CITY OF GOLD- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “From behind the wheel of his green pickup truck, acclaimed food writer Jonathan Gold sets off on a journey to explore the panoply of regional cuisines and trademark dishes to be found within the vast urban sprawl of Los Angeles.”
3/11/16- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
10/30/16- An excellent documentary just as much about LA as it is about food. TRDB.
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LONDON HAS FALLEN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this follow-up to the thriller “Olympus Has Fallen,” the U.S. president learns of a planned terrorist attack at the funeral of Britain’s prime minister — an event that will be attended by nearly every Western head of state.”
3/4/16- Awful reviews. TRDB.
10/16/16- I watched this while away and there was nothing better to watch. The special effects and some chase scenes were OK but very little else for this totally predictable action drama. TRDB.
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THE LAST MAN ON THE MOON- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this artful blend of memoir and documentary, former Apollo astronaut Gene Cernan looks back to the glory days of NASA’s lunar landings and his unique distinction of being the last man to stand on the moon.”
2/26/16- Fairly good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
5/26/16- A well done and interesting documentary that explores the emotional aspects of the astronauts as well as their accomplishments in space. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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INSIDE OUT- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When her family relocates across the country, tween Riley Anderson struggles with the stress of her new situation and her animated emotions get carried away — quite literally — on a fantastic journey through her mind.”
2/26/16- A very clever animated movie but I have trouble getting into animated films in general and this one too. TRDB.
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RACE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “While Hitler saw the 1936 Berlin Olympics as an opportunity to demonstrate Aryan supremacy, one African-American man — Jess Owens — shattered that dream with a display of athleticism that resulted in four gold medals. This film tells his story.”
2/19/16- Fair reviews from critics (even the positives had something negative to say) and OK reviews from audiences. TRDB.
7/27/16- This movie was OK for a historical lesson but as far as I’m concerned the movie was a waste of time. TRDB. Netflix.
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A WAR- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “With his family back at home in Denmark, Claus Pedersen has another family to look after: the soldiers under his command in the Afghan province of Helmand. When his troops get caught in crossfire, he makes a decision with far-reaching consequences.”
2/13/16- Very good reviews. TRDB.
6/10/16- Very well done movie with great acting. This film examines the complexity of war and personal morality in an unusual and penetrating way. TRDB. Netflix.
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MOUNTAINS MAY DEPART- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Offering a glimpse of China’s past, present and potential future, this epic drama unwinds in three parts, beginning with a Chinese beauty choosing between two suitors and ending in Australia with her 18-year-old son detached from his roots.”
2/13/16- Good reviews. TRDB.
9/21/16- I enjoyed this drama very much. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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GLASSLAND- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Desperate to earn more money to save his alcoholic mother and mend his fractured family, a young taxi driver reluctantly takes a job that draws him into the ugly world of human trafficking.”
2/12/16- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
5/20/16- I’ll give this one a fair review even though there were a bit too many loose ends at the conclusion. Toni Colette and the male lead were both very good. TRDB. Netflix.
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ALREADY TOMORROW IN HONG KONG- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “After a chance urban encounter, U.S. expatriate Josh and Chinese-American Ruby, on her first visit to Hong Kong, soon find their way into each other’s hearts as they wander together through the city’s exotic and mysterious neighborhoods.”
2/12/16- Very good reviews. TRDB.
6/19/16- A very weak screenplay but a fine travelogue of Hong Kong kept me with this one. TRDB.
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THE CLUB (EL CLUBO)- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “At a seaside facility that houses disgraced priests, the death of a new arrival prompts the Catholic Church to send upright Father García to investigate. But he faces a dilemma when he finds that revealing the truth isn’t in the Church’s interests.”
2/5/16- Very good reviews by the critics and even better ones by audiences. TRDB.
5/9/16- This film was Chile’s entry for Best Foreign Film but it did not get nominated. Very dark both in terms of script and actual location. The movie deals with pedophilia in the clergy but not as well as other films lately. I did like it, however. TRDB. Netflix.
Add comment February 5th, 2016