ALL ABOUT NINA- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “As fearless as she is onstage, edgy stand-up comic Nina Geld is a mess when it comes to her personal life. But after Nina moves to Los Angeles, she meets quiet contractor Rafe, who promptly upends most of her assumptions about life.”
9/28/18- Very good reviews. The NY Times did not like it. TRDB.
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FREE SOLO- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this “cliff-hanging” documentary, rock climber Alex Honnold prepares for and undertakes the most daunting challenge of his life: becoming the first person to free-solo climb (without ropes or safety gear) the face of Yosemite’s El Capitan.”
9/29/18- Excellent reviews and I look forward to seeing this movie. TRDB.
10/14/18- I liked this documentary very much. Beautiful scenery as well as suspenseful. TRDB. At the Theater.
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THE SONG OF SWAY LAKE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “When teenage record collector Ollie decides to steal a rare 78 record from his family’s lake house, he enlists the aid of his itinerant friend Nikolai. But the plan hits a snag when Ollie’s estranged grandmother shows up.”
9/21/18- Weak reviews but some of the reviews do sound interesting. TRDB.
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GOYO: THE BOY GENERAL- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. ” GOYO: The Boy General is a historical biopic that focuses on the last months in the life of Gregorio del Pilar (Paulo Avelino), one of the youngest generals of the Philippine Revolution (against Spain) and the Philippine-American War.”
9/21/18- Just 2 reviews so far– 1 up and 1 down. TRDB.
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TEA WITH THE DAMES- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Acclaimed actresses Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright and Eileen Atkins — all Dames of the British Empire — gather for a captivating conversation that includes reminiscences, gossip and untold tales about their stage and film careers.”
9/21/18- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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QUINCY- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “QUINCY is an intimate look into the life of icon Quincy Jones. A unique force of nature in music and popular culture for 70 years, Jones has transcended musical and racial boundaries; his story is inextricably woven into the fabric of Black America.”
9/21/18- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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MANDY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Living in the rural Pacific Northwest, Red Miller sees his blissful life spin terrifyingly out of control when a crazed cult leader and his followers kidnap and kill Red’s beloved girlfriend — sending him on a quest to exact bloody revenge.”
9/21/18- Sounds bloody as hell but reviews from the critics were very good. I’d give it a try. TRDB.
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THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “When orphaned 10-year-old Lewis Barnavelt is sent to live with his Uncle Jonathan, the boy is shocked to learn that Jonathan is a warlock — who’s on a mission to find the ticking doomsday clock hidden within his home’s walls.”
9/21/18- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.
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CALL HER GANDA- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a U.S. Marine on leave in the Philippines murders transgender sex worker Jennifer Laude in a motel room, three women — Jennifer’s mother, an investigative journalist and an activist lawyer — are determined to see justice served.”
9/21/18- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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LIFE ITSELF- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Featuring a star-studded cast, this multigenerational love story unfolds across decades and geographies — from the New York City streets to rural Spain — with a single event connecting them.”
9/19/18- Horrible reviews. Don’t mistake this movie for the 2014 release of a movie with the same name. TRDB.
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