Posts filed under 'Comedy'
THE PARTY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “After being appointed as Health Minister, career politician Janet invites a handful of friends over to join her and her husband, Bill, for a celebration. But the evening turns explosive when Bill chooses the moment to make two shocking revelations.”
2/15/17- Fairly good reviews for this comedy. TRDB.
2/24/18- A comedy of the absurd. Entertaining most of the time with very well known actors. It’s worth seeing but don’t rush out. TRDB. At the Theater.
February 15th, 2018
THE BOY DOWNSTAIRS- 2018- Synopsis by Netflix. “Returning to New York City after living in London, aspiring writer Diana begins the nightmarish effort to find an apartment. When she finally finds the ideal digs, there’s one catch: The man whose heart she broke lives one floor below.”
2/15/18- Mixed reviews at best but I’d give it a try. TRDB.
10/9/18- The movie was fair but had enough good parts to make it enjoyable. TRDB.
Tags: drama
February 15th, 2018
ENTANGLEMENT- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “While recuperating from a suicide attempt, Ben learns that his parents had adopted a baby girl but gave her up when they discovered they were expecting him. Aided by a caring neighbor, Ben sets off on a quest to find his would-be adoptive sister.”
2/9/18- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.
12/26/18- I agree- just fair. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: Comedy, Romance
February 9th, 2018
THE FEMALE BRAIN- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Based on a nonfiction book of the same name about the effect of male vs. female brain chemistry on relationships, this ensemble comedy follows several couples struggling to navigate the treacherous path of romantic partnerships.”
2/9/18- Poor reviews for this comedy/drama but it might be of interest to some. TRDB.
February 9th, 2018
PLEASE STAND BY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Intent on submitting her 500-page script to a writing competition, autistic young Wendy sneaks away from her care home and heads for Hollywood. In hot pursuit is her caregiver, Scottie — who inspired Wendy to begin writing in the first place.”
1/26/18- Fair reviews by the critics and good ones from audiences. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, drama
January 27th, 2018
HAVE A NICE DAY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Satirizing the overpowering effects of greed on humans of every stripe, this darkly comic animated tale follows a host of dodgy characters racing to get their mitts on a fortune in cash stolen from a mobster.”
1/26/18- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
Tags: animated, Comedy, drama
January 27th, 2018
HUMOR ME- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Dumped by his wife and forgotten by audiences, playwright Nate Kroll has nobody to turn to except Dad, which is how Nate ends up sleeping on his father’s sofa and helping some women from his retirement community mount a production of “The Mikado.”
1/12/18- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy
January 12th, 2018
SUNDOWNERS- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Alex Hopper couldn’t be more bored with his “career” as a wedding videographer. So, when his boss sends him to a destination wedding in Mexico, the frustrated filmmaker invites a friend along and the two are primed for fun — whatever it may entail.”
12/15/17- Very good reviews for this comedy. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy
December 16th, 2017
THE DISASTER ARTIST- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Opening to blistering reviews in 2003, “The Room” has since become a so-bad-it’s-good cult classic. This showbiz spoof provides a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film and the friendship between the director and star who propelled it.”
11/30/17- Excellent reviews for this comedy. TRDB.
3/22/18- I enjoyed this nutty movie very much. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: Comedy
November 30th, 2017
SYLVIO- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “This offbeat comedy follows frustrated gorilla Sylvio Bernardi, who hates his job as a debt collector and aspires to be a puppeteer. But Sylvios’s life takes an unexpected turn when he inadvertently becomes a hit on a local TV show.”
11/8/17– Very good reviews. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy
November 8th, 2017
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