Weekly Recommendations from Namiks!

If the title hadn't somehow established it already, it's me, @namiks! And I'm sitting here drinking a cup of coffee under the intense sun here in Armenia just short of 10AM. I have had a few ideas going forward for the community as of late, and one of them being that I want to get a bit more of a direct communication with everyone, a few posts that share some fun bits of news or recommendations that pertain to the film industry. This can range from recommendations from films or shows I have personally watched as of late of different genres, or perhaps upcoming releases that seem to interest me. Think of these posts as helping you find your next movie or series to watch and review!

I may change the name of these posts, and I fully intend to get some graphics going to improve them, and even begin to find a better method of formatting them, so keep that in mind as these posts may start to change and seem without much structure. And, if you have any advice for them, feel free to let me now!

For now, let's get into the fun stuff! Here are handful of things I recommend checking out that I have watched recently:

1. Avenue 5

I'd place this as the first recommendation of something I recently watching because it has genuinely been one of the funniest shows I have seen in a long time. With a great cast, and solid execution, this comedy show takes us into deep space alongside those trapped on the Avenue 5 spaceship as their trajectory home keeps finding them months, then years away. Hilarious, with short episodes, though faced the unfortunate axe that resulted in its cancellation. Still, I heavily recommend it.

2. Monkey Man

Have you felt as if John Wick was growing a little stale at this point? Have you wanted to find an action film that holds intense fast-paced action that is similar but unfolds within a more unique environment that speaks of both identity and culture? Dev Patel's 'Monkey Man' is your answer. I loved how this film was a great example of how culture and influence can be utilised, and how a filmmaker made precisely what he wanted to see, defying the blockbuster approach while certainly carrying from the great action films of the previous generations.

3. Late Night with the Devil

I'm so glad the horror genre is returning a bit more to its atmospheric roots. Imagine turning your television on one day and witnessing a late night show in which the host insists that he'll interview the Devil himself. Back in the era before the Internet, before portable phones. How would you tell whether this was a joke or something far more sinister, as the interview results in a build up that reveals something highly suspicious? Its main character's intentions slowly answers with a slow burn that keeps you engaged. Though, I must say the ending didn't impress me much; but the rest of the film is a great time!

4. Dinner in America

Dinner in America is one of the sleeper hits of the pandemic era. A film that is heavily indie but an endless ride of chaos. A protagonist that has no respect for the status quo, yet finds himself in the company of an innocent girl that he feels the need to protect from the insanity of the world. The two form an odd friendship as the chaos continues. Disgusting humour, constant movement, and some incredible performances make this such a thrill. It may not be for everyone, but the best way to find out is to check it out. Just be sure to expect a whole lot of swearing and yelling! Definitely not for the whole family.

I hope you managed to find something new to check out with this post! As I mentioned, these will begin to have more structure and improve as I find a way to properly create them. If you end up checking these out, feel free to review them! These posts are to give you something new to discover and write about, so go crazy! If you made it to this point, thanks for reading!

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