Stephen King, also known as the world’s most successful author, has been giving out tons of movie recommendations to help his fans get through this quarantine. In the past, the author has stuck to his usual MO: thriller and horror. Recently, however, he’s expanded his tastes quite a bit. These are the movies and shows he says he likes.
For starters, King recommended Spike Lee’s new film Da 5 Bloods almost as soon as it was released on Netflix. The first picture which the acclaimed filmmaker and civil rights activist produced in collaboration with the streamer, it’s quite a departure from his previous work. Although it is still very much focused on black life and culture, this tale, about a group of war veterans, takes place not in Bedstuy, but the jungles of Vietnam. King called it “fabulous,” and we agree.
DA 5 BLOODS: "We ain't home, son. We ain't home."
This film is fabulous, for all sorts of reasons. Right movie, right time.— Stephen King (@StephenKing) June 16, 2020
The writer also recommends a series called Dracula. Co-produced by Netflix and the BBC, it follows, as you might have guessed, the life and death of the world’s most famous vampire. Although the show was met with mixed reviews upon release, King wholeheartedly endorses it. Calling it “smart” “involving” and “bloody terrific” he really wants you to give this one a try.
The BBC incarnation of DRACULA (Netflix) is smart, involving, and bloody terrific. Which is to say it's terrific and VERY bloody.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) January 9, 2020
One of the more original titles that King mentioned was Cam. Made in 2018 and met with a fair amount of praise, this unique feature follows an aspiring young cam girl who finds, one day, that an exact double has taken over her online sessions. A smart commentary on the psychological effects of sex work, it’s a very powerful story that’s sure to make an impression on you.
Loved CAM, on Netflix. Great lead performance by Madeline Brewer.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) November 20, 2018
Other titles that Stephen King mentioned include the drama Pine Gap, the horror show Black Summer, and the thriller series The Stranger, as well as Reckoning, La Mante, Money Heist, Mindhunter, Fauda and Hotel Beau Sejour. In particular, he seemed quite enthusiastic about Pine Gap and Money Heist, saying:
PINE GAP (Netflix) is a good one. No explosions, no fights (a little pushing around in the final episode–there are 6), lots of geek-speak. It ramps up the tension, though, and the whodunit aspect is beautifully handled. Hoping for Season 2.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) January 7, 2019
MONEY HEIST, on Netflix: If you like heist capers, you're going to love this. It's a firecracker. In Spanish, with English subtitles, or dubbed.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) November 23, 2018
Tell us, though, do any of these Stephen King recommendations appeal to you? As always, let us know by dropping a comment down below.
from We Got This Covered https://ift.tt/30ZBCph
0 comments: