THE ATAXIAN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “The Ataxian (2016) – Diagnosed with a deadly neuromuscular disease at age 17, Kyle Bryant rapidly lost his ability to play sports. One thing he could still do, however, was cycle — so entered the nine-day, 3,000-mile Race Across America, as documented here.”
12/16/16– Just 2 reviews but they are glowing. TRDB.
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THE HOLLOW POINT- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “After becoming sheriff of a small town on the U.S.-Mexico border, Wallace must turn to his retired predecessor for help investigating a botched cartel deal. Soon, they find themselves on the hunt for a cartel butcher who’s been terrorizing residents.”
12/16/16– Reviews are literally 50/50 and I think I’ll skip this one. TRDB.
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SHORT STAY- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Jersey boy Mike gets a taste of life in the big city when he sublets the flat and takes over the job of a friend who’s taking a trip to Europe. As he leads his pal’s walking tour of the city, he drifts through a series of comic misadventures
12/16/16- Only 1 review and it is really bad. TRDB.
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BARRY- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in 1981, this engrossing biopic charts President Barack Obama’s transformative experiences during his junior year at Columbia University, where he grapples with his racial identity and undergoes a galvanizing period of adjustment.”
12/16/16- Very good reviews from the critics but awful ones from audiences. As a piece of history I’ll probably see this movie. TRDB.
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FENCES- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Working as a trash collector in 1950s Pittsburgh, Troy Maxson struggles to raise his family while trying to transcend the bitter experience of being a talented baseball player denied the opportunity to play in the majors because of his race.”
12/16/16- Great reviews for this drama starring Denzel Washington. TRDB.
12/27/16- A wonderful, powerful movie with a great cast. TRDB. At the Theater.
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SWORD MASTER- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Hong Kong cinema giants Derek Yee and Tsui Hark join forces in this martial arts epic, about an elite swordsman who is haunted by his skill, and a challenger who aims to take his place at all costs.”
12/9/16- Good reviews but I don’t do Martial Films. TRDB.
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SLASH- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Introverted freshman Neil is obsessed with writing fan fiction about the hero of his favorite sci-fi series. After an older classmate prompts Neil to post his steamy stories to an adults-only online forum, he starts to experience a sexual awakening.”
12/9/16– Excellent reviews by the critics and OK reviews by audiences. TRDB.
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HARRY BENSON: SHOOT FIRST- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Acclaimed as a photojournalist since the 1960s, Harry Benson has lensed some of the most iconic images of the times. As deftly detailed in this documentary, Benson’s huge body of work makes up a remarkable visual encyclopedia of the 20th century.”
12/9/16- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
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BEYOND THE GATES- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “After their father’s disappearance, brothers Gordon and John are closing down his video store when they come across an old board game and VHS tape. On the cassette, a ghostly woman reveals their dad’s bizarre fate and offers them a way to rescue him.”
12/9/16 Very good reviews by the critics and panned by audiences. I will definitely miss this one. TRDB.
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ALL WE HAD- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Left homeless by their landlord, Rita and her teenage daughter struggle to get by until they decide to head east to seek a new life. When their car breaks down in a small town along the way, they have no choice but to try to make a go of it there.”
12/9/16- Poor reviews all around. TRDB.
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