Recommendations from the new Netflix releases that rolled out on 1st May

Netflix has been a lifesaver for many of us in this quarantine. This Friday on 1^st of May 64 new titles released on Netflix in total, including a dozen of Netflix originals. Here is a mention of a few newcomers you shouldn’t miss out on.

Back to the Future Trilogy

Back to the Future Trilogy is back on Netflix for you binge-watch again. The third part had returned to the world’s favorite online streaming platform on the 1^st of February. Now the first two movies are also here to do some classic time-traveling adventures again.

Hollywood (Limited Series)

Hollywood was one of the most anticipated titles in 2020. This drama miniseries is a throwback the golden phase of the Hollywood world, the post-World-War-2 period. Created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, the show stars David Corenswet and Darren Criss. The series gives us a close of look at a group of ambitious actors and directors of that trying to make it big at almost any cost.

Pup Academy Season 1

Pup Academy is a joint production of Disney and Netflix. This kids’ series takes a close look at the lives of three pups as they join the PUP ACADEMY and lead on a journey towards friendship and understanding towards humans.

The Half of It (Netflix Original)

In this Netflix rom-com movie director, Alice Wu explores the queer nature of love through an intricate love triangle. Ellen Chu (Leah Lewis), an introvert straight-A student writes a love letter on behalf of a friend. In the process of helping him woo the girl, Ellen secretly starts to develop feelings for her.

Blackfish

This documentary features the controversial captivity of killer whales and the dangers posed by them humans as well as the whales. The film covers the story of Tilikum, a notorious and aggressive killer whale, which has allegedly killed 3 killer whale trainers. Director Cowperthwaite investigates what actually could have happened and how the legalities that surround the issue influence the lives of orca (killer whale) trainers.