68 KILL- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “This southern-fried caper focuses on infatuated nice guy Chip and his crazy girlfriend, Liza, whose relationship takes a sharp turn into homicide when they try to rob Liza’s sugar daddy — only to end up with two corpses and a hostage.”
8/4/17- Very good reviews. TRDB.
Add comment August 4th, 2017
BLIND- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Since losing his wife, his sight and his writing career to a car crash, Bill Oakland has become embittered. But when socialite Suzanne Dutchman begins reading to him as part of her community service, their growing connection reignites his passion.”
7/14/17- Poor reviews. TRDB.
Add comment July 15th, 2017
THE BIG SICK- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “After meeting at a stand-up comedy show, funnyman Kumail and graduate student Emily embark on a romance. But as the expectations of his strict Muslim family create conflict between the couple, their relationship begins to crumble.”
6/22/17- Excellent reviews by the critics and good ones by audiences. TRDB.
7/4/17- I really enjoyed this comedy. Good story and very well acted. TRDB. At the Theater.
Add comment June 23rd, 2017
THE WEDDING PLAN- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “This offbeat comedy follows bride-to-be Michal, a 32-year-old Orthodox Jew whose fiancé breaks their engagement. Rather than call off the nuptials, Michal decides to let God provide her with a groom by the scheduled wedding day.”
5/12/17- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
5/19/17- Touted as a comedy– it isn’t. A wonderful Israeli movie that was poignant and interesting. Also very well acted. TRDB. At the Theater.
Add comment May 12th, 2017
THE LOVERS- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “With spouses Mary and Michael each pursuing affairs, they agree to divorce. But on the brink of their split becoming official, a sudden burst of passion between them leaves both feeling guilty for cheating on their lovers.”
5/5/17- Very good reviews for this comedy, drama, romance. TRDB.
5/12/17- I liked this movie quite a bit. The acting was excellent and the story interesting and led to much discussion. TRDB. At the theater.
Add comment May 5th, 2017
TOMMY’S HONOUR- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Links legend Tom Morris works as greenkeeper at the Royal and Ancient Golf Club in St. Andrews, Scotland — a position he expects his son to fill one day. But headstrong young Tommy has other plans, which include becoming golf’s first touring pro.”
4/14/17- Critics were mixed on this one. Audiences liked it, however. TRDB.
7/31/17- This movie was really bad and I had to turn it off. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Add comment April 15th, 2017
THEIR FINEST- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Hired to pen scripts for films intended to boost Britain’s spirits during World War II’s London Blitz, Catrin Cole finds drama and comedy offscreen as she contends with a chauvinistic fellow screenwriter and a self-important aging actor.”
4/7/17– Excellent reviews by the critics and very good ones by audiences. TRDB.
4/30/17- I enjoyed the film but I did not think it was special. TRDB. At the Theater.
Add comment April 7th, 2017
YEAR BY THE SEA- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Search – DVD Netflix. “In this indie dramedy, wife and mother Joan sets a new course for herself when she opts not to accompany her husband from New York City to his new job in Kansas. Instead, she trades her empty nest for a Cape Cod beach house.”
2/24/17- Mostly unrealistic and it held my interest only on occasion. TRDB. At the Theater.
Add comment February 23rd, 2017
MY BLIND BROTHER- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Handsome and generous by nature — but also smug and vain — overachiever Robbie has never let his blindness slow him down. By contrast, his resentful younger brother, Bill, is a sad sack. But that doesn’t stop him from trying to steal Robbie’s girl.”
9/23/16- This film got decent reviews but most of the positives had some issue with it also. I’m NOT going. TRDB.
Add comment September 23rd, 2016
BAZODEE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Plans for Anita Panchouri’s arranged marriage to a wealthy Londoner hit a snag when she falls for Lee de Leon, a rasta singer who’s hired to perform at her engagement party. The lovestruck Anita decides to spend one night with Lee before her wedding.”
8/5/16- Weak reviews, even from the ones who said they liked it. TRDB.
Add comment August 6th, 2016