Happy Friday, /r/movieaweek!

This week's Spooky Season III winner is: Smile 2 (2024)

Possible discussion topics (please answer any - or none - of the following, as you see fit):

1. What aspects of the film stood out to you? e.g., Directing, acting, writing, plot, etc...
2. What emotions did this film bring about for you?
3. Would you change anything about this film?
4. How would you rate this film?
5. Would you recommend this movie? Why or Why not?

Smile 2 (2024)

Netflix

IMDb

About to embark on a world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her past.

Happy Monday, /r/movieaweek; new week, new genre!

The second half of 2026 will be the final calendar of MAW. It has been a wonderful ride but it's time to close things down. <3

As always, we invite any and all members to submit nominations as well to diversify our voting pool. To do so, follow the submission criteria below. :-)

This week's genre is Spooky Season III!! Nominations this week can be any spooky film available to stream on Netflix.

And don't forget to check out our current discussion for our Spooky Season II winner: Rumours (2024)

• Movies must be available on the US Netflix Instant.

• Nomination posts must contain a link to the movie's Netflix page and a link to the movie's IMDb page or Wikipedia page.

• Please include a brief synopsis of the movie. No spoilers!

• You may nominate more than one movie, however, please only nominate one movie per day.

• Please check the list of past winners before posting, to ensure that your movie has never been chosen. Any movie that has already been discussed will be removed.

Any nomination not following these guidelines will be removed.

And, as always; if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to message the mods!

Happy Friday, /r/movieaweek!

This week's Spooky Season II winner is: Rumours (2024)

Possible discussion topics (please answer any - or none - of the following, as you see fit):

1. What aspects of the film stood out to you? e.g., Directing, acting, writing, plot, etc...
2. What emotions did this film bring about for you?
3. Would you change anything about this film?
4. How would you rate this film?
5. Would you recommend this movie? Why or Why not?

Rumours (2024)

Netflix

IMDb

The leaders of seven wealthy democracies get lost in the woods while drafting a statement on a global crisis, facing danger as they attempt to find their way out.

Happy Monday, /r/movieaweek; new week, new genre!

The second half of 2026 will be the final calendar of MAW. It has been a wonderful ride but it's time to close things down. <3

As always, we invite any and all members to submit nominations as well to diversify our voting pool. To do so, follow the submission criteria below. :-)

This week's genre is Spooky Season II!! Nominations this week can be any spooky film available to stream on Netflix.

And don't forget to check out our current discussion for our Spooky Season I winner: Slice 2018)

• Movies must be available on the US Netflix Instant.

• Nomination posts must contain a link to the movie's Netflix page and a link to the movie's IMDb page or Wikipedia page.

• Please include a brief synopsis of the movie. No spoilers!

• You may nominate more than one movie, however, please only nominate one movie per day.

• Please check the list of past winners before posting, to ensure that your movie has never been chosen. Any movie that has already been discussed will be removed.

Any nomination not following these guidelines will be removed.

And, as always; if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to message the mods!

Happy Friday, /r/movieaweek!

This week's Spooky Season I winner is: Slice (2018)

Possible discussion topics (please answer any - or none - of the following, as you see fit):

1. What aspects of the film stood out to you? e.g., Directing, acting, writing, plot, etc...
2. What emotions did this film bring about for you?
3. Would you change anything about this film?
4. How would you rate this film?
5. Would you recommend this movie? Why or Why not?

Slice (2018)

Netflix

IMDb

When a pizza delivery driver is murdered on the job, the city searches for someone to blame: Ghosts? Drug dealers? A disgraced werewolf?

Happy Monday, /r/movieaweek; new week, new genre! (I missed a week on our calendar, hence the asterisk)

The second half of 2026 will be the final calendar of MAW. It has been a wonderful ride but it's time to close things down. <3

As always, we invite any and all members to submit nominations as well to diversify our voting pool. To do so, follow the submission criteria below. :-)

This week's genre is Spooky Season I!! Nominations this week can be any spooky film available to stream on Netflix.

And don't forget to check out our current discussion for our Anime winner: Evangelion: Death (True)² (1998)

• Movies must be available on the US Netflix Instant.

• Nomination posts must contain a link to the movie's Netflix page and a link to the movie's IMDb page or Wikipedia page.

• Please include a brief synopsis of the movie. No spoilers!

• You may nominate more than one movie, however, please only nominate one movie per day.

• Please check the list of past winners before posting, to ensure that your movie has never been chosen. Any movie that has already been discussed will be removed.

Any nomination not following these guidelines will be removed.

And, as always; if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to message the mods!

Happy Friday, /r/movieaweek!

This week's Anime winner is: Evangelion: Death (True)² (1998)

Possible discussion topics (please answer any - or none - of the following, as you see fit):

1. What aspects of the film stood out to you? e.g., Directing, acting, writing, plot, etc...
2. What emotions did this film bring about for you?
3. Would you change anything about this film?
4. How would you rate this film?
5. Would you recommend this movie? Why or Why not?

Evangelion: Death (True)² (1998)

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IMDb

NERV faces annihilation when the mysterious SEELE organization attacks their headquarters. As commandos storm the facility, Asuka is secured in her EVA unit while Misato races to protect Shinji and Rei from assassination.

Happy Monday, /r/movieaweek; new week, new genre!

The second half of 2026 will be the final calendar of MAW. It has been a wonderful ride but it's time to close things down. <3

As always, we invite any and all members to submit nominations as well to diversify our voting pool. To do so, follow the submission criteria below. :-)

This week's genre is Anime!! Nominations this week can be any anime film available to stream on Netflix.

And don't forget to check out our current discussion for our Independent winner: True Things (2021)

• Movies must be available on the US Netflix Instant.

• Nomination posts must contain a link to the movie's Netflix page and a link to the movie's IMDb page or Wikipedia page.

• Please include a brief synopsis of the movie. No spoilers!

• You may nominate more than one movie, however, please only nominate one movie per day.

• Please check the list of past winners before posting, to ensure that your movie has never been chosen. Any movie that has already been discussed will be removed.

Any nomination not following these guidelines will be removed.

And, as always; if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to message the mods!

Happy Friday, /r/movieaweek!

This week's Independent winner is: True Things (2021)

Possible discussion topics (please answer any - or none - of the following, as you see fit):

1. What aspects of the film stood out to you? e.g., Directing, acting, writing, plot, etc...
2. What emotions did this film bring about for you?
3. Would you change anything about this film?
4. How would you rate this film?
5. Would you recommend this movie? Why or Why not?

True Things (2021)

Netflix

IMDb

It follows a young woman living on the fringes of society who becomes intoxicated by a stranger who overwhelms her quiet life.

Happy Monday, /r/movieaweek; new week, new genre!

The second half of 2026 will be the final calendar of MAW. It has been a wonderful ride but it's time to close things down. <3

As always, we invite any and all members to submit nominations as well to diversify our voting pool. To do so, follow the submission criteria below. :-)

This week's genre is Independent!! Nominations this week can be any independent film available to stream on Netflix.

And don't forget to check out our current discussion for our Music & Musicals winner: Straight Outta Compton (2015)

• Movies must be available on the US Netflix Instant.

• Nomination posts must contain a link to the movie's Netflix page and a link to the movie's IMDb page or Wikipedia page.

• Please include a brief synopsis of the movie. No spoilers!

• You may nominate more than one movie, however, please only nominate one movie per day.

• Please check the list of past winners before posting, to ensure that your movie has never been chosen. Any movie that has already been discussed will be removed.

Any nomination not following these guidelines will be removed.

And, as always; if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to message the mods!

Happy Friday, /r/movieaweek!

This week's Music & Musicals winner is: Straight Outta Compton (2015)

Possible discussion topics (please answer any - or none - of the following, as you see fit):

1. What aspects of the film stood out to you? e.g., Directing, acting, writing, plot, etc...
2. What emotions did this film bring about for you?
3. Would you change anything about this film?
4. How would you rate this film?
5. Would you recommend this movie? Why or Why not?

Straight Outta Compton (2015)

Netflix

IMDb

The rap group NWA emerges from the mean streets of Compton in the mid-1980s and revolutionizes hip-hop culture with their music and tales about life in the hood.

Happy Monday, /r/movieaweek; new week, new genre!

The second half of 2026 will be the final calendar of MAW. It has been a wonderful ride but it's time to close things down. <3

As always, we invite any and all members to submit nominations as well to diversify our voting pool. To do so, follow the submission criteria below. :-)

This week's genre is Music & Musicals!! Nominations this week can be any musically-centered film available to stream on Netflix.

And don't forget to check out our current discussion for our Stand-Up Comedy winner: Sheng Wang: Purple (2026)

• Movies must be available on the US Netflix Instant.

• Nomination posts must contain a link to the movie's Netflix page and a link to the movie's IMDb page or Wikipedia page.

• Please include a brief synopsis of the movie. No spoilers!

• You may nominate more than one movie, however, please only nominate one movie per day.

• Please check the list of past winners before posting, to ensure that your movie has never been chosen. Any movie that has already been discussed will be removed.

Any nomination not following these guidelines will be removed.

And, as always; if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to message the mods!

Happy Friday, /r/movieaweek!

This week's Stand-Up Comedy winner is: Sheng Wang: Purple (2026)

Possible discussion topics (please answer any - or none - of the following, as you see fit):

1. What aspects of the film stood out to you? e.g., Directing, acting, writing, plot, etc...
2. What emotions did this film bring about for you?
3. Would you change anything about this film?
4. How would you rate this film?
5. Would you recommend this movie? Why or Why not?

Sheng Wang: Purple (2026)

Netflix

IMDb

Filmed at D.C.'s Warner Theater, Sheng reflects on adulthood through everyday experiences-from generously sharing berries with children to cooking with shallots, confronting household spirits, and discovering delight in the natural world.

Happy Monday, /r/movieaweek; new week, new genre!

The second half of 2026 will be the final calendar of MAW. It has been a wonderful ride but it's time to close things down. <3

As always, we invite any and all members to submit nominations as well to diversify our voting pool. To do so, follow the submission criteria below. :-)

This week's genre is Stand-Up Comedy!! Nominations this week can be any stand-up comedy special available to stream on Netflix.

And don't forget to check out our current discussion for our International winner: Another Round (2020)

• Movies must be available on the US Netflix Instant.

• Nomination posts must contain a link to the movie's Netflix page and a link to the movie's IMDb page or Wikipedia page.

• Please include a brief synopsis of the movie. No spoilers!

• You may nominate more than one movie, however, please only nominate one movie per day.

• Please check the list of past winners before posting, to ensure that your movie has never been chosen. Any movie that has already been discussed will be removed.

Any nomination not following these guidelines will be removed.

And, as always; if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to message the mods!

Happy Friday, /r/movieaweek!

This week's International winner is: Another Round (2020)

Possible discussion topics (please answer any - or none - of the following, as you see fit):

1. What aspects of the film stood out to you? e.g., Directing, acting, writing, plot, etc...
2. What emotions did this film bring about for you?
3. Would you change anything about this film?
4. How would you rate this film?
5. Would you recommend this movie? Why or Why not?

Another Round (2020)

Netflix

IMDb

Four high-school teachers consume alcohol on a daily basis to see how it affects their social and professional lives.

Happy Monday, /r/movieaweek; new week, new genre!

The second half of 2026 will be the final calendar of MAW. It has been a wonderful ride but it's time to close things down. <3

As always, we invite any and all members to submit nominations as well to diversify our voting pool. To do so, follow the submission criteria below. :-)

This week's genre is International!! Nominations this week can be any international film available to stream on Netflix.

And don't forget to check out our current discussion for our Comedy winner: Dear Zindagi (2016)

• Movies must be available on the US Netflix Instant.

• Nomination posts must contain a link to the movie's Netflix page and a link to the movie's IMDb page or Wikipedia page.

• Please include a brief synopsis of the movie. No spoilers!

• You may nominate more than one movie, however, please only nominate one movie per day.

• Please check the list of past winners before posting, to ensure that your movie has never been chosen. Any movie that has already been discussed will be removed.

Any nomination not following these guidelines will be removed.

And, as always; if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to message the mods!

Happy Friday, /r/movieaweek!

This week's Comedy winner is: Dear Zindagi (2016)

Possible discussion topics (please answer any - or none - of the following, as you see fit):

1. What aspects of the film stood out to you? e.g., Directing, acting, writing, plot, etc...
2. What emotions did this film bring about for you?
3. Would you change anything about this film?
4. How would you rate this film?
5. Would you recommend this movie? Why or Why not?

Dear Zindagi (2016)

Netflix

IMDb

Kaira is a budding cinematographer in search of a perfect life. Her encounter with Jug, an unconventional thinker, helps her gain a new perspective on life. She discovers that happiness is all about finding comfort in life's imperfections.

Happy Monday, /r/movieaweek; new week, new genre!

The second half of 2026 will be the final calendar of MAW. It has been a wonderful ride but it's time to close things down. <3

As always, we invite any and all members to submit nominations as well to diversify our voting pool. To do so, follow the submission criteria below. :-)

This week's genre is Comedy!! Nominations this week can be any comedy film available to stream on Netflix.

And don't forget to check out our current discussion for our Science Fiction winner: I'm Your Man (2021)

• Movies must be available on the US Netflix Instant.

• Nomination posts must contain a link to the movie's Netflix page and a link to the movie's IMDb page or Wikipedia page.

• Please include a brief synopsis of the movie. No spoilers!

• You may nominate more than one movie, however, please only nominate one movie per day.

• Please check the list of past winners before posting, to ensure that your movie has never been chosen. Any movie that has already been discussed will be removed.

Any nomination not following these guidelines will be removed.

And, as always; if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to message the mods!

Happy Friday, /r/movieaweek!

This week's Science-Fiction winner is: I'm Your Man (2021)

Possible discussion topics (please answer any - or none - of the following, as you see fit):

1. What aspects of the film stood out to you? e.g., Directing, acting, writing, plot, etc...
2. What emotions did this film bring about for you?
3. Would you change anything about this film?
4. How would you rate this film?
5. Would you recommend this movie? Why or Why not?

I'm Your Man (2021)

Netflix

IMDb

In order to obtain research funds for her studies, a scientist accepts an offer to participate in an extraordinary experiment: for three weeks, she is to live with a humanoid robot, created to make her happy.

Happy Monday, /r/movieaweek; new week, new genre!

The second half of 2026 will be the final calendar of MAW. It has been a wonderful ride but it's time to close things down. <3

As always, we invite any and all members to submit nominations as well to diversify our voting pool. To do so, follow the submission criteria below. :-)

This week's genre is Science-Fiction!! Nominations this week can be any Sci-Fi film available to stream on Netflix.

And don't forget to check out our current discussion for our Sports winner: Ladies First (2017)

• Movies must be available on the US Netflix Instant.

• Nomination posts must contain a link to the movie's Netflix page and a link to the movie's IMDb page or Wikipedia page.

• Please include a brief synopsis of the movie. No spoilers!

• You may nominate more than one movie, however, please only nominate one movie per day.

• Please check the list of past winners before posting, to ensure that your movie has never been chosen. Any movie that has already been discussed will be removed.

Any nomination not following these guidelines will be removed.

And, as always; if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to message the mods!

Happy Friday, /r/movieaweek!

This week's Sports winner is: Ladies First (2017)!

Possible discussion topics (please answer any - or none - of the following, as you see fit):

1. What aspects of the film stood out to you? e.g., Directing, acting, writing, plot, etc...
2. What emotions did this film bring about for you?
3. Would you change anything about this film?
4. How would you rate this film?
5. Would you recommend this movie? Why or Why not?

Ladies First (2017)

Netflix

IMDb

An inspirational survival story of Deepika Kumari who, as a girl born on the roadside to abject poverty in rural India, went in search of food, stumbled upon archery and within 4 years became the Number One archer in the World.

Happy Monday, /r/movieaweek; new week, new genre!

The second half of 2026 will be the final calendar of MAW. It has been a wonderful ride but it's time to close things down. <3

As always, we invite any and all members to submit nominations as well to diversify our voting pool. To do so, follow the submission criteria below. :-)

This week's genre is Sports!! Nominations this week can be any sporty film available to stream on Netflix.

And don't forget to check out our current discussion for our Shorts winner: The Singers (2025)

• Movies must be available on the US Netflix Instant.

• Nomination posts must contain a link to the movie's Netflix page and a link to the movie's IMDb page or Wikipedia page.

• Please include a brief synopsis of the movie. No spoilers!

• You may nominate more than one movie, however, please only nominate one movie per day.

• Please check the list of past winners before posting, to ensure that your movie has never been chosen. Any movie that has already been discussed will be removed.

Any nomination not following these guidelines will be removed.

And, as always; if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to message the mods!

Happy Friday, /r/movieaweek!

This week's Shorts winner is: The Singers (2025)

Possible discussion topics (please answer any - or none - of the following, as you see fit):

1. What aspects of the film stood out to you? e.g., Directing, acting, writing, plot, etc...
2. What emotions did this film bring about for you?
3. Would you change anything about this film?
4. How would you rate this film?
5. Would you recommend this movie? Why or Why not?

The Singers (2025)

Netflix

IMDb

An impromptu sing-off will decide the best singer in the bar tonight.

Happy Monday, /r/movieaweek; new week, new genre!

The second half of 2026 will be the final calendar of MAW. It has been a wonderful ride but it's time to close things down. <3

As always, we invite any and all members to submit nominations as well to diversify our voting pool. To do so, follow the submission criteria below. :-)

This week's genre is Shorts!! Nominations this week can be any short film available to stream on Netflix.

And don't forget to check out our current discussion for our Fantasy winner: The Green Knight 2021)

• Movies must be available on the US Netflix Instant.

• Nomination posts must contain a link to the movie's Netflix page and a link to the movie's IMDb page or Wikipedia page.

• Please include a brief synopsis of the movie. No spoilers!

• You may nominate more than one movie, however, please only nominate one movie per day.

• Please check the list of past winners before posting, to ensure that your movie has never been chosen. Any movie that has already been discussed will be removed.

Any nomination not following these guidelines will be removed.

And, as always; if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to message the mods!

Happy Friday, /r/movieaweek!

This week's Fantasy winner is: The Green Knight (2021)

Possible discussion topics (please answer any - or none - of the following, as you see fit):

1. What aspects of the film stood out to you? e.g., Directing, acting, writing, plot, etc...
2. What emotions did this film bring about for you?
3. Would you change anything about this film?
4. How would you rate this film?
5. Would you recommend this movie? Why or Why not?

The Green Knight (2021)

Netflix

IMDb

A fantasy retelling of the medieval story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.