Posts filed under 'Seen On Netflix'
THE IRISHMAN- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “This biographical crime thriller follows Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro) as he recalls his past years working for the Bufalino crime family. Now older, the WWII veteran once again reflects on his most prolific hits and, in particular, considers his involvement with his good friend Jimmy Hoffa’s disappearance in 1975.”
11/29/19- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
12/3/19– Lots of hype for this new Scorsese drama about organized crime. I liked the movie even though it was carried by the acting of several super stars. The last half hour was, for me, the best. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama
November 20th, 2019
THE GOOD LIAR- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “While looking for his next mark, professional con man Roy Courtnay meets wealthy widow Betty McLeish online. But reeling her in becomes complicated when Roy begins falling for her … and discovers she has secrets of her own.
11/13/19- Fair reviews for this drama starring Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren. TRDB.
3/13/20- An interesting drama/mystery even though the end was really predictable. TRDB.
Tags: drama
November 13th, 2019
MARRIAGE STORY- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this incisive portrayal of a dissolving marriage, a New York City theatre director and his discontented actress wife find their rancorous divorce becoming increasingly hostile as custody of their young son ups the ante.”
11/12/19- Excellent reviews by critics and audiences. TRDB.
12/6/19-The movie was very good and beautifully acted by the lead actors. This is not a fun movie to watch but was a pretty good depiction of the dissolution of a marriage. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama
November 13th, 2019
THE REPORT- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this fact-based drama, Daniel Jones heads the Senate investigation into the CIA’s post-9/11 Detention and Interrogation Program. But when he learns of the agency’s enhanced interrogation techniques, the powers that be are intent on stifling him.”
11/12/19- Fairly good reviews for this movie. TRDB.
12/15/19- I enjoyed the movie. There were so many names dropped who were involved in this affair that I could have used a glossary. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama
November 12th, 2019
HOLIDAY IN THE WILD- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “To keep her spirits high when their son leaves for college, Manhattanite Kate Conrad (Kristin Davis) has booked a ‘second honeymoon’ with her husband. Instead of thanking her, he brings their relationship to a sudden end; jilted Kate proceeds to Africa for a solo safari
11/8/19- One critic said the movie was cheesy, stupid, but really quite charming. I agree!! TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama, Romance
November 10th, 2019
EARTHQUAKE BIRD- 2019. Synopsis by IMDB. “Swedish expatriate Lucy Fly has spent the past five years in Tokyo trying to fit in. But she finds herself at the center of a murder investigation when newly arrived American Lily Bridges disappears after making a play for Lucy’s boyfriend.”
11/8/19- Early reviews are weak at best along with a few fairly good ones. I liked it. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign, Mystery
November 8th, 2019
THE AWAKENING OF MOTTI WOLKENBRUCH- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Young orthodox Jew Mordechai Wolkenbruch, called Motti, has a serious problem: All the women, whom his mame introduces to him as potential wives, look just like her. Whereas Laura, his fellow student, does not at all – but unfortunately she is a schikse.”
11/4/19- This movie was OK. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: Comedy, drama
November 4th, 2019
MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1950s New York City, gumshoe Lionel Essrog — who has Tourette’s syndrome — sets out to hunt down his mentor’s killer. As Essrog follows clues that take him to unexpected places, he uncovers a citywide web of corruption.”
10/3/19- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.
2/2/20– I think that the characters were much more important than the story itself. Also I love Edward Norton who wrote and directed this movie. I liked it. TRDB.
Tags: drama
October 30th, 2019
HARRIET- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “This inspiring biopic recounts the life of Harriet Tubman, who’s born into servitude and becomes known as the “Moses of her people” for helping slaves escape bondage through the Underground Railroad. Later, she works as a spy for the Union Army.”
10/30/19- Fair reviews at best for this drama about Harriet Tubman. TRDB.
5/18/20- A really Hollywood version of a basically true story. I had trouble staying interested. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
October 30th, 2019
FRANKIE- 10/25/19. Synopsis by Netflix. “After learning that she has just months left to live, famed actress Frankie gathers three generations of her family in the picturesque town of Sintra, Portugal, for an emotionally charged final holiday.”
10/25/19- Fair reviews but it sounds interesting to me. TRDB.
3/16/21- I enjoyed the movie. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 26th, 2019
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