Posts filed under 'Seen at the Theater'
THE TRUTH- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Returning to Paris to visit her mom — beloved film actress Fabienne — screenwriter Lumir is upset by revelations in Fabienne’s just-published memoir, igniting an emotional showdown between mother and daughter that exposes their painful past.”
2/13/20- Fair reviews for this French drama starring Catherine DeNeuve. TRDB.
2/14/20- Very, very slow even for me but there were some very good scenes between mother and daughter and it is worth seeing. TRDB.
February 13th, 2020
BOMBSHELL- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “This fact-based drama focuses on a cadre of female Fox News employees who help depose CEO Roger Ailes after several of them — including news anchor Megyn Kelly — accuse him of repeated sexual harassment.”
12/13/19- Weak reviews for this much advertised movie. TRDB.
12/22/19- Weak reviews but I liked this movie that dealt with a current important topic. TRDB.
Tags: drama
December 13th, 2019
A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this heartwarming drama, journalist Lloyd Vogel sets out to profile the host of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood”: the iconic Fred Rogers. After approaching his subject with skepticism, Vogel changes his outlook when he forms a friendship with Rogers.”
11/22/19– Excellent reviews from everybody. TRDB.
11/24/19- The critics are correct– an excellent, sensitive movie. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: drama
November 22nd, 2019
DARK WATERS- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this legal drama based on a “New York Times Magazine” story, lawyer Robert Bilott — whose specialty is defending chemical companies — takes on DuPont when one of his grandmother’s neighbors accuses the corporation of killing his cattle.”
11/22/19- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
12/16/19- I enjoyed this movie and shared the outrage toward those who got away with this for so long. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: drama
November 22nd, 2019
WAVES- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Set against the vibrant landscape of South Florida, and featuring an astonishing ensemble of award-winning actors and breakouts alike, Waves traces the epic emotional journey of a suburban African-American family–led by a well-intentioned but domineering father–as they navigate love, forgiveness and coming together in the aftermath of a loss.”
11/16/19- Excellent reviews from the critics and audiences. TRDB.
12/11/19- Definitely a sleeper- this movie was excellent. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: drama
November 17th, 2019
FORD V FERRARI- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Fed up with the Ferrari team’s routine domination of the annual Le Mans race, Henry Ford II tasks design prodigy Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles with a mission: build a car that can defeat the Italians in the 1966 competition.
11/13/19- Excellent reviews from most of the critics. TRDB.
11/20/19- Friends and critics have liked this movie. I didn’t. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: drama
November 13th, 2019
MIDNIGHT TRAVELER- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Targeted by the Taliban in 2015, Afghan director Hassan Fazili flees to Europe with his family. This immersive documentary — shot by Fazili, his wife and two daughters on a cell phone — captures their perilous three-year journey.”
10/16/19- Excellent reviews from the critics and good ones from audiences. TRDB.
10/22/19- A tribute to courage and fortitude. I liked it. At the Theater.
Tags: documentary
October 16th, 2019
PARASITE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Delivering a pointed critique of social inequity, this twisty tale follows a clan of jobless grifters who engineer an elaborate ruse to slowly insinuate themselves into the lives of an affluent family.”
10/11/19- Excellent reviews for this Korean film. TRDB.
11/3/19- This movie was way too long and convoluted at that. There were some interesting scenes but overall I fail to see what all of the hoop-la was about. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 11th, 2019
PAIN AND GLORY- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “This layered drama centers on Salvador Mallo, an aging filmmaker looking deep within his soul as he attempts to recapture the creative spirit that once inspired him. As he surveys his life, Salvador is haunted by memories of his first love.”
10/4/19- Excellent reviews for this drama by Pedro Almodovar. TRDB.
10/25/19– I enjoyed this movie very much. Great acting as well. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 4th, 2019
LUCE- 2019. “A married couple is forced to reckon with their idealized image of their son, adopted from war-torn Eritrea, after an alarming discovery by a devoted high school teacher threatens his status as an all-star student.”
8/2/19- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
8/9/19– I enjoyed this movie very much despite what I thought was some intentional ambiguity. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: drama, Mystery
August 3rd, 2019
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