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As temperatures drop, so to does your desire to leave the house. Luckily, there’s always Netflix for those frequent nights (and days) spent in. As usual, Netflix alters the lineup with excellent additions. But a refreshed roster means a few gems slip away.
Arrivals best picks: Arguably the greatest buddy cop movie of all time “The Beverly Hills Cop” makes its way to Netflix. “D2: The Mighty Ducks” skates onto streaming. 1989 classic “Honey I Shrunk the Kids” is a worthy addition. While it may not quite live up to its predecessor, 2001’s “Hannibal” starring Anthony Hopkins is an excellent choice for a cozy night in. Might I suggest the Chianti and fava beans?
Quite possibly the most substantial new title: “Captain America: Civil War.” Remember that Disney/Marvel streaming deal with Netflix? Well, it’s mostly manifested in Netflix originals like “Luke Cage,” “Jessica Jones,” and “Daredevil.” However we’re now seeing Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) flicks hitting Netflix.
Departures best picks: With every action there’s an equal and opposite reaction. Translation: streaming titles leave Netflix as well. Paul W.S. Anderson’s “Event Horizon” disappears into the void. “The Da Vinci Code” goes on an adventure to non-streaming land. “Top Gun” gets shot down. And notably “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys” starring Kevin Sorbo departs from the lineup. Check out my interview with Sorbo from Wizard World Comic Con Raleigh 2014.
Looking for the latest of what’s coming and going on Netflix? Here are the December 2016 Netflix arrivals and departures. What are you most excited to see arriving, and what will you miss the most?
Arrivals…
Available 12/1/16
Always (1989)
Angels in the Snow (2015)
Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
Beyond Bollywood (2014)
Black Snake Moan (2007)
Chill with Bob Ross: Collection (1990)
Compulsion (1959)
D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994)
David Blaine: Street Magic (1997)
Dreamland (2010)
For the Love of Spock (2016)
Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce: Season 2 (2015)
Glory Daze: The Life and Time of Michael Alig (2016)
Harry and the Hendersons (1987)
Hitler: A Career (1977)
Holiday Engagement (2011)
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989)
House of Wax (2006)
Hannibal (2001)
Merli: Season 1 – NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Merry Kissmas (2015)
National Lampoon’s Animal House (1978)
Picture Perfect (1997)
Rainbow Time (2016)
Rodeo & Juliet (2015)
Swept Under (2016)
Switchback (1997)
The Angry Birds Movie (2016)
The Crucible (1996)
The Little Rascals (1994)
The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
The Rock (1996)
The Spirit of Christmas (2015)
Toys (1992)
Uncle Nick (2015)
Waking Life (2001)
Way of the Dragon (1972)
We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story (1993)
White Girl (2016)
Wildflower (2016)
Zero Point (2014)
Available 12/2/16
Fauda: Season 1—NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Hip Hop Evolution: Season 1—NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Pacific Heat: Season 1 –NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Available 12/3/16
Lost & Found Music Studios: Season 2 – NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Available 12/5/16
Mad (2016)
The Good Neighbor (2016)
Available 12/6/16
Blue Jay
Homeland (Iraq Year Zero): Season 1
Reggie Watts: Spatial—NETFLIX ORIGINAL
The Devil Dolls (2016)
The Model (2016)
Available 12/8/16
The Cuba Libre Story: Season 1—NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Available 12/9/16
Captive: Season 1—NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Cirque du Soleil Junior – Luna Petunia: Season 1 NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Club de Cuervos: Season 1—NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Fuller House: Season 2—NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Four Seasons in Havana: Season 1—NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Medici: Masters of Florence: Season 1—NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Spectral—NETFLIX ORIGINAL
White Rabbit Project: Season 1—NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Available 12/10/16
Lucky Number Slevin (2006)
Phantom of the Theater (2016)
Available 12/11/16
Breaking a Monster (2016)
Available 12/12/16
Ricardo O’Farrill: Christmas Special—NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Available 12/13/16
Colony: Season 1
Killswitch (2016)
I Am Not a Serial Killer (2016)
Nobel: Season 1—NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Available 12/14/16
Versailles: Season 1 (2015)
Available 12/16/16
Barry—NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Call Me Francis: Season 1—NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Crazyhead: Season 1—NETFLIX ORIGINAL
No Second Chance: Season 1—NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Rats (2016)
The Adventures of Puss in Boots: Season 4 —NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Available 12/19/16
Miss Stevens (2016)
Available 12/20/16
Disorder (2015)
Gabriel Iglesias: Sorry For What I Said When I Was Hungry—NETFLIX ORIGINAL
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic: Season 6 (2016)
Ten Percent: Season 1—NETFLIX ORIGINAL
The Break: Season 1—NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Available 12/23/16
Travelers: Season 1—NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Trollhunters: Season 1—NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Available 12/25/16
Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War (2016)
When Hari Got Married (2013)
Available 12/27/16
Ajin: Season 2—NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Chasing Cameron: Season 1—NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Available 12/28/16
Comedy Bang! Bang!: Season 5 (2016)
Available 12/29/16
The Hollywood Shorties (2016)
Available 12/30/16
The Eighties: Season 1 (2016)
Available 12/31/16
Big in Bollywood (2011)
Departures…
Leaving 12/1/16
50 First Dates (2004)
American Beauty (1999)
Black Ops: Series 2
Camp Takota (2014)
Carmen Jones (1954)
Cats & Dogs (2001)
Curious George: Swings Into Spring (2013)
Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (2016)
Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)
Event Horizon (1997)
Frequencies (2013)
McConkey
Medora (2013)
Monkey Business (1952)
Myth Hunters: Series 1
Myth Hunters: Series 2
Neil Young: Heart of Gold (2006)
Paycheck (2003)
Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie (2008)
River of No Return (1954)
Sling Blade (1996)
Thor: Hammer of the Gods (2009)
The Great War Diary: Season 1
The In-Laws (2003)
The Out-of-Towners (1999)
Top Gun (1986)
Valley of the Dolls (1967)
World Trade Center (2006)
Leaving 12/2/16
Legends of the Knight (2013)
The Red Baron (2008)
Leaving 12/3/16
The Best of Me (2014)
Leaving 12/5/16
Holes (2003)
Leaving 12/14/16
The Da Vinci Code (2006)
Leaving 12/15/16
High Profits: Season 1
World War II in Colour (2009)
Leaving 12/16/16
Beyond the Hills (2012)
Leaving 12/22/16
Dark Skies (2013)
Leaving 12/26/16
Just Friends (2005)
Leaving 12/27/16
Spy Kids (2001)
Leaving 12/31/16
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys: Season 1
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys: Season 2
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys: Season 3
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys: Season 4
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys: Season 5
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys: Season 6
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