JUNCTION 48- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the midst of Tel Aviv’s thriving hip-hop scene, two Palestinian rappers take on conservative resistance to a wave of change in their own community and the oppression of Israeli authorities.”
3/3/17- Fair reviews. TRDB.
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THE LAST WORD- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Not about to cede control of any facet of her life — or death — retired businesswoman Harriet Lawler hires a young writer to pen an obituary worthy of her. When the results fall short of Harriet’s expectations, she sets out to reshape her legacy.”
3/3/17- The critics didn’t like this movie at all. The premise sounds funny to me and I would definitely try it. TRDB.
7/9/17- Awful!! TRDB.
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TABLE 19- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix “Table 19 (2017) -“After her boyfriend dumps her via text, Eloise McGarry finds herself demoted at the wedding of her ex’s brother, from maid of honor to a seat at the table reserved for guests of little consequence. But Eloise soon realizes it’s the best table of all.”
2/28/17- No reviews yet for this comedy but the premise sounds funny. TRDB.
3/3/17- Poor reviews!! TRDB.
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MR. GAGA- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “This vibrant documentary follows renowned choreographer Ohad Naharin as he leads classes for up-and-coming dancers around the world. Naharin also details his creation of Gaga, an innovative movement language he developed for training dancers.”
2/22/17- Good reviews by the critics and even better ones by audiences. TRDB.
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EVERYBODY LOVES SOMEBODY- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a family wedding draws Los Angeles physician Clara Barron back to her Mexican home, she can’t bear to show up without a date and enlists a co-worker to fill the role. But Clara is unprepared when her former boyfriend turns up at the event.”
2/17/17- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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GROWING UP SMITH- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. ” When an Indian family moves to America in 1979 with the hope of living the American Dream, their 10-year-old-son, Smith, falls head-over-heels for the girl next door. With an American Dream of his own, Smith strives to become a “good ol’ boy,” propelling him and his family further away from their traditional ideals than ever before. GROWING UP SMITH is a heartfelt coming-of-age comedy about an irrepressibly-like-able 10-year-old boy from India who may possibly lose it all–including the love of his life–when his obsession for living the American Dream unexpectedly takes a wrong turn.”
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THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Nadine and Krista are the closest of high school chums. But after Nadine finds out that Krista is secretly dating Nadine’s detested older brother, the two friends soon turn into the worst of enemies.”
11/14/16- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
3/15/17- A very good movie with some interesting dialogue and very good acting. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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IT HAD TO BE YOU- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Caught off guard when she realizes her boyfriend is about to propose, offbeat jingle writer Sonia is flooded with doubt as she’s forced to decide whether to join the ranks of her married friends or follow her dreams.”
10/21/16- Just 4 reviews noted– 2 good and 2 bad. TRDB.
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MOONLIGHT- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Growing up in the drug-soaked world of 1980s Miami, young Chiron struggles to make his way through a helter-skelter adolescence while also grappling with confusion and anxiety about his emerging sexuality.”
10/21/16- Excellent reviews from critics and audiences as well. TRDB.
10/30/16- A profoundly sad chronicle of a gay black child becoming a gay black man. The movie was extremely well done- acting and music reminded me of an opera. The movie really needed sub-titles and I feel that I missed a significant portion of the dialogue. TRDB.
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