Surely one of the greatest inventions of the 21st century is Netflix. The streaming service has now made it easier to become a professional coach potato thanks to its huge range of cinematic blockbusters and incredibly-addictive television series.
So whether you’re getting ready for a Christmas glued to the screen, or just want something entertaining on in the background as you check out the latest online games, here’s a selection of some of the best treats currently on Netflix.
The Hunger Games – Mockingjay: Part One
Given Jennifer Lawrence’s rapid rise to the top of the Hollywood star system, as well as her pioneering work in fighting for better female pay, it’s often easy to forget that she’s also a supremely talented actress.
And the way that she commands the screen in The Hunger Games – Mockingjay: Part One manages to also help us all overlook the somewhat long-winded title. The 2014 film provides yet another dystopian treat for young sci-fi fans as the heroine Katniss Everdeen becomes a symbol of rebellion against the tyranny of the increasingly-desperate Capitol. And with The Hunger Games – Mockingjay: Part Two currently showing at cinemas nationwide, now’s the time to catch up with this great franchise.
Rounders
One of the best things about Netflix is the way in which it allows us to visit some films that we might have missed. And the 1998 drama Rounders provides us with a chance to reacquaint ourselves with the talents of Matt Damon before he became a poster-boy for stranded astronauts.
The film focuses on Damon’s character who’s a gifted card-player who invariably falls foul of the criminal underworld by amassing huge debts, and his only chance to pay them back is via a particularly dramatic game of No Limit Texas Hold’em.
And should you wish to attempt to pay off your festive overspending, you could always attempt to emulate Damon’s character by playing the blackjack mobile games that are enjoyable and surprisingly lucrative on LadyLuck’s fun and highly-convenient online casino site. The website provides the perfect way to get to grips with this fascinating game, but without the perils of the Teddy KGB character so excellently portrayed by John Malkovich in the film.
Toy Story trilogy
It’s important to remember that Christmas is the time of year where we’re all encouraged to discover our inner child once more. And what better way to do this than by spending a few hours immersed in the computer-animated world of the Toy Story trilogy.
Whilst many computer-animated films have suffered with age, the Toy Story series still looks relatively fresh, and the script is still a perfectly executed blend of heartfelt drama and subtle satire that can easily entertain both children and adults alike.
And with the news that Toy Story 4 is currently in production, Netflix have once again provided us all with the perfect opportunity to get up-to-date with this fantastic movie series.