Posts filed under 'Seen On Netflix'
ECHO IN THE CANYON- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the mid-1960s, Laurel Canyon in the Hollywood Hills became the creative nexus for a generation of young musicians who would become rock ‘n’ roll icons. This affectionate documentary looks at that famous scene’s history and ongoing influence.”
5/31/19- Excellent reviews by the critics and good ones from audiences. TRDB.
11/15/19- So much fun sitting back and listening to the music of the 60’s. A very good documentary. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: documentary
May 31st, 2019
MEETING GORBACHEV- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Co-directed by prolific filmmaker Werner Herzog, this admiring documentary takes a look at the Soviet Union’s last leader, Mikhail Gorbachev — a charismatic statesman who initiated reforms that led to the end of the Cold War and changed the world.”
5/3/19- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
8/19/19- Excellent documentary. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: documentary
May 4th, 2019
HER SMELL- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Despite her stardom, punk rock singer Becky Something is living out a personal mission of destruction fueled by drugs and a volatile temperament that threatens to alienate everyone she knows, including her bandmates.”
4/12/19- Very good reviews in general with a few negatives as well. I’ll give it a try. TRDB.
6/2/19- I watched about 20 minutes and hated every one of them. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: drama
April 12th, 2019
THE PUBLIC- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “As Cincinnati endures a blast of Arctic cold, the public library serves as a refuge for all. But as closing time nears — and with emergency shelters already full — a group of homeless patrons refuses to leave, leading to a clash with authorities.”
4/3/19- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.
8/4/19- Fair is how I would describe the movie. Hollywoodish but it portrays the homeless as an extended family fairly well. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
April 3rd, 2019
ASH IS PUREST WHITE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a young gang attacks her mobster boyfriend, Bin, loyal Qiao uses his illegal gun to save him — landing her in prison for five years. But after she’s released, Qiao finds that Bin has moved on without her, and she sets off to track him down.”
3/15/19- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
7/26/19- Some interesting scenes that I enjoyed but I can’t really recommend this way-too-long Chinese movie. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: drama, Foreign
March 16th, 2019
APOLLO 11- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “The Apollo 11 mission that took Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to the moon comes to life again in this documentary that uses a wealth of NASA materials — including recordings of in-flight conversations — to create an immersive experience.”
3/1/19- Great reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
6/2/19- I didn’t think it was that special– just OK. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: Documentary/History
March 2nd, 2019
GIANT LITTLE ONES- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this coming-of-age drama, best friends Franky Winter and Ballas Kohl — both popular students and athletes — are thick as thieves until an amorous encounter at a 17th birthday party throws them into turmoil.”
3/1/19- Very good reviews. TRDB.
7/8/19- I enjoyed this movie very much. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: drama
March 1st, 2019
THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Against all the odds, a thirteen year old boy in Malawi invents an unconventional way to save his family and village from famine. Based on the true story of William Kamkwamba.”
3/1/19- Very good reviews. TRDB.
7/23/20- I liked this movie very much. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama, Foreign
March 1st, 2019
STYX- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Prepared for the adventure of a lifetime, emergency room doctor Rieke sets off on a 5,000-mile solo voyage to Ascension Island in the Atlantic. But when she encounters a foundering refugee boat, she finds herself caught in a moral dilemma.”
2/27/19- Excellent reviews by the critics but just fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
3/23/21- I liked this movie but be warned that it is very slow and don’t forget the dramamine. TRDB.
Tags: drama
February 27th, 2019
BIRDS OF PASSAGE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “This well-crafted crime drama charts the roots of the Colombian drug trade as a tight-knit indigenous family discovers a golden opportunity to sell large quantities of marijuana to America’s hippie generation in the 1970s.”
2/13/19- Excellent reviews for this foreign drama. TRDB.
5/17/19- As far as I’m concerned this movie was like warring Mafia families and I found it boring. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: drama, Foreign
February 13th, 2019
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