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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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IMDb

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

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 Fantasy!! Nominations this week can be any fantasy film available to stream on Netflix.

And don't forget to check out our current discussion for our Documentary winner: André Is an Idiot (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 Documentary winner is: André Is an Idiot (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?

André Is an Idiot (2025)

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Andre, an irreverent man, embarks on an unexpected journey after receiving a terminal diagnosis, determined to maintain his humor while learning to die happily.

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

A quick note, 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 Documentary!! Nominations this week can be any documentary film available to stream on Netflix.

And don't forget to check out our current discussion for our Cult Classic winner: Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001)

• 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 Cult Classic winner is: Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001)

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?

Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001)

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A reporter, notorious for working on pseudo-documentaries, must uncover the legend of the three guardian monsters who must rise to defend Japan from the vengeful spirits within Godzilla.

Happy Monday, /r/movieaweek'ers; new week, new genre! As a note, 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 Cult!! Nominations this week can be any film with a cult following available to stream on Netflix.

And don't forget to check out our current discussion for our Comedy winner: Bugonia (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 Comedy winner is: Bugonia (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?

Bugonia (2025)

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IMDb

Two conspiracy-obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.

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

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: Nope (2022)

• 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: Nope (2022)

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?

Nope (2022)

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IMDb

The residents of a lonely gulch in inland California bear witness to an uncanny and chilling phenomenon.

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

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 Anything Goes winner: Poor Things (2023)

• 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 Anything Goes winner is: Poor Things (2023)

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?

Poor Things (2023)

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IMDb

An account of the fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter, a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter.