TO DUST- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Struggling to accept his wife’s sudden death, Hasidic cantor Shmuel believes he must understand how her body will decompose. Enlisting the aid of a biology professor, Shmuel begins the blasphemous act of scientific investigation.”
2/8/19- Excellent reviews for this strange sounding drama. TRDB.
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THE KID WHO WOULD BE KING- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Modern-day schoolboy Alex finds himself at the center of an age-old battle when he stumbles upon King Arthur’s fabled sword Excalibur, which Alex and his friends must use to stop evil enchantress Morgana — who plans to destroy the world.”
1/25/19- Very good reviews by the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
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A DOG’S WAY HOME- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “This touching drama follows a homeless pit bull pup named Bella, who’s taken in by young medical student Lucas. When the two are separated because his landlord doesn’t allow dogs, Bella sets off on a 400-mile journey to return home to Lucas.”
1/11/19- Just fair reviews from the critics but fairly good ones from audiences. TRDB.
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THE VANISHING- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Inspired by events that occurred more than 100 years ago on an uninhabited island off Scotland’s coast, this psychological thriller follows a trio of lighthouse keepers who vanish from the isle without a trace.”
1/5/19- Fair reviews from both the critics and audiences. TRDB.
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THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “For 12 years, smart serial killer Jack has committed his crimes as a form of art, expressing his dark perspectives. With the law closing in on him, his exploits become increasingly brazen as he seeks to pull off the perfect murder.”
12/14/18- Weak reviews by the critics and good ones by audiences. TRDB.
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BEN IS BACK- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “As troubled as he is charming, 19-year-old Ben Burns surprises everyone when he returns home for Christmas. Although his mother cautiously welcomes Ben’s arrival, he soon begins to disrupt the family.”
12/8/18- Excellent reviews for this movie starring Julia Roberts. TRDB.
4/10/19- An excellent depiction of a family in crisis stemming from their son’s addiction. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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VOX LUX- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. ” After a classroom shooting leaves teenage Celeste with a spinal injury, she performs a tribute ballad at the memorial service and suddenly becomes a pop megastar. But 18 years later, her career has crashed and burned — and it’s time for a comeback.”
12/7/18- Fair reviews from the critics and good ones from audiences. TRDB.
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ASSASSINATION NATION- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “High school senior Lily and her three best friends live in a world of selfies, emojis, snaps and sexts. But when their town of Salem is besieged by a massive data hack, resulting in half the citizens’ private info spewed into the public view, the community descends into anarchy. Lily is targeted after being falsely blamed for the hack—and bands together with her friends to survive a long, blood-soaked night.”
12/7/18- Violent and blood reviews and I’d skip it if I were you. TRDB.
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TYREL- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Tyler is invited to an all-male birthday bash at a cabin in the Catskills, he doesn’t realize that he’ll be the only black man there. But as the weekend party wears on, Tyler begins to feel increasingly out of place.”
12/5/18- Fair reviews at best but it sounds interesting to me. TRDB.
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THE LAST RACE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Small-town stock-car racing venues are a disappearing slice of Americana, but Long Island’s Riverhead Raceway is still open and hosting low-budget meets. Meanwhile, the track’s once-rural surroundings have become a bustling commercial district.”
11/16/18- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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