LOVE SIMON 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Closeted gay teen Simon is mortified when his classmate Martin gets hold of Simon’s intimate email to his online love. With the prospect of humiliation looming, Simon reluctantly agrees to help Martin get closer to Abby, Simon’s female best friend.”
3/16/18- Mostly good reviews but none great. TRDB.
Add comment March 16th, 2018
7 DAYS IN ENTEBBE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “The true-life saga of the 1976 Air France hijacking and rescue is vividly recounted in this tense drama, from the commandeering of a commercial flight by Palestinian and German radicals to the brilliant and daring Israeli raid to free the hostages.”
3/14/18- Terrible reviews. TRDB.
Add comment March 14th, 2018
LEANING INTO THE WIND- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Environmental artist Andy Goldsworthy’s works are ephemeral, designed to weather along with the landscapes in which they’re placed. This well-crafted documentary follows Goldsworthy across the globe as he constructs his fragile and diverse creations.”
3/9/18- Great reviews. TRDB.
Add comment March 9th, 2018
SHINING MOON- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “When gay actors Renato and Ivan — also a couple — are cast as a pair of notorious drag queens by a handsome young filmmaker, they must confront society’s prejudices and their own if they’re to play the roles of a lifetime.”
3/9/18- I’ve seen just 1 review and it was fairly good. TRDB.
Add comment March 9th, 2018
HANNAH- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “This layered character study follows the aging Hannah, who’s attempting to come to grips with the ramifications of her husband’s incarceration. But as she faces scorn from family and friends, she begins to unravel.”
3/9/18- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
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ITZHAK- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Though Itzhak Perlman is widely regarded as the finest violinist of his time, his journey has been far from easy. This affectionate documentary recounts his story through conversations with Perlman, his friends, family and colleagues.”
3/9/18- Fair reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
4/3/18- I liked this documentary very much. Great music too. TRDB. At the Theater.
Add comment March 9th, 2018
THE FORGIVEN- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this taut political drama set in postapartheid South Africa, Archbishop Desmond Tutu gives audience to a convicted murderer looking for redemption. But the meeting tests Tutu’s notions of mercy and morality.”
3/9/18- Poor reviews. TRDB.
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THE STRANGERS: PREY AT NIGHT- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “During a road trip, a family plans to stay with relatives at their trailer park home. Upon arriving, the clan finds the place deserted and borrows an empty unit for the night.”
3/9/18- Not my kind of movie and apparently not the kind of movie that critics might like either. Audiences were more generous. TRDB.
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THE DEATH OF STALIN- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Before his sudden death in 1953, Joseph Stalin held the Soviet Union in his iron grip for more than 30 years. This dark satire depicts the subsequent turmoil as his scheming minions begin jockeying for power.”
3/8/18- Excellent reviews. I saw a trailer for this film and it looked pretty stupid. TRDB.
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GAME NIGHT- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Friendly competition turns deadly serious when a group of friends’ weekly game night becomes a murder-mystery party instead. As the players attempt to crack the case, they soon find that all is not what it seems.”
2/22/18- Very good reviews. TRDB.
Add comment February 22nd, 2018