THE SHAPE OF WATER- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “During the Cold War era, lonely Elisa works as a cleaning lady in a top-secret U.S. government laboratory. But her life is altered forever after she and a co-worker stumble upon a hush-hush experiment.”
11/30/17– Excellent reviews. TRDB.
1/22/18- Great love story and I enjoyed every minute. TRDB. At the Theater.
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WONDER WHEEL- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Venerated director Woody Allen looks back to the New York City of his youth in this 1950s drama set amid the surroundings of Coney Island amusement park, where love, greed, betrayal and youthful dreams coalesce.”
11/30/17- Awful reviews but I never miss a new Woody. TRDB.
12/17/17- With all of the negative reviews I still enjoyed the movie. I found the plot interesting, if convoluted, and the acting very good as well. TRDB. At the Theater.
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1945- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the days after the end of World War II, a Hungarian village is set to celebrate a wedding when two Orthodox Jews arrive, igniting residents’ fears that the men have come to reclaim property divvied up among their neighbors during the war.”
11/28/17- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
2/18- I liked this movie very much. TRDB. At the Theater.
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DARKEST HOUR- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Winston Churchill’s stirring defiance of the Nazi threat is the focus of this historical drama that depicts his fearless refusal to surrender Britain to Adolf Hitler and his relentless army during World War II’s early days.”
11/23/17- Fairly good reviews with some notable poor ones. Audience reviews were fair. TRDB.
12/31/17- I was disappointed with this movie that people told me was excellent. TThe historical portions were interesting but I found the movie Hollywoodish and geared to earn an Academy Award for its star. TRDB. At the Theater.
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A FANTASTIC WOMAN- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “The sudden death of her boyfriend, Orlando, devastates Marina, who in the midst of grieving is subjected to a hostile police interview. Subsequently shunned by Orlando’s family because she’s transgender, Marina is determined to exert her rights.”
11/17/17- Great reviews including an extraordinary one from the NY Times. TRDB.
3/5/178- A great movie that just won the Best Foreign Film award. TRDB. At the Theater.
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THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “When law enforcement fails to make headway on the months-long hunt for her daughter’s killer, Mildred Hayes takes the drastic step of putting up three large signs questioning the motivation of the town’s widely respected police chief.”
11/10/17- Excellent reviews by all. TRDB.
12/3/17- I enjoyed this movie– perhaps not as much as others did. Definitely recommended. Great acting too. TRDB.
Add comment November 10th, 2017
BATTLE OF THE SEXES- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1973, Billie Jean King, the world’s No. 2 female tennis player, took on 55-year-old ex-champ Bobby Riggs in a match hyped as the Battle of the Sexes. This sports dramedy delves into the battles being played out in their lives beyond the spotlight.”
9/22/17- Very good reviews by the critics and 50/50 by audiences. TRDB.
10/1/17- I liked the movie and it was much more than a tennis match. TRDB. At the Theater.
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BRAD’S STATUS- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “While touring East Coast colleges for his son’s benefit, Brad Soares bumps into some former college buddies whose success leaves him dismayed by his relative lack of achievement. Increasingly vexed by his failings, Brad begins a redemptive journey.”
9/15/17- Very good reviews. TRDB.
9/23/17- Great movie. TRDB. At the Theater.
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COLUMBUS- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “After traveling from Korea to Columbus, Indiana — where his architect father lies in a coma — middle-aged Jin meets young Casey, who’s put her dreams on hold to care for her mother. As Jin and Casey bond, her architectural ambitions are reignited.”
8/4/17- Excellent reviews by the critics and good ones by audiences. TRDB.
8/19/17- It felt like reading an emotional article in Architecture Digest. Very well done with wonderful, understated acting and excellent screenplay. TRDB. At the Theater.
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MENASHE- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Menashe’s wife dies, tradition in his Hasidic Jewish community dictates that he must not raise his young son alone. Instead, he’s obligated to give the boy up to an uncle for adoption — a custom Menashe is unwilling to accept.”
7/28/17- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
8/6/17- I liked this movie very much– a real slice of Hasidic life in a NY community with a very sad but eventually upbeat story. TRDB. At the Theater.
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