SHANGHAI- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Four months before the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, an American operative is investigating the murder of a close friend in Japanese-occupied Shanghai — and uncovers a web of conspiracy in the process.”
10/2/15- Awful reviews. TRDB.
Add comment August 18th, 2015
LEARNING TO DRIVE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When soon-to-be-divorced Wendy Shields signs up for driving lessons, her instructor is Darwan, a Sikh immigrant to America. Though their cultural perspectives are poles apart, the two begin to develop a bond that transcends their differences.”
8/18/15- Mostly poor reviews with a few good ones thrown in. TRDB.
Add comment August 18th, 2015
AFTER WORDS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Plagued by a midlife crisis, a timid librarian gets a fresh start when she moves to Costa Rica in search of something more — and unwittingly ends up hiring a young lothario to show her around the exotic countryside.”
8/21/15- Terrible professional reviews but audiences have liked it. TRDB.
Add comment August 18th, 2015
THE YOUNG KIESLOWSKI- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this quirky teen comedy, two gawky virgins — a Bible student and a nerdy physics major — find themselves in a quandary after a night of alcohol-fueled sex leaves them expecting a set of twins.”
7/24/15- Weak critical review but very good audience ones. TRDB.
Add comment July 27th, 2015
MEET ME IN MONTENEGRO- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Playing dramatized versions of themselves, Alex Holdridge and Linnea Saasen also co-direct this comedic account of their relationship, which starts with a brief affair in Germany. After rekindling the romance, the couple begins a film collaboration.”
7/10/15- Weak professional reviews but fairly good audience ones. TRDB.
Add comment July 12th, 2015
IN HARMS WAY- 1965. Synopsis by Netflix. “This World War II epic focuses on the effect the Pearl Harbor attack had on military lives. After a failed counterstrike on the Japanese, Capt. Torrey gets shore duty, finds love with a nurse, reconciles with his son and is finally sent back to sea.”
7/1/15– Starring John Wayne, Kirk Douglas and Patricia Neal plus many others. I’ve seen this a few times before and never thought it was worth nearly 3 hours of my time. I still don’t. TRDB.
Add comment July 1st, 2015
TESTAMENT OF YOUTH- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this adaptation of her World War I memoir, smart and ambitious Vera Brittain breaks free of her conservative home life to attend Oxford University, but news of war soon brings her studies and a blossoming romance to a halt.”
6/5/15- Very good reviews by audiences and by professionals. TRDB.
6/24/15- About young love and the realities of war. Very well acted and I liked it very much. TRDB. At the Theater.
Add comment June 5th, 2015
UNFREEDOM- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “This riveting drama juxtaposes two tales, one involving a Muslim fundamentalist who travels to New York City to abduct and kill an Islamic scholar, while the other follows a closeted lesbian who’s halfway across the world facing an arranged marriage.”
5/30/15- Terrible professional reviews but it has faired somewhat better with audiences. TRDB.
Add comment May 31st, 2015
I’LL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “With her well-ordered life thrown out of balance by the death of her beloved canine companion, aging widow Carol Petersen — who hasn’t dated in 20 years — unexpectedly finds herself involved with two very different men.”
5/15/15- Excellent reviews for this movie and for Blythe Danner as well. TRDB.
5/30/15- A delightful comedy/romance movie with a very good and accurate script. Blythe Danner was wonderful. TRDB. At the Theater.
Add comment May 15th, 2015
BRAVETOWN- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “After his accidental drug overdose, a court orders New York City DJ and party animal Josh Harvest to live with his estranged father in a tiny North Dakota town — where Josh acquires a new perspective on life.”
5/8/15- Dismal reviews including the NY Times that called the movie excruciating. Audiences have liked it very much. I’ll miss it. TRDB.
Add comment May 8th, 2015