RAMEN HEADS- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “For most Westerners, ramen means a quick and simple meal. But for Osamu Tomita, Japan’s most respected ramen chef, the noodle dish is part of a culinary tradition that goes back centuries, as detailed in this fascinating documentary.”
3/16/18- Fairly good reviews but it sounded boring to me. TRDB.
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LOVE SIMON 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Closeted gay teen Simon is mortified when his classmate Martin gets hold of Simon’s intimate email to his online love. With the prospect of humiliation looming, Simon reluctantly agrees to help Martin get closer to Abby, Simon’s female best friend.”
3/16/18- Mostly good reviews but none great. TRDB.
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NOVEMBER- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in a pagan Estonian village, this surreal tale centers on a love triangle among a peasant girl, a cocky stable boy and a sleepwalking baroness. Meanwhile, the approach of winter prompts the inhabitants to steal food and supplies from one another.”
2/22/18- Excellent reviews for this movie that I usually wouldn’t touch with a 10 foot pole. TRDB.
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EARLY MAN- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this animated caveman saga, early bands of humans share the earth with mammoths and other prehistoric creatures. When the forces of an odious tyrant threaten one small clan, heroic tribesman Dug emerges to lead his people.”
2/15/18- Excellent reviews for this animated drama. TRDB.
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THE PARTY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “After being appointed as Health Minister, career politician Janet invites a handful of friends over to join her and her husband, Bill, for a celebration. But the evening turns explosive when Bill chooses the moment to make two shocking revelations.”
2/15/17- Fairly good reviews for this comedy. TRDB.
2/24/18- A comedy of the absurd. Entertaining most of the time with very well known actors. It’s worth seeing but don’t rush out. TRDB. At the Theater.
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NOSTALGIA- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this finely acted ensemble drama, a group of people who have all suffered a loss attempts to find comfort and connection through what remains: the artifacts that evoke shared memories.”
2/15/18- Weak reviews but this movie will probably appeal to some. TRDB.
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WESTERN- 2018- Synopsis Sent to rural Bulgaria to build a hydroelectric power plant, a crew of German construction workers stirs up an atmosphere of suspicion with their loutish behavior. When a new man in the group begins fraternizing with the locals, tensions boil over.”
2/15/18- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
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BLACK PANTHER- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “After the devastating battles chronicled in “Captain America: Civil War,” Black Panther’s alter ego, T’Challa, returns to his homeland of Wakanda to be crowned its new king. But he soon faces enemies who will test all his superpowers.”
2/13/18- Great reviews for this much hyped new superhero movie with a black star. TRDB.
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DOUBLE LOVER- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this erotic thriller, young psychiatric patient Chloé makes the mistake of falling in love with her therapist. But once she moves in with him, Chloé begins to believe that he’s concealing part of his life from her.”
2/13/18- Mixed reviews at best including some very good and some poor ones as well. TRDB.
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BECKS- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “After following her girlfriend to Los Angeles, singer-songwriter Becks is crushed to learn she’s already been replaced. With no better plan, she moves into her mom’s home in the Midwest and makes a surprising connection with a discontented housewife.”
2/9/18- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
2/22/18- A good drama with very good acting but few surprises. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
Add comment February 9th, 2018