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Do you ever have difficulty finding a satisfactory movie<\/strong> or series on Netflix<\/a>? Those gems do exist. The problem is that you may have to preview five or six horrible films before finding something that doesn’t beg you to dump it after torturing you for five minutes. That’s how much time my wife and I allow most programs we find on Netflix. Some folks have the five second rule for eating food that drops on the floor. We have the five minute rule for determining if we will continue with a Netflix selection.<\/p>\n So, assuming that you might be in a similar situation<\/strong>, I have compiled this short list of items that we have recently watched all the way to the end. They are not all terrific but most of them will catch your interest. I’m sure you don’t want to spend 90 minutes watching something only to remark during the closing credits “That was an incredible waste of my time!” Trailer links to You Tube are provided for most items. The trailers will open in a separate tab\/window so you can easily navigate back here to continue down the list. And after you watch a movie please post your own review here in the comments section.<\/p>\n Travelers (Netflix Original series)<\/strong> A Series of Unfortunate Events (Netflix Original series)<\/strong> Harry and the Hendersons (movie)<\/strong> Midsomer Murders (British series)<\/strong> The Crown (Netflix Original Series)<\/strong> King Arthur (movie)<\/strong> Agatha Christie\u2019s Poirot (British series)<\/strong> Burn After Reading (movie)<\/strong> Asperger\u2019s Are Us (documentary)<\/strong> Always (movie 2h 2m)<\/strong> Fireplace and Melodies for the Holidays (Mood, 2h)<\/strong> Heartland (Series)<\/strong> Canada\u2019s Worst Driver (Reality TV)<\/strong> Keeping Up Appearances (British Comedy Series)<\/strong> The OA (Netflix Original Series)<\/strong> Stranger Things (Netflix Original Series)<\/strong> Hugo (Family Movie)<\/strong> The Good Neighbor (TV Movie, Drama)<\/strong> Sing Street (Movie, Irish)<\/strong> Nanny McFee (Movie, Children)<\/strong> The Little Prince (Netflix Original Movie)<\/strong> Henning Mankell\u2019s Wallander (Mystery, Detective, Foreign Series)<\/strong> Department Q (Foreign Miniseries, Mystery, Detective)<\/strong> I.T. (Movie, Suspense)<\/strong> J. Edgar (Movie, Dark, Historical)<\/strong> Fannie\u2019s Last Supper (Documentary)<\/strong> Ghost Team (Movie, Comedy)<\/strong> Spectral (Movie, Adventure)<\/strong> A Christmas Horror Story (Movie, Horror)<\/strong> Bad Ass (Movie, Crime)<\/strong> Compulsion (Movie, Drama)<\/strong> Snow Day (Comedy)<\/strong>
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\n2016<\/strong>
\nScience fiction series with plenty of twists. Very well acted and worth your time. Hopefully additional seasons will be coming to Netflix. Trailer Link<\/a><\/p>\n
\n 2017<\/strong>
\nNeil Patrick Harris is the strange and mean uncle who inherits three orphan children. The series is done in a strange surreal intense color. It also has a narrator who appears in the foreground of most scenes. I\u2019ve only watched a few episodes and the jury is still out on this one. I think it is going to be a winner, though. Trailer Link<\/a><\/p>\n
\n 1987<\/strong>
\nWhat a great film for the entire family! John Lithgow is his usual wonderful self. Let this film bring you right back for an authentic \u201880\u2019s experience. It\u2019s way better than the TV series was.\u00a0Trailer Link<\/a><\/p>\n
\nGreat British murder \/ mystery series. John Nettles is the star for most of the seasons. He leaves the show late in the series. His replacement is unfortunately not up to the task.
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\n 2016<\/strong>
\nMy wife loves this one. It you enjoy stories of royalty and the attendant intrigue, this is for you. Especially well done and accurate. \u00a0Trailer Link<\/a><\/p>\n
\n2004<\/strong>
\nMostly well done adventure story that delivers on action and keeps the gore down to a reasonable level. \u00a0Trailer Link<\/a><\/p>\n
\n2013<\/strong>
\nDavid Suchet does a wonderful job of bringing Hercule Poirot to life. The series does a very good job of delivering a period piece that is true to Christie\u2019s novels. The episodes usually proceed at a relaxed pace; but, that is exactly what you should expect. Enjoy. \u00a0Trailer Link<\/a><\/p>\n
\n 2008<\/strong>
\n1h 35m, George Clooney, Frances McDormand, Brad Pitt. Dark Comedy.
\nMostly well acted comedy that turns quite dark. \u00a0Trailer Link<\/a><\/p>\n
\n 2016<\/strong>
\n31 years as a science teacher cured me of documentaries. There are exceptions of course. This is one. Follow the lives of four young men who live in the Boston area. They all have been diagnosed as having a level of autism that clearly indicates that they were born with Asperger\u2019s. Watch the video to understand and be entertained. \u00a0Trailer Link<\/a><\/p>\n
\n 1989<\/strong>
\nA great Steven Spielberg film that features Holly Hunter, Richard Dreyfuss, and John Goodman. Adventure, romance, and ghosts all wrapped up in one. \u00a0Trailer Link<\/a><\/p>\n
\n 2011<\/strong>
\nWatch a fireplace crackle for two hours. Put it on as a joke or to make for a romantic environment to read in. Holiday tunes included at no extra cost. \u00a0Trailer Link<\/a><\/p>\n
\n 2013<\/strong>
\nSeven seasons of a popular current Western. Good clean fun and family values are the emphasis. My wife loves this. I leave the room when it is playing. Recent episodes are currently running on live TV. \u00a0Trailer Link<\/a><\/p>\n
\n 2005<\/strong>
\nFriends and family nominate folks to attend a driving school for the clueless. These people are unbelievable! I only watched the first show in the series. That was enough for me; although, it did hold my interest. You may want to become a regular. \u00a0Trailer Link<\/a><\/p>\n
\n 1990<\/strong>
\nHyacinth is hilarious. She keeps poor husband Richard in tow and her neighbors in fear. Watch it while you still can. The word is that Netflix will pull it on Feb. 1, 2017.
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\n 2016<\/strong>
\nScience fiction, drama, and horror at its best. This is something that Stephen King wishes he wrote! Only one season. I hope they bring this one back. \u00a0Trailer Link<\/a><\/p>\n
\n 2016<\/strong>
\nThis is chilling science fiction at its best. At times a bit gory. Only one season here. It is rumored that another season in on the way. Don\u2019t miss it. Definitely in the \u2018binge watch\u2019 category. \u00a0Trailer Link<\/a><\/p>\n
\n 2011<\/strong>
\nMartin Scorsese did a great job on this one. Comedy, drama, and heat, it is all here. Wonderful photography too. It is listed as a kid\u2019s movie but adults will enjoy it too.
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\n 2016<\/strong>
\nPlenty of suspense in this one. It does not top my charts but I think that most folks will enjoy seeing it. Just don\u2019t watch any copycat movies (they exist) because a new story line can get old fast.
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\n 2016<\/strong>
\n1980\u2019s kids who are beset by bullies rise above it all. Pretty good. Give it a chance.
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\n 2005<\/strong>
\nWatch this with your kids and you will all love it. \u00a0Trailer Link<\/a><\/p>\n
\n 2015<\/strong>
\nChildren (maybe 8 and up) and their parents will enjoy this. Great graphics. It\u2019s the same story you once read in French when you took French back in the \u201860\u2019s. \u00a0Trailer Link<\/a><\/p>\n
\n 2013<\/strong>
\nOne of the best detective series ever. Very melancholy. The subtitles are done well and you quickly forget you are using them. There is also a BBC version of this same Swedish show and it is done equally well. When you are done with all that you can read the novels that the story is based upon. \u00a0Trailer Link<\/a><\/p>\n
\n 2014<\/strong>
\nThe Keeper of Lost Causes, The Absent One, and A Conspiracy of Faith.
\nDon\u2019t mind the captions. You will watch these quickly one night after the other. Brooding and difficult detective is demoted to the \u2018lost cases\u2019 department. To the dismay of his boss he begins to solve decades old crimes and demands a big budget. Intense! \u00a0Trailer Link<\/a><\/p>\n
\n 2016<\/strong>
\nPierce Brosnan is the wealthy businessman who unknowingly unleashes a maniac on his family. Watch him overcome all odds! Not his best, but pretty good. \u00a0Trailer Link<\/a><\/p>\n
\n 2011<\/strong>
\nLeonardo DiCaprio gives one of his best performances as J. Edgar Hoover, the first director of the F.B.I. Very well done! \u00a0Trailer Link<\/a><\/p>\n
\n 2010<\/strong>
\nFolks in Boston prepare a supper exactly the way it might have been done in 1896. A supper for the rich. This was so historically correct that it took over a year of planning to pull it off. A rewarding film that we enjoyed. Fannie Farmer was real!\u00a0\u00a0Trailer Link<\/a><\/p>\n
\n 2016<\/strong>
\nThis is a sort of stupid nerd comedy that is filmed somewhat like\u00a0a documentary. Well, let\u2019s just say I got a kick out of it. I hope you will too. Give it a chance. \u00a0Trailer Link<\/a><\/p>\n
\n 2016<\/strong>
\nEngineer helps the military defeat an invading force of aliens. Old story. Heavily dependent on special effects (not the best); but, it was pretty good. You may like it.
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\n 2015<\/strong>
\nGet to see this one while it is still around. Ridiculous premises, nasty gore, and just plain fun. I hope you never meet a Santa like the one in this film. \u00a0Trailer Link<\/a><\/p>\n
\n 2012<\/strong>
\nA fun revenge flick. \u00a0Trailer Link<\/a><\/p>\n
\n 1959<\/strong>
\nWealthy kids decide to pull of the perfect murder. You will be pulled in. \u00a0Trailer Link<\/a><\/p>\n
\n 2000<\/strong>
\nThe kids rule when school is out due to a snow storm that closes the entire town. Chevy Chase and Chris Elliott star. Fun! \u00a0Trailer Link<\/a><\/p>\n