At first glance, February sounds a lot like January with a low amount of new titles that people have heard of and a lot of older titles. But I do see some hopeful signs this month that things are slowly turning in the right direction.
The first has already brought us some films that will warm the chill out of the February nights. Action films such as Armageddon, Charlie's Angels, Collateral Damage, The Hunted, and Night Watch that will quicken the pulses. Later on in the month, all eyes are on Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny (February 26) as it attempts to hopefully put a better face on Netflix original films after the popular but critically reviled Ridiculous 6 fiasco.
In need of laughs? Both Bill and Teds are streaming as are both Scooby-Doo films (eh), Johnny English (OK) and Talladega Nights (decent, actually). The Irish side of me would be ashamed that I've yet to see Waking Ned Devine (today). I Love You, Phillip Morris (February 3) is an oddball romantic comedy between Jim Carrey as a cop turned con and Ewan McGregor as his true love. Hannibal Burress, probably best known as the comedian who revealed Bill Cosby's secret issues, has his own stand up special to prove he's much more than that (February 5). There's the too late for Valentine's Day but that might be OK anyway Love (February 19), with Paul Rust and Gillian Jacobs (Community). And there's always the safe as milk reboot of Fuller House to come home to if you're looking for something more family friendly (February 26).
Maybe Drama's more your thing? The first allows us to re-see Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket as well as the saucy Cruel Intentions, the searing Losing Isaiah, the charming The Saint, and the dark Sin City. Beyond that, we have the Oscar nominated Atonement (February 16) as well as the intriguing Railway Man (February 11), the steamy Love (February 4), and the gritty Lila and Eve (February 6). But for some, the independent Dope (February 10) may be just the ticket as a clean cut senior is befriended by a local drug dealer.
And for those who just like the offbeat, today gives us the critically acclaimed Charlie's Country and the popular in Norway The Heavy Water War. And if you didn't know, if it can play Oslo, it can play anywhere. Also pleased to see the welcome return of Stranger by the Lake which I was this close to streaming last time. No excuses, now. Further on, we have Oscar nominated Documentary Finding Vivian Maier (February 27) and Ashes and Embers (February 29) which is a 1982 film that's being restored prior to being screened in theaters and shortly thereafter here. If you liked Chef's Table, then odds are that you'll liked Cooked (February 19) as well. Face of Love (February 13) sounds like one strange romance story as a widower romances a new boyfriend who looks almost exactly like her former husband. And Experimenter (February 4) is based on real life experiments where average people can cause pain to strangers. Sounds like a good warm-up to when they do release The Stanford Prison Experiment movie here.
Anyway, have a great streaming time!
Movies:
February 1:
Armageddon: When an asteroid hurtles towards Earth threatening, well, you know, the President (Billy Bob Thornton) seeks the help of the best oil driller and his team; with Bruce Willis and Ben Affleck.
Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey: Our two loveable slackers have to save the world and heavy metal by leading Wild Stallions to a win in a Battle of the Bands while outwitting the tyrant De Nomolos; with Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter.
Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure: When Bill and Ted are threatened with flunking history if they don't ace a final presentation, they jump aboard a time machine and enlist the help of several historical figures to make their show and tell the best ever; with Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter.
Charlie's Angels: In the big screen version of the TV series, three women solve who stole some software while showcasing their charms and martial arts while answering to an unseen boss; with Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz.
Charlie's Country: An Aborigine named Charlie living with others in Australia's Northern Territory resents government oppression and laws and decides to move to the bush to continue old traditions.
Collateral Damage: A firefighter travels to Colombia to avenge the deaths of his loved ones due to a terrorist attack; with Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Crossroads (2002): Three former childhood friends use an impromptu road trip to Los Angeles to work things out and find out just who they are. Hint: not girls, yet not women; with Britney Spears and Zoe Saldana.
Cruel Intentions: A wager is made by wealthy step-siblings that he can bed the headmaster's daughter before the end of summer. The stakes? One special night versus a fancy sportscar. Vroom, vroom; with Sarah Michelle Gellar and Ryan Phillippe.
The Diabolical: A young widowed mother who's terrorized by unexplained disturbances and horrific visions in her home seeks the help of her scientist boyfriend; with Ali Larter.
The Dudesons Movie: Four masochistic Finnish daredevils participate in outrageous and painful stunts and gags; featuring Steve-O and Bam Margera.
A Faster Horse: Speaking of sportscars, this documentary examines the efforts of an engineer to revamp the Ford Mustang while preserving its legacy in time for its 50th anniversary.
Full Metal Jacket: Grim Stanley Kubrick drama examines the Vietnam War through the eyes of a small group of soldiers from basic training to taking on the Viet Cong; with Matthew Modine and R. Lee Ermey.
The Fury: The father of a telekinetic teen is determined to stop a government baddie from exploiting his child and another one dealing with the same issues; with Kirk Douglas and Amy Irving.
Game Face: Documentary examines the struggles that LGBT athletes have to be accepted in the sports world by focusing on Fallon Fox and Terrence Clemens.
Hate Story 2: Mistress of a popular politician takes a lover and the politician has him murdered which leads to the mistress plotting revenge.
The Hoax (2006): Not to be confused with the Richard Gere movie, this one has to do with a psychiatrist who investigates the delusions that caused a deranged patient to kill his wife.
The Hollow: Three sisters on route to Shadow Island during Halloween get stranded in the woods and learn they're not alone; with Deborah Kara Unger.
How to Steal a Million: Trouble ensues when a famed art collector and forger agrees to loan his prized statue to a museum. One problem: it's the forged version; with Peter O'Toole and Audrey Hepburn.
The Hunted: Retired special ops agent gets enlisted to go after an assassin who snipes deer hunters. De Niro would not be amused; with Tommy Lee Jones and Benicio Del Toro.
Jennifer 8: A police detective is pulled into a gruesome case involving a serial killer who targets blind women. He works with a blind woman who tries to help him solve the case, even as she's a possible target; with Andy Garcia and Uma Thurman.
Johnny English: A bumbling secret agent gets his chance at the big time when he attempts to thwart a Frenchman out for the crown jewels and the throne itself; with Rowan Atkinson and John Malkovich.
Like Sunday, Like Rain: A struggling musician serves as a nanny to a cello prodigy and they will form a friendship that will affect both their lives; with Debra Messing and Leighton Meester.
Losing Isaiah: Three years after leaving her baby outside a crack house, a former addict who's cleaned up her life fights his adoptive parents for custody; with Jessica Lange and Halle Berry.
My Side of the Mountain: With Thoreau in his head, a thirteen old boy named Sam strikes out in the wilderness forest on his own and learns to embrace nature. Just assure me this doesn't end like Into the Wild.
Night Watch (2004): Science fiction thriller that pits the superhuman Night Watch patrollers against the shadowed forces of the dark; directed by Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted).
The One I Wrote for You: Aspiring musician must examine where his heart lies when the reality TV songwriting contest that his daughter entered him into turns cutthroat; with Cheyenne Jackson and Christopher Lloyd.
Para Elisa: Beware of babysitting jobs: A party girl learns this lesson to her dismay when her efforts to earn some extra moolah turn horrifying when she learns that her charge is a disturbed grown woman her age.
A Picture of You: Estranged siblings reunited to close the home of their recently deceased college professor mother learn a stunning secret.
Pokemon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction: Ash and his friends are called upon by a princess to find the Heart Diamond, save her domain from its enemies, and restore her kingdom.
Pound of Flesh: In China to donate his kidney to his ailing niece, an ex-covert agent wakes up the morning of the operation to learn that thieves had already stolen it; with Jean-Claude Van Damme.
The Saint: A master thief who eludes the law by using the name of obscure saints finds himself in a dilemna that involves a rich Russian politician, an Oxford scientist, and the secret of cold fusion; with Val Kilmer and Elizabeth Shue.
Sand Dollars: The paid relationship between an aging lesbian and her young Dominican lover gets complicated, but neither wants to end it; with Geraldine Chaplin.
Scooby-Doo: Fred, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne, and you know who make their way to Spooky Island where an awakened magical force could spell doom for a theme park; with Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar.
Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed: Scooby and the gang must stop a nefarious scoundrel from turning their town of Coolsville into the complete opposite; with Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar.
Sin City: Three intertwined tales involving an ex-con, a hooker, a detective, vixens, a cop, a dancer, and a rapist in this moody film noir; with Bruce Willis and Clive Owen.
Stitches (2012): Party revelers accidentally cause the death of a clown. Years later, the revelers have another birthday blowout with an unexpected, foul guest.
Star Trek 5: The Final Frontier: On a mission to free diplomats, the Enterprise is hijacked by Spock's half brother who is seeking God at the center of the galaxy; with William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy.
Stardust (2007): Wide eyed boy seeks to find a fallen star who has taken human form to win the heart of his true love. But others seek the star as well; with Michelle Pfeiffer and Claire Danes.
Stranger by the Lake: Franck talks with Henri at a beach and their conversations take place at the same time Franck falls for Michel who could be hiding something.
Suspect Zero: FBI agent Thomas Mackelway tries to solve a case where a killer is offing other serial killers; with Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley.
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby: Ricky is a NASCAR legend with a knack for coming in first place, but when a French rival threatens his throne, he'll have to adjust; with Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly.
Teen Witch: An shy, awkward teen who dreams of dating a football dreamboat but is reluctant to do anything until she learns she's descended from witches and decides to give it a go; with Robin Lively.
Tenured: His boss hates him and makes him direct the school play. His wife leaves him. So a disillusioned teacher brings his students along for the ride.
Tokyo Tribe: The most notorious and ruthless gangs of Tokyo are pitted against each other set to a heavy hip-hop beat in this stylized musical crime saga.
Twelve O'Clock High: Tough general must turn discouraged group of American bomber pilots into heroes, learning compassion along the way; with Gregory Peck.
Unsung Heroes: Story of America's Female Patriots: Documentary ruminates on the history of American women fighting for the US, including high ranking female officers of today.
Waking Ned Devine: Two men mastermind a scheme to impersonate a recently deceased Irish national lottery winner.
The Wild Thornberrys Movie: The Thornberry clan is on safari and everything is okey-dokey until a poacher snatches one of the cheetah cubs they're traveling with and a daring rescue is planned; voices of Tim Curry and Lacey Chabert.
The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom: A spirited adoptee becomes convinced that Parton is her birth mother and rides away from home in search of answers; with Gil Bellows and Parton herself.
February 2:
A Ballerina's Tale: This documentary explores the rise of Misty Copeland to the top of the ultra-competitive ballet world despite numerous obstacles.
Hellions: A teen girl alone on Halloween is hoping to give her boyfriend big news as a treat, but instead she's tricked by some evil young trick or treaters; with Robert Patrick.
Kurt & Courtney: Documentary examines the rise to fame for Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain as well as his relationship with Courtney Love and conspiracy theories surrounding his death.
February 3:
I Love You Phillip Morris: A Texas cop realizes that he's gay and changes his life by pulling con jobs and ending up in jail where he meets his one true love; with Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor.
February 4:
Experimenter: True story of Yale researcher Stanley Milgram and his controversial psychological experiments that revealed dark truths about human behavior; with Peter Sarsgaard and Winona Ryder.
French Dirty: Directionless, unemployed male refuses to grow up until he has an affair with his best friend's girl.
Love (2015): When a man in an unsatisfying marriage learns about the disappearance of an ex-girlfriend, he thinks back to their intense relationship; directed by Gasper Noe.
Nuit #1: Clara and Nikolai meet at a rave and go to his apartment to make love, but deeper feelings start to emerge in the course of the night.
February 5:
Hannibal Burress: Animal Furnace: In New York, Hannibal reveals his beefs with credit card fraud, clueless critics, and white strip clubs in this stand up special.
Hannibal Burress: Comedy Camisado: In this Netflix stand up special, Hannibal waxes poetic on zipper etiquette, steroids's legacy, and the fallout from his Bill Cosby routine.
Hannibal Burress: Live from Chicago: From the Windy City, Hannibal riffs on sports gambling, unwanted jobs, and not performing for the troops.
Meet My Valentine: When a man learns he has a terminal illness, he decides he's willing to do anything to ensure his family's future. Including searching for his possible successor; with Scott Wolf.
February 6:
Anime Nere (Black Souls): Despite the efforts of the oldest sibling to avoid his family's crime business, he's drawn in when his son angers a rival gang.
Lila & Eve: Two women who lost a child to murder meet at a support group and decide to begin investigating after the police turn out to be no help; with Viola Davis and Jennifer Lopez.
February 7:
Brotherly Love: A teen hoops star is under pressure to make it big while his twin sister is involved in a risky romance and their brother is drawn into a street war; with Macy Gray and Keke Palmer.
February 10:
Dope: Studious teen trying to survive in a rough section of LA accepts a life-changing invitation to an underground party that leads to adventure; with Shameik Moore and A$AP Rocky.
The Girl in the Book: Editor's assistant must confront her past when an aging novelist with secret ties to her past re-enters her life in New York; with Emily Van Camp and Michael Nyqvist.
February 11:
The Railway Man: Decades after World War 2, a soldier still dealing with the fallout finds love even after a coincidence brings his past into clearer focus; with Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman.
February 13:
The Face of Love: Years after her husband's death, a widow begins a romance with a great guy who almost looks exactly like her old spouse; with Annette Bening and Ed Harris.
February 14:
Sister Code: Three foster sisters deal with old grudges, career issues, and a startling revelation following the death of their beloved mother.
February 15:
Ellis: Short examines the abandoned buildings of Ellis Island along with a haunting art installation that reflects its history of being a port of entry for immigrants for decades; Robert De Niro narrates.
Open Season: A domesticated grizzly is relocated to the wild after saving a deer from the clutches of a hunter, where he finds himself quickly over his head; with voices of Martin Lawrence and Ashton Kutcher.
XXY: Intersexed child living as a girl deals with hostility and compassion as she explores her sexual orientation as a teenager.
February 16:
Asthma: Despondent young drug addict trying to find meaning in his life steals a car and goes on a joy ride with his tattoo artist love interest; with Krysten Ritter and Nick Nolte.
Atonement: A young girl fingers her sister's boyfriend for a crime after spotting a lustful letter and catching her sister in a compromising situation; with Keira Knightley and Romola Garai.
February 17:
Cast Party: Popular podcasts throw a group party with songs, stories, and surprise guests; with Bobby Moynihan and Ira Glass.
PlantPure Nation: Activists fight corporate lobbyists and cultural apathy in their efforts to argue for a plant based diet in this documentary.
February 18:
The Bucket List: Two terminally ill men put their differences aside and intend to live life to the fullest before they die; with Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman.
February 22:
3rd World Cops 2: Two bumbling cops working in special forces get falsely accused of a crime and become most wanted criminals.
February 23:
Bare: A free spirited female drifter leads a meloncholy Sarah from small town boredom into an exciting world of danger and drugs; with Dianna Agron and Chris Zylka.
Summer of Sangaile: Two teen girls become infatuated with each other and begin a love affair, even as one dreams of being an aerobatic pilot.
February 24:
Marvel Super Hero Adventures: Frost Fight: Captain America and the other Avengers square off with Loki and Ymir who have designs to take over the world through stealing the powers of Santa Claus.
February 26:
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny: In this Netflix exclusive sequel, a renowned warrior comes out of retirement to prevent the legendary Green Destiny sword from falling in the hands of a villainous warlord; with Michelle Yeoh and Donnie Yen.
Let the Church Say Amen: Prominent reverend balances his duties with the church and personal matters as his 21 year old daughter tries to rebuild her life; with Steve Harris and Naturi Naughton.
The Look of Silence: And surprise! Oscar nominated documentary sequel to The Act of Killing examines an optometrist's efforts at finding those responsible for the 1960s Indonesian genocide that claimed his brother's life.
Pretend We're Kissing: Insecure nebbish falls for a woman which causes him to look for a real romantic connection and get on with his life; with Zoe Kravitz.
Theo Von: No Offense: In his native Louisiana, reality TV star turned stand up comic Von gives a no holds barred stand up routine that may well end up offending someone.
February 27:
Finding Vivian Maier: Oscar nominated documentary examines a nanny with a gift for creating art through her photographs.
February 29:
Ashes and Embers: Restored earlier this year by Ava DuVarney's film collective. A Vietnam vet struggles with disillusionment, self-worth and cynicism while trying to forget the war and reconnect with American life.
TV:
February 1:
Better Call Saul Season 1: Before Breaking Bad, find out what series of events led a small time criminal attorney named Jimmy McGill to become Walter White's morally bankrupt lawyer Saul Goodman.
Hate Crimes in the Heartland: Two hate crimes committed 90 years apart in Tulsa, Oklahoma are linked by a persistent racial animosity as pointed out by this documentary.
Heavy Water War Season 1: Nazis versus Norwegians in the battle to control a heavy water plant that was key to creating an atomic bomb. Wellesley72 just informed me that it was the most watched Norwegian show premiere ever; with Anna Friel.
Lizzie Borden Chronicles Season 1: After being exonerated for the deaths of her parents, Lizzie takes on crime lords, detectives, and other foes as she savors her infamy; with Christina Ricci.
Masha's Tales Season 1: A little girl named Masha tells slightly skewed fairy tales that get that way because she sometimes gets the details mixed up in this animated series.
Mercenaries Season 1: Documentary series explores the history of mercenaries as well as their codes for conduct and the controversies about hiring them in the first place (Apparently, it's been pulled. Although it could well be just temporary).
Pokemon XY Season 1: Fresh adventures and dreams draw Ash and Pikachu over to Kalos, where they make friends, find Pokemon, and solve mysteries.
The Search for Life: The Drake Equation: American astrophysicist Frank Drake changed minds about searching for extraterrestrial life by writing a revolutionary equation in 1961.
The Story of Maths: An Oxford professor gives a history of mathematics from ancient Egypt to the great unsolved problems of today.
Tin Man: In this sci-fi take on Wizard of Oz, a Midwestern waitress is thrown into the dangerous land of OZ and finds herself among some misfits seeking to overthrow an evil sorceress; with Zooey Deschanel and Neal McDonough.
Young Justice Season 2: Aqualad, Robin, and other teen superhero sidekicks form a secret squad to fight crime and save the world; with voices of Danica McKellar and Jesse McCartney.
February 2:
Radio Rebel: Shy high school student moonlights as smooth talking Radio Rebel, a DJ who lends her voice for all kids. But as the principal gets closer to revealing Rebel's true identity, the question is does she reveal herself; with Debby Ryan (Jessie).
February 4:
Dinosaur King Seasons 1-2: Three kids use tablets found by a downed meteorite to beat the evil Alpha Gang to reach living dinosaurs in this anime series.
February 5:
Care Bears and Cousins Season 2: In Season 2, friendships go through some trials, a wish doesn't end up as expected, and Beastly shows his surprising side.
Mad Men Season 7.2: In the last half of the final season, Don Draper looks to cure his loneliness, Joan looks for respect, Peggy fights for her position, and Sally is forced to grow up. Oh, and maybe someone punches out Pete.
Schoolgirl Detectives Season 1: 5 teen girls team up to solve mysteries at their school while helping their classmates with various crises such as depression and bullying.
Syndrome Season 1: Three young, dedicated neurosurgeons juggle the stress of their medical careers with hospital politics and romantic entanglements. Could be Korea's answer to Grey's Anatomy.
Turbo FAST Season 3: In this third season of the Turbo spinoff series, the team deals with trying to stop spring, a candy filled island, facing down Internet trolls and more.
February 6:
Bates Motel Season 3: Norma leans harder on Dylan when Norman's behavior becomes more erratic. Meanwhile, Caleb returns to town; with Freddie Highmore and Vera Farmiga.
February 8:
Pyramid Code: This series examines how humans in ancient times was able to build pyramids and other hulking monoliths.
February 10:
Dicte Season 2: More dramatic adventures of a female crime reporter who returns to her hometown to solve crimes much to the local police's chagrin.
February 11:
Birdie Buddy: Korean series focuses on the efforts of a PGA tournament winning professional to aid two women's efforts to become elite golfers.
Cain and Abel: Korean drama series about the efforts of an envious doctor to take drastic measures to dominate his sibling at their place of employment---a hospital.
A Man Called God: A man returns to Korea with a plan for avenging his father's death, although he unexpectedly has to deal with betrayal along the way.
Tamra, The Island: A young castaway who has fled England to evade an imminent marriage ends up on an enchanted island.
February 12:
Sarah and Duck Seasons 1-2: A seven year old girl and a duck become best friends and have fun adventures together in this animated series.
February 15:
Africa's Deadliest: This docuseries examines the tactics and natural weapons of Africa's most effective predators.
American Genius: National Geographic docuseries explores the fierce scientific and technological rivalries that resulted in bold advances and inventions.
Animal Fight Night: National Geographic docuseries focuses on animals who fight each other over turf, food, and mates in rough battles. Except humans of course; you'll have to go to the UFC for that.
Big Picture with Kal Penn: Docuseries featuring the actor (Harold and Kumar, House) and former White House Public Engagement director exploring uncharted territory to cover burning questions on various subjects.
Brain Games Seasons 3-4: Interactive docuseries uses games, illusions, and experiments to explore how our brains manufacture reality and play tricks on us.
Brothers in War: The last American platoon of soldiers sent to Vietnam has its legacy and the Vietnam War explored in new detail using letters, home movies, and audio tapes; Charlie Sheen narrates.
Diggers Season 3: A software writer and a copper miner travel around the US with metal detectors in hand searching for gold, artifacts, and other relics.
Highway Through Hell Series 1-2: The people who work at heavy vehicle towing companies in the hazardous highways of British Colombia are explored as well as their various challenges in this docuseries.
Koala Brothers Season 1: Two koalas who are pilots living in the Australia outback love to lend a hand to their friends, no matter the situation.
Koala Brothers Outback Christmas: Two koala pilots fly an adventure filled trip from the Australian outback to the South Pole to bring back a friend who can't make it to their holiday party.
Monster Fish Seasons 4-5: The continuing efforts of biologist Zeb Hogan to find the freshest, fiercest fresh water fish in the world, including a real fish known as a salmonzilla.
Remote Survival Season 1: Reality series has contestants attempting to survive in desert and forest environments using advice from survival experts only reachable by telecommunications. But what if they can't hear you now?
Rurouni Keshkin Season 2: Continuing anime adventures of a nomadic swordsmen and his friends who become thorns in the side of a warlord mulling rebellion in the second season.
StarTalk Season 1: Noted astrophysicist/music critic/religious troll Neil DeGrasse Tyson hosts a lighthearted talk show that delves into science and pop culture with guests, comedians, and celebrities.
Street Genius Season 2: Docuseries answers unconventional questions such as how to cook an egg on a newspaper and shooting golf balls into watermelon with the help of experiments using engineer Tim Shaw.
Unlikely Animal Friends Season 1: Docuseries examines the unusual friendships that develop between various animals that will have you re-examining the boundaries between species.
World's Deadliest Season 1: National Geographic docuseries examines the most cunning and lethal animal species on Earth.
February 16:
The Straits Season 1: Drug kingpin looks to pass on his lucrative business to one of his children, but personal demons that they have could ruin everything.
February 17:
The Returned Season 2: A community already tested by the re-emergence of people believed to be dead attempts to deal with a birth, shaky trust, an outbreak of violence, and an outcast in season 2.
February 18:
Family Guy Season 13: More animated fun with the Griffin family from Quahog, Rhode Island in this thirteenth season featuring a crossover episode with the Simpsons.
February 19:
Cooked Season 1: Netflix original examines the links between science, culture, and cooking while focusing on four types of cooking transformations.
Crossing Lines Season 3: Six months after the International Criminal Court's tragedy, several new agents join the team to search for a missing prosecutor. Bless their heart they're still going after NBC cancelled the series; with Donald Sutherland and Elizabeth Mitchell.
An Idiot Abroad Seasons 1-3: Back after a brief absence. Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send their less sophisticated partner Karl Pilkington around the world to experience new cultures and cuisine.
Love Season 1: From the mind of Judd Apatow, a chance meeting at a convenience store will lead to a friendship that will test Mickey and Gus's knowledge of all things, including love; with Paul Rust and Gillian Jacobs.
Padam Padam Season 1: A former prisoner's life changes when he falls for a veterinarian and encounters a man claiming to be his guardian angel.
RWBY Season 1: Another return. Four powerful girls train at an academy to wield weapons of the Dust element and become huntresses, who are the only beings that can defeat the Grimm.
February 21:
Go! Mrs. Go! Season 1: A writer facing bankruptcy following the unexpected death of her husband decides to leave the country behind and make a fresh start in the big city.
Great Food Truck Race Collection: Back. Each week, specialty food trucks travel a new city each week and compete against each other for $50,000.
Love Again Season 1: 30 years after graduation, a magazine editor attends a grade school reunion and discovers that she has feelings for a former classmate.
February 25:
30 for 30: The '85 Bears: Sports documentary examines the football and cultural dominance of the 1985 Chicago Bears featuring larger than life personalities, a dominant defense, and the Super Bowl Shuffle.
February 26:
Fuller House: Netflix exclusive sitcom sequel features DJ, Stephanie, and Kimmy teaming up to raise their male dominated offspring; with Candice Cameron and Jodie Sweeten.
Heartless City: Korean drama about a fiancee and friend who work together to take down the kingpin responsible for killing her fiance.
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Lives of an uneducated merchant, his high maintenance family, and their neighbors unfold in a melting pot community in Mumbai.
Coming Soon:
March 1:
Adult Beginners
Ahora o Nunca (NEW; 2/22)
Aldnoah Zero Season 2 (NEW; 2/22)
American Pie: Beta House
American Pie: The Naked Mile
The Batman (NEW; 2/19)
Becoming Jane
Before We Go
Blue Mountain State: Rise of Thadland (NEW; 2/22)
Cats & Dogs
El Desconocido (NEW; 2/22)
Don Verdean
Exam (NEW; 2/19)
Forever (2015)
Fresh Meat Series 2 (NEW; 2/22)
Frog Kingdom (NEW; 2/22)
Good Burger (NEW; 2/19)
Groundhog Day (NEW; 2/19)
Heaven Knows What
Hot Sugar's Cold World (NEW; 2/22)
Jafar Panahi's Taxi
Love Actually (NEW; 2/19)
Midsomer Murders Season 17 (NEW; 2/19)
Narcopolis (NEW; 2/22)
The Panic in Needle Park (NEW; 2/19)
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo
Primal Fear (NEW; 2/19)
Road Trip: Beer Pong (NEW; 2/22)
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Roseanne Collection 2
Saturday Night Fever
Scarface (1982)
The Seven Year Itch (NEW; 2/19)
Sphere (NEW; 2/19)
Star Trek: The Motion Picture
Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan
Star Trek 3: The Search for Spock
Sweet Revenge (NEW; 2/19)
Underworld (2005; NEW; 2/19)
Unforgiven (NEW; 2/19)
The Young Kieslowski (NEW; 2/22)
The first has already brought us some films that will warm the chill out of the February nights. Action films such as Armageddon, Charlie's Angels, Collateral Damage, The Hunted, and Night Watch that will quicken the pulses. Later on in the month, all eyes are on Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny (February 26) as it attempts to hopefully put a better face on Netflix original films after the popular but critically reviled Ridiculous 6 fiasco.
In need of laughs? Both Bill and Teds are streaming as are both Scooby-Doo films (eh), Johnny English (OK) and Talladega Nights (decent, actually). The Irish side of me would be ashamed that I've yet to see Waking Ned Devine (today). I Love You, Phillip Morris (February 3) is an oddball romantic comedy between Jim Carrey as a cop turned con and Ewan McGregor as his true love. Hannibal Burress, probably best known as the comedian who revealed Bill Cosby's secret issues, has his own stand up special to prove he's much more than that (February 5). There's the too late for Valentine's Day but that might be OK anyway Love (February 19), with Paul Rust and Gillian Jacobs (Community). And there's always the safe as milk reboot of Fuller House to come home to if you're looking for something more family friendly (February 26).
Maybe Drama's more your thing? The first allows us to re-see Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket as well as the saucy Cruel Intentions, the searing Losing Isaiah, the charming The Saint, and the dark Sin City. Beyond that, we have the Oscar nominated Atonement (February 16) as well as the intriguing Railway Man (February 11), the steamy Love (February 4), and the gritty Lila and Eve (February 6). But for some, the independent Dope (February 10) may be just the ticket as a clean cut senior is befriended by a local drug dealer.
And for those who just like the offbeat, today gives us the critically acclaimed Charlie's Country and the popular in Norway The Heavy Water War. And if you didn't know, if it can play Oslo, it can play anywhere. Also pleased to see the welcome return of Stranger by the Lake which I was this close to streaming last time. No excuses, now. Further on, we have Oscar nominated Documentary Finding Vivian Maier (February 27) and Ashes and Embers (February 29) which is a 1982 film that's being restored prior to being screened in theaters and shortly thereafter here. If you liked Chef's Table, then odds are that you'll liked Cooked (February 19) as well. Face of Love (February 13) sounds like one strange romance story as a widower romances a new boyfriend who looks almost exactly like her former husband. And Experimenter (February 4) is based on real life experiments where average people can cause pain to strangers. Sounds like a good warm-up to when they do release The Stanford Prison Experiment movie here.
Anyway, have a great streaming time!
Movies:
February 1:
Armageddon: When an asteroid hurtles towards Earth threatening, well, you know, the President (Billy Bob Thornton) seeks the help of the best oil driller and his team; with Bruce Willis and Ben Affleck.
Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey: Our two loveable slackers have to save the world and heavy metal by leading Wild Stallions to a win in a Battle of the Bands while outwitting the tyrant De Nomolos; with Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter.
Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure: When Bill and Ted are threatened with flunking history if they don't ace a final presentation, they jump aboard a time machine and enlist the help of several historical figures to make their show and tell the best ever; with Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter.
Charlie's Angels: In the big screen version of the TV series, three women solve who stole some software while showcasing their charms and martial arts while answering to an unseen boss; with Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz.
Charlie's Country: An Aborigine named Charlie living with others in Australia's Northern Territory resents government oppression and laws and decides to move to the bush to continue old traditions.
Collateral Damage: A firefighter travels to Colombia to avenge the deaths of his loved ones due to a terrorist attack; with Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Crossroads (2002): Three former childhood friends use an impromptu road trip to Los Angeles to work things out and find out just who they are. Hint: not girls, yet not women; with Britney Spears and Zoe Saldana.
Cruel Intentions: A wager is made by wealthy step-siblings that he can bed the headmaster's daughter before the end of summer. The stakes? One special night versus a fancy sportscar. Vroom, vroom; with Sarah Michelle Gellar and Ryan Phillippe.
The Diabolical: A young widowed mother who's terrorized by unexplained disturbances and horrific visions in her home seeks the help of her scientist boyfriend; with Ali Larter.
The Dudesons Movie: Four masochistic Finnish daredevils participate in outrageous and painful stunts and gags; featuring Steve-O and Bam Margera.
A Faster Horse: Speaking of sportscars, this documentary examines the efforts of an engineer to revamp the Ford Mustang while preserving its legacy in time for its 50th anniversary.
Full Metal Jacket: Grim Stanley Kubrick drama examines the Vietnam War through the eyes of a small group of soldiers from basic training to taking on the Viet Cong; with Matthew Modine and R. Lee Ermey.
The Fury: The father of a telekinetic teen is determined to stop a government baddie from exploiting his child and another one dealing with the same issues; with Kirk Douglas and Amy Irving.
Game Face: Documentary examines the struggles that LGBT athletes have to be accepted in the sports world by focusing on Fallon Fox and Terrence Clemens.
Hate Story 2: Mistress of a popular politician takes a lover and the politician has him murdered which leads to the mistress plotting revenge.
The Hoax (2006): Not to be confused with the Richard Gere movie, this one has to do with a psychiatrist who investigates the delusions that caused a deranged patient to kill his wife.
The Hollow: Three sisters on route to Shadow Island during Halloween get stranded in the woods and learn they're not alone; with Deborah Kara Unger.
How to Steal a Million: Trouble ensues when a famed art collector and forger agrees to loan his prized statue to a museum. One problem: it's the forged version; with Peter O'Toole and Audrey Hepburn.
The Hunted: Retired special ops agent gets enlisted to go after an assassin who snipes deer hunters. De Niro would not be amused; with Tommy Lee Jones and Benicio Del Toro.
Jennifer 8: A police detective is pulled into a gruesome case involving a serial killer who targets blind women. He works with a blind woman who tries to help him solve the case, even as she's a possible target; with Andy Garcia and Uma Thurman.
Johnny English: A bumbling secret agent gets his chance at the big time when he attempts to thwart a Frenchman out for the crown jewels and the throne itself; with Rowan Atkinson and John Malkovich.
Like Sunday, Like Rain: A struggling musician serves as a nanny to a cello prodigy and they will form a friendship that will affect both their lives; with Debra Messing and Leighton Meester.
Losing Isaiah: Three years after leaving her baby outside a crack house, a former addict who's cleaned up her life fights his adoptive parents for custody; with Jessica Lange and Halle Berry.
My Side of the Mountain: With Thoreau in his head, a thirteen old boy named Sam strikes out in the wilderness forest on his own and learns to embrace nature. Just assure me this doesn't end like Into the Wild.
Night Watch (2004): Science fiction thriller that pits the superhuman Night Watch patrollers against the shadowed forces of the dark; directed by Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted).
The One I Wrote for You: Aspiring musician must examine where his heart lies when the reality TV songwriting contest that his daughter entered him into turns cutthroat; with Cheyenne Jackson and Christopher Lloyd.
Para Elisa: Beware of babysitting jobs: A party girl learns this lesson to her dismay when her efforts to earn some extra moolah turn horrifying when she learns that her charge is a disturbed grown woman her age.
A Picture of You: Estranged siblings reunited to close the home of their recently deceased college professor mother learn a stunning secret.
Pokemon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction: Ash and his friends are called upon by a princess to find the Heart Diamond, save her domain from its enemies, and restore her kingdom.
Pound of Flesh: In China to donate his kidney to his ailing niece, an ex-covert agent wakes up the morning of the operation to learn that thieves had already stolen it; with Jean-Claude Van Damme.
The Saint: A master thief who eludes the law by using the name of obscure saints finds himself in a dilemna that involves a rich Russian politician, an Oxford scientist, and the secret of cold fusion; with Val Kilmer and Elizabeth Shue.
Sand Dollars: The paid relationship between an aging lesbian and her young Dominican lover gets complicated, but neither wants to end it; with Geraldine Chaplin.
Scooby-Doo: Fred, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne, and you know who make their way to Spooky Island where an awakened magical force could spell doom for a theme park; with Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar.
Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed: Scooby and the gang must stop a nefarious scoundrel from turning their town of Coolsville into the complete opposite; with Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar.
Sin City: Three intertwined tales involving an ex-con, a hooker, a detective, vixens, a cop, a dancer, and a rapist in this moody film noir; with Bruce Willis and Clive Owen.
Stitches (2012): Party revelers accidentally cause the death of a clown. Years later, the revelers have another birthday blowout with an unexpected, foul guest.
Star Trek 5: The Final Frontier: On a mission to free diplomats, the Enterprise is hijacked by Spock's half brother who is seeking God at the center of the galaxy; with William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy.
Stardust (2007): Wide eyed boy seeks to find a fallen star who has taken human form to win the heart of his true love. But others seek the star as well; with Michelle Pfeiffer and Claire Danes.
Stranger by the Lake: Franck talks with Henri at a beach and their conversations take place at the same time Franck falls for Michel who could be hiding something.
Suspect Zero: FBI agent Thomas Mackelway tries to solve a case where a killer is offing other serial killers; with Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley.
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby: Ricky is a NASCAR legend with a knack for coming in first place, but when a French rival threatens his throne, he'll have to adjust; with Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly.
Teen Witch: An shy, awkward teen who dreams of dating a football dreamboat but is reluctant to do anything until she learns she's descended from witches and decides to give it a go; with Robin Lively.
Tenured: His boss hates him and makes him direct the school play. His wife leaves him. So a disillusioned teacher brings his students along for the ride.
Tokyo Tribe: The most notorious and ruthless gangs of Tokyo are pitted against each other set to a heavy hip-hop beat in this stylized musical crime saga.
Twelve O'Clock High: Tough general must turn discouraged group of American bomber pilots into heroes, learning compassion along the way; with Gregory Peck.
Unsung Heroes: Story of America's Female Patriots: Documentary ruminates on the history of American women fighting for the US, including high ranking female officers of today.
Waking Ned Devine: Two men mastermind a scheme to impersonate a recently deceased Irish national lottery winner.
The Wild Thornberrys Movie: The Thornberry clan is on safari and everything is okey-dokey until a poacher snatches one of the cheetah cubs they're traveling with and a daring rescue is planned; voices of Tim Curry and Lacey Chabert.
The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom: A spirited adoptee becomes convinced that Parton is her birth mother and rides away from home in search of answers; with Gil Bellows and Parton herself.
February 2:
A Ballerina's Tale: This documentary explores the rise of Misty Copeland to the top of the ultra-competitive ballet world despite numerous obstacles.
Hellions: A teen girl alone on Halloween is hoping to give her boyfriend big news as a treat, but instead she's tricked by some evil young trick or treaters; with Robert Patrick.
Kurt & Courtney: Documentary examines the rise to fame for Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain as well as his relationship with Courtney Love and conspiracy theories surrounding his death.
February 3:
I Love You Phillip Morris: A Texas cop realizes that he's gay and changes his life by pulling con jobs and ending up in jail where he meets his one true love; with Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor.
February 4:
Experimenter: True story of Yale researcher Stanley Milgram and his controversial psychological experiments that revealed dark truths about human behavior; with Peter Sarsgaard and Winona Ryder.
French Dirty: Directionless, unemployed male refuses to grow up until he has an affair with his best friend's girl.
Love (2015): When a man in an unsatisfying marriage learns about the disappearance of an ex-girlfriend, he thinks back to their intense relationship; directed by Gasper Noe.
Nuit #1: Clara and Nikolai meet at a rave and go to his apartment to make love, but deeper feelings start to emerge in the course of the night.
February 5:
Hannibal Burress: Animal Furnace: In New York, Hannibal reveals his beefs with credit card fraud, clueless critics, and white strip clubs in this stand up special.
Hannibal Burress: Comedy Camisado: In this Netflix stand up special, Hannibal waxes poetic on zipper etiquette, steroids's legacy, and the fallout from his Bill Cosby routine.
Hannibal Burress: Live from Chicago: From the Windy City, Hannibal riffs on sports gambling, unwanted jobs, and not performing for the troops.
Meet My Valentine: When a man learns he has a terminal illness, he decides he's willing to do anything to ensure his family's future. Including searching for his possible successor; with Scott Wolf.
February 6:
Anime Nere (Black Souls): Despite the efforts of the oldest sibling to avoid his family's crime business, he's drawn in when his son angers a rival gang.
Lila & Eve: Two women who lost a child to murder meet at a support group and decide to begin investigating after the police turn out to be no help; with Viola Davis and Jennifer Lopez.
February 7:
Brotherly Love: A teen hoops star is under pressure to make it big while his twin sister is involved in a risky romance and their brother is drawn into a street war; with Macy Gray and Keke Palmer.
February 10:
Dope: Studious teen trying to survive in a rough section of LA accepts a life-changing invitation to an underground party that leads to adventure; with Shameik Moore and A$AP Rocky.
The Girl in the Book: Editor's assistant must confront her past when an aging novelist with secret ties to her past re-enters her life in New York; with Emily Van Camp and Michael Nyqvist.
February 11:
The Railway Man: Decades after World War 2, a soldier still dealing with the fallout finds love even after a coincidence brings his past into clearer focus; with Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman.
February 13:
The Face of Love: Years after her husband's death, a widow begins a romance with a great guy who almost looks exactly like her old spouse; with Annette Bening and Ed Harris.
February 14:
Sister Code: Three foster sisters deal with old grudges, career issues, and a startling revelation following the death of their beloved mother.
February 15:
Ellis: Short examines the abandoned buildings of Ellis Island along with a haunting art installation that reflects its history of being a port of entry for immigrants for decades; Robert De Niro narrates.
Open Season: A domesticated grizzly is relocated to the wild after saving a deer from the clutches of a hunter, where he finds himself quickly over his head; with voices of Martin Lawrence and Ashton Kutcher.
XXY: Intersexed child living as a girl deals with hostility and compassion as she explores her sexual orientation as a teenager.
February 16:
Asthma: Despondent young drug addict trying to find meaning in his life steals a car and goes on a joy ride with his tattoo artist love interest; with Krysten Ritter and Nick Nolte.
Atonement: A young girl fingers her sister's boyfriend for a crime after spotting a lustful letter and catching her sister in a compromising situation; with Keira Knightley and Romola Garai.
February 17:
Cast Party: Popular podcasts throw a group party with songs, stories, and surprise guests; with Bobby Moynihan and Ira Glass.
PlantPure Nation: Activists fight corporate lobbyists and cultural apathy in their efforts to argue for a plant based diet in this documentary.
February 18:
The Bucket List: Two terminally ill men put their differences aside and intend to live life to the fullest before they die; with Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman.
February 22:
3rd World Cops 2: Two bumbling cops working in special forces get falsely accused of a crime and become most wanted criminals.
February 23:
Bare: A free spirited female drifter leads a meloncholy Sarah from small town boredom into an exciting world of danger and drugs; with Dianna Agron and Chris Zylka.
Summer of Sangaile: Two teen girls become infatuated with each other and begin a love affair, even as one dreams of being an aerobatic pilot.
February 24:
Marvel Super Hero Adventures: Frost Fight: Captain America and the other Avengers square off with Loki and Ymir who have designs to take over the world through stealing the powers of Santa Claus.
February 26:
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny: In this Netflix exclusive sequel, a renowned warrior comes out of retirement to prevent the legendary Green Destiny sword from falling in the hands of a villainous warlord; with Michelle Yeoh and Donnie Yen.
Let the Church Say Amen: Prominent reverend balances his duties with the church and personal matters as his 21 year old daughter tries to rebuild her life; with Steve Harris and Naturi Naughton.
The Look of Silence: And surprise! Oscar nominated documentary sequel to The Act of Killing examines an optometrist's efforts at finding those responsible for the 1960s Indonesian genocide that claimed his brother's life.
Pretend We're Kissing: Insecure nebbish falls for a woman which causes him to look for a real romantic connection and get on with his life; with Zoe Kravitz.
Theo Von: No Offense: In his native Louisiana, reality TV star turned stand up comic Von gives a no holds barred stand up routine that may well end up offending someone.
February 27:
Finding Vivian Maier: Oscar nominated documentary examines a nanny with a gift for creating art through her photographs.
February 29:
Ashes and Embers: Restored earlier this year by Ava DuVarney's film collective. A Vietnam vet struggles with disillusionment, self-worth and cynicism while trying to forget the war and reconnect with American life.
TV:
February 1:
Better Call Saul Season 1: Before Breaking Bad, find out what series of events led a small time criminal attorney named Jimmy McGill to become Walter White's morally bankrupt lawyer Saul Goodman.
Hate Crimes in the Heartland: Two hate crimes committed 90 years apart in Tulsa, Oklahoma are linked by a persistent racial animosity as pointed out by this documentary.
Heavy Water War Season 1: Nazis versus Norwegians in the battle to control a heavy water plant that was key to creating an atomic bomb. Wellesley72 just informed me that it was the most watched Norwegian show premiere ever; with Anna Friel.
Lizzie Borden Chronicles Season 1: After being exonerated for the deaths of her parents, Lizzie takes on crime lords, detectives, and other foes as she savors her infamy; with Christina Ricci.
Masha's Tales Season 1: A little girl named Masha tells slightly skewed fairy tales that get that way because she sometimes gets the details mixed up in this animated series.
Mercenaries Season 1: Documentary series explores the history of mercenaries as well as their codes for conduct and the controversies about hiring them in the first place (Apparently, it's been pulled. Although it could well be just temporary).
Pokemon XY Season 1: Fresh adventures and dreams draw Ash and Pikachu over to Kalos, where they make friends, find Pokemon, and solve mysteries.
The Search for Life: The Drake Equation: American astrophysicist Frank Drake changed minds about searching for extraterrestrial life by writing a revolutionary equation in 1961.
The Story of Maths: An Oxford professor gives a history of mathematics from ancient Egypt to the great unsolved problems of today.
Tin Man: In this sci-fi take on Wizard of Oz, a Midwestern waitress is thrown into the dangerous land of OZ and finds herself among some misfits seeking to overthrow an evil sorceress; with Zooey Deschanel and Neal McDonough.
Young Justice Season 2: Aqualad, Robin, and other teen superhero sidekicks form a secret squad to fight crime and save the world; with voices of Danica McKellar and Jesse McCartney.
February 2:
Radio Rebel: Shy high school student moonlights as smooth talking Radio Rebel, a DJ who lends her voice for all kids. But as the principal gets closer to revealing Rebel's true identity, the question is does she reveal herself; with Debby Ryan (Jessie).
February 4:
Dinosaur King Seasons 1-2: Three kids use tablets found by a downed meteorite to beat the evil Alpha Gang to reach living dinosaurs in this anime series.
February 5:
Care Bears and Cousins Season 2: In Season 2, friendships go through some trials, a wish doesn't end up as expected, and Beastly shows his surprising side.
Mad Men Season 7.2: In the last half of the final season, Don Draper looks to cure his loneliness, Joan looks for respect, Peggy fights for her position, and Sally is forced to grow up. Oh, and maybe someone punches out Pete.
Schoolgirl Detectives Season 1: 5 teen girls team up to solve mysteries at their school while helping their classmates with various crises such as depression and bullying.
Syndrome Season 1: Three young, dedicated neurosurgeons juggle the stress of their medical careers with hospital politics and romantic entanglements. Could be Korea's answer to Grey's Anatomy.
Turbo FAST Season 3: In this third season of the Turbo spinoff series, the team deals with trying to stop spring, a candy filled island, facing down Internet trolls and more.
February 6:
Bates Motel Season 3: Norma leans harder on Dylan when Norman's behavior becomes more erratic. Meanwhile, Caleb returns to town; with Freddie Highmore and Vera Farmiga.
February 8:
Pyramid Code: This series examines how humans in ancient times was able to build pyramids and other hulking monoliths.
February 10:
Dicte Season 2: More dramatic adventures of a female crime reporter who returns to her hometown to solve crimes much to the local police's chagrin.
February 11:
Birdie Buddy: Korean series focuses on the efforts of a PGA tournament winning professional to aid two women's efforts to become elite golfers.
Cain and Abel: Korean drama series about the efforts of an envious doctor to take drastic measures to dominate his sibling at their place of employment---a hospital.
A Man Called God: A man returns to Korea with a plan for avenging his father's death, although he unexpectedly has to deal with betrayal along the way.
Tamra, The Island: A young castaway who has fled England to evade an imminent marriage ends up on an enchanted island.
February 12:
Sarah and Duck Seasons 1-2: A seven year old girl and a duck become best friends and have fun adventures together in this animated series.
February 15:
Africa's Deadliest: This docuseries examines the tactics and natural weapons of Africa's most effective predators.
American Genius: National Geographic docuseries explores the fierce scientific and technological rivalries that resulted in bold advances and inventions.
Animal Fight Night: National Geographic docuseries focuses on animals who fight each other over turf, food, and mates in rough battles. Except humans of course; you'll have to go to the UFC for that.
Big Picture with Kal Penn: Docuseries featuring the actor (Harold and Kumar, House) and former White House Public Engagement director exploring uncharted territory to cover burning questions on various subjects.
Brain Games Seasons 3-4: Interactive docuseries uses games, illusions, and experiments to explore how our brains manufacture reality and play tricks on us.
Brothers in War: The last American platoon of soldiers sent to Vietnam has its legacy and the Vietnam War explored in new detail using letters, home movies, and audio tapes; Charlie Sheen narrates.
Diggers Season 3: A software writer and a copper miner travel around the US with metal detectors in hand searching for gold, artifacts, and other relics.
Highway Through Hell Series 1-2: The people who work at heavy vehicle towing companies in the hazardous highways of British Colombia are explored as well as their various challenges in this docuseries.
Koala Brothers Season 1: Two koalas who are pilots living in the Australia outback love to lend a hand to their friends, no matter the situation.
Koala Brothers Outback Christmas: Two koala pilots fly an adventure filled trip from the Australian outback to the South Pole to bring back a friend who can't make it to their holiday party.
Monster Fish Seasons 4-5: The continuing efforts of biologist Zeb Hogan to find the freshest, fiercest fresh water fish in the world, including a real fish known as a salmonzilla.
Remote Survival Season 1: Reality series has contestants attempting to survive in desert and forest environments using advice from survival experts only reachable by telecommunications. But what if they can't hear you now?
Rurouni Keshkin Season 2: Continuing anime adventures of a nomadic swordsmen and his friends who become thorns in the side of a warlord mulling rebellion in the second season.
StarTalk Season 1: Noted astrophysicist/music critic/religious troll Neil DeGrasse Tyson hosts a lighthearted talk show that delves into science and pop culture with guests, comedians, and celebrities.
Street Genius Season 2: Docuseries answers unconventional questions such as how to cook an egg on a newspaper and shooting golf balls into watermelon with the help of experiments using engineer Tim Shaw.
Unlikely Animal Friends Season 1: Docuseries examines the unusual friendships that develop between various animals that will have you re-examining the boundaries between species.
World's Deadliest Season 1: National Geographic docuseries examines the most cunning and lethal animal species on Earth.
February 16:
The Straits Season 1: Drug kingpin looks to pass on his lucrative business to one of his children, but personal demons that they have could ruin everything.
February 17:
The Returned Season 2: A community already tested by the re-emergence of people believed to be dead attempts to deal with a birth, shaky trust, an outbreak of violence, and an outcast in season 2.
February 18:
Family Guy Season 13: More animated fun with the Griffin family from Quahog, Rhode Island in this thirteenth season featuring a crossover episode with the Simpsons.
February 19:
Cooked Season 1: Netflix original examines the links between science, culture, and cooking while focusing on four types of cooking transformations.
Crossing Lines Season 3: Six months after the International Criminal Court's tragedy, several new agents join the team to search for a missing prosecutor. Bless their heart they're still going after NBC cancelled the series; with Donald Sutherland and Elizabeth Mitchell.
An Idiot Abroad Seasons 1-3: Back after a brief absence. Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send their less sophisticated partner Karl Pilkington around the world to experience new cultures and cuisine.
Love Season 1: From the mind of Judd Apatow, a chance meeting at a convenience store will lead to a friendship that will test Mickey and Gus's knowledge of all things, including love; with Paul Rust and Gillian Jacobs.
Padam Padam Season 1: A former prisoner's life changes when he falls for a veterinarian and encounters a man claiming to be his guardian angel.
RWBY Season 1: Another return. Four powerful girls train at an academy to wield weapons of the Dust element and become huntresses, who are the only beings that can defeat the Grimm.
February 21:
Go! Mrs. Go! Season 1: A writer facing bankruptcy following the unexpected death of her husband decides to leave the country behind and make a fresh start in the big city.
Great Food Truck Race Collection: Back. Each week, specialty food trucks travel a new city each week and compete against each other for $50,000.
Love Again Season 1: 30 years after graduation, a magazine editor attends a grade school reunion and discovers that she has feelings for a former classmate.
February 25:
30 for 30: The '85 Bears: Sports documentary examines the football and cultural dominance of the 1985 Chicago Bears featuring larger than life personalities, a dominant defense, and the Super Bowl Shuffle.
February 26:
Fuller House: Netflix exclusive sitcom sequel features DJ, Stephanie, and Kimmy teaming up to raise their male dominated offspring; with Candice Cameron and Jodie Sweeten.
Heartless City: Korean drama about a fiancee and friend who work together to take down the kingpin responsible for killing her fiance.
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Lives of an uneducated merchant, his high maintenance family, and their neighbors unfold in a melting pot community in Mumbai.
Coming Soon:
March 1:
Adult Beginners
Ahora o Nunca (NEW; 2/22)
Aldnoah Zero Season 2 (NEW; 2/22)
American Pie: Beta House
American Pie: The Naked Mile
The Batman (NEW; 2/19)
Becoming Jane
Before We Go
Blue Mountain State: Rise of Thadland (NEW; 2/22)
Cats & Dogs
El Desconocido (NEW; 2/22)
Don Verdean
Exam (NEW; 2/19)
Forever (2015)
Fresh Meat Series 2 (NEW; 2/22)
Frog Kingdom (NEW; 2/22)
Good Burger (NEW; 2/19)
Groundhog Day (NEW; 2/19)
Heaven Knows What
Hot Sugar's Cold World (NEW; 2/22)
Jafar Panahi's Taxi
Love Actually (NEW; 2/19)
Midsomer Murders Season 17 (NEW; 2/19)
Narcopolis (NEW; 2/22)
The Panic in Needle Park (NEW; 2/19)
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo
Primal Fear (NEW; 2/19)
Road Trip: Beer Pong (NEW; 2/22)
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Roseanne Collection 2
Saturday Night Fever
Scarface (1982)
The Seven Year Itch (NEW; 2/19)
Sphere (NEW; 2/19)
Star Trek: The Motion Picture
Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan
Star Trek 3: The Search for Spock
Sweet Revenge (NEW; 2/19)
Underworld (2005; NEW; 2/19)
Unforgiven (NEW; 2/19)
The Young Kieslowski (NEW; 2/22)
The End
More generally, I am less impressed with the older movies coming on than those leaving. Even if you like Dope and Love, these are both niche movies that may appeal to the art house crowd but not to mainstream audiences. It's a sad commentary on Netflix when the Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon sequel may be the best movie of the month.
ReplyDeleteKudos to Netflix for finally showing Season 1 of Better Call Saul in the US, as well as the final episodes of Mad Men and Season 2 of The Returned, which was just on TV a couple of months ago. However, these barely make up for my disappointment (anger) at seeing Doctor Who disappear. I hope we are not seeing the beginning of the end of a very good relationship between the BBC and Netflix.
Netflix has confirmed that Gilmore Girls, with its principal original cast (absent Edward Hermann, who is sadly deceased), will be coming to Netflix. No word on when, whether the title will change, how many episodes (the rumor is four 90-minute episodes) or whether any of the supporting cast will appear. One of the few reboots that will probably be worthwhile.
ReplyDeleteI totally can get behind that as well. I do remember watching Full House a decent amount when I was younger, but I'm not itching to find out what's next for the Tanner clan.
DeleteGilmore Girls on the other hand was a good show back in the day and I'm a helluva lot more eager to see what happens to Lorelai and Rory and the other residents of Star Hollow. And considering it presumably will feature the original writer and producer, I have high hopes for it. My fingers are crossed that Sookie makes an appearance.
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