What should we be watching?
March 17, 2020 in DOCS, MOVIES, News, TV DRAMA, TV REALITY
With so many of us stuck at home, watching television and streaming video is playing an ever more important role in our lives. And millions of people are wondering, what should I be watching?
No one is better suited to answer that question than the members of the Critics Choice Association. So let’s pool our wisdom and offer some guidance to a world that is reeling right now.
What are the best shows on television now?
What about on streaming services?
What about movies – and where can I find them right now?
What classics (movies or TV) would you recommend finally catching up on or revisiting?
Rebecca Murray said on March 18, 2020
If you haven’t had a chance to check out FX/Hulu’s ‘Devs,’ it’s worth spending time delving into.
Chris Miksanek said on March 18, 2020
I have a “summer viewing list” of must-sees. I will find the link and post it.
Laura Clifford said on March 18, 2020
I’ve really been enjoying ePIX’s ‘Slow Burn’ doc series on Watergate…
Paul Salfen said on March 18, 2020
There are a lot of screening links I’ve been offered and that’s kept me busy. Granted, these aren’t the biggest and best releases but it’s something new. Also, I’ve been searching the dark corners of Netflix and Shudder for things I might have missed. Speaking of Shudder, if you like horror movies, they’re offering a free 30 day trial with the code “SHUTIN” right now. Thank you to Joey for trying to keep us top of mind with the studios right now, but it seems we’ll have very few choices coming up…just when we need new selections the most!
Felipa Solis said on March 18, 2020
I have been catching up with the “oldies.” I imagine because I am thinking about days gone by and how Hollywood has evolved to where we are in 2020. I am watching Classics on TCM, and Tonight, reveling in films featuring Joe E Brown, who practically stole the show as Osgood Fielding in “Some Like It Hot.” In 1942, he starred in a film, “Shut My Big Mouth,” where he plays a mild mannered horticulturist from the east coast who suddenly becomes the Sheriff in an Old Western Town. He then spends much of the film in “drag,” to fight the outlaws. He is brilliant and hopefully taught a thing or two to Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis.
Derek Sante said on March 20, 2020
Amazon – Hunters
Netflix – I’m Not Okay with This, Altered Carbon
Hulu – Devs
Apple – Defending Jacob
Hillary Atkin said on March 20, 2020
I’ve mainly been into escapist fare during this somewhat apocalyptic time. What’s really been a salve is Curb Your Enthusiasm. The recent episode with Jon Hamm as a guest star was literally so laugh out loud funny that I watched it again a couple nights later just to cheer myself up – and it worked. Then I realized I hadn’t really seen the recent seasons so I’m almost wrapped with the previous one that began in 2017 and going to watch it backwards to 2000, just for grins.
I started Devs but didn’t find it compelling enough to continue and frankly a bit dark for this moment in time. (Speaking for me personally, not the audience.) Homeland has succumbed to epic levels of dark and after being caught up on the current and final season may have to postpone viewing the rest of it.
Little Fires Everywhere is somewhat interesting although Reese Witherspoon plays the same (kind of adorable) character that she always does, Kerry Washington performs a role in a way we’ve never seen her.
The last movie I saw was Bloodshot at probably the last media screening. I’m hoping leadership can work with the studios and streamers on getting us easy access to films. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2020-03-20/vod-invisible-man-hunt-emma-watch-at-home
Ashley Bissette Sumerel said on March 21, 2020
What are the best shows on television now? — SEAL Team is excellent, and of course This is Us remains great. As for new shows, I wish more people were talking about how good All Rise is. Schitt’s Creek, Superstore. What We Do in the Shadows. Better Call Saul. Let’s also not forget that One Day at a Time is coming back.
What about on streaming services? – Ozark! Bojack Horseman! You! It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is on Hulu. Also Shrill and Fleabag!
Shows to revisit (or finally watch): Breaking Bad, Mad Men, Parenthood, Bones, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, The Americans