NetFlix – Page 5 – ChicksFlicks&Cocktails

THE INVITATION – Mirith and I were planning to see this in the theatre, but it was in and out so fast we didn’t have the opportunity. We thought that meant it wasn’t very good, but it actually wasn’t bad. It’s a horror film from Mike Flanagan – sometimes he nails it and sometimes heContinue reading

GLASS ONION : A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY – Y’all know I’m not big on whodunnits, but this one is fun. I liked it. Boyfriends/Girlfriends – 0.

HARRY & MEGHAN – About what you’d expect from a documentary about Harry & Meghan. Kelly found it boring. I found it a bit self-serving. I did enjoy learning some history of the Royal family. Harry’s reveal of protocol, growing up within the institution and behind-the-scenes behavior of high-born Royals was also interesting. Beyond that…skipContinue reading

WEDNESDAY – Addams Family mischief and shenanigans wrapped in a mysterious whodunnit. It’s delightful! Jenna Ortega looks and delivers like Johnny Depp. She is superb in the lead role. “Thing” is my scene-stealing favorite! I hated to see the adventure end. Rave reviews from Kelly and Ryan, too. Cheers! Boyfriends – 0; Girlfriends – 1;Continue reading

BULLET TRAIN – A thoroughly enjoyable romp of a ride! This latest Brad Pitt film is hilarious, violent, action-packed and loaded with Japanese dialogue. And of course, there’s Brad…who looks great and delivers spot on deadpan humor! Kelly liked it, too. Unanimous toasts. Cheers! Boyfriends – 1; Girlfriends – 1.

1899 – Slow, dull, boring and weird. A ghost ship is discovered in the middle of the Atlantic. Would have been a better drop for NetFlix at Halloween, but still would have been slow, dull, boring and weird. Skip it. No toasts. Boyfriends/Girlfriends – 0.

THE WATCHER – Loosely based on a true story (keyword loosely), this NetFlix miniseries tells the tale of a family who bought a house in Westfield, NJ, back in 2014 and promptly began receiving ominous letters from an unknown neighbor. In the series, a reign of terror ensues, disrupting the homeowners’ lives and causing chaosContinue reading

MR. HARRIGAN’S PHONE – Filmed throughout Fairfield County, CT, including here in Westport, this NetFlix original movie is based on Stephen King’s novella. I have been eagerly awaiting its drop. It was worth the wait. The young actor playing the lead character, Craig, reminds me of Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter and his acting chopsContinue reading

THE MUNSTERS – Stupid. An insult to the original Munsters. Skip it.

SQUID GAME – Kelly liked it, although she found it intense and violent. Linda says she sort of liked it, but it was weird. I can’t get through the first episode. The overacting (both on screen and in the voice dubbing) is impossible to endure. Skip it.