LOUD PLACES- 2017.
5/30/17- Synopsis from the film’s website “A girl in a dead-end town struggles to overcome abuse, raises her young brother and finds love in a mysterious, brooding nomad with a dangerous past.”
5/30/17- I enjoyed the movie. In particular, the cinematography was wonderful. TRDB. Amazon Prime.
Add comment May 31st, 2017
CHURCHILL- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Focusing on British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in the hours before the June 1944 D-Day landings, this World War II drama chronicles the growing tensions between Churchill and the Allied leaders as they prepare to retake Nazi-occupied Europe.”
5/30/17- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.
Add comment May 30th, 2017
GET OUT- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Already uneasy about meeting his girlfriend’s parents for the first time, Chris’s anxiety doesn’t diminish once he gets to their posh suburb and learns that young African-American men like himself have been vanishing from the spot.”
5/29/17- Very good reviews from critics and audiences alike. TRDB.
5/29/17- Very well done drama/horror movie. Generally this type is not for me- but this one did hold my interest. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand
Add comment May 29th, 2017
BERLIN SYNDROME- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “A holiday fling in Berlin turns into something far more sinister when Australian photojournalist Clare spends a passionate night with a man who refuses to part with her, imprisoning her in his apartment as he goes about his business.”
5/26/17- I generally will not see horror or “stalking” movies but this one got fairly good reviews. TRDB.
Add comment May 27th, 2017
JOSHUA: TEENAGER VS. SUPERPOWER- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 2014, mass demonstrations choked the streets of Hong Kong as citizens protested the Chinese government’s refusal to grant the region autonomy. This documentary focuses on teen dissident Joshua Wong, who rallied thousands to take to the streets.”
5/26/17- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
Add comment May 27th, 2017
HERMIA & HELENA- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Using William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” as a departure point, this touching dramedy revolves around theater director Camila, who’s working on translating the play into Spanish while complex relationships whirl around her.”
5/26/17- Mostly very good reviews. TRDB.
Add comment May 27th, 2017
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB: ADIOS- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Adding a final chapter to the Buena Vista Social Club’s unexpected rise to fame, this engaging sequel to the 1999 documentary includes interviews with the remaining original band members and footage of their triumphant farewell tour.”
5/26/17- Poor reviews for this follow-up movie. I’ll probably see it on DVD at some point just for the music. TRDB.
Add comment May 22nd, 2017
LEGION OF BROTHERS- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the immediate wake of 9/11, the U.S. military sent small units of Green Berets into Afghanistan, seeking to forge alliances with rebel groups. As chronicled in this documentary, their partnership helped rout the Taliban within months.”
5/10/17- Just 5 reviews but they are all positive. TRDB.
Add comment May 19th, 2017
HELL ON EARTH: THE FALL OF SYRIA AND THE RISE OF ISIS- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Turning their lens on the Syrian conflict after collaborating on three Afghanistan War films, Sebastian Junger and Nick Quested examine the political toll and human cost of the chaos that’s engulfed Syria and led to the rise of the Islamic State.”
5/19/17- Great reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
Add comment May 19th, 2017
THE COMMUNE- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “When architecture professor Erik inherits a palatial family home in suburban Copenhagen, he and his wife decide to make it a commune, inviting their friends to move in. But things take a tempestuous turn as adultery and jealousy enter the picture.”
5/19/17- Good reviews by the critics and weak ones from audiences. I’d give it a try. TRDB.
Add comment May 19th, 2017