Here’s one thing I know for sure: as the average temperature drops, couches across the land become firmly imprinted with butts – and to be specific, butts watching Netflix. This is certainly the case in my household and I can only imagine this happens in the US of A, too. But alas, the temperature is on its way UP in the land of the free. Perhaps that’s why this month’s offerings feel a little light on.
But don’t panic, my Aussie friends in Uggs! You know that there is always something decent to Netflix and chill to – except I only recently found out that “chill” doesn’t mean what I thought it meant. If you think it means binge watching teev and relaxing then you’re doing it wrong.
But I digress. Let’s talk about May on Netflix USA! Chelsea Handler, whose documentary “Chelsea Does” recently premiered on Netflix, has a new talk show. Going back to the format that launched her career, the comedienne noted the new show will be more serious than her previous talk show (Chelsea Lately), describing it as having “The well-roundedness of 60 Minutes but faster, quicker, cooler.” The new show kicks off May 11.
Super-sleuth fans who love themselves some Sherlock should tune in to A Study in Sherlock. Delving into the world of the show, expect an in-depth look behind the scenes and interviews with Benedict Cumberbatch and other cast members.
Maybe you’re looking to throw on your favourite trackie dacks and gorge your face on hot popcorn (with butter – #obvi) in which case might I suggest either Bring It On or Sixteen Candles as the perfect accompaniment? These teen faves just give and give – we all know Sixteen Candles is an absolute classic that has been delighting audiences for more than 31 years but it might shock and dismay you to know that Bring It On has been bringing it for 16 years now. I know.
Speaking of longevity, fans of the first season of Grace and Frankie will be pleased to know that the incredible Jane Fonda (Monster-in-Law) and Lily Tomlin (I Heart Huckabees) are back for Season 2 starting May 6. Martin Sheen (The West Wing) and Sam Waterston (Law & Order) round out a fabulous cast. Though aimed squarely at the Baby Boomer market, Grace and Frankie’s clever and heartfelt storyline holds appeal for a much wider demographic.
And for something a little different, check out documentary, Jesus Town USA. From directors Billie Mintz and Julian T. Pinder, welcome to a small town in Oklahoma who, for 88 years, has held an annual pantomime of the life of Jesus. Once attracting audiences in the hundred thousands, the pantomime struggles to stay relevant in modern times. From IMDb: “With endearing characters, quirky humour, and stunning cinematography, "Jesus Town USA" documents a town grappling with questions of tradition, legacy, and what it means to be a community.”
And as is always the way with Netflix USA, a new month brings a cull to its heaving list of titles. Perhaps there won’t be too many tears shed for the departure of Bratz: BFF: Best Friends Forever but don’t miss Kevin Smith’s uber-awesome and ultra-classic, Clerks. You have until May 31.
Also consider Is The Man Who is Tall Happy? Yes, the title is wacky but it’s a series of interviews featuring linguist, philosopher and activist Noam Chomsky done in hand-drawn animation. Checking out May 13.
See below for a full list of everything coming and going this month:
Available on Netflix May 1:
A Study in Sherlock
Admiral
Ava's Possessions
Bring It On
Bring It On: All or Nothing
Easy Living (Seasons 1-3)
El Crítico
FernGully 2: The Magical Rescue
Finger of God
Gary Gulman: It's About Time
Great Expectations
I Am Road Comic
Jesus Town, USA
Just Friends
Kevin Hart Presents Keith Robinson: Back of The Bus Funny
Kevin Hart Presents Lil Rel: RELevent
Kevin Hart Presents: Plastic Cup Boyz
LoliRock (Season 1)
My Last Day Without You
The Nutty Professor
Off the Map
Palm Trees in the Snow
Pleasantville
Shark Lake
She's Beautiful When She's Angry
Sixteen Candles
Sugar Coated
Terra
Things We Lost in the Fire
To Catch a Thief
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream
Who's Driving Doug
May 2
The Replacements
May 3
Submerged
May 4
The Keeping Room
Shanghai Knights
May 5
Fourth Man Out
Marseille
May 6
Ali Wong: Baby Cobra
Baby Daddy (Season 5)
Grace and Frankie (Season 2)
Young & Hungry (Season 3)
May 8
The Chosen Ones
May 9
A Stand Up Guy
May 10
Eisenstein in Guanajuato
May 11
Chelsea
Goosebumps
They Look Like People
May 12
Bleeding Heart
May 15
We Are Still Here
Yo Soy la Salsa
May 17
American Dad! (Season 10)
Kindergarten Cop 2
Slasher (Season 1)
May 18
A Girl Like Her
May 19
Benders (Season 1)
May 20
Lady Dynamite (Season 1)
May 22
David and Goliath
The Letters
The Ouija Experiment 2: Theatre of Death
May 23
Electricity
May 26
Graceland (Season 3)
The Last Man on the Moon
May 27
Bloodline (Season 2)
Chef's Table (Season 2, Part 1)
The Do-Over
Mako Mermaids (Season 4)
May 28
Hell on Wheels (Season 5)
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Leaving Netflix on May 1:
The Animatrix
Anna Karenina
Author! Author!
Beware of Mr. Baker
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
Broadway Idiot
Bus Stop
Election
The Good Life
Holiday Engagement
Kiss of Death
Mad Hot Ballroom
Mona Lisa Is Missing
Ralphie May: Austin-tatious
Terms And Conditions May Apply
That's What I Am
Thérèse
Truth or Die
Young & Handsome: An Evening with Jeff Garlin
May 2
Slightly Single in L.A.
May 3
JFK: The Smoking Gun
May 4
Stealing Harvard
May 6
Finding Normal
May 7
JFK: A President Betrayed
May 9
Cheerful Weather for the Wedding
Cracks
Tears of the Sun
May 10
The Score
May 12
The Ladykillers
May 13
Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy?
May 14
The Master of Disguise
Offender
May 15
A Pope For Everyone
Bratz: BFF: Best Friends Forever
The Greatest Places: IMAX
In Her Skin
Inhale
The Quest (Season 1)
Search for the Great Sharks: IMAX
Tiger Eyes
May 16
Blade Runner: Theatrical Cut
The Last Tycoon
May 19
Peep World
May 21
Struck by Lightning
May 22
Ida
May 23
Black Hawk Down
May 27
Escape from Tomorrow
Run & Jump
Vanishing of the Bees
May 28
Barfi!
May 29
These Birds Walk
May 31
Clerks
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