THE GOLDMAN CASE- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. November 1975, Paris. The appeal hearing of Jewish far-left activist Pierre Goldman is set to begin. Sentenced to life imprisonment for four armed robberies, one of which resulted in the death of two women, Goldman pleads not guilty to the murder charges.”
9/5/24- Very good reviews. TRDB.
Add comment September 5th, 2024
THE SPY BEHIND HOME PLATE- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The Spy Behind Home Plate is the first feature-length documentary to tell the real story of Morris “Moe” Berg, the enigmatic and brilliant Jewish baseball player turned spy.”
Add comment May 31st, 2019
GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Goodbye Christopher Robin (The world of Winnie the Pooh creator A.A. Milne comes to life in this illuminating biopic that focuses on his relationship with his son (and inspiration), Christopher Robin, and how the books’ phenomenal success affected the family.”
10/13/17- Good reviews by the critics but just fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
Add comment October 15th, 2017
A DOG’S PURPOSE- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Unfolding through the prospect of a reincarnated dog, this affecting family tale follows the faithful canine as he learns the purpose of his existence through the lives of his numerous owners.”
1/27/17- Poor reviews from almost all of the critics and mixed reviews from audiences. TRDB.
Add comment January 30th, 2017
THE INVITATION- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Will’s ex-wife, Eden, invites him to a dinner party at the home they once shared, he assumes she wants to put unresolved tensions to rest. But soon, Will senses that Eden and her new spouse have something sinister in mind.”
4/8/16- Excellent reviews all around for this mystery. TRDB.
Add comment April 8th, 2016
HELI- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “After his father vanishes, young Heli searches for him in a part of Mexico where people work either at an auto plant or for the local drug cartel. Along the way, Heli comes face-to-face with drug trafficking, sexual exploitation and corrupt cops.”
6/13/14– Barely OK reviews from critics and audiences alike. TRDB.
Add comment June 16th, 2014
RED 2- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Ex-CIA agent Frank Moses and his crew return for another high-stakes mission, scouring the globe for a missing nuclear device. Along the way, they’ll face off against assassins, terrorists and corrupt government officials.”
7/16/13- Poor reviews for this stupid sounding movie. What’s Bethel Cinema coming to? TRDB.
7/19/21- A weak review in today’s NY Times saying that the actors probably saved this film. TRDB.
Add comment July 16th, 2013
GIRL MOST LIKELY- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “After staging an unsuccessful suicide to get her boyfriend’s attention, a struggling playwright moves back home to live with her mother, her mother’s boyfriend and a handsome lodger who sings with a Backstreet Boys cover band.”
7/16/13- Bad reviews from most critics. TRDB.
Add comment July 16th, 2013
LAY THE FAVORITE- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Leaving behind her job as a Florida stripper, bubbly Beth Raymer heads to Las Vegas, where she soon joins forces with a professional sports bookie and becomes his good-luck charm — until his jealous wife steps in.”
12/7/12- Awful reviews in general and in today’s NY Times as well. TRDB.
Add comment December 4th, 2012
PEACE, LOVE & MISUNDERSTANDING- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Distraught over her impending divorce, conservative lawyer Diane seeks refuge with her mother, Grace, even though the two haven’t spoken in years. Diane’s children are thrilled with their free-spirited grandma, while Diane finds peace and romance.”
Really bad reviews. TRDB.
Add comment June 13th, 2012