RICKI AND THE FLASH- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Abandoning her family to chase — and ultimately attain — her dream of rock stardom, guitarist Ricki Rendazzo returns years later to try to mend fences. Unfortunately, her estranged sons and daughter want little to do with her … at first.”
8/4/15- OK reviews. TRDB.
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PAOLO COELHO’S BEST STORY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Inspired by novelist Paulo Coelho’s recollections of his eventful life, this unflinching biopic delves into his early obsessions — including rock ‘n’ roll and black magic — and the inner torments he had to quell to become a world-famous writer.”
7/31/15- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.
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TWO STEP- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “After getting booted out of college, James visits his beloved grandmother, who soon passes on. While wrapping up her affairs, James discovers that she’d been bilked out of thousands by a con man — who suddenly shows up on the doorstep.”
7/31/15- Great reviews. TRDB.
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JENNY’S WEDDING- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When lesbian Jenny Farrell makes the decision to marry and start a family, she faces one major complication: She’s never told her family that she’s gay. When the day finally arrives, Jenny isn’t the only who’s unsettled by the experience.”
7/29/15- Awful reviews. TRD.
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I AM CHRIS FARLEY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Comedian Chris Farley’s public persona effectively disguised the inner demons that would lead to the star’s fatal drug overdose at age 33. This in-depth documentary offers a revealing look at the fragile soul behind the legendary funnyman’s image.”
7/29/15- Reviews are very early and mixed but I’ll put it on my “yes” list. TRDB.
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THE END OF THE TOUR- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1996, “Rolling Stone” reporter David Lipsky accompanied acclaimed author David Foster Wallace on a five-day promotional tour, which is chronicled in this affecting drama that focuses on the bond they form through casual and profound discussions.”
7/29/15- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
8/26/15- All of the excellent reviews were, as far as I’m concerned, well deserved. Great screenplay and great acting. TRDB. At the Theater.
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THE YOUNG KIESLOWSKI- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this quirky teen comedy, two gawky virgins — a Bible student and a nerdy physics major — find themselves in a quandary after a night of alcohol-fueled sex leaves them expecting a set of twins.”
7/24/15- Weak critical review but very good audience ones. TRDB.
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THE OUTRAGEOUS SOPHIE TUCKER- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Mining revelations from legendary vaudevillian Sophie Tucker’s personal scrapbooks, this fascinating documentary chronicles her bold and often infamous life. Also included are candid reminiscences from a gallery of colleagues and admirers.”
7/24/15- Fairly good reviews all around. TRDB.
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ONLY YOU- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “With her wedding date approaching, Fang Yuan begins to doubt the wisdom of the match. But her misgivings only increase when she discovers that her fiancé’s former schoolmate is the man a fortune-teller identified as her soul mate.”
7/24/15- Terrible reviews by the critics and very good ones by audiences. TRDB.
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LUCKY STIFF- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When milquetoast bachelor Harry Witherspoon inherits $6 million from an uncle he never knew, the windfall comes with a catch: To collect, Harry will have to escort the corpse to Monte Carlo for the holiday his uncle had always dreamed of.”
7/24/15- Weak reviews. TRDB.
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