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A story about the ins and outs of one unusual health facility in the early twentieth century, run by the eccentric Dr. John Harvey Kellogg. Currently streaming in the US on Peacock and Prime, free with ads in some of the usual (Tubi, Pluto, etc.) places. [more inside]
posted by box on Oct 1, 2024 - 6 comments

[TRAILER] Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick) has an uncanny skill at cutting classes and getting away with it. Intending to make one last duck-out before graduation, Ferris calls in sick, "borrows" a Ferrari, and embarks on a one-day journey through the streets of Chicago. On Ferris' trail is high school principal Rooney (Jeffrey Jones), determined to catch him in the act. [more inside]
posted by DirtyOldTown on Feb 16, 2024 - 19 comments

On the brink of losing her childhood home, Maddie (Jennifer Lawrence) discovers an intriguing job listing: wealthy helicopter parents (Matthew Broderick, Laura Benanti) looking for someone to "date" their introverted 19-year-old son, Percy (Andrew Barth Feldman), before he leaves for college. To her surprise, Maddie soon discovers the awkward Percy is no sure thing. (On Netflix) [more inside]
posted by ShooBoo on Dec 29, 2023 - 8 comments

Charles finds an unexpected source for a major clue; a Broadway icon comes knocking at Oliver's door; Mabel forms an alternate trio to pursue a lead that sheds light on Ben's bro and CoBro history.
posted by Navelgazer on Sep 13, 2023 - 25 comments

[TRAILER] Barry B. Benson (Jerry Seinfeld), a bee who has just graduated from college, is disillusioned at his lone career choice: making honey. On a special trip outside the hive, Barry's life is saved by Vanessa (Renée Zellweger), a florist in New York City. As their relationship blossoms, he discovers humans actually eat honey, and subsequently decides to sue us. [more inside]
posted by DirtyOldTown on Sep 11, 2023 - 7 comments

A Netflix six-part drama miniseries from Netflix about Purdue Pharma, the Sackler family, and the opioid epidemic. Released 10 August 2023. [more inside]
posted by jzb on Aug 20, 2023 - 8 comments

Los Angeles is now a post-apocalyptic wasteland, but it's not all bad. In fact, for C-student Josh Wheeler, it's a big improvement.
posted by miss-lapin on Oct 28, 2019 - 36 comments

I missed a little of the beginning and the end, in case I missed anything. Actually Taylor Swift's fifth appearance. [more inside]
posted by rhizome on Oct 6, 2019 - 21 comments

Christmas on I.C.E, a holiday special packed with Christmas cheer, celebrity cameos, and a reminder that Christmas is a time for ALL FAMILIES to be together, even the ones that the Trump administration has forcibly separated at the border. Youtube playlist with only numbered parts. [more inside]
posted by numaner on Dec 20, 2018 - 2 comments

Robert Gould Shaw leads the U.S. Civil War's first all-black volunteer company, fighting prejudices from both his own Union Army, and the Confederates. [more inside]
posted by MoonOrb on Apr 27, 2018 - 2 comments

A young man finds a back door into a military central computer in which reality is confused with game-playing, possibly starting World War III. [more inside]
posted by MoonOrb on Apr 15, 2018 - 16 comments

A lonely and disturbed cable guy raised on television just wants a new friend. His target, rejects him, with bad consequences, but not before creepy karaoke, awkward family game nights, and other hijinks ensue. Relatively early appearances of Jack Black, Owen Wilson, and Bob Odenkirk, among others. [more inside]
posted by MoonOrb on Feb 19, 2016 - 7 comments