WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Completing the “Planet of the Apes” trilogy, this epic of interspecies war pits the apes led by Caesar against a deadly human army. After catastrophic losses, Caesar reluctantly adapts ruthless tactics to assure his clan’s survival.”
7/14/17- Very good reviews from critics and audiences. TRDB.
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A GHOST STORY- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a young husband suffers a tragic premature death, his mournful spirit lingers, unable to leave the home or wife he loves. But after she moves on and moves out, he remains, eventually learning lessons about life, love and loss.”
7/7/17- Fairly good reviews– better from the critics than audiences. TRDB.
Add comment July 7th, 2017
SCORE: A FILM MUSIC DOCUMENTARY- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Movie fans may give it little thought, but a film’s music is key to establishing mood and drama. This absorbing look at the craft of composing for movies features interviews with several masters, including John Williams, Hans Zimmer and Quincy Jones.”
6/16/17- Critics liked it very much and audiences loved it. TRDB.
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THE JOURNEY- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this reimagining of events surrounding the 2006 St. Andrews Agreement, which brought peace to Northern Ireland, Protestant preacher Ian Paisley and Sinn Féin politician Martin McGuinness take a ride together that will alter the course of history.”
6/16/17- Reviews were just OK. TRDB.
Add comment June 16th, 2017
CHURCHILL- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Focusing on British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in the hours before the June 1944 D-Day landings, this World War II drama chronicles the growing tensions between Churchill and the Allied leaders as they prepare to retake Nazi-occupied Europe.”
5/30/17- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.
Add comment May 30th, 2017
GET OUT- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Already uneasy about meeting his girlfriend’s parents for the first time, Chris’s anxiety doesn’t diminish once he gets to their posh suburb and learns that young African-American men like himself have been vanishing from the spot.”
5/29/17- Very good reviews from critics and audiences alike. TRDB.
5/29/17- Very well done drama/horror movie. Generally this type is not for me- but this one did hold my interest. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand
Add comment May 29th, 2017
BERLIN SYNDROME- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “A holiday fling in Berlin turns into something far more sinister when Australian photojournalist Clare spends a passionate night with a man who refuses to part with her, imprisoning her in his apartment as he goes about his business.”
5/26/17- I generally will not see horror or “stalking” movies but this one got fairly good reviews. TRDB.
Add comment May 27th, 2017
THE WOMAN WHO LEFT- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “After serving 30 years for a crime she didn’t commit, Horacia Somorostro is freed when another inmate admits to framing her at the behest of Rodrigo Trinidad, Horacia’s ex-lover. Returning to her hometown, she quietly plots her revenge on Rodrigo.”
5/19/17- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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THE WALL- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “A crumbling concrete wall is all that stands between an American sharpshooter and the Iraqi sniper intent on killing him and his spotter. As the enemies converse over their radios, they know just one thing: Not all of them will come out alive.”
5/12/17- OK reviews– it sounded better than that to me. TRDB.
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HAROLD AND LILLIAN: A HOLLYWOOD LOVE STORY- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Rarely credited on-screen for their work, storyboard artist Harold Michelson and his wife, film researcher Lillian, nonetheless had a profound impact on 60 years of filmmaking. This documentary spotlights their professional and romantic partnership.”
4/28/17- Excellent reviews by the critics and very good ones from audiences. TRDB.
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