LOW TIDE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “As Jersey Shore townies Red, Alan and Smitty are spending the summer on the boardwalk and robbing vacation homes, Alan and his younger brother, Peter, stumble on a bag of gold coins. But trouble erupts when they try to hide the loot from the others.”
10/4/19- Fair reviews at best but it does sound interesting to me. TRDB.
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MEMORY: THE ORIGINS OF ALIEN- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Released in 1979, director Ridley Scott’s “Alien” ushered in a new style of visual storytelling. This comprehensive documentary uses original materials to recount the creation of the film, which has its roots in mythology and underground comics.”
10/4/19- Fair to good reviews. TRDB.
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DOLEMITE IS MY NAME- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Stung by a string of showbiz failures, floundering comedian Rudy Ray Moore (Academy Award nominee Eddie Murphy) has an epiphany that turns him into a word-of-mouth sensation: step onstage as someone else.”
10/4/19- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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JOKER- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in 1980s Gotham City, this origin story of DC Comics’ notorious archvillain the Joker chronicles the cautionary tale of a stand-up comedian whose failure drives him to criminal madness.”
10/4/19- Fair reviews for this much hyped movie. I’ll skip it for sure. TRDB.
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SISTER AIMEE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1926, the world’s most famous evangelist, Sister Aimee Semple McPherson, fakes her own death in order to run away to Mexico with her married lover and radio engineer Kenny. Once on the road, and equipped with new identities, they find themselves chased by the very person Aimee so desperately tried to kill.”
9/27/19- Fair reviews but it sounds interesting to me. TRDB.
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THE LAUNDROMAT- 2019. Synopsis by IMDB. “A widow investigates an insurance fraud, chasing leads to a pair of Panama City law partners exploiting the world’s financial system.”
9/27/19- Weak reviews for this movie. TRDB.
10/18/19- The movie from Netflix deserves the poor reviews it has received. Skip it! TRDB.
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SINK OR SWIM- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “A group of 40-something guys, all on the verge of a mid-life crisis, decide to form their local pool’s first ever synchronized swimming team – for men. Braving the skepticism and ridicule of those around them, and trained by a fallen champion trying to pull herself together, the group set out an unlikely adventure, and on the way will rediscover a little self-esteem and a lot about themselves and each other.”
9/27/19- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
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FIRST LOVE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “After being diagnosed with a brain tumor, young boxer Leo finds himself thrown into company with a call girl named Monica, who’s unwittingly involved in a drug ring. With nothing left to lose, Leo decides to become her protector.”
9/27/19- Excellent reviews for this Japanese drama. TRDB.
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ANTHROPOCENE: THE HUMAN EPOCH- Synopsis by IMDB. “Filmmakers travel to six continents and 20 countries to document the impact humans have made on the planet.”
9/25/19- Good early reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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JIM ALLISON: BREAKTHROUGH- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Though Jim Allison lost his mom to cancer at age 11, he found his life’s purpose: to find a cure for her killer. This documentary charts the struggle by Allison — now an immunologist — to get the medical community to accept his landmark discovery.”
9/24/10– I’ve seen just 1 review and it is very good. TRDB.
Add comment September 24th, 2019