Hidden Netflix Gems one shouldn’t miss!!
Those who are not shocked when they first come across quantum mechanics cannot possibly have understood it.
-Neils Bohr
As a math postgraduate student, I have had the privilege of diving deep into mathematical concepts and theories. From mind-bending documentaries to captivating series, here are some of the coolest Netflix watches that have saved this depressed, lazy soul diagnosed with PCOD alive in 2023.
The past few weeks have been terrific for me with exams, vacations, papers, seminars, and projects, and so when the exams ended, I, like many others, gave in to Netflix (and no chill, of course). To remind you, I’m not your regular binge-watcher or moviehead. Honestly, it’s hard to even watch a movie with me (imagine someone beside you asking you to fast-forward it every 5 minutes; yeah that’s me!), I genuinely thank my friends who still (unwantedly) ask me for movie dates. So yeah, I suddenly became a sucker for movies in the last two weeks; though mostly what I watched were rom-coms or sci-fi, I did get some fantastic movies. Here are a few picks I recommend if you have time and have nothing to do.
- A Trip to Infinity: A mind-blowing documentary where mathematicians, physicists, cosmologists, and philosophers discuss infinity and its infinite possibilities. It's a must-watch if you’re intrigued by math and its abstractness.
- The Breadwinner: A powerful animated film that follows the story of a young girl in Afghanistan who disguises herself as a boy to support her family. Despite the challenging circumstances, she uses her intelligence and determination to navigate complex situations, showcasing the power of resilience and problem-solving skills.
- Black Holes—The Edge of All We Know: A fascinating documentary that delves into the mysteries of black holes. Leading astrophysicists and mathematicians share their insights and theories about these cosmic phenomena, unraveling the complexities of space, time, and gravity
- Sitara: The story of a young Parsi girl who dreams of becoming a professional pilot.Unaware of her father’s plans to marry her off to a much older man. This 2020 Pakistani animated film directed and written by Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy sends chills and ends up stealing your sleep.
- Good will hunting: A brilliant drama film that follows the journey of a janitor with an exceptional mathematical talent who is discovered by a professor and is challenged to reach his full potential.
- Purple Hearts: A heartwarming, cringe-worthy yet realistic love story between two people- a struggling singer and a military personnel.
- Junjo-Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre: A collection of chilling and macabre stories based on the works of Junji Ito, a renowned manga artist known for his horror and suspense creations
- No Strings Attached: A light-hearted romantic comedy about two friends who decide to add a physical component to their friendship, only to realize that love might be more complicated than they thought.
- The Man Who Knew Infinity: Based on the true story of mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, this film explores his journey from humble beginnings in India to his collaboration with British mathematician G.H. Hardy at Cambridge University. In today’s rapidly changing world, the significance of accurate weather forecasts cannot be overstated.
- Hidden Figures is a powerful film that highlights the often-overlooked contributions of African-American female mathematicians at NASA during the Space Race. This is my second time watching this movie and always inspired.
So here are my top 10 movies, and exactly the only ten I could watch entirely this year xD honestly, much more compared to what I generally watch. If there are more movies you can suggest, I'd be happy to watch them!
Before I forget again, about a year ago, I proposed making an all-girls Cosmo-Math online journal/discussion club. I did get a few responses, but I have lost all of them due to some issues in my mail system. I would love to talk about it; if you have any ideas, discuss anything! just hit me up, e-mail me at gsreya@gmail.com and put the subject line “Cosmo-Math Journal Club,” or ping me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bloggers_perspective/?hl=en
