Posts filed under 'Coming or Opening in the Next Week'
A SEASON IN FRANCE- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Abbas, a high school teacher in the Central African Republic, has fled his war-torn country with his two children. They now live in France, where Abbas works at a food market, while applying for political asylum. A French woman, Carole, falls in love with him and offers a roof for him and his family. When Abbas’ application is rejected, they face a crucial decision.”
10/20/18- Just 4 reviews noted and they are all excellent. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 20th, 2018
CANIBA- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Delving into the grim specter of human cannibalism, this chilling documentary focuses on Issei Sagawa, who in 1981 killed and partially ate a female classmate in Paris but was declared insane, deported to Japan and given his freedom five years later.”
10/20/18- Poor reviews for this awful sounding documentary. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
October 20th, 2018
ON HER SHOULDERS- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 2014, jihadist forces overran the Yazidi religious community in Northern Iraq, kidnapping the women and forcing them to work as sex slaves — a story survivor Nadia Murad must retell countless times to get the world’s attention.”
10/20/18- Great reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
October 20th, 2018
WILDLIFE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “The emotional perils of adolescence are already challenging enough for Joe Brinson, but after his parents’ move to Montana causes friction between them, Joe begins to realize that his family is dissolving in front of him.”
10/19/18- Excellent reviews by the critics and poor ones from audiences. TRDB.
11/12/18- I have to say that I was a bit disappointed in this movie. Some good acting by Mulligan but I found some of the screenplay hard to take seriously. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: drama
October 20th, 2018
NIGERIAN PRINCE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Packed off to his mother’s native land of Nigeria, resentful American-born teen Eze soon becomes mixed up in a perilous web of fraud after falling under the influence of his cousin Pius, an Internet scammer.”
10/19/18- Just a few reviews noted but they are all good. TRDB.
Tags: drama
October 20th, 2018
THE WALDHEIM WALTZ- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “History has an unfortunate propensity for repeating itself, as demonstrated in this incisive documentary about the rise of former U.N. Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim, who won the Austrian presidency in 1986 despite revelations about his Nazi past”
10/19/18- Great reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
October 20th, 2018
GALVESTON- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Enforcer Roy Cady has terminal cancer, but that doesn’t stop his mobster boss from putting out a hit on him. After dispatching his would-be killers — rescuing a young hooker in the process — Cady makes his way to his Texas hometown to plot revenge.”
10/19/18- Fair reviews by the critics and excellent ones by audiences. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Mystery
October 19th, 2018
WHAT THEY HAD- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “When her mother wanders into a snowstorm on Christmas Eve, Bridget responds to her brother’s call for help by returning to her hometown, where the siblings face the unenviable task of persuading their dad to put Mom in a care home.”
10/19/18- Very good reviews for this drama. TRDB.
11/11/18- An excellent drama with wonderful acting and a perceptive look at a good family dealing with a real crisis. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: drama
October 19th, 2018
HORN FROM THE HEART: THE PAUL BUTTERFIELD STORY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Inducted into the rock ‘n’ roll and blues halls of fame, legendary harmonica player Paul Butterfield gets his due in this documentary that recounts his story via his words and music, and through interviews with his friends, family and peers.”
10/17/18- I’ve found 4 reviews so far– 3 are very good and 1 isn’t. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
October 17th, 2018
IMPULSO- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Bringing her unique spirit and artistic vision to the conventional world of flamenco, fiery dancer Rocío Molina has won over audiences and critics. This absorbing documentary follows her as she creates a show for Paris’ Chaillot National Théâtre.”
10/17/18- Just 1 review so far and it is poor. Still, I’ll put it on my list. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
October 17th, 2018
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