BIRD BOX- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “When a mysterious force decimates the world’s population, only one thing is certain: if you see it, you take your life.”
12/14/18- Bad, bad reviews and included here solely because of Sandra Bullock who I like. TRDB.
Add comment December 14th, 2018
IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Based on the novel penned by James Baldwin, this urban drama centers on pregnant Harlem resident Tish as she attempts to clear the name of her fiancé, who’s awaiting trial on a false rape accusation.”
12/14/18- Excellent reviews from the critics and good ones from audiences. TRDB.
1/26/19- I enjoyed this sad movie very much. A wonderful love story as well as an all too common situation. TRDB. At the Theater.
Add comment December 14th, 2018
THE WORLD IS YOURS- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “To escape his life of crime, a small-time mobster in Paris accepts one last job involving Spain, drugs, the Illuminati and his overbearing mother.”
12/14/18- Excellent reviews by the critics and fair ones by audiences. On Netflix as well. TRDB.
Add comment December 14th, 2018
DUMPLIN’- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Dumplin’ (Danielle Macdonald) is the plus-size, teenage daughter of a former beauty queen (Jennifer Aniston), who signs up for her mom’s pageant as a protest that escalates when other contestants follow her footsteps, revolutionizing the pageant and their small Texas town.”
12/8/18- I started watching this but soon turned it off. A waste of time. TRDB.
Add comment December 8th, 2018
BITTER MELON- 2018. About an extended family of Filipino-Americans.
12/8/18- The NY Times liked the first hour of this movie but said that it went downhill from there. Sounded interesting to me. TRDB.
Add comment December 8th, 2018
THE PARTY’S JUST BEGINNING- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “When her best friend commits suicide, 24-year-old Liusaidh turns to alcohol and sex to fill the void. As she continues in a downward spiral, she attempts to begin a relationship with an out-of-towner — who’s grappling with his own crisis.”
12/8/18- Mediocre reviews from the critics and very good ones from audiences. TRDB.
Add comment December 8th, 2018
MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Political intrigue abounds in this historical drama recounting the life of Mary Stuart, who returns to Scotland from her reign as the queen of France after her husband’s death and challenges her cousin Elizabeth’s claim to the English throne.”
12/8/18- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.
Add comment December 8th, 2018
BEN IS BACK- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “As troubled as he is charming, 19-year-old Ben Burns surprises everyone when he returns home for Christmas. Although his mother cautiously welcomes Ben’s arrival, he soon begins to disrupt the family.”
12/8/18- Excellent reviews for this movie starring Julia Roberts. TRDB.
4/10/19- An excellent depiction of a family in crisis stemming from their son’s addiction. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Add comment December 8th, 2018
SWIMMING WITH MEN- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Midlife has hit accountant Eric Scott hard: He hates his job and fears his wife is two-timing him. For solace, he heads to the municipal swimming pool — where he finds confidence and a new sense of purpose with an all-male synchronized swim team.”
12/7/18- Poor reviews by the critics and slightly better ones from audiences. TRDB.
Add comment December 7th, 2018
THE GREAT PRETENDER- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “To exorcise her past, French theatrical director Mona comes to New York City to stage her new play, which draws on her affair with ex-beau Nick. But complicated romantic entanglements soon spring up among Mona, Nick and the production’s cast.”
12/7/18- Just fair reviews. TRDB.
Add comment December 7th, 2018