It’s almost the weekend, and that means you should book in another Gizmodo movie night. You don’t always get it right the first time — so this week, we’re bringing you 15 examples where Hollywood had another crack at it — for better or worse!
We’ve re-jigged our existing Netflix Movie Night series, and brought in Australia’s other popular subscription video on demand services — Presto and Stan — to give you a broader selection of movies and TV shows to enjoy. On all three services, you can watch from your tablet or smartphone, on your PC or laptop, through your Smart TV, or through a media streaming dongle like the Google Chromecast, although specifics can vary.
Presto costs $10 to $15 a month depending which package you choose. Stan is a flat $10 per month, and Netflix can cost from $9 to $15 per month.
Not what you’re after? Check out some other Gizmodo Movie Night suggestions:
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Stan
Mad Max: Fury Road
Stan: Haunted by his turbulent past, Mad Max believes the best way to survive is to wander alone. Nevertheless, he becomes swept up with a group fleeing across the Wasteland in a War Rig driven by an elite Imperator, Furiosa.
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The Legend of Zorro
Stan: The Legendary Zorro goes off on another adventure to protect the future of California and its citizens. This time, he fights against evil-doers with the help of his beautiful wife, Elena, and their precocious young son, Joaquin.
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The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
Stan: A disgraced journalist and an investigator for a security firm probe a 40-year-old murder.
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RoboCop (2014)
Stan: In 2028 Detroit, when Alex Murphy – a loving husband, father and good cop – is critically injured in the line of duty, the multinational conglomerate OmniCorp sees their chance for a part-man, part-robot police officer.
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Man Of Steel
Stan: Superman takes to the skies once more as Henry Cavill dons the suit, cape and S-shield of the Man of Steel.
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Presto
Planet Of The Apes
Presto: An astronaut is trapped on a planet ruled by talking apes. He must reach a temple that holds the shocking secrets of mankind’s past – and the last hope for its future.
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The Pink Panther
Presto: When a star soccer coach is murdered and his priceless Pink Panther diamond stolen, France is in an uproar. Fortunately, the bumbling Inspector Jacques Clouseau is on the case.
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Rocky Balboa
Presto: Former heavyweight champion Rocky Balboa, steps out of retirement and back into the ring, pitting himself against a new rival.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Presto: Based on the hit 90s animation, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back and have teamed up with news reporter April O?Neill to save New York City against the evil Shredder.
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Get Smart
Presto: Accident-prone Maxwell Smart is on a mission to thwart the latest plot for world domination by the evil crime syndicate known as KAOS with help from the beautiful agent 99.
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Netflix
Death Race
Netflix: An ex-con turned speedway champion is framed for a grisly murder and forced to compete in a grueling three-day race against his fellow inmates.
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The Italian Job
Netflix: A clever thief masterminds a major heist amid the waterways of Venice, Italy — but a betrayal by one of his own spells disaster.
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Batman Begins
Netflix: Following the murder of his parents, Bruec Wayne trains with a shadowy organisation and returns to Gotham City to fight crime under a new guise.
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Ocean’s Eleven
Netflix: Less than 24 hours into his parole, charismatic Danny Ocean is already rolling out his next plan: stealing more than $150 million from three casinos.
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Lost in Space
Netflix: In this reboot of the 1960s sci-fi series, the Robinson family is launched into space to colonise the only other habitable planet in the galaxy.
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