THE IVORY GAME- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “African elephants are dying out at an alarming rate, on a path to extinction fueled by the world’s lust for ivory — aka “white gold.” Documentary filmmakers go undercover with conservationists and others to expose the scourge of ivory trafficking.”
11/4/16- Very good to excellent reviews. TRDB.
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IVORY: A CRIME STORY- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “When filmmaker and former trophy hunter Sergey Yastrzhembskiy learned about the ruinous effects of Africa’s illegal ivory trade, he spent three years uncovering the network of corruption and greed that he exposes in this probing documentary.”
11/4/16- Few reviews but all are good. TRDB.
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DOG EAT DOG- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “After trying to fit into life on the outside, a trio of ex-cons soon agrees that what they need is one last score. When a mobster offers them big bucks to kidnap a baby whose father owes him millions, the pals are just dumb enough to accept.”
11/4/16- Good cast– poor reviews. I’d skip it. TRDB.
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DOCTOR STRANGE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “After an auto accident ends his career as a neurosurgeon, Stephen Strange embarks on a quest to heal himself. His path him leads to the Ancient One, a mysterious mentor who trains Strange to defend Earth by becoming the next Sorcerer Supreme.”
11/4/16- Very good to excellent reviews with a few really bad ones as well. You won’t catch me watching this movie. TRDB.
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PETER AND THE FARM- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Filmed over the course of a year, this absorbing documentary profiles Vermont farmer Peter Dunning, a grizzled alcoholic who continues to work the gradually deteriorating farm he’s nurtured for decades, despite the toll it has taken on him.”
11/4/16- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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WE ARE X- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Big hair and big drama have long been the hallmarks of glam rockers X Japan, whose music has thrilled fans for more than three decades. This absorbing documentary profiles the group in the lead-up to their 2014 Madison Square Garden performance.”
11/4/16- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
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DON’T CALL ME SON- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Taken from the woman who raised him after it’s learned that she snatched him at birth, cross-dressing teen Pierre is forced to live with his well-to-do biological parents. But as they try to shape him according to their standards, he begins to rebel.”
11/3/16- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.
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YOU’VE BEEN TRUMPED, TOO- 2016. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “You’ve Been Trumped Too is an explosive and revealing story that every American voter should watch. The film will be released in movie theaters in major British cities like London, Glasgow, Manchester, Edinburgh and Belfast before the American election.
10/28/16- Just a few reviews but they are all good. TRDB.
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MR. DONKEY- 2016. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In order to pay for the donkey that brings them water, a countryside village registers it as a teacher at its local school. But when the charity group that funds the school visits for an inspection, the village has to find ways to hide their secret.”
10/28/16- No reviews at present but this sounds funny. I’ll go for it. TRDB.
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THE GREASY STRANGLER- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “When pudgy, unattractive Brayden inexplicably draws the attention of a winsome woman on the disco walking tour he runs with his dad, it sparks a romantic rivalry between father and son. Meanwhile, a lard-slathered maniac begins a killing spree.”
10/28/16- Generally poor reviews and I probably wouldn’t see this one even with good reviews. TRDB.
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