cinderella Story (2004):  Sam meets the boy of her dreams at a school dance before returning to work in her stepmom's diner, but can true love prevail; with Hilary Duff and Chad Michael Murray.

Cloud Atlas (2012):  Six seemingly disparate stories explore the complex links that humanity shares through the generations; with Tom Hanks and Halle Berry.

The Devil's Candy (2015):  Struggling painter moves his family into a house with a horrific past and finds inspiration with the help of demonic forces; with Ethan Embry and Shiri Appleby.

Everyone's Hero (2006):  Young ballplayer goes on a quest to return Babe Ruth's bat to its rightful place in time for the 1929 World Series; with voices of Jake T. Austin and Whoopi Goldberg.

Funny Games (2007):  In this remake, a vacationing family regrets their hospitality to two charming psychopaths who take them hostage; with Naomi Watts and Michael Pitt.

Handsome Devil (2016):  Self described outsider is sent into a rugby obsessed boarding school where he unexpectedly bonds with the star player; with Fionn O'Shea and Andrew Scott.

The Hippopotamus (2017):  To keep affording his boozing habit, a once esteemed poet investigates alleged miracles occurring at a country estate; with Roger Allam.

House on Willow Street (2016):  Group of desperate kidnappers learn the hard way that their captive isn't a damsel in distress but a demon; with Sharni Vinson.

Innerspace (1987):  A Marine pilot was supposed to be injected into a lab bunny, but instead ends up inside the body of a nebbish store clerk; with Dennis Quaid and Martin Short.

Jackie Brown (1997):  Aging flight attendant is caught smuggling cash and is forced to either spend time in jail or help with an investigation.  But she chooses plan C: take the money to go; with Pam Grier and Robert Forster.

Jessica Darling's It List (2016):  Having received popularity tips from her older sister, Jessica prepares to trek through the treacherous world of seventh grade; with Chloe East.

Karl Marx City (2016):  Documentarian returns to her former East Germany hometown to investigate her father's suicide and determine whether he helped the secret police in this documentary.

The Last Mimzy (2007):  Two siblings discover a mysterious box of toys from the future and start to develop some inexplicable, unearthly abilities; with Chris O'Neill and Rhiannon Leigh Wryn.

Lord of War (2005):  Ukrainian immigrant rises from two-bit thug to leading arms dealer, but he becomes aware of the cost of his profiteering; with Nicolas Cage and Jared Leto.

The Matrix (1999):  Computer hacker learns about the truth of reality and decides to join a rebellion to break free from oppression; with Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne.

The Matrix Reloaded (2003):  The rebels must protect the last human outpost known as Zion after the machines responsible for the Matrix discover it; with Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss.

The Matrix Revolutions (2003):  An unconscious Neo lies between the Matrix and the machine world.  Meanwhile, his rebel friends continue to battle for Zion; with Keanu Reeves and Hugo Weaving.

Max Manus: Man of War (2008):  Drama concerning Max Manus's decision to join the Norwegian resistance against the Nazis during World War 2; with Aksel Hennie.

Maz Jobrani: Immigrant (2017):  The Iranian American comic explores being an immigrant in the age of Trump as well as modern parenting pitfalls in this stand-up set from Washington DC.

Nola Circus (2015):  The growing rivalry between two barbershops in the New Orleans (Nola) area threaten to upend the lives of the owners, their families, and the city; with Martin Bats Bradford.

The Number 23 (2007):  Animal control officer picks up a mysterious book that seems to be based on his own life and finds himself obsessed with the number 23; with Jim Carrey.

Opening Night (2016):  Nick, once a rising star on Broadway, is the production manager for a new musical based on one hit wonders for rock music; with Topher Grace and Anne Heche.

Practical Magic (1998):  Two sisters are modern day witches whose love lives are hampered by a curse; with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman.

Sleepy Hollow (1999):  New York detective Ichabod Crane is sent to Sleepy Hollow to investigate a series of beheading deaths.  Swoons and faints; with Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci.

Small Soldiers (1998):  The Commando Elite, a group of action figures, are released before being tested.  All is well until they decide to go after their rivals the Gorgons; with Kirsten Dunst and Gregory Smith.

A Sort of Homecoming (2015):  News producer is called back to her Louisiana hometown where the past and what ifs come flooding back; with Laura Marano.

Tie the Knot (2016):  To escape her overbearing mother, a woman takes a trip to Mumbai where she meets a doctor with her own family issues; with Tara Reid and Karishma Ahluwalia.

Un Plus Une (2015):  Womanizing musician travels to India to compose a Bollywood film score and falls for the wife of the French ambassador; with Jean Dujardin and Christopher Lambert.

Walking With the Enemy (2013):  Young Hungarian dons a Nazi uniform to save himself from the invasion and find his family, but stumbles across a terrible truth; with Jonas Armstrong.

The Wedding Party (2016):  A bride, a groom, and their entourage struggle to get order at a wedding reception where nothing is going right; with Blake Lee and Allison Paige.

Who Gets the Dog? (2016):  The divorce between a married couple turns ugly as they battle for custody of their beloved dog Wesley; with Alicia Silverstone and Ryan Kwanten.

Wild Wild West (1999):  Two top notch government agents are armed with an impressive arsenal as they are charged with thwarting an assassination plot by a deranged scientist in this wild, wild mess; with Will Smith and Kevin Kline.

August 2:


The Founder (2016):  A meeting with the McDonald brothers inspires struggling salesman Ray Kroc to change the way burgers are made and sold; with Michael Keaton and Nick Offerman.

Jab We Met (2007):  Changing fortunes await a wealthy, but dejected industrialist who meets a spirited chatterbox on a train in this Bollywood romantic comedy; with Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor.

August 3:


The Invisible Guardian (2017):  An FBI agent returns to her hometown to capture a serial killer targeting teens and must deal with past personal demons; with Marta Etura.

Raising the Bar (2016):  A teen who gave up her spot in an elite American gymnastics program due to her family moving to Australia enters a competition to help a new friend; with Kelli Berglund.

Sing (2016):  Optimistic but broke koala hopes that a singing competition can save his theater in this film that also focuses on several contestants; with voices of Matthew McConaughey and Reese Witherspoon.

August 4:


Alan Saldana: Mi Vida de Pobre (2017):  Mexican comic Saldana explores such topics as the pressures of sitting at an exit row and maxing out his credit card in this stand-up special.

Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007):  Siddharth ignores warnings that his palace may be haunted until certain events occur that causes him to change his thinking; with Akshay Kumar.

Icarus (2017):  Documentary where an American filmmaker and cyclist stumbles onto a global scandal when a Russian scientists reveals some shocking details of a conspiracy.

Message from the King (2017):  Man from Cape Town, South Africa in search of his sister's killer infiltrates a sprawling network of lowlifes and elites in LA; with Chadwick Boesman and Luke Evans.


August 5:


Enter the Warriors Gate (2016):  Avid gamer is transported to ancient China where he must become a warrior to save the princess from an evil warlord; with Mark Chao and Dave Bautista.

Heidi (2015):  Curly haired orphan is sent to live with her gruff grandfather in the Swiss Alps and her optimism melts his frozen heart; with Anuk Steffen.

Holes (2003):  Texas detention camp residents dig holes each day to build character, but some start to wonder why they're digging them; with Shia Labeouf and Sigourney Weaver.

Lady Bloodfight (2016):  American travels to Hong Kong in the hopes of winning a lucrative, yet deadly underground female fighting tournament; with Amy Johnston.

Operation Mekong (2016):  Drug raid in a dangerous section of the Mekong River leads to multiple deaths which raises the suspicions of a narcotics officer; with Eddie Peng.

Sky on Fire (2016):  Security chief at top level medical facility must fight to protect revolutionary cancer research stays out of the wrong hands; with Daniel Wu.

August 6:


Jake's Buccaneer Blast (2014):  Jake and his friends take on Captain Hook in a race to find special treasures hidden throughout Never Land; with voices of Megan Richie and Riley Thomas Stewart.

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Avengers Reassembled! (2015):  The Avengers race to save Iron Man and stop Ultron from using his armor to take over the world; with voice of Laura Bailey.

August 7:


Baahubali: The Beginning (2015):  Villagers in the kingdom of Mahismati rescue a baby destined to go on a heroic quest in the film based on S.S. Rajamouli's epic novel.  Available in Hindi, Malayalam, and Tamil versions (presumably to build up the title counts); with Prabhas.

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017):  A young man leads an army into battle against a cruel tyrant responsible for his father's death.  Like its predecessor, available in Hindi, Malayalam, and Tamil versions; with Prabhas.

The Black Room (2016):  Couple's new dream home turns into a nightmare when they learn of an evil and lustful spirit residing in its basement; with Natasha Henstridge and Lin Shaye.

The Loft (2014):  Back!  The plans of five married men to rent a secret luxury loft to have extramarital affairs hits a big snag when a body of a dead woman ends up there; with Karl Urban and James Marsden.

Mission: Destroy Love (2014):  Two strangers meet by chance on a trip to Thailand and form a connection when they learn their exes ended up in a romantic match; with Bront Palarae.

Rumor Has It (2005):  When she travels to California to attend her sister's wedding, Sarah hears a rumor that her family inspired The Graduate.  Koo-koo-kachoo; with Jennifer Aniston and Kevin Costner.

August 8:


Denis Leary: No Cure for Cancer (1992):  Classic stand-up routine from Leary that focuses on non-smokers, vegetarians, and other undesirable people.

Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark (2014):  This documentary takes an in-depth look at the life and talent of the trailblazing musician who left an indelible mark on the jazz world.

The Transfiguration (2016):  Troubled, but self aware 14 year old New York who's obsessed with vampires and has a taste for blood seeks a chance for redemption; with Eric Ruffin.


August 9:


Black Site Delta (2017):  Ragtag group of inmates protect their secret military prison from terrorists interested in the secret drone research; with Cam Gigandet.

Flatball: A History of Ultimate (2016):  The four decade history of Ultimate Frisbee is shown in this documentary that also explores the New York team; narration from Alec Baldwin.

August 10:


Chocolate (2016):  Cop goes on a wild chase when a conman steals a ring given to him by his nagging girlfriend and hides it in a box of condoms; with Parambrata Chatterjee.

Demonic (2015):  An attempt by amateur ghost hunters to visit an abandoned house leads to disaster and questions for a detective and psychologist; with Maria Bello and Frank Grillo.

Desierto (2015):  Mexican man trying to reunite with his son and others attempting to enter the US illegally become the prey of a deranged vigilante; with Gael Garcia Bernal and Jeffrey Dean Morgan.

Diary of an Exorcist: Zero (2016):  Lucas devotes himself to fighting evil as a priest following a family trauma, but a scary exorcism places him against the devil; with Renato Siqueira.

Rama Rama Re... (2016):  Escaped death row convict takes a road trip with an old man on a personal mission and a young couple trying to elope; with K. Jayaram.

The Saint (2017):  Master thief Simon Templar is hired by a wealthy banker to find his kidnapped daughter, but there are twists ahead in the Saint's road; with Adam Rayner and Eliza Dushku.

Superstar (2017):  Media storm follows famous actor after being wounded in a scene where fake bullets were replaced with real ones; with Dhruvin Shah.

August 11:


Naked (2017):  Rob is madly in love and about to get married.  Unfortunately, he's stuck naked in a elevator during a time loop; with Marlon Wayans and Regina Hall.

August 12:


Chocolate City: Vegas Strip (2017):  For the exotic dancers of Chocolate City, a grand prize of $500,000 brings them back together to a trip to Las Vegas; with Robert Ri'chard and Ginuwine.

Los Herederos (2015):  Boredom and peer pressure spurs a group of suburban teens to become violent and cross paths with their parents; with Maximo Hollander.

August 13:


Arthur and the Invisibles (2006):  Arthur, a ten year old boy, finds a world of little people living in his backyard which can help him save his family home; with voices of Freddie Highmore and Madonna.

Hot Property (2016):  A resourceful, flighty Londoner is willing to do anything to save her home from eviction and a greedy real estate agent; with MyAnna Buring.

Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo (2017):  Archival footage and present day interviews punctuate this documentary about how the hidden figures of Apollo's mission control helped shape history.


August 14:


2 Alone in Paris (2008):  Bumbling Parisian cop is determined to capture the thief that has eluded him even when they're the last two people on Earth; with Ramzy Bedia and Eric Judor.

Banking on Bitcoin (2017):  Documentary covers Bitcoin's roots, its future and the technology that helps it tick with the help of interviews with enthusiasts and experts.

The Outcasts (2017):  Two misfit teen best friends lead a nerd uprising when their efforts to strike a truce with the queen bee fail.  Was made in 2015 for Clarius when it was known as The Outskirts; with Victoria Justice and Eden Sher.

Urban Hymn (2015):  Inspiring social worker tries to get a troubled teen with a painful past to embrace her singing talents; with Shirley Henderson.

August 15:


21 (2008):  Smart, poor student joins a brilliant group of students in a card counting scheme designed to make millions from Vegas casinos by playing blackjack; with Jim Sturgess and Kevin Spacey.

Barbecue (2017):  Documentary film showcases the cultural nuances and mesmerizing techniques in cooking barbecue around the world.

Brad Paisley's Comedic Rodeo (2017):  The country singer hosts this musical and comedic night with various comedians including John Heffron and Jon Reep.

Goon (2011):  A bouncer who kayos a rude hockey player in the stands ends up hired by a rival team to beat up other players; with Seann William Scott and Jay Baruchel.

My Ex-Ex (2015):  Recently dumped attorney hires a psychic to help her win back her boyfriend, but she draws the interest of another former lover; with Katherine Barrell.

A New Economy (2016):  Documentary examines companies and individuals building a new economy where bottom line isn't the only thing focused on.

An Off-Day Game (2015):  Five old friends get together on Election Day for a fun day of drinking, but things take a dark turn when they play a familiar game; with Pradeep Kumar.

Six Feet High (2014):  Man journeys to search for both his girlfriend and a deeper life understanding following a devastating Himalayan flood; with Prakash Bare.

The Sweet Life (2016):  Two strangers bond on a cross-country trek to San Francisco where they plan on killing themselves by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge; with Chris Messina.

We're No Animals (2015):  Jaded Hollywood actor unhappy with his commercial film work moves to Argentina to work on a social philosophy experimental thesis; with John Cusack.

August 16:


All These Sleepless Nights (2016):  Two art school classmates roam the Warsaw streets in search for self-discovery and beautiful decadence in this documentary.

Donald Cried (2017):  Slick New Yorker returns home to settle his grandmother's estate and runs into a childhood friend he wanted to avoid; with Jesse Wakeman.

Gold (2017):  Driven, hapless prospector teams up with a mysterious geologist in hopes of finding wealth, fame, and gold in Indonesia; with Matthew McConaughey and Edgar Ramirez.

Shot! The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock (2016):  Photographer Mick Rock reconstructs his journey through rock and roll history in this documentary.

August 17:


Cop and a Half: New Recruit (2017):  World weary detective must team up with girl who wants to be a cop to solve a case baffling police.  Might this top the original; with Lou Diamond Phillips.

The Polarman (2016):  Documentary about an Arctic explorer named Peter Valusiak who braves extremely low temperatures to thrive in an environment where others wouldn't venture; chill.

August 18:


I Am Sam (2001):  Simple minded grown man raises his baby until child protective services question his fitness which forces him to hire a lawyer to fight back; with Sean Penn and Dakota Fanning.

Rugrats Go Wild (2003):  The Pickles family disembark from a broken cruise ship to meet the Thornberrys on an island where they're shooting a nature documentary; with voice of Elizabeth Daily.

Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004):  An interprid reporter and a top pilot team up to learn what is causing the world's scientists to disappear; with Jude Law and Gwyneth Paltrow.

What Happened to Monday? (2017):  Six siblings in a future where more than one child is outlawed try to avoid government protection while looking for their lost sister; with Noomi Rapace.

August 19:


Hide and Seek (2016):  Germophobic man is living a comfortable life with his wife and child until he realizes his estranged brother may have committed a terrible crime; with Wallace Huo.


August 20:


Camera Store (2016):  Employees of a camera store attempt to stay relevant in the face of unstoppable change and digital progress; with John Larroquette and John Rhys-Davies.

August 21:


AWOL (2016):  Young woman about to join the military meets and falls in love with a married woman with two kids, upending both their lives in the process; with Lola Kirke.

Bad Rap (2016):  This documentary focuses on four young Asian American rappers determined to succeed at a musical genre that often treats them as outsiders; with Jonathan Park.

Beautiful Creatures (2013):  Supernatural drama on the budding young romance between Ethan and enigmatic new girl Lena, who holds a dramatic secret; with Alden Ehrenreich and Alice Englert.

KL Zombi (2013):  Field hockey playing pizza delivery boy transforms from slacker to zombie hunter during an outbreak of the dead in Kuala Lumpur; with Zizan Razak.

Rembat (2015):  Two huge soccer fans go on a rambunctuous road trip to fix a big match between Malaysia and Thailand, unless they want to face the wrath of a loan shark; with Shaheizy Sam.

Unacknowledged (2017):  Dr. Steven Greer, noted UFO expert, interviews witnesses and presents classified documents concerning the existence of extraterrestrials in this "documentary".

August 22:

Alive and Kicking (2016):  Documentary explores the personalities behind the continuing success of swing dancing.

Lynne Koplitz: Hormonal Beast (2017):  Unabashed comedian Koplitz gives the female perspective on going crazy, the benefits of not having children, and the three things all men want in this special.

Sadie's Last Days on Earth (2016):  High schooler Sadie becomes convinced that the world is about to end and decides to kiss a boy and win back her best friend before it happens; with Morgan Taylor Campbell.

August 23:


Feel Rich (2017):  Musicians, athletes, and others advocate exercise, a healthy diet, and spiritual wellness to those of the hip hop generation in this documentary; with Common.

August 24:


Drone (2017):  The comfortable life of a drone pilot takes a hit when he's confronted by a man whose family was killed by missile attacks in the Middle East; with Sean Bean.

Pygmies: The Children of the Jungle (2011):  Filmmaker travels to the Central African Republic to fulfill a childhood dream of meeting the enigmatic Pygmy people.

August 25:


Behind the Cove: The Quiet Japanese Speak Out (2015):  Documentary by an amateur filmmaker that tells the rest of the story of the Japanese whaling industry that was begun with The Cove.

Berlin Syndrome (2017):  A passionate one-night stand quickly turns sinister when Clare learns she's locked inside her lover's apartment with no way out; with Teresa Palmer.

Death Note (2017):  Light finds a supernatural notebook and uses it to mete out death, drawing the attention of a demon, a detective, and a girl from his class; with Nat Wolff and Willem Dafoe.

Pekak (2016):  Rebellious teen befriends a deaf drug dealer who's saving up for cochlear implants in an attempt to escape her tyrannical father; with Zahiril Adzim.

The Pursuit of Happyness (2007):  Father in desperate financial straits takes on an unpaid internship in a stock brokerage to make lives better for himself and his son; with Will and Jaden Smith.

August 26:


Buster's Mal Heart (2017):  A troubled man on the run from authorities recalls the strange drifter and the mysterious events that inspired his unusual transformation; with Rami Malek (Mr. Robot) and DJ Qualls.

Madre (2016):  Overwhelmed, a pregnant Diana hires a caretaker for her son with severe autism.  But she starts to suspect her new nanny of sinister intentions; with Daniela Ramirez.

August 27:


The Hippopotamus (2017):  Once esteemed poet in search of money to fund his boozing takes a lucrative job investigating the alleged miracles that occur at a country estate; with Roger Allem.

Menorca (2016):  Hedonistic soccer mom takes a voyage of self-discovery when she tries to reconnect with her son by returning his pet rock to a Mediterranean island; with Tammy Gillis.

August 28:


3 Generations (2015):  When teenaged Ray starts transitioning from a female to a male, his mother and grandmother deal with the change while searching for his father; with Naomi Watts and Susan Sarandon.

August 29:


Bring It On: Worldwide Showdown (2017):  The Rebels, cheer-leading champs, take on an edgy new rival while taking on teams from around the world in a virtual cheer battle; with Cristine Prosperi.

Dying to Know: Ram Dass and Timothy Leary (2016):  Harvard psychologists and 1960s counterculturists Dass and Leary become estranged until illness reunites them in this documentary.

Ryan Hamilton: Happy Face (2017):  Small town comic Hamilton charms New York with his observations on big city life, hot air ballooning, and attending Disney World by oneself.

August 30:


Burnt (2015):  Chef who ruined his reputation through recklessness and bad behavior heads to London for redemption and career resurrection; with Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller.

August 31:


Be Afraid (2017):  After moving into a small town with his family, a man suffers sleep paralysis linked to dark beings threatening his young son; with Brian Krause.

The Eichmann Show (2015):  The true story behind the live 1961 broadcast of Adolf Eichmann's trial in Jerusalem; with Martin Freeman and Anthony LaPaglia.

TV:




August 1:



Aussie Gold Hunters Season 1 (2016):  Three teams of gold hunters deal with various challenges as they search for treasure in the Australian Outback.

Bountiful Blessings Season 1 (2011):  A former mortal proclaimed the Kitchen God opens up celestial turmoil when he impregnates his beloved, reincarnated wife and opens a restaurant; with Tay Ping Hui.

Close Your Eyes Before It's Dark Season 1 (2016):  Group of longtime friends uncovers an old scandal while on vacation and find their lives in danger; with Bryan Shu-Hao Chang.

Cop Watchers (2016):  Documentary examines people who seek to deter police brutality by observing and filming arrests made by the NYPD.

Crematorio Season 1 (2011):  Ruthless real estate developer deals with family drama, betrayals, and fallout from shady deals as his empire goes under attack; with Jose Sancho.

Death Row Stories Season 2 (2015):  In this true crime series, the focus is on convicted criminals on death row who may unfairly be there due to circumstances outside their control.

Entangled Season 1 (2014):  The children of two families become friends and unravel a horrific crime from the past that has previously entangled their fathers; with Thomas Ong.

Everyday Miracles Season 1 (2014):  The world of everyday objects that has made our lives more comfortable than our ancestors is the focus of this series led by scientist Mark Miodownik.

Fartsa Season 1 (2015):  Life, love, and the curse of success threaten to derail the dreams for a quartet of Russian friends in the early 1960s; with Alexander Petrov.

Genius of the Ancient World Season 1 (2015):  A historian travels to India, Greece and China to explore the lives and times of Buddha, Socrates, and Confucius.

Genius of the Modern World Season 1 (2016):  A historian explores the intellectual landscapes that influenced the work of Karl Marx, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Sigmund Freud.

Gonul Season 1 (2015):  Nurse leaves her surgeon fiance when she learns the truth from his ex.  She finds love again, but a car crash changes everything; with Gokce Bahadir.

Have You Ever Fallen in Love, Miss Jiang? Season 1 (2016):  New teacher witnesses a troubling interaction between a student and an administrator; with Lan Cheng-lung.

Heavy Rescue: 401 Season 1 (2016):  Docuseries explores the efforts of heavy recovery operators to keep Ontario's mega-highways flowing despite bad weather and wrecks.

Hinterland Season 3 (2016):  Troubled police detective shuns the busy life of London for a rural Welsh precinct, but finds the new town has secrets as dark as his; with Richard Harrington.

Hogie The Globehopper Season 1 (2016):  Hogie and his friends travel the world, visiting far flung places like Cairo, Buenos Aires, and Hawaii.

The Hollywood Masters Season 1 (2016):  People like Clint Eastwood and Judd Apatow share stories of inspiration and lucky breaks in this interview series filmed at Loyola Marymount.

The In-Laws Season 1 (2011):  Although she vowed not to interfere in her kids' lives like her mother-in-law did to hers, she finds she can't help herself when her sons get hitched; with Louise Lee.

Land Girls Series 1-3 (2009-11):  The lives and loves of four members of the Women's Land Army working at the Hoxley estate during World War 2 are explored; with Becci Gemmell.

Life Plan A and B Season 1 (2016):  Two parallel life paths open up for a man and woman when she gets a lucrative promotion from far away and has to choose between love and career; with Rainie Yang.

Locust Season 1 (2014):  Torrid affair between a passionate Russian poet and a wealthy Moscow heiress is threatened by class differences, criminality, and murder; with Pyotr Fyodorov.

Love Storm Season 1 (2016):  Three grown siblings learn their parents are divorcing and they both have eyes on new partners; with Chris Wu.

Nurses Who Kill Season 1 (2016):  Medical, criminal, and psychological experts explore the methods and motives of nurses who ignore the Hippocratic Oath and kill their patients.

Surviving Escobar-Alias JJ Season 1 (2017):  While the Medellin Cartel crumbles, Pablo Escobar's top hit man attempts to survive and thrive in the prison hierarchy; with Juan Pablo Urrego.

The Truth About Alcohol (2016):  ER doctor Javid Abdelmoneim examines the science of drinking to learn about the benefits and risks of alcohol in this documentary.

Under Arrest Season 6 (2016):  For Canadian cops, they must keep the peace and their cool as crime and tempers flare.

Vroomiz Season 3 (2016):  The half-car, half-animal hybrids are chosen as Junior Rangers in Zippy City and tasked to protect their town from trouble; with Joon-seok Song.

Winter Sun Season 1 (2014):  A modest fisherman adopts a new persona to seek revenge after ruthless businessmen kill his father and order the death of his twin brother; with Sukru Ozyildiz.

The Women Who Kill Lions (2016):  Documentary gets up close and personal with the passion and infamy of two big game women hunters.

World War 2 in Colour (2009):  The strategies and battles of World War 2 are examined using rare footage that is in high definition and colorized and recently uncovered documents; with Robert Powell.

August 3:


When a Snail Falls in Love Season 1 (2016):  Two talented crime solvers share a connection, but things get complicated when one wants to take their relationship to the next level; with Wang Kai.

August 4:


100 Day Bach Season 1 (2015):  Designer Hamish Dodd and his partner Anita challenge themselves to build a New Zealand vacation home in under 100 days.

Backroad Bounty Seasons 1-2 (2014-5):  Hosts Marty and Bam Bam scour garage sales, private collections, and old barns for treasure in this docuseries.

Brojects Season 3 (2016):  Andrew and Kevin Buckles tackle unusual do-it-yourself projects to transform a century old cottage into the ultimate escape.

Buy Herself Season 1 (2012):  Real estate expert Sandra Rinomato helps single women navigate the ins and outs of purchasing their first home in this series.

Chelsea Season 2 (2017):  New episode called "Let's Keep Moving Forward" discusses diversity in show business, immigration, and impeachment; with Niecy Nash and Jill Soloway.

Dino Hunt Season 1 (2015):  Top scientists and paleontologists examine dino fossils located throughout Canada in hopes of finding elusive new species.

Paranormal Survivor Seasons 1-2 (2015-6):  Ordinary people explain their less than friendly encounters with guests from beyond the world of the living in this series.

The Quon Dynasty Season 1 (2011):  Family of Chinese restauranters in Edmonton, Canada balance two successful businesses with raising three children with diverse personalities; with Kinman Quon.

Rebel Without a Kitchen Seasons 1-2 (2013-4):  Sandwich chef Matt Basile goes across America sampling street food in various cities and offering his own wares in food trucks.

Release the Hounds Season 3 (2015):  More contestants face their fears (and some vicious dogs) to race across a spooky estate to earn money for their charities in this series.

Reno My Reno Season 1 (2015):  Dave Depencier is called to various homes to fix mistakes made by those who insisted on doing it themselves.

Taste of the Country Season 1 (2016):  Special events planner Danielle French hosts memorable parties in her idyllic farm with dinner made from fresh local ingredients and handcrafted decorations.

Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 3 (2017):  Change is the byword for Season 3 as both the good Paladins and evil Galra are going through them.

Wet Hot American Summer: 10 Years Later Season 1 (2017):  The junior counselors of Camp Firewood reunite 10 years after their final stint and have fun; with Paul Rudd and Amy Poehler.

What's For Sale? With a View Season 1 (2015):  Home-buyers travel to various scenic spots in order to find a house with views to die for in this series.

August 5:


Abnormal Summit Season 2 (2017):  More fun as Korean male celebrities engage in lighthearted discussions of what's going on Korea and the world today.

Chef and My Fridge Season 2 (2017):  More fun as chefs attempt to make glorious feasts out of what's in someone's fridge.

Men on a Mission Season 2 (2017):  More fun as Korean male celebs pretend to be high schoolers and have wacky fun with star transfer students on each episode.

August 10:


Class of '92: Out of Their League Seasons 1-2 (2015-6):  Documentary series has five former Manchester United players buy a local soccer team and try to take it to the championship.

August 11:


Atypical Season 1 (2017):  The family of an autistic teen is thrown into a journey of self-discovery as he searches for a girlfriend; with Keir Gilchrist and Jennifer Jason Leigh.

Chelsea (2017):  This time Chelsea dives into Dear India where she tackles Indian culture, market haggling, and Bollywood; with Frieda Pinto (next episode is September 1).

Home: Adventures with Tip and Oh Season 3 (2017):  Tip and Oh continue to explore life on Earth and outer space with their old friends as well as adorable, mysterious new friend Elrod; with voices of Rachel Crow and Mark Whitten.

True and the Rainbow Kingdom Season 1 (2017):  Bighearted guardian True and her best friend Bartleby save the day for the residents of the Rainbow Kingdom with their wishes; with voice of Michela Luci.

August 14:


Age of Glory Seasons 1-2 (2008-10):  Three Chinese friends find love and heartbreak while in the thriving nightlife of 1960s Kuala Lumpur; with Debbie Goh.

Exclusive Edition Season 1 (2008):  Young magazine journalists juggle careers, romance, and other issues while reporting on Malaysian social issues and news stories; with Berg Lee.

Persona Season 1 (2015):  While a private investigation firm takes on sensitive cases, its uniquely skilled agents deal with work and personal issues; with Loo Aye Keng.


August 15:


20 Minutes Season 1 (2013):  Horrified family man races to prove the innocence of his wife convicted of murder as an investigator starts to uncover the truth; with Tuba Buyukustun.

Million Yen Women Season 1 (2017):  Five beautiful, mysterious women move in with an unsuccessful novelist who manages their household monthly in exchange for money; with Yojiro Noda.

Murderous Affairs Season 1 (2016):  Interviews and dramatic recreations punctuate these tales of love affairs that end in murder in this true crime series.

Panam y Circo Season 1 (2014):  Argentinian children's performer Panam showcases music, dancing, acrobatics, and wild costumes in the best of her live performances; en Espanol.

August 16:


Glowing Embers Season 1 (2010):  A woman deals with the Malaysian charcoal industry while juggling the needs of three different men: her husband, her lover, and her friend; with Henley Hii.

Inside the World's Toughest Prisons Season 1 (2016):  Paul Connolly, an investigative journalist, volunteers to be an inmate in the world's most volatile, brutal prisons in this series.

The Iron Lady Season 1 (2009):  Headstrong young woman battles her deeply patriarchal culture to secure her family's legacy after business troubles destroy her father; with Yeo Yann Yann.

Women on the Breadfruit Tree Season 1 (2015):  Three best friends place their deep friendship to the test as they deal with various romantic entanglements; with Bosco Wong and Sonia Sui.

August 17:


Sports Adventure Collection 1 (2012):  It's time to go extreme as climbers, skiers, kayakers, surfers, and other athletes take on Mother Nature; radical!

White Gold Season 1 (2017):  Cocky window salesman Vincent Swan leads his unscrupulous team who will do anything to clinch the sale in 1980s Essex; with Ed Westwick.

August 18:


Dinotrux Season 5 (2017):  Dinotrux continues its journey to meet new friends as well as their foes, the dreaded Dreadtrux; with voice of Andrew Francis.

Glitter Force Doki Doki Season 1 (2017):  Four girls summon their own superheroes to defend Earth and the magical kingdom of Splendorius from King Mercenare and his minions; with voice of Stephanie Sheh.

Marvel's The Defenders Season 1 (2017):  Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist team up to save New York City from the clutches of the Hand; with Charlie Cox and Krysten Ritter.

Norsemen Season 1 (2016):  Political rivalry, social change, and innovations bring forth change to the residents of an 8th Century Viking village; with Kare Conradi.

August 19:


Naturevision TV Collection 3 (2016):  This collection of videos focuses on the natural beauty of the Earth focusing on the sounds and visuals to create a soothing peaceful view.

August 21:

Gomorrah Season 2 (2017):  The remaining members of the Savastano family bide their time before reemerging to claim their territory while a new alliance alters gang alliances; with Marco D'Amore.

The Good Place Season 1 (2016):  Self-absorbed Eleanor arrives at the Good Place erroneously after her death, where she tries to be a better place so she can stay; with Kristen Bell and Ted Danson.

Hati Perempuan Season 1 (2015):  Sparks of passion and contempt fly when a self-sufficient architect is forced to work with a snobbish industrialist; with Saharul Ridzwan.

August 23:


Click for Murder Season 1 (2017):  Donal MacIntyre, a crime journalist, explores the technological methods by heinous acts to showcase the dangers of the Internet in this true crime series; except for streaming films and shows like this, I guess.  Gone as of August 26.

August 24:


Top 10 Architecture Season 1 (2016):  Docuseries offers a fresh look at some of the most unique, beautiful buildings, structures, and bridges from around the world.

August 25:


Commandos Season 1 (2015):  Docuseries explores what it takes for young Singapore soldiers to wear the red beret that signifies being a Commando.

Disjointed Season 1A (2017):  Pot activist runs a medical marijuana dispensary while advising her patients to relax and helping out her co-workers; with Kathy Bates.

Dragons: Race to the Edge Season 5 (2017):  The Riders find that victory over the enemy Hunters is short lived when their foes learn to harness Singetails for flight; with voice of Jay Baruchel.

Once Upon a Time Season 6 (2016):  Heroes face old and new threats as they fight to protect Storybrooke as Emma finds out about her future; with Jennifer Morrison.

Saving Sirga: Journey into the Heart of a Lion Season 1 (2016):  Valentin rescues a dying lion cub from a Botswana game farm and nurses her back to health in the hopes of returning her to the wild.

August 30:


Keep the Marriage as Jade Season 1 (2016):  Attractive couple battles infidelity, betrayal, and middle age to save their seemingly perfect union; with Jiang Wenli.

August 31:


Great World Hotels Season 1 (2011):  Gawk at the globe's most luxurious, adventurous, and beautiful hotels.  Scream when you get the bill; who says Netflix doesn't have enough horror shows?


Streaming in August:

Sometime in August?:
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Season 7A (2017) (More musical, magical fun involving six ponies learning about friendship and harmony; with voices of Tara Strong and Ashleigh Ball)
Penn and Teller: Fool Us Season 1 (2011) (Can illusionists fool veteran magicians Penn and Teller with their crafts?)
The Royal House of Windsor Season 1 (2017) (The history of the ruling House of Windsor from World War 1 to Present Day in this historical documentary series)

Coming in September:

September 1:
Amores Perros (2000)
The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman's Portrait Photography (2017)
Chelsea (new episode)
City of God (2002)
Dead Poets Society (1989)
Deep Blue Sea (1999)
Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light Season 1 (2017)
Fracture (2007)
Gangs of New York (2002)
Gone Baby Gone (2007)
Hercules (1997)
High Risk (1981)
Hoodwinked (2005)
Hotel for Dogs (2009)
Jaws (1975)
Jaws 2 (1978)
Jaws 3 (1983)
Jaws: The Revenge (1987)
The Last Shaman (2016)
LEGO Elves: Secrets of Elvendale Season 1 (2017)
Little Evil (Adam Scott/Evangeline Lilly film about evil kid)
The Lost Brother (2017)
Maniac Season 1 (2017)
Mulan (1998)
Narcos Season 3 (2017)
Outside Man Volume 2 (2017)
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Requiem for a Dream (2000)
Resurface (2017)
The Rugrats Movie (1998)
The Secret Garden (1993)
Shaq Presents: All Star Comedy Jam (2009-16) (too many to mention here)
She's Gotta Have It (1986)
The Squid and the Whale (2005)
Timeless Season 1 (2016) (NEW: 8/25)
West Coast Customs Season 5 (2017)
Who the F is That Guy (2017)

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