What I Watched in March – New Movies + Nostalgic Favourites

Image: Fall, Lionsgate Films, 2022

I’m back again with my ‘What I Watched‘ series, where I recap the movies and TV shows I have watched this month. This March has been a beautiful blend of everything from nail-biting thrillers to nostalgic comedies. It’s been a real binge-fest this month, so let’s get straight to it!

Daisy Jones & The Six

Arguably the biggest TV show at the moment, Daisy Jones & The Six is incredible. It completely exceeded my expectations and gave me a weirdly familiar nostalgic feeling. Based on the novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Daisy Jones & The Six documents the highs and lows of a fictional band throughout their career in the 1970s. The story is told through the band members as adults, reflecting on their turbulent rise to fame. With a star-studded cast and a brilliant culmination of songs, Daisy Jones & The Six is a must-watch.

★★★★★

Available on Prime

Fall

Fall is certainly one of Netflix’s biggest movies at the moment and rightly so. It follows the story of two thrill-seekers who set out to climb a 2,000 feet TV tower and end up getting stuck at the very top. It’s an incredible tale of survival, friendship and fear. This movie will have you feeling on edge, frustrated and overwhelmed in all the best ways. The plot-twist-ending makes it well worth the watch. I would’ve loved to see more of the aftermath, but other than that it was incredible.

★★★★☆

Available on Netflix

Swarm

Prime’s new series Swarm is a brilliant yet eerie take on the modern world and fan culture. Swarm, created by Donald Glover and Janine Nabers, follows the story of a young adult, Dre, as she goes to violent extremes to defend her favourite R&B singer. It’s an incredibly dark tale that truly highlights the issues surrounding celebrity obsession and infatuation. For those with a weak stomach, this might not be the show for you. But for horror/thriller lovers, this is perfect.

★★★★☆

Available on Prime

Slasher

This one is a perfect match for my fellow American Horror Story lovers. Slasher is an anthological series, with each season centred around different killers with various motives. In some ways, it was very predictable and classic horror, but in other aspects, it had me on the edge of my seat desperately wanting to know who the masked killer was each season. From a killer taunting a small town to another killer seeking revenge on an innocent victim, Slasher is full of great stories. Again, it’s not for the faint-hearted and is very gory, so watch with caution!

★★★☆☆

Available on Netflix

The Fallout

I’d been meaning to watch this for a long time and I’m so glad I finally did. The Fallout, starring Maddie Ziegler and Jenna Ortega, depicts the aftermath of a school shooting and the effects left on teenage survivors. It’s a very telling story based on real-life events that are continuously happening across America and certainly highlights the reality that young kids are facing. I’d highly recommend this movie, but please watch with caution if this topic is close to your heart.

★★★★★

Available on HBO Max

George Michael: Outed

New to Channel 4, George Michael: Outed explores the life of George Michael at his peak and what happened when he was outed by the media. This documentary tells us the story of his arrest in the late 1990s which eventually led to him being outed as gay. We are given a deeper insight into Michael’s life prior and how he had to hide his identity for so long to appeal to Wham!’s target audience. However, we also see how bravely and fearlessly Michael embraced his identity after being outed. He truly took this narrative into his own hands and made it his own. It’s an emotional documentary about the reality of being queer in the 80s/90s, with additional stories from fellow public figures who went through something similar.

★★★★☆

Available on All 4

Benidorm

This is one of my all-time favourite TV shows. It’s the pinnacle of classic British characters. Benidorm, which ran for 9 seasons, is set in an all-inclusive hotel where a variety of Brits come back each year for their holidays. It is hilarious and incredibly British in every way possible. It’s honestly what I’d recommend to anyone who wanted to see a true representation of Britishness. The only downside is that it’s very much of its time, with some outdated jokes and some offensive language.

★★★★☆

Available on Netflix, Prime and ITVX

Waco: American Apocalypse

Waco: American Apocalypse is one of Netflix’s newest docuseries, telling the story of ‘the biggest gunfight on American soil since the Civil War‘¹ – lasting a total of 51 days. What first began as a police investigation into illegal weapons turns into the unravelling of an incredibly dangerous and mind-blowing cult, led by David Koresh. What is most fascinating about this documentary is the interviews with cult members who, still to this day, support Koresh’s beliefs and ways of being. In most cult documentaries, we only ever hear stories from those who escaped and no longer believe, but many of these interviewees still support their ex-cult leader. Koresh’s cult members would have risked their lives for him, sacrificing everything in this 51-day shootout. It’s an incredibly well-rounded documentary that will leave you dumbstruck by the recollections of those involved.

★★★★☆

Available on Netflix

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

This was one of those movies you click on when you’re bored and just want something to watch, but it soon had me hooked. Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, starring Keira Knightley and Steve Carrell, follows the story of two unlikely friends who form a bond after finding out the world will end in three weeks. They set out on a mission to receive closure in their lives, taking on a wild road trip across America. Without giving spoilers to those who haven’t watched this yet, I was bewildered by the ending and was left with a sense of loss. This was certainly an intentional move by the directors, showing us that not everything works out perfectly.

★★★★☆

Available on Prime

Pepsi, Where’s My Jet?

Pepsi, Where’s My Jet? tells the story of the infamous case in the 1990s – a lawsuit between Pepsi and a 20-year-old man John Leonard. In 1996, Pepsi released a commercial where you can win prizes with ‘Pepsi Points’. The prizes included sunglasses, t-shirts, etc. At the end of the advert, we see a Harrier Jet, claiming you could win it with 7mil Pepsi Points. Watch the ad here;

Notice what’s wrong with the ad? There’s no disclaimer that the jet isn’t a real prize. That brings us back to 20-year-old John, who makes it his mission to gain enough points to win this jet. The documentary takes us through his business plan all the way through to the inevitable lawsuit between John and Pepsi. It’s a brilliant documentary on advertisement law and the will-power of a 20-year-old with a dream.

★★★★☆

Available on Netflix

What have you watched this month that you’d recommend to our viewers? Have you watched any of these? Let us know! March has been a great month for film and TV – bring on April!

with love,

becky

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Sources:

1. https://www.netflix.com/watch/81418356

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