A MOMENT OF SILENCE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “After President Sánchez de Lozada is forced to step down, Bolivia’s new socialist government strives to lead the nation to a brighter future, but internal conflicts and the re-emergence of corruption threaten to cripple reform efforts.”
5/20/16- Just 2 reviews– 1 up and 1 down.
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MANHATTAN NIGHT- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “A dead movie director and his beautiful widow, Caroline, spell trouble for tabloid journalist Porter Wren when she asks him to look into her husband’s murder. But Porter’s investigation into the case soon jeopardizes everything in his world.”
5/20/16– Poor reviews by the critics and somewhat better ones by audiences. TRDB.
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ALMOST HOLY- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “This absorbing documentary paints an intricate portrait of Ukrainian pastor Gennadiy Mokhnenko, whose unorthodox approach to rescuing drug-addicted homeless juveniles has earned him admirers and detractors during the 15 years he’s pursued his cause.’
5/20/16- Great reviews from both critics and audiences. TRDB.
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THE NICE GUYS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in 1970s Los Angeles, this noirish mystery tracks a private eye who teams with a hired bruiser to investigate a missing persons case and a porn star’s suspicious suicide. In the process, the pair stumbles onto evidence of a vast conspiracy.”
5/19/16- Excellent reviews for this drama starring Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling. TRDB.
5/24/16- One critic said that the two stars enjoying working together was the best part of the movie and I agree. Some funny parts but basically stupid. TRDB. At the Theater.
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PELE: BIRTH OF A LEGEND- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Growing up in Brazil with little money, Edson Arantes do Nascimento — later known as Pelé — had a passion for soccer. Blessed with ample talent, at age 17 he led the nation’s team to its first World Cup win, recounted in this rags-to-riches biopic.”
5/13/16- Awful reviews by critics. It has faired better with audiences. TRDB.
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THE LOBSTER- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in a not-so-distant future, this imaginative allegorical tale depicts a world where single people are hunted down and forced to find mates within 45 days to avoid being turned into animals and banished to live in nature.”
5/13/16- Excellent reviews by most of the critics but several of them said that the movie was too clever for its own good. TRDB.
5/28/16- Put me in the “didn’t like it” column. Clever it was but THAT’S IT!! TRDB. At the Theater.
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KILL ZONE 2- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Undercover cop Kit (Wu Jing) becomes a junkie in order to catch Mr Hung (Louis Koo), the mastermind behind a crime syndicate. When the operation goes sour and Kit blows his cover, his supervisor and uncle Wah (Simon Yam) decides to terminate the operation.”
5/13/16- Great reviews but it sounds like you pretty much need to into martial arts to like it. I’m NOT but I still recommend it for others. TRDB.
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I AM WRATH- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “When the police fail to apprehend his wife’s killers, Stanley Hill turns vigilante to avenge her death — a quest that leads him to uncover evidence of corruption within the ranks of the law and the halls of power.”
5/13/16- Really poor reviews all around. TRDB.
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CASH ONLY- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “With poor past decisions contributing to his current financial troubles, Detroit landlord Elvis Martini needs to figure out one big score to clear his debts. But the plan he comes up with soon makes matters far worse.”
5/13/16- Excellent reviews from critics and audiences. TRDB.
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THOSE PEOPLE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “For years, young painter Charlie has carried a torch for his handsome best friend, who’s become enveloped in a financial scandal. But when a new man — a concert pianist — arrives on the scene, Charlie finds himself facing a momentous decision.”
5/6/16- Just 4 reviews so far and 3 of them are very good. TRDB.
Add comment May 6th, 2016