BEL CANTO- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “When opera diva Roxanne Coss agrees to sing at a rich businessman’s swank birthday party in South America, a group of rebel guerrillas takes everyone hostage. During the ensuing monthlong standoff, the hostages and their captors form unlikely bonds.”
9/14/18- Weak reviews. TRDB.
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THE LAND OF STEADY HABITS- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. ” Writer/director Nicole Holofcener (Enough Said, Friends with Money) brings us a drama about parenting, loss and the consequences of our self-destructive behavior. The story features a deeply flawed male protagonist whose tragic mistakes impact and inform the complex relationships in his life.”
9/14/18- Fairly good reviews and I plan to see this one. TRDB.
9/14/18- I enjoyed the movie very much. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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LETTER FROM MASANJIA- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “When an American mom discovers an SOS note stashed in a package from Kmart, she never imagines it will lead to the closure of Masanjia, China’s most notorious labor camp. When news of the note goes viral, the writer, a Chinese engineer who had been jailed for his spiritual beliefs, fears for his life and his family’s safety.”
9/14/18- Just 4 reviews of this documentary noted and they are all good. TRDB.
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MUSEO- 2018. Synopsis by IMDB. “In 1985, a group of criminals mock the security of the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City to extract 140 pre-Hispanic pieces from their showcases.”
9/14/18- Good reviews. TRDB.
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DON’T LEAVE HOME- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Intrigued by an Irish urban legend, an American artist ends up in danger after traveling to the ramshackle estate of a priest responsible for a work of art containing the image of a girl who has vanished, along with her likeness in the painting.”
9/14/18- Fairly good reviews for this movie that ordinarily I wouldn’t bother with. TRDB.
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THE CHILDREN ACT- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this absorbing drama, British High Court judge Fiona Maye faces two daunting issues: At home, her marriage is crumbling, while in court she must decide whether a young man’s parents are entitled to deny him a life-saving blood transfusion.”
9/13/18- Fair reviews by the critics but it sounds interesting to me. TRDB.
9/21/18- I saw this movie and liked it. Emma Thompson is great. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
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THE PUBLIC IMAGE IS ROTTEN- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Emerging on the punk scene as Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols, front man John Lydon became a rock ‘n’ roll icon. But when the group broke up, he started a new band, Public Image Ltd. — which he’s kept going in various forms for nearly four decades.”
9/13/18- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.
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SCIENCE FAIR- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 2017, high school science students from across the globe convened in Los Angeles to compete in the annual International Science and Engineering Fair. This engaging documentary showcases the nine diverse finalists vying for a top prize of $75,000.”
9/13/18- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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AMERICAN CHAOS- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Seeking to understand what Donald Trump supporters see in their man, director Jim Stern embarks on a tour of the red states in the run-up to the 2016 election, asking citizens why they’re willing to endorse a candidate with extreme beliefs.”
9/12/18- Despite what sounds like an interesting premise this movie got poor reviews for the most part. TRDB.
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WHERE HANDS TOUCH- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this coming-of-age drama set in Nazi Germany, mixed-race teen Leyna — her mother a German and her father an African — falls for Lutz, a mandatory member of the Hitler Youth. But their taboo romance soon puts their lives in jeopardy.”
9/11/18- Weak reviews in general with a couple of good ones and a couple of bad ones. TRDB.
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