Category: Netflix Inc

Five Action Movies to Stream Now

The New York Times – Movies:
This month’s picks include a barbaric cannibal, wars and battles, and a postapocalyptic tale.
“The One About Matthew Perry” Docuseries Comes to Netflix

The New York Times – Movies:
Mia Perry Bowick, speaking publicly for the first time in “The One About Matthew Perry,” joins its director, Mary Robertson, to discuss her new Netflix docuseries about the “Friends” star.
Netflix Is Great at Making Money. Its Problem Is Keeping Viewers Hooked.

The New York Times – Business:
The streaming service reported a 12 percent increase in quarterly revenue, but acknowledged that stagnant viewership, particularly in the U.S. and Canada, was a major concern.
Elizabeth Holmes Film Opens to Over 2,000 Sold-Out Shows

The New York Times – Business:
“You Can See Everything,” a documentary about the Theranos founder, made a big splash for a movie not yet in wide release. And Netflix had a box office milestone.
In Netflix’s ‘East of Eden,’ Florence Pugh’s Cathy Ames Is Recognizably Human

The New York Times – Movies:
Zoe Kazan and Florence Pugh’s nuanced take on the Netflix show’s villain has rankled Steinbeck purists by making her a human being.
Netflix Hurries to Rewrite Its Narrative With Layoffs and a Sudden Firing

The New York Times – Business:
Despite strong revenues and profits, the streaming service cut 1,000 jobs and jettisoned its chief content officer. Drops in the stock price and viewer engagement are to blame.
Netflix Replaces Bela Bajaria as Chief Content Officer

The New York Times – Business:
Peter Rice, a former executive at Disney and Fox, will take over from Bela Bajaria.
Netflix, Facing Slowing Growth, Cuts 6% of Its Work Force

The New York Times – Business:
The streamer’s share price is down more than 40 percent over the last year as the company has struggled with stalling engagement.
Paramount Closes Its Deal for Warner Bros. Discovery

The New York Times – Business:
After a legal battle, Paramount has finally acquired Warner Bros. Discovery. The new company, Skydance, combines Hollywood studios, streaming services and cable networks.
The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in October

The New York Times – Movies:
A new adaptation of a Steinbeck classic and a documentary about a beloved comedian are among this month’s highlights.
‘Tyler Perry’s Doing Life’ Review: A Mysterious Hero

The New York Times – Movies:
Perry’s latest melodrama follows a romance between a prison inmate and the woman he saved during a riot.
‘The Widower: ’Til Death Do Us Part’ Review: More True-Crime Sensationalism

The New York Times – Movies:
A new Netflix documentary looks at the winding road to getting a conviction in a Las Vegas murder case.