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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SLUT IN A GOOD WAY- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “When tipsy teens Charlotte, Mégane and Aube wander into a toy superstore, they become smitten with the male employees and decide to secure jobs there. But after sleeping with most of her male co-workers, Charlotte must contend with a double standard.”
3/29/19- Very good reviews for this comedy/drama. TRDB.
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CLARA’S GHOST- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In rural Connecticut, fading actor Ted Reynolds and his wife, Clara, welcome home their grown daughters to celebrate the family dog’s birthday. But with the liquor flowing, the night becomes ever-more unsettling as Clara starts chatting with a ghost.”
2/15/19- Fair reviews by the critics and weak ones from audiences for this far-fetched drama/comedy. TRDB.
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FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Eking out a living as bush-league professional grapplers, the Bevis family believes their troubles are over when daughter Saraya lands a contract that will make her a World Wrestling Entertainment megastar. Instead, the deal may rip the clan apart.”
2/15/19- Excellent reviews for this comedy/drama. TRDB.
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THE LAST LAUGH- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “When retired talent manager Al Hart is reunited with his first client, Buddy Green, a comic who quit show business 50 years ago, he convinces Buddy to escape their retirement community and hit the road for a cross-country comedy tour.”
1/13/19- Fair reviews at best but I enjoyed the movie very much. TRDB. A Netflix original movie.
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STAN & OLLIE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “With their glory days as Hollywood’s premier comedy team long behind them, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy begin a 1953 farewell tour of England and Ireland, reminding audiences — and themselves — of the magic of their partnership.”
12/28/18- Very good to excellent reviews. TRDB.
5/14/19- An excellent drama- I thoroughly enjoyed it. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Add comment December 28th, 2018
GHOSTBOX COWBOY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Looking for a new frontier in which to pitch his wares, failed entrepreneur Jimmy Van Horn trades Texas for China, where he turns to an established expatriate friend to help sell investors on an electronic device that will communicate with the dead.”
12/14/18- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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THE PARTY’S JUST BEGINNING- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “When her best friend commits suicide, 24-year-old Liusaidh turns to alcohol and sex to fill the void. As she continues in a downward spiral, she attempts to begin a relationship with an out-of-towner — who’s grappling with his own crisis.”
12/8/18- Mediocre reviews from the critics and very good ones from audiences. TRDB.
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SWIMMING WITH MEN- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Midlife has hit accountant Eric Scott hard: He hates his job and fears his wife is two-timing him. For solace, he heads to the municipal swimming pool — where he finds confidence and a new sense of purpose with an all-male synchronized swim team.”
12/7/18- Poor reviews by the critics and slightly better ones from audiences. TRDB.
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WRITE WHEN YOU GET WORK- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Write When You Get Work is a thorny romantic comedy set in New York City — at a private school for girls, and in the world outside its exclusive walls. It’s a story of money, access, and mischief, of who gets in through doorways and how.”
11/23/18- Weak reviews at best. TRDB.
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