ENTANGLEMENT- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “While recuperating from a suicide attempt, Ben learns that his parents had adopted a baby girl but gave her up when they discovered they were expecting him. Aided by a caring neighbor, Ben sets off on a quest to find his would-be adoptive sister.”
2/9/18- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.
12/26/18- I agree- just fair. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Add comment February 9th, 2018
THE GIRL FROM THE SONG- 2017. About a bunch Brits looking to find themselves head to the US to attend the “Burning Man” festival in Nevada.
1/29/18- A fair movie at best with a few redeeming qualities. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Add comment January 29th, 2018
A CIAMBA- In A CIAMBRA, a small Romani community in Calabria, Pio Amato is desperate to grow up fast. At 14, he drinks, smokes and is one of the few to easily slide between the region’s factions – the local Italians, the African refugees and his fellow Romani. Pio follows his older brother Cosimo everywhere, learning the necessary skills for life on the streets of their hometown. When Cosimo disappears and things start to go wrong, Pio sets out to prove he’s ready to step into his big brother’s shoes but soon finds himself faced with an impossible decision that will show if he is truly ready to become a man.”
1/18/18- Very good reviews. TRDB.
7/13/18- A well done movie but the story itself I feel that I’ve seen a few times before. Never-the-less I would still recommend this movie. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Add comment January 18th, 2018
IN BETWEEN- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in Tel Aviv, this engrossing drama follows a trio of independent-minded Palestinian women who develop a bond of solidarity as they share an apartment and struggle to balance the differing values of tradition and modernity.”
1/5/18- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
5/19/18- Interesting much of the time this film is really about independent Palestinian women without reference to the conflict in the area. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Add comment January 5th, 2018
DJANGO- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this poignant biopic, jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt escapes the persecution that his Gypsy brethren suffer in German-occupied France, but when the Nazis demand that Django use his music to fuel their propaganda, he faces a daunting decision.”
1/5/18- Weak reviews by the critics but very good ones from audiences. TRDB.
6/13/18- I liked it but not great by any means. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Add comment January 5th, 2018
MOLLY’S GAME- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Once an elite skier with Olympic aspirations, Molly Bloom uses her beauty and chutzpah to attain another kind of celebrity by hosting the world’s most exclusive poker games — until it all comes tumbling down.”
1/3/18- Very good reviews. TRDB.
4/26/18- I’d say that the movie is fair and you can see it if you have 2 hours and 20 minutes to spare. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Add comment January 3rd, 2018
IN THE FADE- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “With her life upended by the death of her husband and son in a bomb attack, Katja Sekerci can only nurse her pain at first. But she soon becomes obsessed with the hunt for the perpetrators and the ensuing trial of the neo-Nazis accused of the crime.
12/27/17- Fair reviews by both critics and audiences. TRDB.
6/23/18- I liked this German drama starring the German actress Diane Kruger. TRDB.
Add comment December 29th, 2017
HOLLOW IN THE LAND- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “A year after Alison Miller’s dad is jailed for murder, her brother vanishes and is accused of murder when a corpse turns up in a trailer park. Now, Alison is determined to find her sibling and prove his innocence despite the evidence against him.”
12/7/17- Just 5 reviews noted and 4 out of the 5 are very good. TRDB.
2/6/18- I beg to differ. Incredibly boring and I turned it off. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Add comment December 7th, 2017
LOVELESS- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this riveting morality tale, Boris and Zhenya are so intent on their vitriolic marital battles that they don’t notice initially when their 12-year-old son disappears during one of their protracted fights. Now, they must join forces to find him.”
12/1/17- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
4/15/21- An OK movie with lots of hate and anger. TRDB.
Add comment December 1st, 2017
THE DISASTER ARTIST- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Opening to blistering reviews in 2003, “The Room” has since become a so-bad-it’s-good cult classic. This showbiz spoof provides a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film and the friendship between the director and star who propelled it.”
11/30/17- Excellent reviews for this comedy. TRDB.
3/22/18- I enjoyed this nutty movie very much. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Add comment November 30th, 2017