LIKE FATHER- 2008. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “When a workaholic young executive (Kristen Bell), is left at the altar, she ends up on her Caribbean honeymoon cruise with the last person she ever expected: her estranged and equally workaholic father (Kelsey Grammer).”
8/10/18- Just ridiculous enough to be funny and enjoyable at times. TRDB. Netflix Streaming
Add comment August 11th, 2018
MADELINE’S MADELINE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “While her mom sees Madeline as a fragile, emotional teen, the director of her theater workshop sees her as a raw talent with a troubled history that can be exploited for her art. Before long, Madeline’s loyalties are torn between mother and mentor.”
8/10/18- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
1/27/19- As one critic said– “it didn’t really work for me.” TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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NIGHT COMES ON- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “About to turn 18, Angel LaMere emerges from juvenile detention with big plans: She’s going to rescue younger sister Abby from foster care and then track down and kill their father — the man who murdered their mom.”
8/3/18- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
10/21/18- I enjoyed this movie very much. Very realistic. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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THE BLEEDING EDGE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “America has the most technologically advanced health care system in the world, yet medical interventions have become the third leading cause of death, and the overwhelming majority of high-risk implanted devices never require a single clinical trial. In THE BLEEDING EDGE, Academy Award (R) nominated filmmakers Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering (THE INVISIBLE WAR, THE HUNTING GROUND) turn their sights on the $400 billion medical device industry, examining lax regulations, corporate cover-ups, and profit driven incentives that put patients at risk daily.”
7/27/18- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
7/29/18- An excellent and important documentary that is both informative and exasperating. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Add comment July 28th, 2018
DON’T WORRY, HE WON’T GET FAR ON FOOT- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a car accident leaves John Callahan confined to a wheelchair at age 21, the Oregon native begins drawing as physical therapy. Before long, a dark comedic vision emerges — and a career as a cartoonist follows.”
7/13/18- Fairly good reviews from the critics and excellent reviews from audiences. TRDB.
11/7/18- An excellent drama taken from a true story. I liked it very much. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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EIGHTH GRADE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “As Kayla Day begins the last week of a difficult year in eighth grade, the emotional perils of adolescence swirl around her. Though she’s comfortable with her online persona, the looming social challenges of high school terrify her.”
7/12/18- Great reviews!!! Friends thought it was so-so. TRDB.
10/31/18- I liked this movie very much. Great scene at the end with father and daughter. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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SORRY TO BOTHER YOU- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Losing faith in his persuasive skills, telemarketer Cassius Green takes a co-worker’s advice and finds that he suddenly has a gift for selling that elevates him to the executive echelon — where he discovers the chilling secret of his bosses.”
7/5/18- Fairly good reviews for this comedy that didn’t sound so good to me. TRDB.
11/25/18- I did not like the movie and turned it off. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Add comment July 6th, 2018
WHITNEY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Whitney Houston’s stunning voice made her a pop-world icon and spawned a career that lasted from the mid-1980s through her tragic death in 2012. This comprehensive documentary charts the singer’s triumphant career and turbulent private life.”
7/4/18- Very good reviews by the critics and fairly good ones from audiences as well. TRDB.
11/27/18- I think that this was a beautifully done documentary and I enjoyed it very much. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Add comment July 4th, 2018
TO EACH HER OWN- 2018. A French comedy about a young gay woman with a girlfriend and a male lover as well.
7/1/18- Fair reviews at best but I kind of enjoyed this ridiculous French comedy. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Add comment July 1st, 2018
SUNDAY’S ILLNESS- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Anabel abandoned her daughter Chiara when she was barely eight years old. Thirty-five years later Chiara returns with a strange request for her mother; she asks her to spend ten days with her. Anabel sees in that trip the chance to get her daughter back, but she does not know that Chiara has a hidden agenda and that she will have to face the most important decision of her life.”
7/1/18- This movie got rave reviews from some of the critics and very good ones from the rest. Audiences were much less praiseworthy. I thought it was just OK. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Add comment July 1st, 2018