THE INCOMPARABLE ROSE HARTMAN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “This documentary blend of art, biography and celebrities charts the career of New York City photographer Rose Hartman, whose iconic images of the rich and famous have made her a star in her own right.”
6/2/17- I’ve read 3 reviews and they are all very good. TRDB.
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FROM THE ASHES- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Focusing on the effects of coal’s resurgence as an energy source, this timely documentary examines the risks — including climate change and threats to public health — posed by a continuing reliance on coal.”
6/2/17- Just 3 reviews and they are all good. TRDB.
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HANDSOME DEVIL- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Odd man out at a rugby-obsessed boarding school, self-styled rebel Ned is ready for another semester of abuse when his new roommate — a hunky transfer student and rugby star — extends an olive branch of friendship. Too bad not everyone approves.”
6/2/17- Very good reviews from the critics and weak ones from audiences. I’ll try it. TRDB.
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PAST LIFE- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “With a keen sense of characterization, this moving drama follows two Israeli sisters — one an aspiring composer, the other a journalist — who dredge up dark family secrets when they attempt to learn the truth about their Holocaust-survivor father.”
6/2/17- Very good reviews by the critics and fair ones from audiences. I plan to see it. TRDB.
11/13/17- I thought this movie was excellent. TRDB. Amazon Prime.
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WONDER WOMAN- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Inspired by the classic DC Comics character, this epic tale charts the origins of the mighty Wonder Woman, who leaves her all-female island home hoping to deploy her powers to help end to the carnage of World War I.”
6/2/17- Critics and audiences have loved this movie. TRDB.
7/`9/17- A very good action movie with a message. Read about Gal Gadot, the female lead. TRDB. At the Theater.
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RADIO DREAMS- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “This wry comedy follows Hamid Royani, the program manager for a Farsi-language radio station in San Francisco, as he attempts to bring together Afghani rock band Kabul Dreams and the legendary Metallica for an on-air jam session.”
6/2/17- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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BAND AID- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Most bands start out getting along and then fall out as egos clash on the group’s way to the top. But for married couple Anna and Ben, their constant rows become the reason for their band’s formation and the inspiration behind their music.”
6/2/17- Very good reviews from critics and audiences. TRDB.
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RESTLESS CREATURE: WENDY WHELAN- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “For dancer Wendy Whelan, the New York City Ballet was home for 30 years. This engaging documentary paints a revealing portrait of the ballerina as she approaches retirement, facing physical challenges while trying to redefine herself as an artist.”
5/31/17- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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OBIT- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Documentarian Vanessa Gould trains her lens on the famed obituary desk at the “New York Times,” where the unsung staff works meticulously to craft engaging accounts of momentous lives — from historical figures to celebrities to inventors.”
5/31/17- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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LOUD PLACES- 2017.
5/30/17- Synopsis from the film’s website “A girl in a dead-end town struggles to overcome abuse, raises her young brother and finds love in a mysterious, brooding nomad with a dangerous past.”
5/30/17- I enjoyed the movie. In particular, the cinematography was wonderful. TRDB. Amazon Prime.
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