This month, Netflix delivered a mix of documentaries, original shows, television series, and Hollywood blockbusters. The May lineup includes “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” House of Cards,” “Sense8”, and “Master of None. “dear white people,” “The Get Down,” and “Hot Girls Wanted” are other highly-anticipated shows as well.

‘Dear White People’

“Dear White People” is a 2014 American drama directed and written by Justin Simien. The story is about several African-Amercan students who study at a prestigious Ivy League college. The cast includes Kyle Gallner, Marque Richardson, Tyler James Williams, Brittany Curran, Tessa Thompson, and Dennis Haysbert.

The movie premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival and released on October 17.

Justin spent four years writing the story, beginning in 2007. The next year, he released a teaser trailer and managed to raise $40,000 for the production. Principal photography commenced in 2013, and most of the scenes were shot at the University of Minnesota. The movie grossed over $340 million in its opening weekend.

‘The Get Down’

“The Get Down” is a famous television show directed by Baz Luhrmann and financed by Stephen Adly Guirgis.

The six-episode series premiered on August 12, 2016, on Netflix. It is a joint project of Stephen Adly and Sony Pictures Television. Justice Smith, Shameik Moore, Skylan Brooks, Tremaine Brown, and Jimmy Smits, played Ezekiel, Curtis, Mylene, Ronald, and Kipling, respectively.

Daveed Diggs, Giancarlo Esposito, and Shirley Rodriguez were in the supporting roles.

On Rotten Tomatoes, “The Get Down” has a score of 7 out of 10 based on twelve reviews. On Metacritic, it has a score of 7.4 out of 10 based on seventeen reviews. Many critics admired the cinematography and performances of the main cast.

‘Hot Girls Wanted’

“Hot Girls Wanted” is a 2015 documentary about the porn industry. The project was directed and co-produced by Jill Bauer.

It premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival and was acquired by Netflix on May 29, 2015.

On Rotten Tomatoes, “Hot Girls Wanted” has a score of 8.2 out of 10 based on eleven reviews. Leslie Felperin of The Hollywood Reporter described it as “an entertaining documentary.” Mike Hale of The New York Times called it "the project with a provocative subject.”

“War Machine" will premiere on the streaming giant next week. It features Ben Kingsley, Brad Pitt, Tilda Swinton, and Topher Grace. Other films to be added include "Inglorious Basterds." and "Doctor Strange."
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