DISORDER- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Just back from Afghanistan — and with post-traumatic stress disorder to prove it — paranoid soldier Vincent signs on to protect a Lebanese businessman’s family. But Vincent soon loses his grip on reality and is sure that somebody is after them.”
8/12/16- Mixed reviews– Fairly good from the critics and a bit weaker by audiences. Sounds good to me. TRDB.
Add comment August 12th, 2016
FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Despite her horrid singing voice, New York City heiress Florence Foster Jenkins is certain she can become an opera star. Her partner and manager, St Clair Bayfield, does all he can to shield Florence from the truth, but his task may prove impossible.”
8/10/16- To open tomorrow, this movie got very good ratings but it seems to me that the ratings were based on the actors likability in the past and not on the story at all. I’ll recommend it but just barely. TRDB.
Add comment August 10th, 2016
FRONT COVER- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “One man does all he can to veil his Asian heritage; the other takes great pains to hide his sexual orientation. Both of these things begin to change when Ryan is hired to prepare film star Ning for a fashion shoot, and the men develop a bond.”
8/5/16- Fairly good reviews in general– the NY Times gave it passing grades. TRDB.
Add comment August 6th, 2016
INTO THE FOREST- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this near-future vision of America’s collapse, two sisters living in an isolated forest cabin slowly become aware that a continental power outage may be permanent, leaving them in uncharted territory that will test their fortitude and their bond.”
7/29/16- Sounds a bit weird but good critical review. Audiences have not cared for the movie. TRDB.
Add comment July 29th, 2016
INDIGNATION- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “When he’s admitted to a rigidly Christian college in the Midwest, Marcus Messner also achieves another goal: to get away from his domineering Jewish dad. But Marcus’ optimism is soon tempered by a nettling dean and signs of anti-Semitism on campus.”
7/29/16- Very good reviews. TRDB.
8/6/16- I liked this movie very much. A painful story to watch but worth the effort. TRDB. At the Theater.
Add comment July 29th, 2016
EQUITY- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “While veteran investment banker Naomi Bishop has thrived in the cutthroat, male-dominated financial world, her leadership of a technology company’s initial public offering exposes her to intense pressure from colleagues — and a prosecutor.”
7/29/16- Fairly good reviews from the critics and mixed ones from audiences. TRDB.
8/23/16- I agree with the audience reviews on this one. I felt like I had seen this movie 3 or 4 times before. You can safely skip it. TRDB. At the Theater.
Add comment July 29th, 2016
THE INFILTRATOR- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “The exploits of U.S. Customs agent Robert Mazur are recounted in this narco-crime thriller set in the 1980s. Gaining the trust of some of the world’s most notorious drug lords, Mazur becomes a key player in an intricate government sting.”
7/25/16- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
Add comment July 25th, 2016
DON’T BLINK: ROBERT FRANK- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “One of America’s most respected and revolutionary photographers, Robert Frank is renowned for choosing unlikely subjects. This comprehensive documentary includes Frank’s candid reflections on his background, career and philosophy as a shutterbug.”
7/25/16– Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
Add comment July 25th, 2016
SUMMERTIME- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Fleeing her rural life and moving to Paris, the gay but unschooled Delphine meets avowed feminist Carole, and they begin a passionate affair. When her father falls ill, Delphine goes home to help her mother, and Carole must decide whether to follow.”
7/22/16- Very good reviews for this French drama. TRDB.
8/29/16- I saw this and liked it very much. TRDB.
Add comment July 25th, 2016
HOOLIGAN SPARROW- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Human rights activist Ye Haiyan and the documentary camera crew accompanying her risk government harassment and even incarceration when Ye publicly protests the scandalous case of six elementary schoolgirls raped by their headmaster.”
7/22/16- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
Add comment July 24th, 2016