THE DEBT- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “American financier Oliver Campbell is set to make a killing on a hedge fund deal with the Peruvian government, but nothing is as simple or as easy as it looks — especially once the human consequences of the proposed deal are revealed.”
7/8/16- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.
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ROSEANNE FOR PRESIDENT- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “An American icon by way of her wildly popular sitcom and stormy private life, Roseanne Barr elected to run for president in 2012 as a third-party candidate — a quixotic crusade recounted in this candid documentary.”
7/1/16- Very few reviews and they are mixed. I would nix it for now. TRDB.
Add comment July 1st, 2016
CARNAGE PARK- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Bad luck continues to dog two dimwitted bank robbers after their planned heist goes awry. With a hostage in tow, they manage to elude police but stumble into even worse circumstances when they intrude on the domain of a deranged ex-military sniper.”
7/1/16- Decent reviews but I hate this type of movie- a mixture of suspense and horror. TRDB.
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CAPTAIN FANTASTIC- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Having raised his six children in the wooded isolation of the Pacific Northwest, Ben Cash is suddenly drawn back into civilization by a shocking tragedy. As the kids face an unfamiliar world, Ben begins to reexamine his approach to parenting.”
7/1/16-Fairly good reviews from critics and audiences. The trailer looks interesting to me and I like Vigo Mortensen and, of course, Frank Langella. TRDB.
8/17/16- Despite a few plot lapses this was a very good movie about family and parental choices. TRDB. At the Theater.
Add comment July 1st, 2016
MICROBE AND GASOLINE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Determined to break away from their oppressive home lives, teen misfits Microbe and Gasoline construct a miniature motor home with a top speed of 10 mph and set off on a whimsical journey across France, looking for adventure and girls.”
7/1/16- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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THE BFG- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Roald Dahl’s spooky children’s book is transformed into a family-friendly fantasy centering on young orphan Sophie, who meets a colossus called the Big Friendly Giant — who’s exiled from his peers for refusing to eat boys and girls.”
6/30/16- Fair reviews from most critics. TRDB.
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THE LEGEND OF TARZAN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Fully readapted to London society after his long sojourn in the jungle, Lord Greystoke returns to Africa as a trade emissary. But little does he know that he’s being used to advance the schemes of villainous Capt. Leon Rom.”
6/30/16- Poor reviews for this movie. TRDB.
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OUR KIND OF TRAITOR- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Based on a John le Carré novel, this taut spy thriller follows an English couple’s deadly entanglement with a desperate Russian mobster who solicits their help in negotiating sanctuary with British intelligence authorities.”
6/26/16- Very good reviews. TRDB.
7/5/16- A bit preposterous but still OK. Definitely not as good as most critics gave it credit for. TRDB.
Add comment June 26th, 2016
YARN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “It’s not just grannies and new moms knitting baby booties and crocheting blankets these days: Artists from around the world have taken up yarn as their medium. This engaging documentary traverses the globe to showcase their intriguing work.”
6/24/16- Fair reviews for this movie. TRDB.
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T-REX- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “17-year-old Claressa ‘T-Rex’ Shields from Flint, Michigan dreams of being the first woman in history to win a gold medal in Olympic boxing. But in order for her to succeed, she’ll need to stand her ground both inside and outside the ring.”
6/24/16- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
Add comment June 24th, 2016