CHARLIE SAYS- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this biographical drama that follows Leslie Van Houten, Patricia Krenwinkel and Susan Atkins after they’re imprisoned for the Manson family murders, a graduate student tries to help them come to terms with their heinous crimes.”
5/10/19- Terrible reviews by the critics but excellent ones by audiences. TRDB.
Add comment May 12th, 2019
HESBURGH- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “This well-crafted documentary profiles renowned Catholic priest Theodore Hesburgh, who served as president of the University of Notre Dame for 35 years and was an ardent activist in the turbulent struggle for racial equality during the 1960s.”
5/3/19- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
Add comment May 4th, 2019
STUCK- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “The typical reserve of New York City subway riders falls away when six strangers find themselves stuck in a car that’s not going anywhere. As they begin to tell their stories, conversation soon turns into song.”
4/19/19- Awful reviews. TRDB.
Add comment April 19th, 2019
LITTLE WOODS- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In Little Woods, North Dakota, Ollie once made a living by smuggling in prescription drugs from Canada. About to complete her probation, she’s looking to go straight — but her mom’s death and sister’s pregnancy leave Ollie in desperate need of cash.”
4/19/19- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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HIGH LIFE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In an effort to harness a black hole’s power, a crew of convicts is sent into space. But soon, isolation and an atmosphere of despair lead to conflict and death among the crew, leaving only quiet Monte and his baby daughter to continue the mission.”
4/17/19- A Sci-fi movie that doesn’t sound at all interesting to me but got good reviews from the critics along with poor ones from audiences. TRDB.
Add comment April 17th, 2019
DOGMAN- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In his rundown beach community in Southern Italy, dog groomer Marcello gets along with everyone — even local bully (and ex-boxer) Simone. But when covering up for Simone lands Marcello in jail, he’s itching for vengeance when he’s released.”
4/12/19- Fair to good reviews. TRDB.
Add comment April 12th, 2019
WILD NIGHTS WITH EMILY- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “An unknown side of poet Emily Dickinson — long characterized as a shy spinster — emerges in this sly, sometimes surreal dramedy that recounts her determination to succeed in the literary world and her romantic relationship with her sister-in-law.”
4/12/19- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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THE CHAPERONE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the early 20th century, two women take the trip of a lifetime when they travel from conservative Kansas to cosmopolitan New York City. While young Louise seeks fame as a dancer and actress, her chaperone, Norma, wants to reconnect with her past.”
3/29/19- Weak early reviews. TRDB.
Add comment March 29th, 2019
THE BRINK- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this fascinating documentary, director Alison Klayman begins filming political firebrand Steve Bannon a week after he leaves his White House post, following him around the world as he stokes the flames of a global “populist movement.”
3/29/19- OK reviews. TRDB.
Add comment March 29th, 2019
THE AFTERMATH- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Sent to help rebuild bombed-out Hamburg, Germany, British officer Lewis Morgan is joined by his wife, who’s upset to find they’ll be sharing their home with the prior owner and his troubled daughter — which leads to tensions between the families.”
3/27/19- Awful reviews by the critics and OK ones from audiences. TRDB.
Add comment March 27th, 2019