OUR KIND OF TRAITOR- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Based on a John le Carré novel, this taut spy thriller follows an English couple’s deadly entanglement with a desperate Russian mobster who solicits their help in negotiating sanctuary with British intelligence authorities.”
6/26/16- Very good reviews. TRDB.
7/5/16- A bit preposterous but still OK. Definitely not as good as most critics gave it credit for. TRDB.
Add comment June 26th, 2016
THE NEON DEMON- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Everyone says modeling is a cutthroat business, but Jesse has no idea that anyone means it literally until she arrives in Los Angeles and finds herself surrounded by women who’ll stop at nothing to possess her youth and beauty.”
6/24/16- Reviews are mainly poor and I generally will not see horror movies like this anyway. TRDB.
Add comment June 24th, 2016
EAT THAT QUESTION: FRANK ZAPPA IN HIS OWN WORDS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Blending a wealth of personal interviews and concert footage, this in-depth biography paints a fascinating portrait of avant-garde musician Frank Zappa, whose iconoclastic influence has continued decades after his death.”
6/24/16- Great reviews. TRDB.
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POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Taking aim at the modern music industry, this rollicking mockumentary follows a rap star whose life nose-dives after his latest album flops. Looking to make a comeback, he reluctantly resurrects his former boy band.”
6/3/16- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
Add comment June 3rd, 2016
ME BEFORE YOU- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Planning to stay just six months, Lou Clark takes on the job of looking after rich but depressed Will Traynor, who’s been left a quadriplegic by an accident. Despite Will’s disillusionment, Lou is determined to show him that his life is worth living.”
6/2/16- Weak reviews from most of the critics but better received by audiences. TRDB.
8/13/17- Somewhat soapy but the movie has some good moments as well and I’d recommended it if you’re in the mood. TRDB. Amazon Prime.
Add comment June 2nd, 2016
THE ONES BELOW- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “As Kate and Justin nervously await the birth of their first child, a couple who’s also expecting moves into the downstairs flat. The couples become fast friends, but their relationship turns ugly when their first joint dinner party ends in tragedy.”
5/27/16- Mixed reviews including some really poor ones and I’ll definitely skip this thriller. TRDB.
Add comment May 27th, 2016
CHEVALIER- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “While on a yacht in the Aegean Sea, six men engage in a competition that includes everything from singing to building furniture. As the challenges escalate from mundane to elaborate, the contest turns into a revealing game of machismo.”
5/27/16- Very good reviews from the critics but audiences have panned it. I’d give it a try. TRDB.
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UNLOCKING THE CAGE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Animal rights activist Steven Wise takes his work seriously, so much so that he heads to court in an attempt to expand legal “personhood” to encompass particular animals, including chimps (and plaintiffs) Tommy and Kiko.”
5/25/16- Mostly good reviews so far for this documentary. TRDB.
Add comment May 25th, 2016
MA MA- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Newly fired from her job and abandoned by her husband, Magda learns she has breast cancer. But any inclination toward self-pity is erased the same day, when the man she meets at her son’s soccer game receives shattering news about his wife and child.”
5/25/16- Terrible reviews!!!
Add comment May 20th, 2016
MAGGIE’S PLAN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Although Maggie may not be able to sustain a romantic relationship, she has the rest of her life figured out. But just when she’s ready to roll with her plan to have a sperm-donor baby, Maggie meets the man of her dreams.”
5/20/16- Positive reviews by the critics but many had some negative things to say as well. Audiences were less enthusiastic. I like both Ethan Hawke and Greta Gerwig and I’ll try to see this movie. TRDB.
6/3/16- I saw this movie and I enjoyed every moment. Funny and poignant with wonderful characters, each of them trying to be honest with the others and with themselves. TRDB. At the Theater.
Add comment May 20th, 2016