Now that it's already beginning to feel a lot like Autumn. It's the perfect time to get cosy and curl up on the couch to watch a new TV show or movie. At least that's what I'll be doing as the nights start to get darker and colder. This month I watched some incredible TV shows. And I finally got around to watching a movie that I'd had on my to-watch list for some time. And because of that I've got some recommendations of what to watch on Amazon Prime Video too.
So here's what I've been watching in August;
Sharp Objects
As a fan of Amy Adams, HBO, Big Little Lies, crime and mystery shows and Gone Girl. I was always going to end up watching Sharp Objects. It's dark, completely gripping. And it's a role that I've definitely never seen Amy Adams play before. It's that immersive that I wasn't even thinking about or trying to work out who the killer was. I was much more interested in finding out what had caused Camille (played by Adams) to turn out the way that she has.
If you've managed to avoid spoilers or haven't read the book, the ending was truly shocking in the fact that it really did take my breath away. And I felt like I'd been punched in the gut. It's one of those endings that will probably split viewers. But I was very happy with how it concluded. There are also some hidden post credits scenes, which you won't want to miss.
It was also a nice surprise to see Chris Messina (aka. Danny Castellano from The Mindy Project) feature in this. I was always a fan of him in The Mindy Project. But he is somehow even dreamier and sweatier (as Mindy would always comment on) in this.
The Big Sick
I'd heard so many good things about this movie. So when I saw that it was on Amazon Prime Video I finally pressed play this month. The fact that it's based on the real life story of Kumail Nanjiani and how he met his wife Emily, who also co-wrote the movie. Made it even more impactful on me. It's also an interesting new take on the traditional rom-com with the topic of marriage. And in particular arranged marriage, religion and family being involved in your dating life being shown. There was a nice mix of comedy, heart warming moments and drama for me. And it was one of those movies where I just felt good watching it.
However, is it strange that I had a bit of a crush on Emily's dad played by Ray Romano? I think it might have had something to do with his voice and general demeanour in this. But it really surprised me because I used to actively avoid having to watch more than a few seconds of Everybody Loves Raymond back when it used be on early mornings on Channel 4.
Project Runway Junior
Unlike the original Project Runway, Project Runway Junior is hosted by model Hannah Davis. Who I actually hadn't seen or heard of before tuning into this. The judges also differ with previous winner Christian Siriano, Cosmopolitan and Seventeen Magazine Fashion Editor Aya Kanai and Kelly Osbourne offering up critiques. Thankfully, Tim Gunn is still involved and acts as a mentor to the teenage contestants. To see how much he bonds with them and champions them really is feel good TV at it's best.
I already watch Masterchef Junior which is about as impressive as it gets. But to see the contestants on Project Runway Junior create pieces and outfits that you honestly can't believe have been made in a matter of hours by someone so young is equally unbelievable. Definitely something to watch if you're a fan of the original show. Or looking for something fun and easy to watch whilst scrolling through Netflix or Amazon Prime.
This Is Us
After waiting for what felt like an eternity. The second season of This Is Us finally hit UK screens at the end of July. I wasn't doing my monthly What I've Been Watching blog posts back when I watched and completely loved the first season. So I simply had to include it in this month's post. If you haven't already seen or been watching This Is Us, where have you been?!
It's honestly one of the best shows that's on TV at the moment. And I don't seem to be able to go a single episode without welling up or full scale crying. I mean, it's kind of embarrassing how much it makes me cry. You get to see a family, thanks to fantastic flashbacks, when the parents just met to raising their three children, to now seeing those children in their thirties trying to figure out where their lives are going. Whether that be with work, relationships, their own family or their personal demons and what they struggle with the most.
Seeing how and possibly why people turn out the way that they do is pretty fascinating. And you honestly do care about the characters and what happens in their lives. Seriously, just do yourself a favour right now, if you haven't already. And check it out! When it comes to what to watch on amazon prime video, This Is Us has got to be my top pick.
Golden State Killer: Unmasked
And so my fascination and interest in serial killers and crime documentaries continues. I didn't know anything about the Golden State Killer case going into this documentary other than the fact that the killer had only just been caught this year.
Even though the title of the show leads you to believe that you will find out who the killer is. They don't actually unmask the killer on this show at all. Which was a bit disappointing after watching the entire series. However, after a bit of research, I found out that this documentary series was actually made last year, with the killer only ultimately being tracked down earlier this year. So if you go into it thinking what I did, you may be a bit disappointed.
Whilst Googling to see who the killer was. The detectives and specialists got so many of the facts right about where the killer may have possibly lived, what his profession or background was. And even what he looked like and that just shows how spot on they were with their profiling. If you like anything true crime related you should definitely check this case out.
So those are just a few of my top picks of what to watch on Amazon Prime Video this month.
What have you been watching recently? Have you seen any of the shows or movies in today's post? If so, what did you think of them? And are there any upcoming shows or movie releases that you're looking forward to seeing?
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