NETFLIX HIDDEN GEMS Archives - Hammer to Nail https://www.hammertonail.com/category/list-mania/netflix-hidden-gems/ What to Watch Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:55:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.hammertonail.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-logo02-1-32x32.png NETFLIX HIDDEN GEMS Archives - Hammer to Nail https://www.hammertonail.com/category/list-mania/netflix-hidden-gems/ 32 32 TRAIN DREAMS https://www.hammertonail.com/reviews/train-dreams/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:51:06 +0000 https://www.hammertonail.com/?p=54490

(Check out Chris Reed’s Train Dreams movie review, it’s in theaters now and hits Netflix November 21! Seen it? Join the conversation with HtN on our Letterboxd Page.) With Train Dreams, the writing/directing duo of Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar (Sing Sing) adapt […]

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]]> A GAMESTOP MOVEMENT FOR INDIE FILM https://www.hammertonail.com/editorial/gamestop-movement-for-indie-film/ Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:43:56 +0000 https://www.hammertonail.com/?p=35652

(Noah Lang is a writer/director/producer who’s latest film This is Not a War Story is earning great reviews at film festivals. Noah reached out and pitched us on the following piece which we think will be an eye opener for indie filmmakers. […]

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]]> A Conversation with Sara Colangelo (THE KINDERGARTEN TEACHER) https://www.hammertonail.com/interviews/sara-colangelo/ Thu, 25 Oct 2018 16:16:42 +0000 http://www.hammertonail.com/?p=30300 I spoke with director Sara Colangelo (Little Accidents) on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, after my return from the Toronto International Film Festival (but while she was still there) to discuss her Sundance award-winner, The Kindergarten Teacher (which I also reviewed). […]

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]]> ON BODY AND SOUL https://www.hammertonail.com/reviews/on-body-and-soul-review/ Mon, 26 Feb 2018 22:46:37 +0000 http://www.hammertonail.com/?p=29108

(While Hammer to Nail typically avoids more mainstream fare, we’re also film fans who are anxiously awaiting the 2018 Oscars! That being said, this week we will roll out reviews and think-pieces on films that are Oscar nominated but may […]

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]]> STRONG ISLAND https://www.hammertonail.com/reviews/strong-island-review/ Fri, 15 Sep 2017 17:23:54 +0000 http://www.hammertonail.com/?p=28503

With assurance and skill, Yance Ford walks us through her family's history, starting in the Jim Crow South up to the present

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]]> MUSTANG https://www.hammertonail.com/reviews/mustang-review/ Fri, 02 Sep 2016 17:14:39 +0000 http://www.hammertonail.com/?p=26983

Ergüven (along with co-writer Alice Winocour) spends a great deal of time early on establishing the sisterly bond, beautifully capturing what would be a typical sibling dynamic

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]]> PHOENIX https://www.hammertonail.com/reviews/phoenix-movie-review/ Wed, 20 Jan 2016 00:08:29 +0000 http://www.hammertonail.com/?p=25513

Christian Petzold’s Phoenix has been garnering serious buzz for some time now. After reading this excellent review, you can check the film out on Netflix. It will also be dropping on Criterion this spring

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]]> NETFLIX HIDDEN GEMS: Park City Special https://www.hammertonail.com/editorial/netflix-hidden-gems-park-city-special/ https://www.hammertonail.com/editorial/netflix-hidden-gems-park-city-special/#comments Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:00:12 +0000 http://www.hammertonail.com/?p=7750 It’s that time of year again, and while many of you won’t be sloshing through the Park City snow, y’all are lucky. Why not instead stay warm under a blanket on the couch and instead revisit Sundance and Slamdance festivals […]

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]]> https://www.hammertonail.com/editorial/netflix-hidden-gems-park-city-special/feed/ 1 NETFLIX HIDDEN GEMS: 80 Minutes Or Less https://www.hammertonail.com/editorial/80-minutes-or-less/ https://www.hammertonail.com/editorial/80-minutes-or-less/#comments Fri, 29 Oct 2010 19:36:36 +0000 http://www.hammertonail.com/?p=6993 The theme of this month’s list is self-explanatory, but based on discussions I’ve had with many different people it’s also long overdue. We’re well aware that this post is by no means comprehensive—apologies for the thin number of contributions but […]

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]]> https://www.hammertonail.com/editorial/80-minutes-or-less/feed/ 9 NETFLIX HIDDEN GEMS: Issue #11 (Labor/School Days) https://www.hammertonail.com/editorial/netflix-hidden-gems-11/ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:00:41 +0000 http://www.hammertonail.com/?p=6145 September. Labor Day. Back to School. This month, we decided to celebrate these annual occasions by picking movies that are connected to ‘work’ or ‘school’ in some way, shape, or form. As you’ll see, some of the chosen titles aren’t […]

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