Time to close those blinds and draw the curtains: These 10 movies and series are not to be missed!
4.10.2016
Translation: Jessica Johnson-Ferguson
Instead of getting overpriced cinema tickets to see a cheesy blockbuster, you’re better off checking out the below movies and series – now watchable from the comfort of your own sofa thanks to Chromecast or Apple TV.
This beautiful Indian Summer is perfect for a stroll along the lake or a bike tour. However, if you’ve already splashed out on a Chromecast or Apple TV, you’re going to have to try it out at some stage. So block out that annoying sun, get comfy on your sofa or favourite armchair and let the following movies and series enchant you. All content is available on Netflix, Google Play Store or iTunes.
Recommended series
Stranger Things
Peaky Blinders
This British gangster series is set in 1920s Birmingham. The story centres on Tommy Shelby – the leader of a gang that’s running a dodgy business and is always two steps ahead of its adversaries and the police. This series is intelligent and will have you on the edge of your seat. You can look forward to two seasons of prime entertainment and a third one that’s just started. The BBC plans on producing two more seasons.
Master of None
Admittedly, this one’s no longer brand-new but still a must-see. In this comedy series, Indian-American comedian Aziz Ansari is essentially dealing with his own personal experiences in a very charming and intelligent way. This “warts and all” comedy-drama has Ansari going through failed dates, embarrassing castings and downright bizarre dialogs with his parents. A series that is refreshingly unusual.
BoJack Horseman
Marseille
Netflix’ first European series is entirely dedicated to the dilapidated French city of Marseille. Initially introduced as the French answer to House of Cards, this series is not quite on par with Kevin Spacey’s equivalent when it comes to acting and content. However, political power struggles, mafia murders and an outstanding Gerard Depardieu in the role as a home-loving mayor definitely make this series worth watching.
Recommended movies
Zoomania
A colourful population of stereotypical animals, an over-ambitious rabbit police woman with a shady fox as a sidekick and carnivores inexplicably turning into savage beasts – that’s the plot of this must-see movie for all Disney and animation fans. Zoomania is hilarios and charming and there's even a bit of film noir in it. If the sloths don’t have you falling off your sofa laughing, I don’t know what will.
10 Cloverfield Lane
Eddie The Eagle
A feel-good comedy that tells the story of the first British ski jumper to take part in the winter Olympics. Eddie went down in history as the worst ski jumper of all times. As a very shortsighted man that was a bit on the podgy side is how the audience of 1988 will always remember him – a truly lovable loser.
The Dark Side of the Moon (Die dunkle Seite des Mondes)
This movie is based on Swiss author Martin Suter’s bestselling novel, in which a successful lawyer goes off the rails after taking magic mushrooms. The main character in this complex story typical for Suter is played by German actor Moritz Bleibtreu. And just like the book, this movie is a combination of white-collar crime, a love story and unexpected twists.
Guernica
The story explains how the Spanish city sadly attained fame after it was the target of a German bomb attack during the civil war. In this movie, it is also the scene where a cynical American journalist and a dedicated female censor of the Spanish state come together. A gripping story revolving around a historical moment.
These devices will effortlessly stream the above to your TV
Philipp Rüegg
Senior Editor
Philipp.Rueegg@digitecgalaxus.chAs a child, I wasn't allowed to have any consoles. It was only with the arrival of the family's 486 PC that the magical world of gaming opened up to me. Today, I'm overcompensating accordingly. Only a lack of time and money prevents me from trying out every game there is and decorating my shelf with rare retro consoles.
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