LILA & EVE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Two mothers each lost a child to a murderer on the same day. After meeting at a support group, the women join forces to conduct their own investigation of the crimes when law enforcement authorities fail to vigorously pursue either case.”
7/13/15- Mostly weak reviews. TRDB.
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WHAT WE DID ON OUR HOLIDAY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “During a visit to celebrate the 75th birthday of the family patriarch — who’s terminally ill — soon-to-be-divorced Doug and Abi try to maintain the pretense that they’re happy together. But the couple’s three kids have trouble keeping up the ruse.”
7/10/15- Weak reviews and I’ll skip this one. TRDB.
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TAP WORLD- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Tap is a dynamic blend of ethnic percussive dances — a distinctively American art form that has spread across the globe. Thanks to a new generation of talented dancers, tap is experiencing a renaissance, as detailed in this upbeat documentary.”
7/10/15- Just 4 reviews– 3 up and 1 down. TRDB.
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STRANGERLAND- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Newly relocated to the desert town of Nathgari, Catherine and Matthew Parker are frantic when their two teenage kids vanish into the outback. Already a daunting task, the search for the children becomes even tougher as a monster dust storm arrives.”
7/10/15- Weak reviews from nearly everybody for this drama with Nicole Kidman. TRDB.
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STATIONS OF THE CROSS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Though her family is already devoutly Catholic, 14-year-old Maria wants to be a saint, subjecting herself to the physical pains suffered by Christ. But her devotion, however divine, prompts her family to consider the line between faith and obsession.”
7/10/15- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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MEET ME IN MONTENEGRO- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Playing dramatized versions of themselves, Alex Holdridge and Linnea Saasen also co-direct this comedic account of their relationship, which starts with a brief affair in Germany. After rekindling the romance, the couple begins a film collaboration.”
7/10/15- Weak professional reviews but fairly good audience ones. TRDB.
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MAD WOMEN- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Imprisoned for a crime of conscience, a middle-aged mother adopts even more radical convictions while serving her sentence — and after she’s released, she becomes determined to transform the world.”
7/10/15- Terrible professional reviews but most audiences have liked it. TRDB.
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TANGERINE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Back on the streets on Christmas Eve after serving a month in jail, transgender prostitute Sin-Dee Rella launches a vengeful search across Los Angeles for her unfaithful pimp boyfriend, Chester, and his new squeeze, Dinah..”
7/10/15- Excellent reviews from the critics and very good reviews from audiences. TRDB.
8/10/15- When I saw this movie there was only 1 other person in the theater and he walked out. The film was extremely creative and very well acted and like nothing you’ve seen before. Still, it was weird and I can not in good conscience recommend this film. TRDB. At the Theater.
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ZARAFA- 2015. Synopsis by IMDB. “The plot of the film has a grandfather telling his grand kids the story of Maki, a young boy who escapes from slave traders, befriends a giraffe (the title character), cross the desert, meet a pirate, and a few other things on a trip that takes him from Africa to Paris.”
7/3/15- Great reviews by critics and good ones from audiences. TRDB.
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STRAY DOG- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Behind his bearded biker visage, Vietnam War veteran Ron Hall is still healing from psychological scars brought about by his service. This empathetic documentary follows Hall’s journey to the Vietnam Memorial to pay tribute to his fallen comrades.”
7/3/15- Great reviews from critics and very good ones from audiences. TRDB.
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