THE DINNER- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Two reputation-conscious couples’ nightmares become reality when closed-circuit camera footage shows their teenage children brutally attacking a homeless woman. When the video goes viral, the couples must choose their moral course.”
6/22/16- I liked this Italian drama very much. TRDB.
Add comment June 22nd, 2016
THOSE PEOPLE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “For years, young painter Charlie has carried a torch for his handsome best friend, who’s become enveloped in a financial scandal. But when a new man — a concert pianist — arrives on the scene, Charlie finds himself facing a momentous decision.”
5/6/16- Just 4 reviews so far and 3 of them are very good. TRDB.
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In post-World War II New York City, aspiring saxophonist Jimmy Doyle (Robert De Niro) takes an orchestra gig to be with up-and-coming chanteuse Francine (Liza Minnelli). They wed soon thereafter, but the stress of two artists struggling to succeed spells romantic disaster. Mary Kay Place and Lionel Stander co-star in director Martin Scorsese’s sparkling homage to the Big Band era, which features one of the most recognizable theme songs of all time.”
4/15/16- Just 3 professional reviews so far– 2 up and 1 down. Audiences have liked this one very much. TRDB.
Add comment April 17th, 2016
ECHO PARK- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “After suddenly leaving behind her fiancé and their sumptuous Beverly Hills life, discontented Sophie relocates to the bohemian neighborhood of Echo Park, where she strikes up a relationship with her British neighbor, Alex.”
4/15/16- Just 6 reviews so far and all are good– including the review from the NY Times. TRDB.
5/1/16- I enjoyed this movie, especially when it managed to end without a Hollywood ending. TRDB.
Add comment April 17th, 2016
KAPOOR & SONS- SINCE 1921- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Estranged brothers Arjun and Rahul are obliged to meet when their grandfather suffers a heart attack. With the family under one roof, old grudges begin to fly as the two brothers start hurling insults — and objects — at each other.”
3/21/16- Just 1 review noted (from the NY Times) and it’s OK. Audiences have liked it very much. TRDB.
Add comment March 21st, 2016
HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Inspired by insights gained through a self-help seminar, 60-year-old Doris Miller brazenly steps forward to pursue the affections of a much younger co-worker — and inadvertently becomes a hit with his hipster cohorts.”
3/11/16- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
6/22/17- I enjoyed this movie, especially Sally Field who plays the older woman. TRDB. Amazon.
Add comment March 12th, 2016
EISENSTEIN IN GUANAJUATO- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Famed Soviet director Sergei Eisenstein traveled to Mexico in 1931 to make a film about that nation and its history. His experiences while working on Que Viva Mexico would forever alter his life and his art, as chronicled in this provocative biopic.”
2/5/16- Weak reviews. TRDB.
Add comment February 5th, 2016
MISS YOU ALREADY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Best friends forever, Milly and Jess are confident they’ll weather all of life’s struggles together, no matter how different their worlds become. But their relationship is tested when Milly is diagnosed with cancer just as Jess finally gets pregnant.”
11/6/15- OK reviews from critics and very good ones from audiences. TRDB.
Add comment November 7th, 2015
CAROL- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Living in a 1950s society that considers lesbian romance taboo, two women from disparate backgrounds — young store clerk Therese Belivet and wealthy socialite Carol Aird — develop an attachment to each other that ultimately turns passionate.”
10/18/15- Excellent reviews for this drama starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara. TRDB.
1/4/16- Great reviews as noted and I liked the movie. I did feel that the love affair lacked the emotional intensity that I expected. I’ve also seen Cate Blanchett do much better. TRDB. At the Theater.
Add comment October 18th, 2015
WILDLIKE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “With her mother in rehab, 14-year-old Mackenzie is sent to live with her uncle in Juneau, Alaska. But when he turns into a sexual predator, Mackenzie flees into the unfamiliar wilderness, where a widowed backpacker reluctantly becomes her lifeline.”
4/29/16- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
5/17/16- I enjoyed this movie very much. A good story, good acting and wonderful scenery. TRDB.
Add comment September 22nd, 2015