BLEED FOR THIS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Legendary boxer Vinny Pazienza rocketed to stardom after he unseated then-champion Gilbert Dele, but Pazienza’s reign was cut short when he was involved in a near-fatal car crash. This inspiring biopic depicts the pugilist’s remarkable comeback.”
11/18/16- Fair reviews from the critics and better ones from audiences. TRDB.
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BEST WORST THING THAT EVER COULD HAVE HAPPENED- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. ” new Stephen Sondheim-Harold Prince musical is always an event, so it was amid much fanfare that “Merrily We Roll Along” opened in 1981 — but the show closed 16 performances later. This nostalgic documentary recounts the experiences of the cast.”
11/18/16- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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ALI AND NINO- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Living in Azerbaijan, Muslim teen Ali and his Christian sweetheart, Nino, have been in love since they were children. But the outbreak of World War I and their nation’s battle for independence put the young couple’s love to the test.”
11/18/16- Mixed early reviews but it sounds interesting. One critic called in near great and another said that the director was more interested in the cross country movement than the characters. TRDB.
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HUNTER GATHERER- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “After finishing his prison term, Ashley is ready to resume his former life — which no longer exists because his cohorts and girlfriend have moved on. But he soon makes a new friend in artless Jeremy, who helps Ashley with a loopy moneymaking scheme.”
11/16/16- Excellent reviews from critics and audiences. TRDB.
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ALLIED- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “During a perilous World War II mission in Casablanca, French-Canadian operative Max Vatan falls in love with and weds French spy Marianne Beausejour. After learning that Marianne may be a Nazi double agent, Max launches an investigation of his wife.”
12/5/16- This movie has garnered mixed reviews but I liked it– certainly not great but well worth seeing. TRDB. At the Theater.
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RULES DON’T APPLY- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Southern beauty Marla Mabrey arrives in Hollywood to work for Howard Hughes, his driver, Frank Forbes, meets her at the airport. Sparks fly immediately between the two, but dating among the billionaire’s employees is strictly prohibited.”
11/15/16- Fair to good reviews. TRDB.
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THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Nadine and Krista are the closest of high school chums. But after Nadine finds out that Krista is secretly dating Nadine’s detested older brother, the two friends soon turn into the worst of enemies.”
11/14/16- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
3/15/17- A very good movie with some interesting dialogue and very good acting. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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THE MONSTER- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Kathy and her daughter, Lizzy, are driving late at night on a deserted back road surrounded by dense forest when their car breaks down. As they search for assistance, the women realize that they’re being stalked by a malevolent presence.”
11/11/16-This horror movie received good reviews but I, for one, will NOT see it. TRDB.
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BILLY LYNN’S LONG HALFTIME WALK- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “After surviving a widely publicized firefight in Iraq, Pvt. Billy Lynn and his Bravo Company comrades are brought to the United States for a publicity tour. But as they receive a hero’s welcome, they face the dispiriting prospect of returning to war.”
11/11/16- Poor reviews by critics and by audiences but the premise sounds interesting. TRDB.
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LAZY EYE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Dean, a graphic designer in Los Angeles, notices a sudden change in his vision, an ex-love from 15 years earlier contacts him unexpectedly in hopes of rekindling their relationship. When the two meet at a vacation house in the desert near Joshua Tree, secrets are revealed and passions rekindled that threaten to upend both of their lives. Forty-eight hours later, neither will ever be the same.’
11/11/16- Weak reviews. TRDB.
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