What to Watch: Movies and TV
by Delaney Moore '20
Quarantining at home with no end in sight really is torture. But, it doesn’t have to be. One sure fire way to pass the time is to watch movies and TV shows. With the popularization of streaming services such as Netflix, Disney +, Hulu, and Amazon Prime, a countless supply of entertainment is right at your fingertips. Being locked up in your house is the perfect excuse to start that show you have always been on the fence about or spend some quality time with your family watching a classic. In fact, we sent a survey to all Upper School students and 91.9 % of our 37 respondents shared that they had started a new TV show during quarantine. So, let’s make the best of this situation and spend some quality time relaxing, treating ourselves, and watching some new programs. Below, are some lists of movies and TV shows that you might want to check out when you have some free time.
What TV shows your peers recommended:
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Tiger King
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Ozark
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All American
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The Witcher
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The Good Place
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I am not okay with this
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Hunter x Hunter
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Gossip Girl
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Breaking Bad
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Over the Garden Wall
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Sherlock (BBC)
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Greys Anatomy
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The Flash
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Game of Thrones
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New Girl
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The Mandalorian
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Next in Fashion
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Elite
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Brooklyn 99
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The Office
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Arrested Development
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South Park
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Outlander
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My Hero Academia
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Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan
My Recommendation: The show I would recommend you check out is Greys Anatomy because it is such an enticing show with comedy, drama and romance; plus there are 16 seasons so there is definitely plenty of material to cover. :)
What Movies your Peers Recommended:
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Clue
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Goodfellas
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The Blind Side
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Onward
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Hannah Montana the Movie
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Ford vs. Ferrari
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The Man from U.N.C.L.E
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Deadpool
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Contagion
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10 Things I Hate About You
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The Dark Knight Rises
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The Great Gatsby
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The Notebook
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The Bling Ring
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Ready or Not
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Inception
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Angel has Fallen
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Moonstruck
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Marvel Franchise Films
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Jojo Rabbit
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She’s The Man
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Baby Driver
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The Florida Project
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Disney Movies
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Miracle (the hockey movie)
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Marriage Story
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Harry Potter
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Apocalypse Now
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The Great Santini
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The Last Song
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A Silent Voice
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Cats (purely for ironic enjoyment)
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The Divergent Series
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The Hunger Games Series
My Recommendation: I would say either Little Women (2019) or Lemonade Mouth. Both films are very different but I think they are definitely must sees. Little Women is perfect to watch with your family, is a lovely period piece, and starts Timothee Chalamet so what more can you ask for? And, Lemonade Mouth is a great Disney musical throwback.
What Movies to Watch with your Family (recommended by your peers):
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Onward
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Ender’s Game
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Knives Out
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Cheaper by the Dozen
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Cheaper by the Dozen 2
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The Greatest Showman
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The Princess and the Frog
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El Camino
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Legally Blonde
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Ready or Not
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Memoir of an International Spy
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Marvel Movies
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Disney Movies
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Jojo Rabbit
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Moana
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Hairspray
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The Usual Suspects
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Jurassic Park
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Meet the Parents
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Apocalypse Now
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Coming to America
My Recommendation: Knives Out because it is a fun whodunit that is good for the whole family.
Movies to Watch Again
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The Godfather
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Star Wars
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Mean Girls
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The Lord of the Rings
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The Lion King
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Princess Bride
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Fight Club
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Forrest Gump
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Pulp Fiction
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Back to the Future
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Citizen Kane
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Gone With the Wind
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Saving Private Ryan
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Scarface
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Casablanca
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The Avengers
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Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
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Jumanji
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Enchanted
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The Goonies
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe
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Avatar
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Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure
My Recommendation: I would have to say the Notebook, this film really has become a timeless classic and is just perfect if you need a cry.
When You Need a Laugh:
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Clueless
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Groundhog Day
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Monty Python and the Holy Grail
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Anchorman
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When Harry Met Sally
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Napoleon Dynamite
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Four Weddings and a Funeral
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Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle
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Shaun of the Dead
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Old School
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Trainwreck
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Borat
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Pretty Woman
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To all the Boys i’ve Loved Before
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Silver Lining’s Playbook
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Breakfast at Tiffany’s
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13 going on 30
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The Wedding Planner
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The Hangover
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The Edge of Seventeen
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Frances Ha
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Hot Rod
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Scary Movie
My Recommendation: Napoleon Dynamite because it's great to watch with the family and will have you wheezing with laughter. It’s almost so stupid that it’s brilliant :)
When You Need a Cry:
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Titanic
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What’s Eating Gilbert Grape
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Little Women
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
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The Theory of Everything
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Marley and Me
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The Fault in Our Stars
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A Walk to Remember
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Good Will Hunting
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Romeo + Juliet (1996)
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The Pianist
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Schindler’s List
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Old Yeller
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Dead Poets Society
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Call me by your Name
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Dallas Buyers Club
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Milk
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Beasts of the Southern Wild
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Sophie's Choice
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Requiem for a Dream
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United 93
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Coco
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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
My Top Pick: Titanic, for sure. I just recently watched this film for the first time and it is my new favorite. You will definitely be sobbing though the end because you have become so attached to the extremely well written characters. It's an epic love story mixed with intense action and suspense.