NOCTURNAL ANIMALS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Susan Morrow receives a book manuscript from her estranged ex-husband, she finds herself confronting her past while becoming increasingly immersed in the story — a thriller in which a professor’s ordinary life is violently derailed.”
11/18/16- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
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NE ME QUITTE PAS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Leading uninspiring lives, two Belgian buddies — Marcel and Bob — lean on each other and on alcohol for solace. But when Marcel decides it’s time for them to stop drinking, Bob is reluctant to get with the new plan.”
11/18/16- Just a few reviews and they are mixed. So far I think I’ll skip it. TRDB.
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MAGNUS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “At age 13, chess whiz Magnus Carlsen set his sights on becoming the world chess champion. This absorbing documentary recounts Carlsen’s relentless pursuit of his goal, which he achieved only nine years later.”
11/18/16- Fairly good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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I AM NOT MADAME BOVARY- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “To qualify for the apartment they covet, Li Xuelian and her husband, Qin Yuhe, agree to divorce. But to Li’s astonishment, Qin moves into the apartment with another woman. Outraged, Li begins a years-long campaign to expose Qin’s chicanery.”
11/18/16- Very good reviews by the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
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BLOOD ON THE MOUNTAIN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “West Virginia is rich in natural resources, yet its residents have benefited little from them. This documentary details how industrial concerns have controlled the state’s politics, economy and environment while failing to protect the populace.”
11/18/16– Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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BLEED FOR THIS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Legendary boxer Vinny Pazienza rocketed to stardom after he unseated then-champion Gilbert Dele, but Pazienza’s reign was cut short when he was involved in a near-fatal car crash. This inspiring biopic depicts the pugilist’s remarkable comeback.”
11/18/16- Fair reviews from the critics and better ones from audiences. TRDB.
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BEST WORST THING THAT EVER COULD HAVE HAPPENED- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. ” new Stephen Sondheim-Harold Prince musical is always an event, so it was amid much fanfare that “Merrily We Roll Along” opened in 1981 — but the show closed 16 performances later. This nostalgic documentary recounts the experiences of the cast.”
11/18/16- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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HUNTER GATHERER- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “After finishing his prison term, Ashley is ready to resume his former life — which no longer exists because his cohorts and girlfriend have moved on. But he soon makes a new friend in artless Jeremy, who helps Ashley with a loopy moneymaking scheme.”
11/16/16- Excellent reviews from critics and audiences. TRDB.
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ALLIED- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “During a perilous World War II mission in Casablanca, French-Canadian operative Max Vatan falls in love with and weds French spy Marianne Beausejour. After learning that Marianne may be a Nazi double agent, Max launches an investigation of his wife.”
12/5/16- This movie has garnered mixed reviews but I liked it– certainly not great but well worth seeing. TRDB. At the Theater.
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RULES DON’T APPLY- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Southern beauty Marla Mabrey arrives in Hollywood to work for Howard Hughes, his driver, Frank Forbes, meets her at the airport. Sparks fly immediately between the two, but dating among the billionaire’s employees is strictly prohibited.”
11/15/16- Fair to good reviews. TRDB.
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