My Top Movies, Series, Documentaries and all that is watchable in 2024... (so far - and in list order)
Let's see how manic 2024 can be with an expected high volume of viewing pleasures in store for the senses. A series may alter list positions as episodes progress. Any release in the last week of 2023 drops into this list. To see most recent added title, change the "Sort by" to - Date Added.
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- StarsJonah Hauer-KingAnna PróchniakMelanie LynskeyBased on the eponymously entitled novel, this is the powerful real-life story of Lali Sokolov, a Jewish prisoner who was tasked with tattooing ID numbers on prisoners' arms in the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp during World War Two.Too harrowing to watch the suffering and degradation of humans, but somehow the makers of this series have managed to tell a compelling true story that has you transfixed to the screen (watched it all in one seating), with the assistance of powerful performances from the cast (where even Harvey Keitel is still at the top of his craft)... (Stan Australia / SKY / Peacock)
- DirectorDenis VilleneuveStarsTimothée ChalametZendayaRebecca FergusonPaul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family.Vast improvement from previous as Atreides' journey goes deeper with an intense transformation to a God-like figure on the road to revenge, while the politics and religions turn into a blood drenched war. Zendaya almost took the limelight as Chani, and rest of cast have you glued to the screen... (Apple store)
- CreatorNicole TaylorStarsLeo WoodallAmbika ModAmber GrappyEmma and Dexter meet for the first time on the night of their graduation. Tomorrow they must go their separate ways.A mismatched friendship created at a graduation party on 15th of July, 1988, and each episode jumps to that same date every year to reveal the progress of Emma and Dexter through their heartbreaks and tribulations in life, but most importantly their loving friendship in this addictive melodrama with these wonderful imperfect well-rounded characters who hold up a mirror to our very own lives, and the final episode hits home hard... (Netflix)
- StarsAl BellJim StewartDavid PorterIn 1960s Memphis, an audacious set of interracial collaborators dared to make their own music on their own terms, forming Stax Records, one of America's most influential creators of Black music.Well researched doco-series on the legendary Memphis record label that influenced the music world in its ten years of operation, with perfect characters to tell the tale… (Binge Australia / HBO MAX)
- StarsAndrew ScottDakota FanningJohnny FlynnA grifter named Ripley living in New York during the 1960s is hired by a wealthy man to bring his vagabond son home from Italy.Zaillian creates a unique black and white noir-ish thriller of the infamous fictional character, Ripley (top performance from Andrew Scott), with stylistic framing compositions and lighting reminiscent of a Caravaggio painting, plus a sinister tone that forces the viewer into the mind of a life grifter... (Netflix)
- StarsDani BowmanJames B. JonesAbbey Romeo LutesIt follows people on the autism spectrum as they navigate the world of dating and relationships.Season 2. Still one of the best reality TV shows where the series makers respect the subject matters, and where we get to learn empathy, acceptance and understanding of others in the most profound way... (Netflix)
- DirectorDan ReedStarsAlex JonesRussell DowdenRob JacobsonCenters on families of the victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting. They take Alex Jones, a conspiracy theorist, to court for spreading lies about the event being a hoax.The evil doings of Alex Jones, profiting on the pain of parents and death of children as this documentary reveals without any sensationalism, giving the facts that is so heart wrenching, but empty souls still refuse to see it... (Foxtel / HBO Max)
- DirectorCarla GutierrezStarsPablo AlarsonJeanne AlbaneseTizoc ArroyoA raw and magical journey into the life of iconic artist Frida Kahlo, told through her own words from diaries, letters, essays, and interviews. Vividly brought to life with lyrical animation inspired by her unforgettable artwork.Creative look at the life of the great 20th Century legend, Frida Kahlo, based on her personal diaries and revealing the most inner-thoughts and struggles. A documentary that makes you comprehend every detail of this truly amazing artist through great archival footage, photos and paintings that come to life... (Prime Amazon)
- CreatorDan GutermanStarsMartha KellyKimberly Hebert GregoryShelby YoungGlobal human annihilation is impending due to a mystery planet speeding towards Earth. Among the hedonistic crowd, one quiet and perpetually uneasy woman stands out, while the majority feel free to follow their greatest desires.Monotone Carol realizes that she does not know how to live life as the world is coming to an end in this poignant adult animation series that deals with issues from family to friendship, love, and anything out of left field, but most importantly the state of one's mind when the end is nigh (released mid-December 2023, but deserves to be viewed in 2024!)... (Netflix)
- DirectorDemetri MartinStarsRachael BeameAdam LowittRon LynchFrom his thoughts on aggressively scented trash bags to desk jobs in hell, Demetri Martin returns with a new stand-up special.Stand-up dry comedy with a difference, utilising the visual medium to perfection, and all in glorious black and white… (Netflix)
- DirectorGiorgio AngeliniArthur JonesStarsFuxnetAmandaAubrey CottleA group of lonely teenagers formed an online community and bonded over their isolation, but their collective beliefs warped reality.A whole brand new world under the internet microscope of chaos and how it is affecting the world order! Needs to be seen to be believed... (Netflix)
- CreatorAmy SchumerStarsAmy SchumerViolet YoungMichael CeraAfter an unexpected incident, Beth starts having flashbacks to her teen self and learns how she became who she is and who she wants to become.Season 2. Schumer picks up from where we last left these joyous imperfect characters, and hones in on John’s autism (Cera almost too believable!), as well as the backstory of Beth’s childhood that really stands out with purpose and meaning… (Disney+/Star/Hulu)
- StarsWillie NelsonJohn SpongMickey RaphaelThe first authorized work exploring the extraordinary life of Willie Nelson traverses the personal and career ups, downs, and in-betweens of one of the world's most beloved musicians, by turns spiritual, dramatic, and playful.The tale of the legendary figure as told by family and friends, with even Willie having a say or two... (Paramount+/MTV)
- DirectorTim MielantsStarsStef AertsMatteo SimoniAnnelore CrolletWilfried Wils must survive as an auxiliary policeman during the German occupation of Antwerp.The horrors of being a police officer during WW2 and told to "just watch" as the nasty "N" run riot in your city. But two officers take matters forcibly into their own hands and find themselves in a harrowing situation for this intense war drama (released world wide Jan 31, 2024)... (Netflix)
- CreatorLulu WangStarsNicole KidmanSarayu BlueJi-young YooA look at the personal and professional lives of a tight-knit group of expatriates living in Hong Kong.Lulu Wang perfectly adapts Y.K. Lee's book into an intriguing tale of grieving and troubled expats in foreign terrain, attempting to make sense of it all in the big lost city of Hong Kong, told in a mysterious tone and visual solitude that gets into the complex minds of the wandering souls... (Prime Amazon)
- StarsSimon BakerBryan BrownPhoebe TonkinIn 1980s Brisbane, a precocious boy and his selectively mute brother embark on a suburban odyssey of love, redemption, and retribution after their family is torn apart by a drug lord.1985 Australia under the Queensland blistering sun and a suburb forgotten by prosperity as young Eli Bell navigates the game of survival in a dysfunctional family that falls prey to the seedy underbelly of crime and police corruption. Travis Fimmel's best performance since Vikings, and child actor Felix Cameron is very impressive in this dark surreal thriller that dishes out bogan-ocker philosophy with all its funny wisdom... (Netflix)
- CreatorAitor ArregiJon GarañoJose Mari GoenagaStarsAlberto San JuanAdam QuinteroEmeline BayartA chronicle of the rise of designer Cristóbal Balenciaga from humble origins to fashion icon.The life of renown high caliber fashion designer in this splendid drama as each episode deals with pivotal moments of Crisobal's career in a time of political upheaval and the new era of Haute couture rivalries (Chanel, Dior)... (Disney+/Star)
- DirectorKristen LappasStarsGiannis AntetokounmpoAlex AntetokounmpoKostas AntetokounmpoThe story of Giannis Antetokounmpo, global NBA superstar, from the streets of Athens to becoming an NBA champion and two-time league MVP.An inspirational documentary on a contemporary sporting legend of great empathy and humility, standing for the underprivileged and showing that strong family unity does still exist... (Prime Amazon)
- CreatorRichard GaddStarsRichard GaddJessica GunningNava MauThe story follows writer and performer Richard Gadd's warped relationship with a female stalker and the impact it has on him as he is ultimately forced to face a deep, dark buried trauma.A twisted true story about the effects of stalking on a person whose life is already in tatters, and Richard Gadd as writer and actor delivers a dark enthralling dramedy that has you intrigued to the very end... (Netflix)
- DirectorRudy MancusoStarsRudy MancusoCamila MendesFrancesca RealeA coming-of-age love story that follows an aspiring creator with synesthesia, who must come to terms with an uncertain future, while navigating the pressures of love, family, and his Brazilian culture in Newark, New Jersey.Creative and fun loving artful piece from Mancuso, who integrates the joy of music within life's woes and heartbreaks, but most importantly setting one's sights on what makes you really happy in life... (Prime Amazon)
- DirectorSaul SwimmerStarsJohn DeaconBrian MayFreddie MercuryThe iconic rock band Queen performs their best hits like "We Will Rock You, " "Somebody To Love, " and "Bohemian Rhapsody" in an unforgettable live concert.Freddie Mercury is spellbinding as a rock performer, giving it his all as an entertainer, and backed by an outstanding band... (Disney+)
- DirectorYandy LaurensStarsRinggo Agus RahmanNirina ZubirAlex AbbadBagus, a screenwriter, reunites with his high school friend and crush, Hana, who is still grieving from the loss of her husband. He wants to convince her to fall in love once again, just like in the movies.A movie within a movie, within a movie! Something to that effect in this little gem about the crazy process of movie making, and how a screenwriter deals with the creative approach by involving his personal life, and those of others. It ultimately ends up as a love story, but without the Indonesian melodrama. Instead just a clever and funny structure that amuses, and characters of great empathy... (Netflix)
- StarsSteve MartinJerry SeinfeldLorne MichaelsFollows the life and career of actor Steve Martin.The many career faces of Steve Martin, an ever evolving artist in this insightful documentary, with the first part very engaging as Steve narrates his own quirky beginnings, struggles and eventual success, and the second phase of his life goes to Hollywood, including revealing the real STEVE! (Apple+)
- CreatorGeneva Robertson-DworetGraham WagnerStarsElla PurnellAaron MotenWalton GogginsIn a future, post-apocalyptic Los Angeles brought about by nuclear decimation, citizens must live in underground bunkers to protect themselves from radiation, mutants and bandits.The first three episodes are a delight for the gamers as the classic comes alive with an explosive budget, enabling it to perfectly capture the post-apocalyptic world in this over the top mayhem. But it then improves with each episode as it delves deeper into the characters, and revealing the horrid power of corporate politics at play… (Prime Amazon)
- CreatorIan EdelmanVince StaplesMaurice WilliamsStarsVince StaplesAndrea EllsworthWatts Homie QuanKind of famous and sort of rich, rapper and actor Vince Staples navigates the challenges and surprises of everyday life in his hometown of The Beach.A very absurd funny series that is so laid back in tone as it cleverly deals with social issues and other silly life matter's in the Vince Staples way, but most importantly plays on the notion of the distorted perspective of others not like yourself! (Netflix)