IXCANUL- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “As she awaits an arranged marriage in her remote village, 17-year-old Maria dreams of making her way to the big city. When she accidentally becomes pregnant, Maria gets her chance to experience the modern world, but it’s far from what she expected.”
8/19/16- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
9/25/16- An excellent movie with a real slice of what life is like for these indigenous Guatemalans. TRDB. At the Theater.
Add comment August 19th, 2016
MY KING- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “While recuperating from a severe skiing injury, Tony takes time to look back at her turbulent, decade-long marriage to former husband Georgio. In the process, she realizes that her accident may not have been an accident after all.”
8/12/16- Fairly good reviews in general with a smattering of poor ones. TRDB.
Add comment August 12th, 2016
THE TENTH MAN-2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “After years of living in New York City, middle-aged Ariel returns to his native Buenos Aires to see his father, who runs a Jewish aid organization. But Ariel quickly finds that reconnecting with his roots and his distant dad won’t be easy.”
8/5/16- Very good professional reviews but audiences have not cared for it. TRDB.
2/17/17- I liked this movie very much. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Add comment August 6th, 2016
SUMMERTIME- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Fleeing her rural life and moving to Paris, the gay but unschooled Delphine meets avowed feminist Carole, and they begin a passionate affair. When her father falls ill, Delphine goes home to help her mother, and Carole must decide whether to follow.”
7/22/16- Very good reviews for this French drama. TRDB.
8/29/16- I saw this and liked it very much. TRDB.
Add comment July 25th, 2016
OUR LITTLE SISTER- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “When three sisters travel to their long-absent father’s rural home to attend his funeral, they meet their now-orphaned half-sister for the first time and offer to take her in, setting the stage for a confrontation with the family’s past.”
7/8/16- Excellent reviews for this Japanese film. TRDB.
12/11/16– I liked this movie much– a great story about a loving family. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Add comment July 8th, 2016
MICROBE AND GASOLINE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Determined to break away from their oppressive home lives, teen misfits Microbe and Gasoline construct a miniature motor home with a top speed of 10 mph and set off on a whimsical journey across France, looking for adventure and girls.”
7/1/16- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
Add comment July 1st, 2016
THE INNOCENTS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the wake of World War II, French physician Mathilde Beaulieu travels to Warsaw to care for survivors and is taken to a convent where numerous nuns were raped by Russian soldiers. With her help, the women begin to regain their faith in God’s mercy.”
6/30/16- Very good reviews. TRDB.
9/28/16-A very good movie based on a true story that most people know nothing about. Only down side is that it was too long. Highly recommended. TRDB. Netflix.
Add comment July 1st, 2016
THE MAN IN THE WALL- 2015. Synopsis by IMDB. “One night. One apartment. One missing person. Rami takes his dog on a walk and does not return. He disappeared. His wife, Shir, is clueless as to his whereabouts. Different people come in and out of the apartment during that night – each for their own reasons and each making the night more interesting. Could one of them hold the key to the mystery? ”
6/29/16- I liked this Israeli movie very much as the layers of history were added, one at a time. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Add comment June 29th, 2016
THE KIND WORDS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “While mourning their mother’s death, Jewish siblings Dorona, Netanel and Shai learn that the man who raised them isn’t their biological dad. The news soon sends them on a quest across France to find their real father — who happens to be a Muslim.”
11/5/16- Reviews by the critics were excellent but only fair from audiences. I really enjoyed this movie very much and would highly recommend it. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Add comment June 24th, 2016
LES COWBOYS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the midst of a country-western festival in Eastern France, a 16-year-old girl disappears into the sea of visitors who’ve descended on the area, prompting her father to begin an all-consuming search for the missing girl.”
6/24/16- Fairly good critical review but audiences are not as enthusiastic. TRDB.
7/4/18- The movie held my interest and I enjoyed it. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Add comment June 24th, 2016