gainphile 712 Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I love my Netflix. Never really watched TV shows/Movies but the occasional MotoGP and going to Cinema but now there are sooooo many options. So I've watched the full episode of 'Cosmos' by Neil de Grasse Tyson. Amazing Watched some old movies (Event Horizon, Total Recall, Star Trek into darkness etc) as I don't really know what movie to watch ! What else are there...? I am pointing my VPN to the US and quite surprised to find a title that's not there but available in Europe (Nicolas Cage "Knowing"). I wonder what else. Please share us what you watch and maybe a bit of review! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
L J T 430 Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I just signed up for a new mobile plan and I was given a free 6 month subscription to Netflix We really enjoy it. Movies on demand. The thing that impresses me the most is the definition of the movies. High quality playback. There is something for everybody to watch and no annoying advertisements that make you jump for the volume control ! We will be continuing the subscription at the end of the 6 month free period. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteveC 859 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Not movies but if you haven't watched the House of Cards series then I recommend it. Kevin Spacey is outstanding in it. There is also season 1 of Marco Polo which took a few episodes to get going but still pretty good and interesting from a historical perspective. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theking 337 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Do you watch it from computer or TV? How do you point vpn to US without conputer? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gainphile 712 Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 I use a laptop connected to my TV . But in any case my VPN is terminated from the Router so if I have a netflix appliance in the future that will work too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2LOUD2OLD 80 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Have been watching Falling Skies mostly (almost finished 4th season). Big fan, kind of like walking dead but with aliens. Can certainly recommend. House of Cards will likely be next on my list 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davewantsmoore 6,468 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 The Mrs just finished binging on the first two seasons of Orange is the New Black. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteveC 859 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 (edited) Have been watching Falling Skies mostly (almost finished 4th season). Big fan, kind of like walking dead but with aliens. Can certainly recommend. House of Cards will likely be next on my list Ooh will have to check this out, prefer aliens over zombie rubbish. Don't know why. Must be because aliens are much more plausible than zombies! Haha. Edited April 14, 2015 by SteveC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Damhooligan 416 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 The Mrs just finished binging on the first two seasons of Orange is the New Black. We watched that too.. I liked it. Season 3 will be on netflix in 2 months. Also unbreakable kimmy Schmidt is funny.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gainphile 712 Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 Cool. I'll put Falling Skies in my next watch list. TV had never been this fun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goatboy 774 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 A few tv series but mainly enjoying Shameless (US version) starring William H Macy as an alcoholic, unemployed father whose family manages to survive in spite of him. Sounds grim but it's actually a lot of fun, providing you like your comedy black. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Damhooligan 416 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 A few tv series but mainly enjoying Shameless (US version) starring William H Macy as an alcoholic, unemployed father whose family manages to survive in spite of him. Sounds grim but it's actually a lot of fun, providing you like your comedy black. I know the uk version and that is really really good. I got all excited when i saw they had shameless. Then i noticed it was the us version i was gutted. I tried watching it, but didn't lasted longer then 5 minutes.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ugly 903 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Have been watching Falling Skies mostly (almost finished 4th season). Big fan, kind of like walking dead but with aliens. Can certainly recommend. House of Cards will likely be next on my list Great show. Huge contrast against walking dead though as it takes a much more optimistic view of humanity and the survivors of an apocalypse. It is actually nice to see the main characters maintain their belief in doing 'the right thing' despite what is going on around them. I enjoy both shows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ugly 903 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Have been watching Falling Skies mostly (almost finished 4th season). Big fan, kind of like walking dead but with aliens. Can certainly recommend. House of Cards will likely be next on my list Great show. Huge contrast against walking dead though as it takes a much more optimistic view of humanity and the survivors of an apocalypse. It is actually nice to see the main characters maintain their belief in doing 'the right thing' despite what is going on around them. I enjoy both shows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ugly 903 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Have been watching Falling Skies mostly (almost finished 4th season). Big fan, kind of like walking dead but with aliens. Can certainly recommend. House of Cards will likely be next on my list Great show. Huge contrast against walking dead though as it takes a much more optimistic view of humanity and the survivors of an apocalypse. It is actually nice to see the main characters maintain their belief in doing 'the right thing' despite what is going on around them. I enjoy both shows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Muon Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 I just attempted to check what Netflix has to offer, but there is no guide to show what it has. Or have I missed it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goatboy 774 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 I know the uk version and that is really really good. I got all excited when i saw they had shameless. Then i noticed it was the us version i was gutted. I tried watching it, but didn't lasted longer then 5 minutes.. Thanks for the heads up - I'll check out the UK version. I gave it a shot because I'm a fan of William H Macy and figured he was perfect for this character. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MusicOne 2,148 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 I've taken up the Netflix offer on my Oppo 105D of a free month's trial. Excellent value for those who like movies. The sound I'm getting from Netflix is very good indeed.....does anyone know what format Netflix uses for their audio? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators betty boop 15,731 Posted May 3, 2015 Moderators Share Posted May 3, 2015 I've taken up the Netflix offer on my Oppo 105D of a free month's trial. Excellent value for those who like movies. The sound I'm getting from Netflix is very good indeed.....does anyone know what format Netflix uses for their audio? Depends on the show Lossy 2ch to Dolby digital 5.1 No HD audio or anything 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Damhooligan 416 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Wouldn't the audio be compressed even for stereo? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators betty boop 15,731 Posted May 3, 2015 Moderators Share Posted May 3, 2015 Wouldn't the audio be compressed even for stereo? Yes lossy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evil c 5,916 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Overall very happy with the quality sound & picture quality wise - great interpretive playing of next episodes with series & personal preferences. Lot of old movies but there's always some you haven't seen - enjoying watching Weeds & American Horror Story (Kathy Bates & Jessica Lange are fantastic !) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gainphile 712 Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 Finished wathing Nazi Mega weapons series. Very good. In fact all I watched this week were documentaries. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MusicOne 2,148 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I agree with other members here....Netflix is great value and the quality of video and audio is excellent. Would like to see more movies from the pre 1970s era....the classics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Damhooligan 416 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Yes lossy I always get lossy and lossless mixed up.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony ray 1,084 Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Signed up yesterday for a free month and so far the family and I are liking it. Very surprised by the quality of picture and sound Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goatboy 774 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Gave 'Daredevil' a shot after a friend's recommendation. Was pleasantly surprised as I don't have much interest in comic book adaptations. Fight choreography was impressive and the story ain't half bad, courtesy of screenwriter Drew Goddard. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jgfisher 31 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Firstly, currently watching Daredevil along with a couple of older movies and Dysney stuff for the kids. Secondly, is anyone else having problems with picture dropping quality? I have read where Netflix will drop picture quality rather than buffer which I have noticed. Today it actually started to buffer while watching. Firstly I could really see the difference in the picture while watching House of Cards, then it started to buffer - happened a few time. I have fast enough internet, but no sure if it has something to do with telstra during peak usage??? Cheers Jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marsy 54 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Jon, you most likely have your stream setting set to auto. You can adjust it to a fixed video output and it won't drop quality (but you may have to deal with buffering). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marsy 54 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Marco Polo is well worth a viewing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andythiing 2,644 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Just watched Sarah's Key - highly recommend 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony ray 1,084 Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Nashville not bad and loving the music and the missus is loving the drama Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Sime Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I just discovered on Netflix that there was a second season of Redfern Now. Joy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
soundfan 9,058 Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 I watched the brilliant but sad doco about Nina Simone last night. Titled "What Happened Miss Simone?", it's just been released on Netflix. I'm a huge fan, she is my favourite female artist, and the doco gives a great insight to this greatly talented, but equally tormented woman. I can feel a big day spinning Nina Simone records tomorrow. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RankStranger 3,289 Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 I watched the brilliant but sad doco about Nina Simone last night. Titled "What Happened Miss Simone?", it's just been released on Netflix. I'm a huge fan, she is my favourite female artist, and the doco gives a great insight to this greatly talented, but equally tormented woman. I can feel a big day spinning Nina Simone records tomorrow. I got an email from Netflix about it today. Definitely on my watch list. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
soundfan 9,058 Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 I got an email from Netflix about it today. Definitely on my watch list. Cool, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I've read a couple of books about Nina, and have researched heaps online about her life, but the doco showed stuff that I never knew. Some excellent footage throughout of Nina performing, a must see for Nina fans IMO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goatboy 774 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Binge watched Mad Men. Had only seen the first season and never continued with it. Great acting, dialogue, sets are wonderful and apparently true to the time period. Plot takes second fiddle but I was happy to enjoy the spectacle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Batty 4,976 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Started watching Marco Polo last night, quite enjoyable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony ray 1,084 Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Housos Vs Authority the movie I think there is something wrong in me to like this sort of stuff 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alfred Hayes 63 Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 If you like drama, I recommend Bloodline starring aussie Ben Mendelsohn, and Kyle Chandler of Friday Night Lights. It's better than average. House of Cards is also recommended. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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