Spring is finally here (even though it doesn’t quite feel like it yet) and with the new month as always there’s new Netflix content to sink our teeth into. On the menu this month, Ryan Murphy’s highly anticipated Ratched hits our small screens – the suspenseful drama series tells the origin story of asylum nurse Mildred Ratched. The series stars Sarah Paulson as Mildred Ratched and Cynthia Nixon as Gwendolyn Briggs.
Hillary Swank stars in Away (which we wrote a little something on not too long ago), a thrilling, emotional drama. The series follows a group of astronauts who must make personal sacrifices in order to be a part of incredible advancement in science, as they prepare for the world’s first trip to Mars. All this and more coming to Netflix, let’s have a look at some of the highlights below.
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Zuluman Man With Some Power Takes Japan – 9/25/2020
This 48-minute documentary will give fans a glimpse into their much loved Durban-born rapper. Nasty C shares in some of the humbling parts of his Japanese escape, the normalcy and simplicity his celebrity doesn’t afford him in Africa. “I felt safe on the streets, I took the cab, I felt normal and I loved that experience.” said the Palm Trees star. The kindness of the locals is one of the things that stood out for him even with the language barrier.
Still Born – 9/30/2020
In a world where simulated reality is the mainstay of a dystopian population, a disaffected layman named Nobomi SX1 embarks on a perilous mission to free herself from the chains of her vapid existence by attempting to enter an exclusive virtual reality game with the intention of never returning.
Nothing for Mahala – 9/11/2020
This movie is a sophisticated, illuminating and life-affirming human comedy about growing old gracefully, staying true to yourself as a human being and keeping promises.
International Content
Ratched – Netflix Original Series 9/18/2020
This dramatic prequel to “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” follows the character Nurse Ratched.
Away – Netflix Original Series 9/04/2020
As she embarks on a treacherous mission to Mars commanding an international crew, Emma Green must leave her husband and teen daughter behind.
Chef’s Table: BBQ – Netflix Original Doc 9/2/2020
The Emmy-nominated food series shifts its focus to the art of barbecue, featuring accomplished chefs from the US, Australia and Mexico.
Enola Holmes – Netflix Original Film 9/23/2020
When Enola Holmes — Sherlock’s teen sister — discovers her mother missing, she sets off to find her, becoming a super-sleuth in her own right as she outwits her famous brother and unravels a dangerous conspiracy around a mysterious young Lord.
The Babysitter: Killer Queen – Netflix Original Film 9/10/2020
Two years after defeating a satanic cult led by his babysitter Bee, Cole’s trying to forget his past and focus on surviving high school. But when old enemies unexpectedly return, Cole will once again have to outsmart the forces of evil.
American Murder: The Family Next Door – Netflix Original Doc 9/30/2020
The true-crime story of Chris Watts and the murder of his wife and two young daughters is told through the camera footage that led to his capture.
Lara and the Beat – 9/7/2020 (Nigerian)
Lara and the Beat is a coming of age movie about the young and beautiful Giwa sisters caught in the center of a financial scandal with their late parents’ Media Empire. The sisters are forced out of their privileged bubble and must learn to build their own future – through music and enterprise – to salvage their family’s Legacy.
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World 9/4/2020
Scott Pilgrim plays in a band which aspires to success. He dates Knives Chau, a high-school girl five years younger, and he hasn’t recovered from being dumped by his former girlfriend, now a success with her own band. When Scott falls for Ramona Flowers, he has trouble breaking up with Knives and tries to romance Ramona. As if juggling two women wasn’t enough, Ramona comes with baggage: seven ex-lovers, with each of whom Scott must do battle to the death in order to win Ramona.
My Best Friend’s Wedding 9/1/2020
A woman who, by a promise made years earlier, is supposed to marry her best friend in three weeks, even though she doesn’t want to. When she finds out that he’s marrying someone else, she becomes jealous and tries to break off the wedding.
The First Wives Club 9/1/2020
A woman who, by a promise made years earlier, is supposed to marry her best friend in three weeks, even though she doesn’t want to. When she finds out that he’s marrying someone else, she becomes jealous and tries to break off the wedding.
If the above isn’t enough to feed your viewing apatite then check here to see more. As always, happy viewing!
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