Matthew Ellmore/Staff Writer
Netflix offers a wide array of content for its viewers to watch, and it can be daunting to skim through its large collection to try and find something that interests you. However, there are some documentaries, series, and movies that are available on Netflix and that stand out from the rest. Some of them may be well-known, others may not. Hopefully, you can find something that interests you.
“The Autopsy of Jane Doe” (2016)
“The Autopsy of Jane Doe” follows the story of a father and his son, who are both coroners, as they examine the body of an unidentified woman. As they attempt to identify the “Jane Doe,” things start to get bizarre. Compared to other modern horror films, “The Autopsy of Jane Doe” almost feels like a throwback to older horror films from the ‘70s and ‘80s. The film is surrounded around a small set of characters and spends most of its time in one setting, upping the discomfort levels as the setting begins to fall deeper and deeper into chaos. There are no cheap scares or cheap effects present in the film. Instead, the film uses its setting and story to maintain tension from a claustrophobic basement setting. The first half of the movie establishes a mystery and creates a sense of claustrophobia as the characters realize that they are about to encounter something unnatural in this small setting. The second half fully immerses the audience into the madness that this mystery has brought up as more and more information is uncovered about “Jane Doe.”
“The Kominsky Method” (2018)
Very few shows choose to tackle the struggles of aging, and even fewer portray it quite like “The Kominsky Method.” Set in Los Angeles, “The Kominsky Method” follows an aging actor and his agent as they both attempt to navigate the later years of their lives. The show includes the usual elderly quips about bathroom patterns and body changes, but there’s plenty of larger themes that the show tackles. “The Kominsky Method” explores serious aspects of aging such as loneliness, accepting loss and the constant fear of what the future may hold. The balance between sentiment and humor is difficult to pull off, but the show upholds it perfectly. Led by outstanding performances from Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin, “The Kominsky Method” is a snarky yet honest and heartfelt series that’s unlike any other comedy that’s currently on television.
“Tidying Up with Marie Kondo” (2018)
“Tidying Up with Marie Kondo” is based on the 2014 novel, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.” The docuseries includes Marie Kondo herself as she discusses and helps others implement a method of cleaning that she introduces in her book, called the KonMari Method. The KonMari Method encourages tidying by category and emphasizes the discarding of items that no longer “spark joy.” While the method itself may seem stereotypical, the way that Kondo utilizes it in her series is totally unique. She brings a joyful, upbeat energy to tasks that may seem a bit dull. Rather than just discard items, Kondo emphasizes the importance of the emotional value that some objects might bring about. At no point in the show does it ever feel like Kondo is trying to sell you something. In fact, the show makes the choice to only include Kondo periodically. Each episode focuses on a different subject who implements Kondo’s technique over the course of several weeks, and Kondo drops in occasionally to check on their progress. Every time she’s shown on screen, her passion and dedication towards cleanliness shines through her. Because of this, the show maintains a feeling of optimism and positivity through each of its episodes.
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