Posts filed under 'Seen On Netflix'
THE RACHEL DIVIDE- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. ” Self-described “trans racial” activist Rachel Dolezal ignited an unprecedented media storm when a local news station in Spokane, WA outed her as a white woman who had been living as the black president of the NAACP.”
4/27/18- Fairly good reviews for this documentary. The NY Times did not like it. TRDB.
5/3/18- The topic is interesting, especially the term “trans” as it applies to race. I thought that the documentary lacked energy but I still enjoyed it. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: documentary
April 27th, 2018
DISOBEDIENCE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “After the death of her Orthodox rabbi father, lapsed Jew Ronit returns to her London roots and sparks community outrage when she resumes her past affair with childhood friend Esti, who has since married Ronit’s cousin.”
4/26/18- Very good reviews. TRDB.
7/22/18- Very well done movie with excellent acting by the two lead actresses. Definitely worth seeing. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: drama
April 26th, 2018
BYE BYE GERMANY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1946 Frankfurt, David Bermann and his Jewish friends long to flee to America, but first they need to earn the money to emigrate by selling linens door-to-door. Meanwhile, a dogged U.S. agent begins investigating David’s dubious wartime activities.”
4/24/18- Very good reviews. TRDB.
9/15/18- I liked this movie very much– not your typical Holocaust film. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
April 24th, 2018
LITTLE PINK HOUSE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this fact-based drama, a small-town nurse becomes a national hero after daring to go up against corporate giant Pfizer in a fight to keep the homes in her blue-collar neighborhood from being bulldozed to accommodate redevelopment.”
4/20/18- Very good reviews with the notable exception of the NY Times. TRDB.
10/29/18- An excellent drama/docudrama. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: drama
April 20th, 2018
KODACHROME- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “After Kodak’s 2009 decision to stop manufacturing its popular Kodachrome film, Matt Ryder embarks on a road trip with his estranged dad — a famed photographer — to take four last rolls of the film to the only lab still developing it.”
4/20/18- Fair reviews for this movie. The premise seems interesting to me and I love road trips- I’ll see it. TRDB.
4/22/18- I liked the movie– especially Ed Harris. Don’t turn the movie off until it is fully finished as there are some very interesting photos during the credits. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama
April 20th, 2018
FIRST MATCH- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Raised in foster care, high schooler Monique tries to reconnect with her father, a ne’er-do-well ex-wrestler, when he’s released from prison. After getting nowhere, she joins the boys’ wrestling team at school to make her dad take notice of her.”
4/19/18- The movie was OK but the lead actress stole the show. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
April 19th, 2018
BEIRUT- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1972, a tragedy forces U.S. envoy Mason Skiles to abandon his post in Beirut. A decade later, the ex-diplomat finds himself back in the same city — this time to help save the life of the colleague and friend he left behind.”
4/10/18- Very good reviews in general– the NY Times did not like it. TRDB.
10/1/18- The NY Times did not like this movie and neither did I!!! Trite and boring I nearly fell asleep watching. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama
April 10th, 2018
SWEET COUNTRY 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Australia’s dusty outback of the 1920s is the setting for this well-crafted Western about an aboriginal stockman who faces little chance of a fair trial after killing the racist white owner of a cattle station in self-defense.”
4/6/18- Excellent reviews from the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
8/28/18- I enjoyed the movie but not nearly as much as the critics did. Also a bit too long and drawn out. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: drama
April 7th, 2018
LEAN ON PETE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Passing his teen years largely neglected, Charley Thompson finds a part-time job with a slightly shady horse trainer and develops a strong bond with worn-out racehorse Lean on Pete — whom Charley resolves to save from the slaughterhouse.”
4/6/18- Excellent reviews for this movie. TRDB.
8/26/18- I liked this movie very much. Really about a 15 year old who comes of age with more problems loaded on his back than he deserves. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: drama
April 6th, 2018
CHAPPAQUIDDICK- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this historical drama, the car accident that doomed Ted Kennedy’s presidential ambitions and resulted in the drowning death of 28-year-old Mary Jo Kopechne gets a fresh look, focusing on the cover-up that followed the crash.”
4/3/18- Fairly good reviews for this historical drama. TRDB.
8/8/18- The movie was a reminder of the incident and the times but it was just a so-so movie. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: drama
April 3rd, 2018
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