Sunday, December 17, 2017

Coming to Netflix Streaming January 2018

A list of film and TV titles that are heading for Netflix Instant Streaming during the month of January 2018.  It appears that we do have some goodies on the way!:

NOTE:  Apologies.  Wellesley72 correctly pointed out that Ministry of Time which was supposed to stream yesterday still hasn't arrived.  So I have removed it.

NOW STREAMING

MOVIES:

January 1:

30 Days of Night (2007):  It’s up to a small town Alaskan sheriff to protect the townspeople when vampires infest his town during an extended period of darkness; with Josh Hartnett.

54 (1998):  A young man finds his place among the hedonistic excesses of the luxurious, exclusive nightclub known as 54; with Ryan Phillippe.

10,000 BC (2008):  Fierce mammoth hunter sets out to rescue the people of his village, most particularly the woman he loves, from a vicious warlord; with Steven Strait and Camilla Belle.

Aajcha Divas Majha (2013):  A conscientious politician helps an elderly singer deal with bureaucratic setbacks; with Sachin Khedekar.

Aata Pita (2010):  Municipal clerk who wants to be a writer stalks a loan recovery officer he wants to base his lead character on; with Sanjay Narvekar.

The Age of Shadows (2016):  A Japanese cop who used to be a Korean resistance fighter is tasked with preventing other fighters from acquiring explosives; with Kang-ho Song.

AlphaGo (2017):  The simple, complex game of Go serves as the backdrop as a grandmaster tests his skills against a machine in this documentary.

America’s Sweethearts (2001):  Movie star power couple mask a split while doing publicity for their latest movie; with Julia Roberts and Billy Crystal.

Apollo 13 (1995):  A space mission involving Jim Lovell and his crew turns into a battle for survival in space after disaster develops; with Tom Hanks and Ed Harris.

Badha (2006):  Young woman suspected of practicing witchcraft is shunned by society and ostracized by her family; with Amruta Subhash.

Batman (1989):  Bruce Wayne takes on a vigilante persona to stop the evil machinations of a former mobster turned Joker; with Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson.

Batman and Robin (1997):  Batman has to deal with some growing pains in his partnership with Robin while they try to overcome the plans of Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy; with George Clooney and Uma Thurman.

Batman Begins (2005):  Young Bruce Wayne deals with the murder of his parents by training with a shadowy organization before returning home to fight crime; with Christian Bale and Michael Caine.

Batman Forever (1995):  Batman/Bruce Wayne falls for a psychiatrist while trying to stop the evil schemes of Two Face and the Riddler; with Val Kilmer and Nicole Kidman.

Batman Returns (1992):  Batman deals with the threats of a trio of villains out to conquer Gotham City, including the chilly Penguin and the thieving Catwoman; with Michael Keaton and Danny DeVito.

Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961):  A gold digger falls for a writer who moves into her apartment on a wealthy woman’s dime; with Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard.

Bring It On (2000):  A new cheer captain attempts to win a sixth consecutive title for her team when she learns of a dark secret; with Kirsten Dunst and Gabrielle Union.

Bring It On Again (2004):  When a college team rejects them, a group of girls decide to form their own cheer squad to take them on; with Bree Turner.

Bring It On: All or Nothing (2006):  Cheer captain must think fast when her scheme to have them win a spot in Rihanna’s new video hits a snag; with Hayden Panettiere.

Bring It On: Fight to the Finish (2009):  Lina deals with a new life in swanky Malibu where she vows to whip the cheerleading squad into shape; with Christina Milian.

Bring It On: In It to Win It (2007):  The rivalry between two cheer squads heats up when both leaders fall for the same guy; with Ashley Benson.

Caddyshack (1980):  The rivalry between a stuffy judge and a politically incorrect real estate mogul leads to a high stakes game of golf; with Ted Knight and Rodney Dangerfield.

Camp Cool Kids (2017):  A young boy spends an impactful time in a summer camp; with Connor Rosen and Michael Gross.

Capitalism: A Love Story (2009):  The roots of capitalism, the floundering of the US economy, and 2008’s global financial meltdown are all topics of this Michael Moore “documentary”.

Chonda Pierce: Enough (2017):  The Christian comedian relays how she was able to overcome various challenges with the assistance of humor and faith.

Cinema Paradiso (1988):  A Sicilian boy befriends a movie projectionist who encourages him to follow his dreams; with Philippe Noiret.

The Crying Game (1992):  An IRA terrorist bonds with his prisoner who shares stories of his girlfriend; with Stephen Rea and Forest Whitaker.

The Damned Rain (2009):  Optimistic farmer won’t let the lack of rain in his region sink his good mood; with Sonali Kulkami.

Defiance (2008):  A quartet of brothers decide to protect a village of Jewish refugees from Nazis during World War 2; with Daniel Craig and Liev Schreiber.

Definitely Maybe (2008):  Political operative will have to spin a family friendly version of how he met his daughter’s mother on the eve of their divorce; with Ryan Reynolds and Abigail Breslin.

Devrai (2004):  A team of mental health doctors examine a science student with a strange connection to nature and come up with a fascinating diagnosis; with Atul Kulkami.

Dries (2017):  The passion and talent that make Dries Van Noten the most unique fashion designer in the world is the focus of this documentary.

The Dukes of Hazzard (2005):  Bo and Luke have to save their family from the latest scheme of corrupt politician Boss Hogg and his officers; with Seann William Scott and Johnny Knoxville.

Empire of Scents (2014):  The sense of smell in determining survival skills and and sensual experiences is the topic of this documentary.

The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005):  Agnostic defense attorney starts to believe the story of a priest accused of negligent homicide after an exorcism goes wrong; with Laura Linney.

The First Time (2012):  Although Dave is smitten with the hottest girl in school, he starts to romance this other girl after a chance encounter; with Dylan O’Brien and Britt Robertson.

Functional Fitness (2016):  Documentary explores the challenges and rewards of CrossFit through the eyes of those whose lives have been transformed by it.

Furry Vengeance (2010):  A real estate developer’s plans to expand into an untouched part of the wilderness hits a nasty snag; with Brendan Fraser.

The Godfather (1972):  Although reluctant, the youngest son of an organized crime boss starts to embrace the family way after an attempt is made on his father’s life; with Al Pacino and Marlon Brando.

The Godfather Part 2 (1974):  While Michael continues to strengthen his mafia’s hold, a look back explains how his father would come to embrace organized crime; with Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro (who share zero scenes together).

The Godfather Part 3 (1990):  Michael takes on a protege as he tries to make the family business legitimate, but violence threatens that plan; with Al Pacino and Andy Garcia.

Happy Hunting (2017):  While hiding from his bosses, a drifter with a drinking problem becomes the prey in a desert town’s disturbing hunting contest; with Martin Dingle-Wall.

Heartthrob (2017):  An unexpected romance between a popular girl and a shy, brilliant boy is threatened by the reveal of his dark side; with Aubrey Peeples and Keir Gilchrist.

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003):  A player bets his friends that he can make a woman fall in love with him in ten days, but perhaps he chose the wrong woman for his wager; with Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson.

Hridaynath (2012):  A heart transplant transforms a schoolteacher from a doer of good deeds to a darker nature; with Jackie Shroff.

Ideachi Kalpana (2010):  The scheming brother in law of an actor who ended up in a car accident with a police commissioner’s daughter decides to sue the commissioner; with Bhargavi Chirmuley.

Infinity Chamber (2017):  Man wakes up in an automated maximum security prison and tries to recall what got him there; with Christopher Soren Kelly.

Into the Wild (2007):  In order to live by himself in the wild, a young man is willing to give up everything including wealth and a stable family life; with Emile Hirsch and Marcia Gay Harden.

The Italian Job (2003):  A clever thief and his compatriots plan revenge against the person who betrayed them for the goods from a daring heist in Venice; with Mark Wahlberg and Charlize Theron.

John Mulaney: New in Town (2012):  The stand-up comic discusses quicksand, Motown singers, and an elderly man he befriended in a bathroom in a special that should just be a Netflix exclusive at this point.

Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (2011):  Documentary chronicles the journey of the Candian singer from YouTube sensation to headliner in a 2010 tour before his head got too big.

Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1996):  Love is oceans away as a wealthy woman’s marriage to royalty leads to a cruel twist of fate; with Indira Varma.

Kay Dyache Bola (2005):  Two student’s hopes of clearing their names of murder lies in a defense attorney who’s never practiced.  So India has remade My Cousin Vinny; with Makarand Anaspure.

King Kong (2005):  A group of adventurers and filmmakers travel to Skull Island in search of a gorilla and mostly regret it; with Naomi Watts and Adrien Brody.

Lethal Weapon (1987):  A straitlaced cop teams up with a young officer who’s become unhinged due to some personal turmoil; with Mel Gibson and Danny Glover.

Lethal Weapon 2 (1989):  Murtagh and Riggs team up again to take on a smuggling operation led by a diplomat who is just abusing his immunity privilege; with Mel Gibson and Danny Glover.

Lethal Weapon 3 (1992):  Riggs and Murtagh again team up to take on a former cop turned arms dealer; with Mel Gibson and Danny Glover.

Lethal Weapon 4 (1998):  Riggs and Murtagh take on a Chinese mobster who’s hoping to expand his operations in LA.  Hopefully the last one until the inevitable reboot; with Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, and Jet Li.

License to Wed (2007):  Ben and Sadie’s love story may stall out in a priest’s pre-wedding course; with Mandy Moore and Robin Williams.

Like Water for Chocolate (1992):  When love fails her, a woman takes her passions out on her cooking, which leads to surprising results; with Lumi Cavazos.

Love Actually (2003):  Love is in the air in London as ten stories with some surprising connections conclude on Christmas Eve.  May just have to take a chance this time; with Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson.

The Lovely Bones (2009):  A murdered young girl tries to help her family cope with her death while trying to stop her killer from striking again; with Saoirse Ronan and Mark Wahlberg.

Maacher Jhol (2017):  A Paris based chef returns home to India after 13 years and faces a life-changing cooking challenge; with Ritwick Chakraborty.

Mad Money (2008):  The newest janitor of the Federal Reserve Bank joins up with two colleagues in a scheme to recover money scheduled for destruction; with Diane Keaton and Queen Latifah.

Maddman: The Steve Madden Story (2017):  The rise, fall, and comeback of the footwear designer is showcased in this documentary.

Marie Antoinette (2006):  The rise of a young queen who has a luxurious confining lifestyle which might not be good for the peasants; with Kirsten Dunst and Jason Schwartzman.

Maza Pati Karodpati (1988):  In order to win the heart of a prominent businessman’s son, an orphan girl decides to change her identity; with Sachin.

The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009):  Journalist looking for a story meets a man of mysterious origins who claims to be a warrior monk; with George Clooney and Ewan McGregor.

Mi Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy (2009):  After a man blames his heritage for his lack of success, he’s visited by a great medieval king proving that there’s no excuse; with Sachin Khedekar.

Midnight in Paris (2011):  Writer dealing with some romantic entanglements gets the opportunity to visit with his literary idols, but only after midnight in Paris; with Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams.

The Missing Picture (2013):  Documentary of a harrowing memoir has the director using ceramic figures to represent Cambodian victims of an infamous 1970s massacre.

Monsters vs. Aliens (2009):  After being captured by scientists, a fifty foot tall woman might be the key to protect earth from an alien invasion; with voices of Reese Witherspoon and Seth Rogen.

More Than a Game (2008):  Documentary captures the bond between four African Americans as they bring their mostly white prep school into the playoffs; with LeBron James.

Murder on the Cape (2017):  A love affair between a fashion writer and a married Cape Cod fisherman leads to an unexpected turn of events; with Jade Harlow.

National Treasure (2004):  A treasure hunter makes the bold move of stealing the Declaration of Independence to protect a treasure from an unethical rival; with Nicolas Cage.

Now More Than Ever: The History of Chicago (2016):  Rockumentary goes behind the scenes to explore how a jazz fusion band would become a pop hit factory.

Nymphomaniac Volume 1 (2013):  To repay a man for saving her life, a nymphomaniac shares her tales of sexual experiences; with Charlotte Gainsbourg and Stellan Skarsgard.

Nymphomaniac Volume 2 (2013):  A nymphomaniac reveals the sacrifices and surprising new profession after her sex drive overpowers her; with Charlotte Gainsbourg.

Planetarium (2016):  In pre World War 2 France, rumors that two sisters can talk with the dead intrigues a filmmaker; with Natalie Portman.

Pokemon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel (2016):  Ash joins the mythical Pokemon Volcanion to a mechanical city to rescue the artificial Pokemon Magearna; with voice of Ikue Otani.

The Rehearsal (2016):  A drama student is torn between ethics and creative possibilities when his girlfriend’s family ends up caught up in a sex scandal; with James Rolleston.

Residente (2017):  Documentary examines what happens when Puerto Rican rap icon Residente takes a DNA test and decides to examine the results.

Sanai Choughade (2009):  To honor her mother’s final wish, Urmila and her husband search for a husband for her picky sister; with Shreyas Talpade.

Shahanpan Dega Deva (2011):  Five escaped inmates from a mental institution deal with the outside world’s craziness while trying to halt a terrorist plot; with Bharat Jadhav.

The Shawshank Redemption (1994):  An upstanding banker deals with fraudulent charges of murder by trying to make the best of his situation; with Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.

So Undercover (2012):  High stakes mob investigation leads the FBI to turn one of its agents into dive in as a sorority member in this comedy; with Miley Cyrus and Jeremy Piven.

Spread (2009):  The efforts of a player to have a no strings relationship with a successful attorney go awry when he meets a waitress; with Ashton Kutcher and Anne Heche.

Stardust (2007):  To win the heart of his true love, a man agrees to go into forbidden territory to retrieve a fallen star that’s taken human form; with Charlie Cox and Claire Danes.

Stone (2010):  In order to get out of prison early, a convicted arsonist uses the seductive talents of his wife to manipulate a parole officer; with Edward Norton and Robert DeNiro.

Strictly Ballroom (1992):  Gifted dancer is forced to take a graceless newcomer as his new partner for a major competition when he’s dumped by his partner; with Paul Mercurio.

Super Dark Times (2017):  Tragic accident drives a wedge in the once-strong friendship between two teenage boys; with Owen Campbell and Charlie Tahan.

Time Please (2013):  A husband and wife see their marriage differently thanks to different personalities, an old friend, and a past flame; with Priya Bapat.

Training Day (2001):  Rookie cop goes on a memorable ride along with a veteran narcotics officer; with Ethan Hawke and Denzel Washington.

Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable (2017):  This documentary dives into the waters off East Africa to learn about Damien Hirst’s exhibition of oceanic treasures.

Troy (2004):  The decision by Prince Paris to steal Helen from her husband leads two nations hurtling into war; with Brad Pitt and Eric Bana.

The Truman Show (1998):  Truman Burbank makes a startling discovery while going through his life one day; with Jim Carrey and Ed Harris.

Unleashed (2016):  An app designer reeling from a bad breakup learns to trust again when her pets become two lovable men; with Kate Micucci and Justin Chatwin.

The Vault (2017):  Bank heist takes a dangerous turn when three sibling robbers attempt to break into an underground vault; with James Franco and Taryn Manning.

The Way of the Gun (2000):  Two criminals may have overreached when they kidnap the pregnant surrogate mother of the baby’s gangster father; with James Caan and Benicio Del Toro.

Wedding Crashers (2005):  The successful scheme of two guys to satisfy their libidos by crashing weddings hits a snag when love enters the picture; with Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971):  It’s time to fire up the imagination when several kids win golden tickets to tour his secret confectionary; with Gene Wilder.

Yanda Kartavya Aahe (2006):  Due to an arranged marriage designed to please an ailing grandmother, the couple are virtually strangers.  For better or worse, their honeymoon may make a difference; with Ankush Choudhary.

January 2:


Aval (2017):  Tamil version of The House Next Door has a couple's relationship threatened by a mysterious new family who moves into the neighborhood; with Siddharth.

Haunters: The Art of the Scare (2017):  Documentary goes behind the world of simulated horror and its creators.

Mustang Island (2017):  Bill pursues his ex-girlfriend to a Gulf Coast beach town after being dumped, but things take a complex turn; with Macon Blair.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017):  In the franchise's fifth film, Sparrow is in trouble when Salazar escapes Devil's Triangle with an evil plan; with Johnny Depp and Javier Bardem.

Rent (2005):  Based on the Broadway musical, a bunch of scrappy young people deal with love, drugs, and AIDS in New York City; with Anthony Rapp and Rosario Dawson.

January 4:


Green White Green (and All the Beautiful Colors in My Mosaic of Madness) (2016):  Three Nigerian bohemians explore the directions that their lives can go; with Okey Uzoeshi.

Jora 10 Numbaria (2017):  How a traumatic childhood and a corrupt, unjust system leads a young man into life as a gangster; with Mukesh Tiwari.

January 5:


Before I Wake (2016):  Following the death of their son, a couple welcomes a foster child into their lives with a strange gift; with Kate Bosworth, Thomas Jane, and Jacob Tremblay.

Don Quixote: The Ingenious Gentleman of La Mancha (2015):  Modern adaption of the classic novel has an eccentric elderly gentleman and his honest sidekick set out to right the world's wrongs; with Carmen Argenziano.

January 6:


House of Z (2016):  Documentary focuses on the rise, fall and comeback of fashion designer Zac Posen.

January 8:


The Conjuring (2013):  A husband and wife team of paranormal specialists may be the only people to protect the residents of a farmhouse from evil forces; with Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga.

The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin (2017):  Documentary focuses on Maupin overcame a conservative past to champion LGBTQ rights and write Tales of the City.  GONE as of January 16!

January 9:


Alien Contact: Outer Space (2017):  Fact based documentary explores the efforts of humans to contact possible intelligent beings from beyond the solar system.

The House Next Door (2017):  Hindi version of Aval has a young couple's relationship shaken by mysterious troubled family moving into the neighborhood; with Siddharth.  REMOVED 1/10

January 10:


47 Meters Down (aka In the Deep) (2017):  Two sisters are trapped in the shark cage with little oxygen in their tanks and great whites swimming nearby; with Mandy Moore and Claire Holt.

Alejandro Riano: Especial de Stand Up (2018):  This special has Riano discussing the perks of dating a she wolf, dancing styles, and soccer game announcers.

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017):  Two fourth graders hypnotize a humorless principal into thinking he's a superhero wearing underwear.  Caught bits and pieces of this and twas cute; with voices of Ed Helms and Kevin Hart.

On Yoga: The Architecture of Peace (2017):  This documentary showcases photographer Michael O'Neill's ten year journey through the yoga landscape.

January 11:


Dayveon (2017):  Following the shooting death of his older brother, a depressed, aimless 13 year old in rural Arkansas falls in with a local gang; with Devin Blackmon.

January 12:

The Arbitration (2016):  Arbitration panel is formed when a dispute is formed between a Nigerian company CEO and a former employee threatens to get ugly; with OC Ukeje.

Eve's Apple (2017):  Documentary showcases the efforts of policymakers in Gambia and Kenya to stop the brutal practice of female genital mutilation.

The Man Who Would Be Polka King (2009):  Irreverent documentary on how a charming entertainer bilked investors out of millions in a complex scheme.

Milada (2017):  Politician and human rights campaigner Milada Horakova battles to defend her beliefs in a Czechoslovakia under Communist rule; with Ayelet Zurer.

The Polka King (2018):  A Polish born bandleader draws his fans into a Ponzi scheme to make it big in America in this comedic take on a true story; with Jack Black and Jenny Slate.

The Reservoir Game (2017):  Investigative reporter seeks to discover the whereabouts of a slush fund belonging to the previous president of South Korea in this documentary.

Tom Segura: Disgraceful (2018):  The comedian offers blunt assessments on porn, parking lot power struggles, and parenthood in this exclusive special.

January 13:


Vengeance (2017):  When four criminals escape a conviction for a violent assault, they still have to deal with a cop with his own brand of justice; with Nicolas Cage and Anna Hutchison.

January 14:


Wild Hogs (2007):  Four suburban bikers stretch their comfort zone and go on a road trip where they face some danger; with Tim Allen and William H. Macy.

January 15:


Alibaba Aur 40 Chor (1980):  Simple village man gets caught up in political intrigue and danger when he takes on a pack of ruthless, powerful bandits; with Dharmendra.

A Boy Called Po (2016):  An overworked engineer tries to deal with his wife's death and his autistic son's descent into a fantasy world; with Christopher Gorham.

Down the Fence (2017):  Dedicated trainers show off the hard work leading into the national championship for reined cow horse in this documentary.

Face 2 Face (2017):  Two former friends learn about each other's insecurities and secrets during a series of video chats; with Daniela Bobadilla.

Hostages (2017):  The shocking 1996 hostage crisis in Lima, Peru involving rebels holding high level figures against their will in an ambassador's residence is the focus of this documentary.

Manolo: The Boy Who Made Shoes for Lizards (2017):  This documentary focuses on legendary shoe designer Manolo Blahnik and his celebrity admirers.

One More Shot (2017):  Documentary focuses on one couple's efforts in dealing with infertility by going through the process of artificial insemination.

Operation Chromite (2016):  Team of South Korean spies go behind enemy lines to steal a map of North Korean coast defenses; with Jung-jae Lee.

Phir Se (2015):  An art exhibit in London proves to be a crucial meeting point between a man and woman dealing with divorces; with Kunal Kohli.

Pyar Ke Do Pal (1986):  Twins separated by a court order reunite in camp and try to bring their parents back together; with Mithun Chakraborty.

Rip Tide (2017):  New York model visits her faraway aunt in Australia in part to escape the reaction of a viral video gone wrong; with Debby Ryan.

Thong Dee Fun Khao (2017):  After losing a boxing match, a talented Muy Thai fighter leaves home to train with the best where he finds new friends and foes; with Buakaw Banchemak.

Unrest (2017):  This documentary has PhD student Jennifer Brea turn the camera on herself to capture her dealing with chronic fatigue syndrome.

Urvi (2017):  A medical student tricked into working in a brothel teams up with two of her cohorts to fight their unscrupulous exploiters; with Sruthi Hariharan.


January 16:


Dallas Buyers Club (2013):  Ron refuses to accept a death sentence from his doctor after a diagnosis of AIDS in 1986 and takes on a bold plan to save himself and others; with Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto.

Katt Williams: Great America (2018):  The raucous comic delves on American politics, race relations, sex, and roast beef in this special.

A Serious Man (2009):  A Jewish physics professor whose life is unraveling seeks spiritual guidance from three rabbis; directed by the Coen brothers and starring Michael Stuhlbarg.

January 17:


Arango y Sanint: Riase el show (2018):  Two Colombian stand up comics take on various impersonations in this stand up special; with Julian Arango and Antonio Sanint.

January 18:


Bad Day for the Cut (2017):  Revenge is the name of the game for a mild mannered farmer when his mother is brutally murdered in a home invasion; with Nigel O'Neill.

January 19:


Harith Iskander: I Told You So (2018):  The Malaysian iconic comic takes on Singapore, an ex girlfriend, and Rick Astley in this special.

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001):  Frodo and his friends set out on an epic quest to destroy the ring of Sauron; with Elijah Wood and Ian McKellen.

The Open House (2018):  A tragedy leaves a mother and her teen son moving to a relative's vacation home where strange things start to happen.  Here's your tape; with Dylan Minnette.

Step Sisters (2017):  Black sorority leader whose dream of Harvard Law is on the line decides to help her sisterhood plagued with two left feet win a step dance championship; with Megalyn Echikunwoke.

January 22:


Where's the Money (2017):  Sharp-witted slacker from South Central LA joins an all white college fraternity to find a stash of stolen money; with Andrew Bachelor and Mike Epps.

January 23:


Countdown to Death: Pablo Escobar (2017):  This documentary uses interviews, images, and wiretapped audio to capture the last nine years of the drug kingpin.

Todd Glass: Act Happy (2018):  The veteran comedian does rapid fire riffs from his heart attack, coming out of the closet, and the proper way to eat a Kit Kat in this special.

January 24:


Blockbuster (2017):  After losing his superhero loving girlfriend to a video created for his ailing father, Jeremy starts a crazy scheme to win her back; with Syrus Shahidi and Charlotte Gabris.

The Collection (2012):  After escaping from the house of horrors belonging to a serial killer, a survivor heads back there to save a woman trapped there; with Josh Stewart.

The Good Catholic (2017):  The faith of a young priest is tested when he falls for a woman he meets at confession; with Zachary Spicer.

Ricardo Quevedo: Hay Gente Asi (2018):  The droll comic regales Bogota, Colombia with a set on misunderstandings, sex talk, and the thrill of being scared in his special.

January 25:


Acts of Vengeance (2017):  Reeling from the murder of his wife and child, a fast talking lawyer takes a vow of silence and trains for vengeance; with Antonio Banderas and Karl Urban.

January 26:


Fakkah Fuzz: Almost Banned (2018):  The Malay comic dives into cross-culture humor as he deals with being outspoken in Singapore.

A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018):  This biopic digs into the triumphs and failures of National Lampoon founder Doug Kenney; with Will Forte and Domnhall Gleeson.

Mau Nieto: Viviendo sobrio...desde el bar (2018):  The Mexican comic riffs on his battles with sobriety, failed relationships, and his modest upbringing in this special from a bar.

Mune: Guardian of the Moon (2014):  Mischievous Mune worries he's not up to the job of replacing the retiring lunar guardian; with voice of Joshua J. Ballard.

Sebastian Marcelo Wainraich (2018):  The Argentinian comic talks about minibars, why funerals are better than weddings, and other absurdities in everyday life in this special.

January 27:


The House Next Door (2017):  Hindi version of Aval has a young couple's relationship shaken by mysterious troubled family moving into the neighborhood; with Siddharth.

January 29:


The Force (2017):  Documentary follows the police officers of Oakland, California as they reform and face challenges of corruption, commitment, and change.

Patient Seventeen (2017):  This documentary attempts to separate fact and fiction as a doctor claims to be able to remove microchips that he claims aliens use to manipulate the human race.

January 30:


Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time (1999):  Following the end of the successful Seinfeld, Jerry goes back on an international tour to unleash his best jokes.


January 31:


45 Years (2015):  A couple's plans to celebrate their forty-fifth wedding anniversary hits a snag when some shocking news comes to the surface; with Charlotte Rampling and Tom Courtenay.

Cars 3 (2017):  Lightning McQueen gets some help from a sleek race car as he attempts to hold his own against a new generation of high-tech vehicles; with voice of Owen Wilson and Cristela Alonso.

Expedition Happiness (2017):  Filmmaker and his musician girlfriend hit the road across North America with their dog in a refurbished school bus; with Selima Taibi.



TV:

January 1:

Eastsiders Season 3 (2017):  Cal and Thom make a memorable road trip back to LA to pick up the pieces of their lives; with Kit Williamson.

The Frozen Dead Season 1 (aka Glace) (2017):  A grisly find on top of a French Pyrenees mountain leads to a twisted dance between an investigator and a serial killer; with Charles Berling.

Fullmetal Alchemist Season 1 (2003):  Two brothers attempt to revive their mother using alchemy, but the reaction is most definitely not want they wanted; with voice of Romi Park.

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Seasons 1-5 (2009-10):  After both suffer damage from their attempted alchemy, two brothers will have to battle nefarious forces to get their bodies back to normal; with voice of Romi Park.

Lock Up Collection 1 (2010):  Get up and close at life inside the walls from America’s toughest prisons and learn from both those who work there and those who live there.

Lovesick Season 3 (2018):  Dylan deals with conflicted feelings while Luke and Angus pursue new romances in the third season; with Johnny Flynn.

Martin Luther: The Idea That Changed the World (2017):  The story of the monk named Martin Luther who turned religious reformer; narrated by Hugh Bonneville.

Not Alone (2017):  In order to cope with her best friend’s suicide, an 18 year old talks to teens who’s dealt with mental illness and suicidal thoughts.

Sharknado 5: Global Swarming (2017):  After turning back the latest flying shark attack in America, Fin and April deal with a global outbreak.  I hope that they didn’t jump the shark; with Ian Ziering and Tara Reid.


We Speak Dance Season 1 (2018):  A trained dancer travels the world to learn traditional and urban dance styles from the locals that know them best.

January 2:


The Jack King Affair (2015):  Documentary examines the bold plan for an MI5 agent to infiltrate a fascist network to recover stolen documents.

January 4:


Can't Cope, Won't Cope Season 1 (2016):  Two female friends in Dublin slowly adjust to adulthood when the childish hijinks and hangovers begin to wear off; with Amy Huberman.

January 5:


Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Collections (2012):  Four different collections has Jerry Seinfeld talking to various comics while driving nice cars and enjoying fresh cups of coffee.

Devilman Crybaby Season 1 (2018):  Sensitive demon boy is led into a brutal war against evil by a mysterious friend in order to save humanity; with voice of Kouki Uchiyama.

End of the Flipping World Season 1 (2018):  A budding psychopath sets out on a road trip with a rebel hungry for adventure; with Jessica Barden and Alex Lawther.

Rotten Season 1 (2018):  Docuseries travels down the food chain to learn secrets and hidden forces that determine what we eat; I suspect those secrets won't be good.

January 6:


Borderline Season 2 (2017):  More fun as inept border agents crack down on immigrants at the Northend Airport; with Jamie Michie and David Avery.

Episodes Seasons 1-5 (2013-7):  The lead actor of the American adaption of a successful British sitcom wrecks havoc on the lives of its two screenwriters; with Matt LeBlanc and Stephen Mangan.


January 8:


Carver Kings Season 1 (2015):  This docuseries explores the chainsaw wielding artists who create one of a kind sculptures for their clients.

Cold Water Cowboys Season 3 (2016):  Captains lead ship crews through extreme conditions to net profitable fish catches in the icy North Atlantic Ocean.

Homes by the Sea Season 2 (2015):  Architect/home designer Charlie Luxton travels across the British territories around the world to visit lovely homes and talk to their owners.

Tundukkan Playboy Itu Season 1 (2016):  Under pressure to settle down, a pleasure seeking playboy finds a woman unlike anyone he's met; with Hafidz Roshdi.

January 12:


41 Dogs in My Home (2015):  Obsessive British pet owners and their extreme love for animals is the focus of this documentary.

A&E: When Patients Attack (2015):  The security staff at Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital deals with aggressive patients in this documentary.

Ainsley Eats the Streets Season 1 (2014):  Celeb chef Ainsley Harriott travels around the world to determine the links between local street foods and cultural identity.

Animal Airport Seasons 1-2 (2012-3):  London's Heathrow Airport is the setting for this docuseries as we explore animal handlers as they deal with both domestic and wild animals.

Bondi Resecue Seasons 10-11 (2015-6):  The lifeguards at Sydney, Australia's Bondi Beach are the focus on this real life docuseries that is probably nothing like Baywatch.

Border Patrol Seasons 6-7 (2012-4):  New Zealand's Border Patrol deals with various customs and immigration scenarios in this docuseries.

A Brief History of Graffiti (2015):  Art historian/academic Dr. Richard Clay goes back in time to reveal the role that graffiti played throughout history.

Changing Faces Season 1 (2015):  Two experts in cosmetic and dental surgery meet patients who seek medical transformation.

El Chavo Season 1 (1971):  A poor nameless orphan lives in an apartment building with a colorful group of people; with Carlos Villagran.

El Chavo Animado Seasons 1-4 (2006-9):  A poor young orphan boy with a big imagination and his group of friends at his apartment

Colony Season 2 (2017):  Their efforts to get back their son Charlie places Will and Katie on opposite sides of the colony; with Josh Holloway and Sarah Wayne Callies.

Deals, Wheels, and Steals Season 1 (2015):  Reality series has six British passionate car auctioneers compete to buy and sell cars at the best price.

Disjointed Season 1B (2018):  Pete deals with a crisis in confidence while Ruth returns to her roots, and Olivia's business takes off; with Kathy Bates.

Familia P Luche Season 1 (2002):  Irreverent sitcom features a husband, a wife, and a family of three kids; with Eugenio Derbez.

Lo Que La Vida Me Robo Season 1 (2013):  In a seaside town, a beautiful woman and her wily mother deal with lovers, gangsters, financial ruin, and obsession in this series; with Angelique Boyer.

Monkey Life Seasons 7-8 (2013-4):  The dedicated team at Monkey World, the world's largest primate rescue center, deals with rehabilitation and illegal trade in these episodes.

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction: Barack Obama (2018):  Dave Letterman discusses political tensions and life outside the White House with the former president and treks to Selma.

Rebelde Season 1 (2004):  Six students at a prestigious prep school learn that music can close the divide between wealth and class; with Carlos Balart.

Renters Season 6 (2016):  Sassy property managers in New Zealand deal with troublesome renters in this reality series.

Rubi Season 1 (2004):  Woman who's envious of her wealthy best friend to marry a millionaire...her best friend's fiancee; with Barbara Mori.

Somebody Feed Phil: The First Course (2018):  Phil Rosenthal, the creator of Everybody Loves Raymond, travels across the globe to take in the local cuisine and culture in this series.

Taken Season 1 (2017):  In this prequel series to the Liam Neeson film franchise, a former Green Beret is drawn into a job as a secret government operative; with Clive Standen and Jennifer Beals.

Teresa Season 1 (2010):  How far will a manipulative woman go to get what she wants; with Cynthia Klitbo.

January 13:


Dance Academy Season 1 (2010):  A fifteen year old Aussie girl gets an education in and out of an exclusive dance school; with Xenia Goodwin.

January 15:


2018 Olympic Winter Games Preview (2018):  Members of the American Olympic team discuss their hopes of winning gold and glory in South Korea during this year's Winter Games.

Boj Season 1 (2014):  Fun loving bilby, a Marsupial found in the Aussie Outback, moves into a new neighborhood where he befriends new people and has fun; with voice of Ziggy Badans.

Earth to Luna! Season 1 (2014):  Luna, a twelve year old girl, and her family learns about science, nature, and the world in this series; with voice of Angelina Carballo.

January 16:


Rita Season 4 (2017):  A new teaching job places Rita back in her hometown where we learn about the turmoil affecting her personal and academic life as a teen; with Mille Dinesen.

January 17:


Friday Night Tykes Season 4 (2017):  A new elite team enters the picture as some teams pursue respect or titles and others battle just to play.

Godzilla Part 1 (2017):  20,000 years after Godzilla took over the Earth, a desperate group of refugees attempt to recolonize the planet in this anime series; with voice of Mamoru Miyano.

An Innocent Mistake Season 1 (2012):  A woman with three mothers searches for a father figure and finds possible love and heartbreak; with Zaizai Lin and Tzu-yi Mo.


January 18:


Sword Art Online Season 1 (2012):  When a master swordsman and his friends learn the only way to leave a game is to beat it, they decide to team up to do so; with voice of Haruka Tomatsu.

Tiempos de Guerra Season 1 (2017):  Upper class nurse trainees from Madrid find friendship and romance as they save lives in a hospital for Rif War soldiers; with Amaia Salamanca.

January 19:


Drug Lords Season 1 (2018):  The stories of notorious drug kingpins and their enforcers as they deal with people vowing to bring them down make up the focus of this series.

Eat Your Words Seasons 1-2 (2014-5):  Food critics who dissed the dishes of chefs are challenged to see if they can do better in this reality food series.

Extreme Animal Obsessions Season 1 (2013):  People and their odd obsession with animals makes up the bulk of this series.

Grace and Frankie Season 4 (2018):  The women deal with some realities of getting older as they deal with business and personal relationships.  Where's Dolly; with Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda.

Trolls: The Beat Goes On! Season 1 (2018):  Queen Poppy welcomes a new time of peace with fun and games while Branch attempts to embrace his fun side; with voice of Amanda Leighton.

January 20:


Love and Hong Kong Season 1 (2017):  Five strangers find their lives changed when they witness a starlet being kidnapped while shooting a documentary; with Eiko Koike.

January 22:


The Shannara Chronicles Season 2 (2017):  The Four Lands is in chaos following a brutal war and several heroes start to emerge; with Austin Butler.

January 23:


The Naked Truth Season 1 (2016):  Investigative journalist tackle complex, under-reported topic such as online extortion, fentanyl addiction, and partisan gerrymandering in this series.

Traffickers Season 1 (2016):  Journalist Nelufar Hedayat uncovers a series of black markets in this series including gold, guns, and human parts.


January 24:

The Irregular at Magic High School Season 1 (2014):  Two siblings enroll at Magic High School, but differing results threaten their bond; with voice of Takuma Terashima.

Magi: The Kingdom of Magic Season 1 (2013):  After winning the most recent battles, Aladdin retires to study magic but adventure is in his future; with voice of Takahiro Sakurai.

Prison Playbook Season 1 (2017):  A star pitcher ends up in trouble with the law and must navigate the harsh world of prison in this series; with Hae-soo Park.

January 26:


The Adventures of Puss in Boots Season 6 (2018):  A series of earthquakes shake up the sleepy town of San Lorenzo during the sixth season of the series.

Arabia Motors Season 1 (2017):  The editors of a Middle Eastern car magazine go for sweet rides around the region with various luxury automobiles in this series.

Dirty Money Season 1 (2018): Investigative series pulls off the cover of various corporate acts of greed and corruption.

Full Force Nature Season 1 (2006):  Harrowing footage of floods, tsunamis, mudslides, ice storms, and hurricanes destroying the Earth is the focus of this series.

Llama Llama Season 1 (2018):  The children's book character learns new things as he bonds with family and friends in this series; with voice of Jennifer Garner.

One Day at a Time Season 2 (2018):  Lydia learns to let go of the past as Elena starts to date and Schroeder becomes a mentor; with Justina Machado and Rita Moreno.

January 29:


Dealers: Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Season 8 (2013):  Given a limited budget, expert bargain hunters search for the goods that will give them the most bang for their buck.

Find It, Fix It, Flog It Season 1 (2016):  Henry Cole and Simon O'Brien restore and rejuvenate retro relics and overlooked objects so that their owners can flip it for a profit.

Lookalikes Season 1 (2016):  Andy Harmer, a lookalike for David Beckham, runs a talent agency for celebrity lookalikes in this reality series.

Rescue Mediums Season 7 (2011):  Two top British psychics tackle cases involving poltergeists, a Ouija board, and a haunted museum in the seventh season.

Selling Houses with Sarah Beeny Season 1 (2012):  Real estate agent Beeny give three sellers the opportunity to check out each other's homes and come up with ways to drive up their value.

January 30:


Babylon Berlin Season 1 (2017):  Combo of seasons 1-2 of the German series has a haunted cop and poor typist trying to uncover a conspiracy in 1929 Berlin; with Volker Bruch.

The Lady in Dignity Season 1 (2017):  The wife of a corporate heir has her life upended by a mysterious woman who is hired as a caretaker; with Hee-seon Kim.

Retribution Season 1 (2016):  A newlywed couple is murdered and the cops seek answers from their feuding Scottish families; with Georgina Campbell.

January 31:


The Garfield Show Seasons 1-2 (2008-9):  Computer animated series focuses on the lazy cat with a big appetite for lasagna, his owner Jon, and his frenemy Odie; with voice of Frank Welker.

La Piloto Season 1 (2017):  Yolanda dreams of being a pilot, but those go on the back burner as she becomes mixed with drug smugglers while working as a flight attendant; with Livia Brito.

Sing-a-long with PJ Masks (2016):  Dress up with your favorite masked superhero as they sing songs while saving their city at night; with voice of Kyle Breitkopf.

STREAMING SOON:

Streaming Soon?:
Chef & My Fridge: 2017 (2017) (More Korean chefs turning what's in people's refrigerators into feasts in these series of contests)
Death Race: Beyond Anarchy (2018) (Black ops specialist breaks into prison to take on Frankenstein in a car race to the death; with Zach McGowan) (MOVED; 1/30)

February 1:
42 Grams (2017)
3000 Miles to Graceland (2001)
Aeon Flux (2005)
American Pie (1999)
American Pie 2 (2001)
American Pie Presents: Band Camp (2005)
American Pie Presents: The Book of Love (2009)
American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile (2006) 
Ella Enchanted (2004)
Extract (2009)
GoodFellas (1990)
How the Beatles Changed the World (2017)
The Hurt Locker (2008)
John Mellencamp: Plain Spoken (2018)
Kill Bill Volume 1 (2003)
Kill Bill Volume 2 (2004)
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001)
Liberated: The New Sexual Revolution (2017)
Lovesick (2014)
Meet the Fockers (2004)
Meet the Parents (2000)
Men in Black (1997)
National Parks Adventure (2016)
Ocean's Eleven (2001)
Ocean's Twelve (2004)
Ocean's Thirteen (2007)
Paint It Black (2017)
Powder Season 1 (2018) (NEW; 1/26)
Scream 3 (2000)
The Strange Name Movie (2017) (NEW; 1/26)
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007)
Z Nation Season 4 (2017)

The End

Friday, November 17, 2017

Leaving Netflix Instant Streaming on December 2017

A tentative list of film and TV series titles that will depart Netflix Instant during December 2017.  Will get more titles on this Monday (November 20) and will start to have a better idea on Black Friday (November 24).  Stay tuned and thanks for your patience!

NOTE: All titles are now up for January 1!  Up to date!

December 1:

Movies:
1000 to 1: The Cory Weissman Story (2014)
Ali (2001) (Not bad, but not quite a knockout)
All I Want for Christmas (2007)
Amelie (2001) (Fun romantic adventure film)
Bedazzled (1967)
Big Stone Gap (2014)
Black Snake Moan (2007)
The Bucket List (2007)
Bunks (2013) RENEWED
NOTE: Not to be confused with Jessie spinoff Bunk'd.
Caramel (2007)
CBGB (2013)
The Chosen (2015)
Christmas Wedding Baby (2014)
The Clearstream Affair (2014)
Compulsion (1959)
Cousin Bette (1998)
The Crucible (1996)
The Electric Horseman (1979)
Fracture (2007)
A Genius Leaves the Hood: An Unauthorized Story of Jay-Z (2014)
The Gospel Road: A Story of Jesus (1973)
Greenberg (2010)
Guelcom (2011)
Hoffa (1992)
An Innocent Man (1989)
It's a Boy Girl Thing (2006)
Knights of Badassdom (2013)
The Legend of Drunken Master (1994) (Pretty decent martial arts film)
Lion Heart (2013)
The Looking Glass (2015)
The Magic of Heineken (2014)
Magical Girl (2014)
The Man from Snowy River (1982)
Men in Black (1997) (Fun sci-fi comedy)
Mexican Gangster (2014)
On the Shoulders of Giants (2011)
One Eyed Girl (2014)
Picture Perfect (1997)
Practical Magic (1998) (Twas alright, nothing special)
Reclaim (2014)
Rock the Kasbah (2015)
Rounders (1998)
Sairat (2016)
Scary Movie 2 (2001)
Scary Movie 3 (2003) (Somewhat funny spoof)
Schooled: The Price of College Sports (2013)
Second Coming (2014)
Sexo, Pudor y Lagrimas (1999)
The Smurfs and the Magic Flute (1976)
NOTE: The recent addition of Smurfs: The Lost Village isn't affected by this expiration.
Super Size Me (2004)
Take Me Home (2011)
This Must Be the Place (2011)
TMNT (2007)
To Fool a Thief (2013)
Tokyo Fiancee (2015)
Toys (1992) (Has some moments, but garish and over-loud)
Two Girls and a Guy (1998)
Waking Life (2001)
Young Frankenstein (1974) (Hurry and see this comic classic)
Yu-Gi-Oh!: Bonds Beyond Time (2010)

TV:

BBC/British Programs:
Gary: Tank Commander Seasons 1-3 (2009-12)
Lilies Season 1 (2007)

Fox:
Terriers Season 1 (2010) *
Touch Season 2 (2012) *

NBC:
The Black Donnellys Season 1 (2007)
NOTE: Can be seen on NBC.com after it expires here.
Crossing Jordan Seasons 1-6 (2001-7)
Life Seasons 1-2 (2007-8)
NOTE: This is the Damian Lewis series; can be seen on NBC.com after the expiring date.
Lipstick Jungle Seasons 1-2 (2007-8)

VeggieTales:
VeggieTales Classic: Where's God When I'm Scared? (1993)
VeggieTales: It's a Meaningful Life (2010)
VeggieTales: Sweetpea Beauty (2010)

Others:
Grojband Season 1 (2013)
Limon and Oli Season 1 (2013)
Magi: The Kingdom of Magic Season 1 (2013) RENEWED
Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic Season 1 (2012) RENEWED
Oggy and the Cockroaches Season 1 (1998) RENEWED
Rebelde Season 1 (2004)*
Tinga Tinga Tales Season 1 (2011)
Tree Fu Tom Season 2 (2013)
La Viuda Negra Season 1 (2016) *
Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal Seasons 1-2 (2011-2)*

December 2:
Border Security: Australia's Front Line Season 2 (2015)
Centurion (2010) 
Stations of the Cross (2014) 

December 3:
Matt Shepherd is a Friend of Mine (2014)
Some Kind of Hate (2015)
Tap World (2015)

December 4:
Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (2012)
Frontera (2014)

December 5:
Dinosaur 13 (2014)
Holes (2003)
Lovelace (2013) 

December 6:
Ava and Lala (2012)
Killers (2014)
Pod (2015)

December 7:
Vampire Academy (2014) 

December 8:
From Caligari to Hitler: German Cinema in the Age of the Masses (2014) 
How Strange to Be Named Federico: Scola Narrates Fellini (2013) 
The Kindergarten Teacher (2014) 
Moana with Sound (1926) 
NOTE: This is not Disney's musical Moana which should be safe until mid to late 2018.
One and Two (2015) 
Phoenix (2014) 
Steak Revolution (2014) 

December 9:
Drive Hard (2014)
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Seasons 1-11 (2005-16)*
Korengal (2014)

December 10:
Cabin Fever (2002)
Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever (2009)
Lucky Number Slevin (2006)
Nightcrawler (2014) (Overrated, but still not too bad)
The Rite (2011) (Dull even when Anthony starts chewing scenery)
Rosewater (2014)
A Tale of Two Thieves (2014)

December 11:
Buck (2011)
Dollhouse Season 2 (2009) *
Standoff (2015)

December 12:
In Your Eyes (2014)
Nick Offerman: American Ham (2014)

December 13:
2 Days in New York (2012) 
The Bible Season 1 (2013) RENEWED
The Queen of Versailles (2012)
Snap (aka EDM) (2013) 
Vengeance of an Assassin (2014) 

December 14:
Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010) 
Valley of Love (2015) 

December 15:

Movies:
Jake Squared (2013)
Jeff Dunham: Arguing With Myself (2006)
NOTE: The recent Netflix special with Jeff Dunham isn't going away for quite awhile, if ever.
Love Me Like You Do (2014)
Make Believe (2010)
Slow Learners (2015)
Step Dogs (2013)
Time Out of Mind (2014)

TV:

America's Funniest Home Videos:
Animals with Attitude (2006)*
Kids: Holidazed (2001)*
Kids: It's Tough Being a Kid (2006)*
Kids: Playtime Ain't for Wimps (2014)*
Nincompoop Nation (2001)*

Others:
Empty Season 1 (2008)
The Irregular at Magic High School Season 1 (2014) RENEWED
Rab C. Nesbitt Seasons 6-8 (1999-2001)
The Sixties Season 1 (2014)
Toby's Traveling Circus Season 1 (2012)

December 16:
Blood, Sweat and Sequins (2013) 
Dear Dumb Diary (2013) 
Monster Math Squad Season 1 (2012)
The Road to Freedom Peak (2013) 
Swift and Shift Couriers Seasons 1-2 (2011-2)
The Vasectomist (2013) 

December 17:
Bo Burnham: what (2013)
Straight A's (2013)

December 18:
Gangs of Wasseypur Miniseries (2012)
Ragnarok (2013)
Sleepwalk with Me (2012)

December 19:
Dance Academy Series 1-3 (2010-3) *

December 20:
Che Parts 1-2 (2008)
Crips and Bloods: Made in America (2008)
El Cumple de la Abuela (2015)
God Grew Tired of Us (2006)
Gomorrah (2008)
A River Between Us (2014)
RoboRex (2014)
Supremacy (2014)
Tiny Furniture (2010)
The Watsons Go to Birmingham (2013)
Weekend (2011)

December 21:
Autumn Blood (2011)
The Mend (2015)
Redirected (2014)

December 22:
Queen of Earth (2015)

December 23:
Boys Over Flowers Season 1 (2009)
The Dinner (2014)
NOTE:  This is the Italian film.  The American remake from 2017 that recently arrived is not due to expire.
Invisible Sister (2015)
The Punisher (2004)
NOTE:  The Punisher series from Netflix is not expiring...and won't for awhile.

December 24:
Amores Perros (2000)
Vegucated (2010)

December 25:
Backtrack (2015) 
Downfall (2004) 
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)

December 26:
Being Human Seasons 1-5 (2008-12)
NOTE: This is the British TV series; the American one isn't schedule to expire.
Nymphomaniac: The Extended Directors Cut Volumes 1-2 (2014) 

December 27:
Cronies (2015)
How to Survive a Plague (2012)

December 28:
Behaving Badly (2014)
Cemetery of Splendor (2015)
Plastic (2014)
Spijt (2013)

December 29:
Felipe Esparza: They're Not Gonna Laugh at You (2012)
How to Smell a Rose...(2014)
Songs from the North (2014)

December 30:
Don't Stop Believin': Everyman's Journey (2012)
The History of Future Folk (2012)
Secrets of War (2014)
The Seventies Season 1 (2015) RENEWED
The Eighties Season 1 (2015) RENEWED

December 31:
Amorous (2014)
Finding Gaston (2014)
John Mulaney: New in Town (2012)
Maya the Bee Season 1 (2012)
Uncanny (2015)
Violetta Seasons 1-3 (2015)


January 1:

MOVIES:
The Addams Family (1991)
Amnesiac (2015) 
Andaz Apna Apna (1994) 
Anger Management (2003) 
Are We Done Yet? (2007)
Are We There Yet? (2005) 
Around the World in 80 Days (2004) 
The Astronaut Farmer (2006) 
The Astronaut's Wife (1999) 
Babel (2006) 
Babysitters Beware (2009) 
The Beaver (2011) 
Best in Show (2000) 
Better Living Through Chemistry (2014) 
Big Significant Things (2014) 
Blood Valley: Seed's Revenge (2014) 
Boat Trip (2002) 
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008)
Bridegroom (2013) 
By the People: The Election of Barack Obama (2009) 
California State of Mind: The Legacy of Pat Brown (2011) 
Care Bears: Ups and Downs (2008) 
Cats and Dogs (2001) 
Chicago (2002)
Chinese Zodiac (2012) 
A Christmas Kiss (2011) 
Christmas on Salvation Street (2014) 
The Class of '92 (2013) 
Code Name: The Cleaner (2007) 
Daddy Day Care (2003)
Dancin': It's On (2015) 
The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
Deep Blue Sea (1999) 
Delicatessen (1991) 
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel (1951)
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) 
Don't Be a Menace to South Central... (1996)
Dreamcatcher (2015) 
Note: This is the 2015 documentary, not the 2003 film based on a Stephen King novel.
Dressed to Kill (1941)
The Dudesons Movie (2006) 
Duran Duran: Unstaged (2011) 
ET the Extra Terrestrial (1982)
Forrest Gump (1994)
Fort Bliss (2014) 
Four Brothers (2005)
Freddy Frogface (2011) 
Free Willy (1993)
Funny Games (2007) 
Note: This is the American remake
Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005) 
Good Burger (1997) 
Grease (1978)
Gremlins (1984)
The Hero of Color City (2014) 
I Am Sam (2001)
I'm Still Here (2010) 
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness (1958)
Innerspace (1987) 
Inshallah Football (2010) 
The Iron Giant (1999) 
Jackass Number 2 (2006) 
Jarhead 2: Field of Fire (2014) 
Jesus Camp (2006) 
The Kite (2011) 
Knight Rusty (2014) 
The Last Mimzy (2007)
Last Night (2010) 
License to Drive (1988)
Life of Ryan: Caretaker Manager (2014) 
The Longest Yard (2005) 
Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003) 
Made of Honor (2008)
The Man with One Red Shoe (1985)
The Manhattan Project (1986)
Matchstick Men (2003) 
Mean Girls (2004)
Mental (2012) 
The Midnight Meat Train (2008) 
The Mighty Ducks (1992)
Miss Congeniality (2000)
Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (2005)
Mona Lisa Smile (2003)
Mount Joy (2014) 
My Friend Bernard (2012) 
Nancy Drew (2007) 
Ninja Apocalypse (2014) 
The Number 23 (2007)
Ok Kanmani (2015) 
The Parent Trap (1961)
The Pill (2011) 
Plot for Peace (2014) 
Pokemon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (2014)
Pokemon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (2015)
Police Academy (1984)
Proof of Life (2000) 
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Punch Drunk Love (2002) 
The Queen (2006) 
The Queen of the Damned (2002) 
Racing Stripes (2005) 
The Rainbow Tribe (2011) 
The Ref (1994) 
Requiem for a Dream (2000)
Return to Homs (2013) 
Romeo (2013) 
Rooster Doodle-Do (2014) 
Saving Mes Aynak (2014) 
The Secret Garden (1993)
Shout Gladi Gladi (2015) 
Singh is Kinng (2008) 
Someone Like You (2001)
NOTE:  This is the Ashley Judd/Hugh Jackman rom-com, not the 2015 film.
Spawn: The Movie (1997) 
The Switch (2010)
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006) 
Three Coins in the Fountain (1954)
Tommy Boy (1995) 
Trophy Kids (2015) 
Uncle John (2015) 
Vampire Dog (2012) 
Watershed: Exploring a New Water Ethic for the New West (2012) 
We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011) 
We Were Here (2011) 
Welcome to the Jungle (2013) 
White Chicks (2004)
Wild Wild West (1999) RENEWED
The Woodsman (2004) 
Young Mr. Lincoln (1939)
Zodiac (2007) 

TV:

Bob the Builder/Thomas the Tank Engine:
Bob the Builder: White Christmas (2008) 
Thomas and Friends: The Christmas Engines (2014) 
Thomas and Friends: Holiday Express (2010) 
Thomas and Friends: Merry Christmas Thomas (2011) 
Thomas and Friends: Merry Winter Wish (2010) 
Thomas and Friends: Ultimate Christmas (2009) 
Thomas and Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas (2012) 

Others:
Born to Explore Season 1 (2013)
Dino Squad Season 1 (2008)
Gunslinger Girl Season 1 (2003)
Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino Season 1 (2008)
Huntik Seasons 1-2 (2010-1) RENEWED
The Irregular at Magic High School Season 1 (2014)
Law and Order: Special Victims Unit Seasons 14 (2012)*
Law and Order: Special Victims Unit Seasons 15-17 (2013-5) RENEWED
Lucid Dream Season 1 (2015)
Magi: The Kingdom of Magic Season 1 (2013)
Mighty Machines Seasons 1-3 (2006-8)
Monster Allergy Seasons 1-2 (2007-8)
Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin Season 1 (2013)
Pokemon: Indigo League Season 1 (1997) *
Pokemon: XY Seasons 1-2 (2013-4) *
Poppy Cat Season 1 (2011)
RL Stine's The Haunting Hour Seasons 1-2 (2010-1)
Rock the Park Season 1 (2014)
Ruby Gloom Season 3 (2008)
Run Season 1 (2013)
Sid the Science Kid: The Movie (2012)

NOTE: A * means that it's been basically confirmed that it is going for sure.


The End

Coming to Netflix Instant Streaming December 2017

A tentative list of film and TV series titles that will be streaming to Netflix Instant sometime in the month of December.  Full list will appear Monday and I hope to be done with it that night.

NOTE:  And we are caught up!  Thank you for your patience.

NOW STREAMING:

MOVIES:

December 1:

8 Mile (2002):  While working at a factory job and dealing with a tumultous family life, Jimmy works on his material prior to a rap battle competition; with Eminem and Brittany Murphy.

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994):  A barely competent pet private eye goes on the case to discover who kidnapped the mascot of the Miami Dolphins; with Jim Carrey and Courtney Cox.

Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995):  Ace travels in the African jungles to find a rare white bat and prevent a war; with Jim Carrey and Ian McNeice.

The Adventures of Tintin (2011):  The adventures of fearless young journalist Tintin and his trusty dog Snowy appear in 3D motion capture; with voices of Jamie Bell and Andy Serkis.

August Rush (2007):  Circumstances leave the child of a glorious one night stand in the care of a stranger; with Freddie Highmore and Keri Russell.

Bhouri (2017):  A 23 year old girl who's married to a man more than twice her age deals with the predatory nature of a male dominated society; with Raghuvir Yadav.

Birthday (2015):  Gender roles and medical science goes into overtime when a couple agrees that their new baby will be carried by the male; with Stephen Mangan.

Boris Becker: Der Spieler (2017):  Although many know of Becker's tennis breakthrough at Wimbledon when he turned 17, the documentary focuses on one year of his life after retiring.

Brother's Keeper (1992):  Documentary examine the odd world of the elderly illiterate Ward brothers who spend their lives in a rundown shack.

Dream Boat (2017):  On a cruise for gay men, five passengers from different nationalities reflect on life and party their cares away in this documentary.

Dreamcatcher (2003):  Four friends with a telepathic bond discover aliens lurking in the Maine woods while they're on a hunting trip; with Morgan Freeman and Thomas Jane.

Eh Janam Tumhare Lekhe (2015):  A man driven to do good thanks to being raised by his mother and the Sikh religion sets out to serve humanity; with Pavan Malhotra.

Exporting Raymond (2010):  The challenges faced by Phil Rosenthal to adapt his hit sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond to Russian TV make up the focus of this documentary.

Full Metal Jacket (1987):  In this drama, a private goes through a memorable Marine Corp basic training and eventually makes his way to Vietnam; with Matthew Modine and R. Lee Ermey.

Half Girlfriend (2017):  A small town boy falls for a big city girl and wants her to be his girlfriend, but she has different plans; with Arjun Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor.

Hired Gun (2016):  Session musicians reveal their brushes with greatness with the help of interviews, concert footage and behind the scenes stories in this documentary.

Hisss (2010):  In his quest for immortality, George travels to India and kidnaps the reptilian lover of the snake goddess Nagin; with Mallika Sherawat and Irrfan Khan.

Hitch (2005):  While helping his latest client woo a princess, a date doctor finds his methods will not work on a sexy tabloid reporter looking for a scoop; with Will Smith and Eva Mendes.

The Legend of 420 (2017):  The documentary examines the growing decriminalization of marijuana in the US as well as the various uses of the drug.

The Little Rascals (1994):  The efforts of a boys club to win a soapbox derby race run off the road when their driver is caught hanging out with a girl; with Travis Tedford and Bug Hall.

Monster Island (2017):  Teenager who learns he isn't human travels to a remote island to explore his roots; with voice of Joey Caman.

Motivation 3: The Next Generation (2017):  Four gifted teen skateboarders compete for a life changing win in Tampa during this sports documentary.

My Happy Family (2017):  Middle aged wife and mother shocks her traditional family when she announces that she wants to live by herself; with Ia Shugliashvili.

Nacho Libre (2006):  Ignacio, who works as an orphanage cook, moonlights in lucha libre wrestling to help his employer deal with a funding issue; with Jack Black.

Prague (2013):  Chaotic ramblings of a young Indian architect's mind threaten to unravel him as he travels to Prague to work there; with Chandan Roy Sanyal.

Princess Kaiulani (2009):  Raised in England, Kaiulani returns to Hawaii to reclaim her throne and protect her people's dreams of being independent; with Barry Pepper.

Sahara (2005):  Adventurer Dirk Pitt discovers a Civil War secret while investigating a water-borne epidemic in Africa; with Matthew McConaughey and Steve Zahn.

Sardaar ji (2015):  One of the families hosting a wedding hires a fearless Sikh to deal with the ghost haunting their wedding venue; with Diljit Dosanjh.

Tezz (2012):  High octane thriller about a man determine to get what was taken from him and the agent determined to stop him; with Anil Kapoor and Ajay Devgn.

Twenty Two (2015):  Survivors of women who were forced into sexual slavery in Japanese-owned China during World War 2 share their harrowing tales in this documentary.

Tyson (2008):  Former boxing champion Mike Tyson explores his controversies surrounding his life in and out of the ring in this James Toback documentary.

The UnMiracle (2017):  The reaction in a small town to a popular high school girl's accidental overdose is the basis for this faith based film; with Stephen Baldwin and Kevin Sorbo.

V for Vendetta (2005):  A masked freedom fighter gains an unexpected ally in the form of a young woman he saves as he fights a fascist government in Britain; with Hugo Weaving and Natalie Portman.

Voyeur (2017):  Unsettling documentary focuses on a motel owner who secretly and illegally spied on his guests for decades.

The Wackness (2008):  A psychiatrist begins a friendship with a teen drug dealer who trades his goods in exchange for therapy time; with Ben Kingsley and Josh Peck.

While You Were Sleeping (1995):  A transit worker who saves a man who falls into a coma deals with misunderstandings with his family while falling for his brother; with Sandra Bullock and Bill Pullman.

The Worthy (2016):  A man living in a post-apocalyptic world where civilization is in the history books errs by letting outsiders into his family compound; with Ali Suliman.

The Young Victoria (2009):  The life of young, newly crowned Queen Victoria who is romanced by a man named Albert in this lush period film; with Emily Blunt and Rupert Friend.

December 2:


Jab Harry Met Sejal (2017):  Philandering tour guide falls for a client while searching for her missing engagement ring; with Shah Rukh Khan.

Temple (2017):  Three unsuspecting American tourists ignore warnings from Japanese residents to avoid a mysterious mountain shrine; with Logan Huffman.

December 5:


Craig Ferguson: Tickle Fight (2017):  The former late night host/actor covers 1970s porn, Japanese toilets, and crime filled days as a talk show host in this special.

Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 (2017):  Who is Peter "Star Lord" Quill?  The ragtag, wisecracking members of the Guardians intend on finding out; with Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldana.

December 6:


Born in China (2017):  This documentary explores the efforts of various Chinese animals (a panda and her cub, golden monkey, and snow leopard) to survive in the wilds of that country.

December 8:


Alibaba Aur 40 Chor (1979):  Simple village man deals with political intrigue as he takes on a powerful and ruthless gang of bandits; with Dharmendra.

Delhi Belly (2011):  Three roommates get involved in one fiance's shady business and find a global crime syndicate is after them; with Imran Khan.

Dhobi Ghat (aka Mumbai Diaries) (2010):  Intimate drama about four people from four different castes brought together by circumstances; with Aamir Khan.

El Camino Christmas (2017):  A group of strangers in a liquor store being held up in a robbery end up bonding on Christmas Eve; with Jessica Alba and Tim Allen.

Jaal (1986):  Shankar agrees to spy on a family at the request of a mysterious woman and contemplates on his father's abandonment; with Jeetendra.

Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na (2008):  A soft spoken man and a spitfire beauty have nothing in common, except their family's belief that they belong together; with Imran Khan.

Lagaan (2001):  In 1890s India, an arrogant British commander challenges the overtaxed residents of a small town to a high stakes cricket match; with Aamir Khan.

The Oath (2016):  An Icelandic heart surgeon finds his well-ordered life crumbling when his daughter becomes addicted to drugs thanks to a sinister boyfriend; with Baltasar Kormakur.

Papa the Great (2000):  Meek family man witnesses a murder and must summon his courage when a notorious gangster is angered; with Krishan Kumar.

Peepli Live (2010):  Two indigent farmers come up with a horrible scheme to get their families out of debt; with Omkar Das Manikpuri.

Shikari (1991):  Jealousies and conflicts arise in a circus act when one of its participants falls for a lovely Russian performer; with Mithun Chakraborty.

Taare Zameen Par (2007):  An unconventional art teacher attempts to get a new daydreaming student to fulfill his promise; with Aamir Khan.


December 11:


Catwoman (2004):  A woman is resurrected after being killed upon stumbling onto a conspiracy and seeks justice and vengeance; with Halle Berry and Sharon Stone.

The Hatred (2017):  Four young woman go to a country house for an ideal weekend retreat and find danger on the agenda instead; with Sarah Davenport.

Red Christmas (2016):  A family gathering in a remote Australian estate turns dangerous when a mysterious stranger turns up at the door; with Dee Wallace.

December 12:


Judd Apatow: The Return (2017):  The comedy producer and director returns to stand-up after 25 years with this special riffing on living with three women and highlights of his career.

The Santa Clause (1994):  An ad executive learns about the fine print when he accidentally kills Santa and ends up taking his spot; with Tim Allen and Judge Reinhold.

The Santa Clause 2 (2002):  Scott learns about a hitch while on the job in the North Pole: he has to find a wife; with Tim Allen and Elizabeth Mitchell.

The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006):  Scott deals with various family situations while trying to thwart Jack Frost's theme to take over the North Pole; with Tim Allen and Martin Short.

The Trip to Spain (2017):  Steve Coogan and Rob Dryden sharpen their impersonation skills as they reunite for a culinary and sightseeing trip through Spain.

The Unknown Girl (2016):  Guilt-ridden Belgian doctor desperately searches for the identity of a woman who died after being turned away from her office; with Adele Haenel.

Viceroy's House (2017):  Viceroy Lord Mountbatten arrives in Delhi in 1947 to transfer power to India as religious factions threaten war; with Hugh Bonneville and Gillian Anderson.

December 15:


1920 (2008):  Architect and his wife move into a castle that's being converted into a luxury hotel, but something inside is preventing it from happening; with Rajneesh Duggal.

Agadbam (2010):  A young man's family drama becomes a three ring circus when his dreams start to come true; with Makarand Anaspure.

Bianca come il latte, rossa come il sangue (2013):  Angst driven teen unable to find happiness finds a new outlook on life when he meets pretty teen facing illness; with Filippo Scicchitano.

Blackway (2015):  A waitress menaced by a psychopath seeks the help of an old logger to turn the tables; with Anthony Hopkins and Julia Stiles.

Brave New Jersey (2016):  Residents of a small town mistake Orson Welles's radio broadcast for actual news and await the apocalypse; with Tony Hale and Anna Camp.

Breaking Free (2015):  Passionate documentary that showcases the human rights violations and injustices faced by India's LGBTQ community.

Christmas Inheritance (2017):  To inherit her father's company, Ellen must first visit his hometown where she learns the values of hard work and helping others; with Eliza Taylor.

Coffee Ani Barach Kani (2015):  Two separate timelines explore the anatomy and evolution of a young couple's relationship and their challenges; with Neha Mahajan.

Dark Chocolate (2016):  Available in Bengali and Hindi versions.  The discovery of a charred corpse in the woods leads to a high profile investigation; with Riya Sen.

Deool (2011):  A village simpleton's claim that he was visited by a divine being leads to a world turned upside down in his town; with Nana Patekar.

Discovering Bigfoot (2017):  Various researchers travel into the wilderness trying to prove the existence of the Sasquatch in this "documentary".

Drillbit Taylor (2008):  Three high school freshman hires an ex soldier turned beach bum as a bodyguard against bullies; with Owen Wilson and Leslie Mann.

Fiore (2016):  Two teens serving in different parts of an Italian prison fall in love despite not having much contact with each other; with Daphne Scoccia.

Freeway: Crack in the System (2015):  Drug kingpin "Freeway" Rick Ross recounts his empire in this documentary including the shocking tale of an unexpected ally: the CIA.

Gelo (2016):  Punjabi woman working on a farm deals with issues involving class and a dysfunctional community in this picture; with Jaspinder Cheema.

Happy Journey (2014):  A dead woman's ghost helps her brother overcome his guilt and find balance in his life again; with Atul Kulkami.

Il giovane favoloso (2014):  Poet/philosopher Giacomo Leopardi overcomes poor health to live an extraordinary life; with Elio Germano.

Ishq Wala Love (2014):  Lawyer who also works as a musician searches for the perfect girl in his music video, a journey that might also lead to beautiful music together; with Adinath Kothare.

Kabali (2016):  Hindi version of the Tamil blockbuster has a Tamil gang leader seeking justice for crimes committed against him and his family in Indonesia; with Rajnikanth.

Kshanbhar Vishranti (2010):  A recently jobless young man takes three friends to his father's beach hosue and finds it's been turned into a tourist hotel; with Bharat Jadhav.

L'estate addosso (2016):  Two Italian teens looking for adventure in San Francisco unexpectedly bond with a young gay couple; with Brando Pacitto.

Los Ninos Heroes de Chapultepec (2017):  Documentary focuses on the young Mexican cadets who sacrificed to protect a castle from American forces.

Mantostaan (2017):  Four stories show different sides of a gruesome drama that plays out as the Indian subcontinent becomes partitioned; with Raghuvir Yadav.

Mantra (2017):  Indian business owner struggles to keep his business afloat against global competition while trying to make up with lost family time; with Rajat Kapoor.

Mumbai Pune Mumbai (2010):  A woman in transit to meet and reject a prospective groom ends up spending the day with a complete stranger; with Mukta Barve.

Mumbai Pune Mumbai 2 (2015):  On the eve of her wedding, the bride-to-be reconsiders her decision to say I do; with Mukta Barve.

Muramba (2017):  Young man and his parents ponder the reasons of his latest breakup and should they try to reconnect; with Mathila Palkar.

Pheka Pheki (1989):  The servant of a couple dealing with constant questions of fidelity in a relationship has no problem adding to the drama; with Ashok Saraf.

Popat (2013):  Four friends with big ambitions about making it in movies decide to film a movie about HIV/AIDS; with Atul Kulkami.

Pottersville (2017):  A man's drunken romp in a gorilla suit leads to media attention and tourist dollars to a struggling small town; with Michael Shannon and Judy Greer.

Premasathi Vattel Te (1987):  For love or money?  The question perplexes a young woman who must choose between a failing doctor who loves her and an amoral man her father likes; with Ashok Saraf.

Rajwade and Sons (2015):  Members of an affluent joint family wish to pursuit dreams that differ from the plans of the family patriarch; with Satish Alekar.

Rise of the Zombie (2013):  Heartbroken wildlife photographer focuses on his job only to face some strange transformations; with Luke Kenny.

Sandook (2015):  Simple villager's desire to fight British rule in India leads to him guarding a mysterious box; with Sumeet Raghvan.

Seoul Searching (2015):  In 1986, teens of Korean descent raised elsewhere descend to Seoul to learn about their heritage; with In-pyo Cha.

Shame to Shame (1991):  Pursuing various goals, three set of twins deal with ambition, friendship, and love; with Laxmikant Berde.

Shejari Shejari (1990):  A woman who has left her husband is informed by a lawyer that she can claim her inheritance from her grandfather only if she's happily married; with Laxmikant Berde.

Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho (2010):  A boy's desire to play cricket clashes with his father's desire that he excel academically; with Bharat Jadhav.

Sukhi Sansarachi 12 Sutre (1995):  A mother gives her daughter 12 pieces of sage advice designed for achieving and maintaining a happy marriage; with Rohini Hattangadi.

Sumbaran (2009):  Two brothers reminisce while reuniting in the ancestral home where they spent much of their childhoods together; with Makarand Anaspure.

Under an Arctic Sky (2017):  For six fearless surfers, the experience of finding fresh waves to surf takes them to the north coast of Iceland in this documentary.

Valu: The Wild Bull (2008):  Pair of city officials plan to capture and kill a wild bull that's terrorizing a small Indian village in this comedy; with Atul Kulkami.

YZ (2016):  An introvert and loner in his 30s is compelled to take steps to break through the shell of isolation; with Sagar Deshmukh.

December 16:


God of War (2017):  Maverick leader and a clever young general take on Japanese pirates in the Ming Dynasty of China; with Vincent Zhao.

December 17:


Stasis (2017):  After an apocalyptic war killed 7 billion people in 2067, two agents travel back 50 years to prevent its start; with Anna Harr and Mark Grossman.

December 18:


Some Freaks (2017):  A one-eyed boy and a plus sized girl forms a deep connection that is threatened when they reunite as different people; with Thomas Mann.

December 19:


Miss Me This Christmas (2017):  A perfect couple break up over Thanksgiving and decide to make the divorce final over Christmas.  I guess they had a budget for one hotel; with Erica Ash.

Russell Howard: Recalibrate (2017):  Self-depreciating British comic Howard riffs on politics, porn, and social media in a positive manner.

Women's Balcony (2017):  An accident that occurs during a bar mitzvah celebration leads to a split between genders in an Orthodox community in Jerusalem; with Avraham Aviv Alush.

You Can't Fight Christmas (2017):  A decorator of a luxury hotel literally falls into the arms of the hotel heir: someone who thinks Christmas is frivolous; with Persia White and Andra Fuller.

December 21:

48 Christmas Wishes (2017):  It's up to two elves to retrieve missing wishes from kids when a fire at the North Pole takes out Santa's letters from a small town; with Khiyla Aynne.

Desires (2017):  A young woman arrives at her sister's wedding to mend fences, but trouble looms when she falls into lust with the groom; with Carolina Ardohain.

Fireplace for Your Home: The Bright Edition (2017):  To further hype the Will Smith sci-fi film, they throw in a fairy and mischievous friends in with your standard crackling fire for the holidays.

Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent (2017):  Documentary focuses on the influential American chef who created a revolutionary new American cuisine.


December 22:

Bright (2017):  In a future LA where humans reluctantly interact with fantastical creatures, a veteran cop and his rookie orc partner get involved in a battle for a wand; with Will Smith and Joel Edgerton.

Madness in the Desert (2004):  Behind the scenes look at the making of Indian Bollywood epic Lagaan featuring true stories revealed from a production team member.

December 23:


Creep 2 (2017):  Video artist finds the perfect subject for her sensational piece, but he starts to reveal his insidious side; with Mark Duplass.


December 25:


Fallen (2017):  Heart wrenching documentary allows us to pay tribute to cops fallen in the line of duty with interviews with grieving families.

A Gray State (2017):  Documentary explores the deaths of a filmmaker and his family which has led to various conspiracy theories.

December 26:


Clash (2016):  During the tumult following the ouster of an Egyptian president, various demonstrators end up inside a police truck; with Nelly Karim.

Mr. Roosevelt (2017):  A struggling comedian returns to Austin to see her ailing cat and deal with her messy past; with Noel Wells.

Todd Barry: Spicy Honey (2017):  Barry uses his bone-dry wit to riff on texting, the price of soap and pizza, and the taste in wine in this special.

Walk With Me (2017):  Documentary examines the monastery life and mindful practice with a bunch of French monks; with Benedict Cumberbatch.

December 27:


Bibi and Tina: Tohuwabohu Total (aka Bibi and Tina: Perfect Pandemonium) (2017):  A teen witch and her best friend try to reconcile a runaway girl with her family and save their castle from chaos; with Lina Larissa Strahl.

Pusher (2012):  In the remake of a Danish thriller, a drug pusher earns the wrath of his suppliers when he's busted and thus doesn't have the funds to pay them back; with Richard Coyle.

December 29:


The Climb (2017):  To impress the woman he loves, a Senegalese-French man sets out to climb Mount Everest and becomes a media sensation; with Ahmed Sylla.

Killer Legends (2014):  The origins of four terrifying urban legends may have come from certain true crimes, as shown in this documentary.

Shelter (2010): Forensic psychiatrist takes on a patient with multiple personalities and a trail of corpses; with Julianne Moore and Jonathan Rhys Meyers.

December 30:


Goon: Last of the Enforcers (2017):  Doug Glatt decides to retire due to injury and family, but changes his mind when his former team appoints his nemesis as captain; with Seann William Scott.

December 31:


Aliens: Zone of Silence (2017):  Young woman seeking the truth about her brother's disappearance finds some ominous clues on the barren Mexican desert; with Sarah Hester.

Blurred Lines: Inside the Art World (2017):  Artists and industry insiders share insight on the commercial forces behind the glamour and genius that make up contemporary art.

Born Strong (2017):  Four competitors share their lives leading up to the Arnold Strongman Classic where they compete to be best in the world.

Dave Chappelle: Equanimity and the Bird Revelation Collection (2017):  It's two, two stand-up specials in one from Mr. Chappelle as the year draws to a close.

Elles Etaient en Guerre (2014):  The extraordinary story of brave women who ended up on the front lines during World War I.

Fun Mom Dinner (2017):  Four pre-school mothers with nothing in common other than being stressed out take an eventful night out with each other; with Toni Collette.

Ghost House (2017):  A young couple visiting a supernatural Thai shrine unwittingly upsets a vengeful demon; with Scout Taylor-Compton.

Haze (2015):  A college freshman is drawn into the hedonistic lifestyle of a frat, but the brutal initiation process threatens him and his loved ones; with Kirk Curran.

You Can Tutu (2017):  Gifted young ballet dancer struggles to fit into an uptight ballet school which leads to a new neighborhood as well; with Lily O’Regan.


TV:

December 1:

All Hail King Julien Season 5 (2017):  Social media appears in the jungle as does Ted's alter ego, possible wedding bells, and even King Julien himself.

Atomic Puppet Season 1 (2016):  For a superhero turned into a sock puppet, only his new partner and biggest fan can turn on his powers; with voice of Eric Bauza.

Breaking the Cycle (2017):  The warden of Norway's most humane prison tours the US prison system to argue for rehabilitation.

Cheapest Weddings Season 1 (2016):  The people in this nonfictional series attempt to prove that nuptials can be romantic and magical on a small budget.

Dark Season 1 (2017):  Missing child sends four families on a desperate search for answers as they learn disturbing things about their small German town; with Louis Hofmann.

Dhia Sofea Season 1 (2017):  A young woman goes on a perilous journey to meet her biological mother who gave her up for adoption as an infant; with Amyra Rosli.

Diana: In Her Own Words (2017):  Using archival footage and personal recordings, this documentary reveals the events in Princess Diana's life using her own commentary.

Dreamworks Home: For the Holidays (2017):  Oh's efforts to introduce Christmas joy to his fellow Boovs ends in comic disaster; with voices of Rachel Crow and Mark Whitten.

Easy Season 2 (2017):  Eight new tales capture the complications of life and love in Chicago; with Marc Maron and Aubrey Plaza.

The Farthest: Voyager in Space (2017):  Documentary explores NASA's launch of twin space probes sent out to capture images of remote planets and send messages from Earth.

Fishtronaut Seasons 1-2 (2009-13):  A water suit wearing fish travels on land to solve mysteries and educate viewers on protecting the environment; with voice of Fabio Lucindo.

Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story (2017):  The documentary reveals the true story of the only player to play professional soccer while being openly gay.

Hatfields and McCoys Season 1 (2012):  Two friends return home following the Civil War, but tension between the families eventually explode; with Kevin Costner and Bill Paxton.

The Jaime Maussan Show Season 1 (2010):  Mexican journalist and UFO investigator Maussan travels the globe for firsthand accounts of extraterrestrial phenomena.

Kantaro: The Sweet Tooth Salaryman Season 1 (2017):  An elite publishing sales rep attempts to complete his client visits quickly to indulge in his passion: sweets; with Matsuya Onoe.

Lockdown Seasons 1-6 (2006-10):  Guards and inmates share the good and bad details on life on the inside of North American prisons in this reality series.

Man Down Seasons 1-4 (2013-7):  A middle-aged schoolteacher who hates his job and fears his father tries the adulting thing in this British series; with Isy Suttie and Greg Davies.

Padamu Aku Bersujud Season 1 (2015):  Son of poor farmers meets a young woman who's interested in the same thing: bettering their lives in Kuala Lumpur; with Syazwan Zulkifli.

Playing for Time (1980):  A Jewish musician captured by Nazis is assigned to sooth other prisoners marching to the gas chambers; with Vanessa Redgrave and Jane Alexander.

Soul Eater Parts 1-4 (2008-9):  At the Death Weapon Meister Academy, its student population must kill 99 evil humans and a witch while absorbing their spirits; with voice of Chiaki Omigawa.

A StoryBots Christmas (2017):  Bo decides that her gift giving skills could use a refresher so she travels north to study under Santa Claus only to find he's gone missing; with voice of Ed Asner.

Super Wings Season 2 (2017):  For the planes working on a delivery service, more exotic destinations such as Hong Kong, Dubai, and Havana are on deck in season 2.

TURN: Washington's Spies Season 4 (2017):  In the final days of the Revolutionary War, Abe's vengeance threatens his mission with the Culper Ring; with Jamie Bell.

Zig and Sharko Season 2 (2016):  Marina makes a new life for herself on the beach while Sharko stays one step ahead of Zig's one track mind in this animated series's season 2.

December 4:


When Calls the Heart Season 4 (2017):  As Hope Valley deals with a new railroad route, Elizabeth and Jack reach a turning point in their relationship; with Erin Krakow.

December 6:


Trolls Holiday Special (2017):  Upon learning that Bridget and the Bergins lack a holiday, Queen Poppy and her friends decide to make one for them; with voices of Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake.

December 7:


The Returned Season 1 (2012):  The you-know-what hits the fan when several people presumed dead return to a small French mountain community; with Anne Consigny.

December 8:


The Crown Season 2 (2017):  Queen Elizabeth attempts to keep the monarchy and her marriage intact even though the world around her is changing; with Claire Foy and Matt Smith.

December 11:


Ash vs Evil Dead Seasons 1-2 (2015-6):  Thirty years after the events of Army of Darkness, Ash is back to take out Deadite plagues; with Bruce Campbell and Lucy Lawless.

Dawai Asmara Season 1 (2016):  Two girls from different backgrounds desperately search for their biological parents following life altering traumas; with Hanna Aqiela.

The Magicians Season 2 (2017):  Quentin and Julia's friendship is threatened by new dangers threatening the future of magic itself; with Jason Ralph.

December 14:


Halt and Catch Fire Season 4 (2017):  Donna becomes an unwitting competitor to Gordon, Joe, and Cameron's company three years after Season 3; with Lee Pace.

Murderous Affairs Season 2 (2017):  A second season of romance, betrayal, and murder is on the agenda of this American reality series featuring recreations and various testimonies.

December 15:


A.D. Kingdom and Empire Season 1 (2015):  The disciples of Jesus continue to spread his message of faith at high risk to themselves in this series; with Juan Pablo Di Pace.

Beyblade: Metal Fusion Season 1 (2009):  A Beyblader works on perfecting his use of an enchanted spinning top in the hopes of defeating evil; with voice of Jason Deline.

Black Season 1 (2017):  A Grim Reaper, a detective, and a woman who can foresee death get tangled up in life, death, and a 20 year old mystery; with Seung-heon Song.

Chasing Monsters Season 2 (2016):  More traveling the world to hunt down big, bad, elusive species of fish in this unscripted series.

Cheuk Wan-Chi: Two Night Stand Collection 1 (2015):  Dealing with single womanhood and politics in Hong Kong are among the ideas explored in these stand-up specials.

El Chapo Season 2 (2017):  The drug lord escapes prison and gets the government to agree to back him as leader of a cartel federation, but not everyone's willing to come on board; with Marco de la O.

El Senor de los Cielos Season 5 (2017):  Aurelio must rescue one family member in hiding while waging war against another member who's destroying Mexico; with Rafael Amaya.

Erased Season 1 (2017):  Satoru's time traveling ability sends him back in time to prevent the death of his mother and three of her classmates; with Yuki Furukawa.

Masha and the Bear Season 3 (2017):  The girl and her bear friend create fairy tales, celebrate friendship, and deal with a pesky bee during the show's third season.

The Ranch Part 4 (or Season 2B) (2017):  The men in the Bennett family deal with new business ventures, relationships and challenges; with Ashton Kutcher and Sam Elliott.

Reggie Yates Outside Man Volume 2 (2017):  Reggie chronicles more issues including the dangers of being gay and police brutality.

Total Drama All Stars (2013):  Fourteen contestants from various seasons of Total Drama get together to wreak havoc and compete for $1,000,000 cash.

Trollhunters Part 2 (2017):  Jim Lake Jr. and his friends team up to protect Arcadia and the troll world from various predators; with voice of Anton Yelchin.

Ultimate Beastmaster: No Surrender (2017):  Various contestants from six countries compete against both the obstacle course and each other for national pride and money; with Tiki Barber.  Available in American and Mexican editions.

The Windsors Seasons 1-2 (2016):  The public trials and tribulations of the British royal family are refashioned as an over the top comedic soap opera; with Harry Enfield.

Wormwood Season 1A (2017):  Errol Morris directs this tale based on a true story on an American scientist caught up in a secret Cold War program; with Peter Sarsgaard.

YOM Season 1 (2016):  A young boy with a mind of a human and the ability to transform into any animal he chooses protects the world from danger.

December 16:


Stoked Seasons 1-2 (2009-10):  Six teens come together during the summer months to work at a famed surfer paradise resort and surfing the waves every chance they get; with Terry McGurrin.

December 18:


Keeping Love Alive (2017):  The two lead characters of the Santa Clarita Diet express the keys to a healthy romance in this special.  Also, predicting that Season 2 is imminent; with Drew Barrymore.

December 19:


Grand Hotel Seasons 1-3 (2011-3):  A young man disguises himself as a footman for a luxury hotel to learn why his sister mysteriously vanished; with Yon Gonzalez.

The Indian Detective Season 1 (2017):  Suspended Canadian cop visits his father in Mumbai, India and helps to investigate a criminal operation with ties to home; with Russell Peters.

December 20:


La Casa de Papel Season 1 (2017):  Eight thieves take hostages and lock them in a bank vault while the mastermind manipulates the police to carry out his plan; with Ursula Corbero.

December 21:


Peaky Blinders Season 4 (2017):  The Shelbys reunite from a rift after threats from a Mafia vendetta, where they seek help from a shady new ally; with Cillian Murphy.


December 22:


72 Dangerous Animals: Latin America Season 1 (2017):  Learn about each of Latin America's deadliest creatures and predators in this nature series.

Dope Season 1 (2017):  The war on drugs is examined through the perspectives of drug dealers, users, and the police in this docuseries.

Fuller House Season 3B (2017):  A friend's Japanese wedding, school hijinx, and a possible baby make the second half of the Fuller's third season chaotic; with Candice Cameron Bure.

Rosario Tijeras Season 1 (2016):  Worlds collide when two well-off friends meets with a young woman obsessed with vengeance.  For those wondering, this is the Mexican version; with Barbara de Regil.

The Toys That Made Us Season 1 (2017):  The minds behind historic toy franchises discuss the rise and sometimes the fall of their billion dollar creations in this docuseries.

December 23:


Myths and Monsters Season 1 (2017):  We travel to the mythical landscapes of Europe for this series that reveals the enduring legends created by European culture.

December 25:


Cable Girls Season 2 (2017):  Six months following the end of Season 1, there are shake-ups in both work and in the workers's personal lives; with Bianca Suarez.

Part Time Idol Season 1 (2017):  A music producer returns to the business following a break seeking to launch a coed pop idol group; with Hee-jeong Kim.

Planet Earth 2 (2016):  In this sequel to the Emmy winning nature series, David Attenborough continues to showcase the natural diversity of the planet.

Various Countdown Shows (2017):  For fans of All Hail King Julien, Beat Bugs, Larva, Pororo the Little Penguin, Puffin Rock, Skylanders Academy, True and the Rainbow Kingdom, and Word Party, count down the New Year on demand with your favorite characters.

December 26:


Travelers Season 2 (2017):  An FBI agent and his team investigate a fellow Traveler while resisting a splinter group from the future known as the Faction; with Eric McCormack.

December 27:


Towies Season 1 (2016):  Docuseries chronicles the efforts of Queensland tow truck operators to keep the streets clear of wrecks and other automotive disasters.

December 29:


Bill Nye Saves the World Season 2A (2017):  Sleep, drugs, internet security and more are among the topics between Nye and famous guests and science experts.

Black Mirror Season 4 (2017):  More stories of technology running wild involving an out of control fantasy, all seeing devices, and a chase between a woman and a ruthless hunter.

La Mante Season 1 (2017):  French thriller series has a serial killer willing to solve a series of copycat killings, but only if her cop son works beside her; with Carole Bouquet.

The Real Football Factories Season 1 (2006):  Cockney tough guy actor (and infamous canister threatener) Danny Dyer hosts this series looking at soccer hooligans from their history to craziest fights.

Wadi Season 1 (2015):  A passive, good natured teenager struggles with life, family, work, and love following the death of his father; with Syafie Naswip.

December 31:


Bat Pat Season 1 (2015):  Curious, talkative bat finds spooky fun on the streets of Fogville with a plucky girl and her brothers; with voice of Rosa Romay.

The Fighting Season Season 1 (2015):  Go along the front lines of Afghanistan in this docuseries as the US Army collaborates with Afghan soldiers to beat the Taliban.

The Garfield Show Seasons 1-2 (2008-9):  Hey kids!  This computer animated series is the latest to showcase the adventures of the lazy, lasagna loving Garfield and his friends.

Geronimo Stilton Season 2 (2011):  The favorite journalist of New Mouse City uses his powers of investigation and smart sidekicks to solve pressing mysteries; with voice of Brian Drummond.

Numbered (2012):  The history meaning of the numbers of Auschwitz survivors is revealed in this documentary that utilizes testimonies.

Standing Tall (aka Elles ont touts une histoire) (2016):  Five women share their stories of strength and determination in the face of violence and inequality in this documentary.

They Shall Not Perish (2016):  This documentary takes a look inside the selfless Americans who banded together to save refugees of the Armenian genocide.

Twice (2010):  This documentary explores the shocking true testimony of activist Tsutomu Yamaguchi who survived both atomic bombings on Japan in 1945.


STREAMING SOON:

Possibly in December:
41 Dogs in My Home (2015) (Documentary reveals what a couple's life is like with 41 pooches in their residence)
A&E: When Patients Attack (2016) (Documentary relates the challenges faced by nurses and medical personnel when patients turn on them)
Ainsley Eats the Streets Season 1 (2015) (A chef named Ainsley Harriott scours the streets in various countries looking for authentic and interesting street food)
Chef and My Fridge: 2017 (2017) (More fun as chefs attempt to turn feasts out of what's in the refrigerator) (Coming 1/1/18)
A Five Star Life (2013) (Traveling luxury hotel inspector wonders what life would be like with personal connection; with Margherita Buy) (Shallow, but OK)
The Haunting of Helena (2012) (Mother and child find their move to Italy dangerous when the daughter falls under the spell of an entity; with Harriet MacMaster)
Hello, My Twenties! Season 2 (2017) (Belle Epoque residents lose one guest, but gain a newcomer)
The Mafia Only Kills in Summer (2013) (Sicilian reporter awakens to the dangerous and corrupt ways of the mob after befriending them as a child; with Pif)
Neverlake (2013) (While visiting her father in Italy, a young girl is tasked with returning artifacts to their rightful places; with Daisy Keeping)

Coming Attractions:

January 1:
10,000 B.C. (2008)
30 Days of Night (2007)
Age Of Shadows (2016)
AlphaGo (2017)
America’s Sweethearts (2001)
Apollo 13 (1995)
Batman (1989)
Batman & Robin (1997)
Batman Begins (2005)
Batman Forever (1995)
Batman Returns (1992)
Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961)
Bring It On (2000)
Bring It On Again (2004)
Bring It On: All or Nothing (2006)
Bring It On: Fight to the Finish (2009)
Bring It On: In It to Win It (2007)
Caddyshack (1980)
Chef & My Fridge: 2017 (2017)
Defiance (2009)
Definitely, Maybe (2008)
Eastsiders: Season 3 (2017)
Furry Vengeance (2010)
Glacé: Season 1 (2018)
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)
Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (2011)
King Kong (2005)
Lethal Weapon (1987)
Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
Lethal Weapon 3 (1992)
Lethal Weapon 4 (1998)
License to Wed (2007)
Like Water for Chocolate (1992)
Love Actually (2003)
Lovesick: Season 3 (2018)
Maddman: The Steve Madden Story (2017)
Marie Antoinette (2006)
Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World (2017)
Midnight in Paris (2011)
Monsters vs. Aliens (2009)
National Treasure (2004)
Sharknado 5: Global Swarming (2017)
Stardust (2007)
Strictly Ballroom (1992)
The Dukes of Hazzard (2005)
The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)
The First Time (2012)
The Godfather (1972)
The Godfather: Part II (1974)
The Godfather: Part III (1990)
The Italian Job (2003)
The Lovely Bones (2009)
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
The Truman Show (1998)
The Vault (2017)
Training Day (2001)
Treasures From The Wreck Of The Unbelievable (2017)
Troy (2004)
Wedding Crashers (2005)
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)

The End