ROLLING PAPERS– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Responding to Colorado’s 2014 legalization of cannabis, The Denver Post hired its own columnist on the topic, Ricardo Baca. This pot-friendly documentary follows Baca as he pioneers the dawn of modern marijuana journalism.”
2/19/16- Fair reviews from both critics and audiences alike. TRDB.
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RISEN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this biblical drama, Roman tribune Clavius is ordered to find the missing body of Jesus in the weeks after the Nazarene’s crucifixion in order to refute rumors of his Resurrection and prevent unrest in Jerusalem.”
2/19/16- Fair reviews from critics and much better ones from audiences. TRDB.
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FORSAKEN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Civil War veteran John Henry Clayton tires of the life he’s made for himself as a renowned quick-draw gunfighter, he returns to his hometown hoping to mend fences with his estranged father. But a gang of baddies soon tests John Henry’s patience.”
2/19/16- Really poor professional reviews but audiences have liked it. Starring both Keith and Donald Sutherland. TRDB.
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DIAMOND TONGUES- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “For aspiring actress Edith Welland, the path to stardom proves steep and rocky — especially when her ex-boyfriend, who is a complete amateur, stumbles into acting and threatens to pass her by on the road to success.”
2/19/16- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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THE PRIME MINISTERS: SOLDIERS AND PEACEMAKERS- Synopsis by Netflix. “This fascinating portrait of Israeli diplomat Yehuda Avner’s remarkable career recounts his service with three of the country’s prime ministers and his key advisory role in many of the nation’s most critical decisions.”
2/17/16- Very good reviews and I’d like to see this. TRDB.
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HOW TO BE SINGLE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Young and footloose, New Yorkers Alice, Robin, Lucy, Meg, Tom and David are living the dream. With the city as their playground, their adventures of love and lust play out over a 10-year period, providing a fresh perspective on being single.”
2/12/16- Weak reviews. TRDB.
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TUMBLEDOWN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Hoping to move past the death of her husband, celebrated folk musician Hunter Miles, Hannah begins penning an account of his life. But before long, she meets an author also writing a biography of Hunter — one with a distinctly different view of him.”
2/5/16- Mixed reviews by the critics. Audiences have liked it. TRDB.
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MISCONDUCT- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Just named a partner in his respected law firm, Ben Chase takes on a high-profile case against a corrupt pharmaceutical company executive. When things turn deadly, Ben realizes he’s up against a vicious and determined foe.”
2/5/16- Awful reviews by the critics but audiences have liked it very much. I’ll skip it for now. TRDB.
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I KNEW HER WELL- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “This prismatic portrait of the days and nights of a party girl in sixties Rome is a revelation. On the surface, I Knew Her Well, directed by Antonio Pietrangeli, plays like an inversion of La dolce vita with a woman at its center, following the gorgeous, seemingly liberated Adriana as she dallies with a wide variety of men, attends parties, goes to modeling gigs, and circulates among the rich and famous.’
2/5/16- Good reviews for this newly restored copy of the 1969 movie. TRDB.
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FORT BUCHANAN- 2016. Synopsis by IMDB. “FORT BUCHANAN is a military tragicomedy set over four seasons. From France to Djibouti and back again, follow the lives of a stay-at-home dad, his adopted daughter, a woman of a certain age, three pretty young wives and their personal trainer.”
2/5/16- I’ve seen just 2 reviews- both positive including the review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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