MOYNIHAN- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “A four-term U.S. senator, Daniel Patrick Moynihan was also a policy specialist and a venerated social thinker. This insightful documentary looks at Moynihan’s humble Depression-era roots, his singular career and his evolution of ideas.”
10/3/18- Just 1 review noted today and it sounds OK. TRDB.
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NO DATE, NO SIGNATURE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “When forensic pathologist Kaveh Nariman injures a young boy in a vehicle mishap, his father declines Kaveh’s offer of medical assistance. But after the child turns up dead days later, seemingly from botulism, Kaveh’s conscience begins to gnaw at him.”
10/3/18- Excellent reviews for this Iranian drama. TRDB.
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A STAR IS BORN- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In a role previously played by Janet Gaynor, Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga has big shoes to fill in this third remake of the classic tale about a rising star whose career eclipses that of her famous mentor.”
10/2/18- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
10/22/18- Very well done and I enjoyed every minute. TRDB. At the Theater
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306 HOLLYWOOD- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “As siblings Elan and Jonathan Bogarín begin dismantling their deceased grandmother’s household, they discover that her soul and her story live on in the objects she left behind, as chronicled in this compelling documentary.”
9/28/18- Fair to good reviews. TRDB.
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BLACK ’47- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “After fighting for the British Empire in Afghanistan, an Irish Ranger deserts his post to return home in 1847. Shocked by the mass starvation of his people wrought by the potato blight, he sets out to exact revenge on those he considers at fault.”
9/28/18- Fair reviews from the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB.
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HOLD THE DARK- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Retired naturalist and wolf expert Russell Core journeys to the edge of civilization in northern Alaska at the pleading of Medora Slone , a young mother whose son was killed by a pack of wolves. As Core attempts to help Medora track down the wolves who took her son, a strange and dangerous relationship develops between the two lonely souls.”
9/28/18- Fair to good reviews in general. TRDB.
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SCAFFOLDING- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Nearing the end of his high school days, volatile 17-year-old Asher faces a choice about his future: either work in his father’s scaffolding business or follow the advice of an inspiring teacher who has awakened Asher to other possibilities.”
9/28/18- Fair reviews at best but the reviews sounded interesting to me. TRDB.
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MATANGI/MAYA/M.I.A.- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Culled from more than two decades of film — including a treasure trove of personal footage — this insightful documentary paints a compelling portrait of provocative pop star M.I.A., who continues to defy conventions.”
9/28/18- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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CRUISE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Growing up in the 1980s, young New Yorker Gio Fortunato is leading a footloose and fancy-free life focused on easy women and fast cars — until a Jewish girl from Long Island attracts his attention.”
9/28/18- The premise alone sounds interesting but this movie has received poor reviews. I would, however, give it a try. TRDB.
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BAD REPUTATION- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Before there were “riot grrrls” or female rappers, there was Joan Jett — first in the seminal punk band the Runaways, then as a solo act and later the leader of her own band, as recounted in this biographical documentary.”
9/28/18- Good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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