THE AERONAUTS- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1862, hot-air balloon pilot Amelia Wren and scientist James Glaisher soar higher than anyone before them — until their audacious achievement turns into a life-threatening crisis in the thin air of Earth’s upper atmosphere.”
12/4/19- Good reviews. TRDB.
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TREMORS- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “When devout husband and father Pablo reveals to his family that he’s gay, they’re shocked, angry and unforgiving. But things go from bad to worse when he’s forced to choose between his two children and his sexual identity.”
11/29/19- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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CAVALE- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After escaping from a psychiatric clinic, three teenage girls hit the road in France, eager to seek out adventure and experience their newfound freedom.”
11/29/19- Just 4 reviews noted and they are all good. TRDB.
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THE BODY REMEMBERS WHEN THE WORLD BROKE OPEN- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “While Áila and Rosie — both indigenous women — inhabit the same Vancouver neighborhood, their lives are very different. But they forge a delicate bond when Áila takes Rosie into her home after finding her barefoot and hurt on the street.”
11/29/19- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
12/4/19- A little slow at times but I enjoyed it very much. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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LES MISERABLES- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in the impoverished Parisian district of Montfermeil, this gritty drama follows newly minted cop Stéphane and his two corrupt colleagues, who patrol the streets as tensions mount between the police and the disadvantaged community.”
11/29/19- Good reviews for this drama. TRDB.
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DARK WATERS- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this legal drama based on a “New York Times Magazine” story, lawyer Robert Bilott — whose specialty is defending chemical companies — takes on DuPont when one of his grandmother’s neighbors accuses the corporation of killing his cattle.”
11/22/19- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
12/16/19- I enjoyed this movie and shared the outrage toward those who got away with this for so long. TRDB. At the Theater.
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HALA- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Dutiful daughter and straight-A student Hala is the pride of her Pakistani immigrant parents. But as she approaches graduation, her blossoming romance with a high-school classmate threatens to derail her father’s plans for an arranged marriage.”
11/22/19- I found only 1 review and it’s a wonderful review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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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.
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WAVES- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Set against the vibrant landscape of South Florida, and featuring an astonishing ensemble of award-winning actors and breakouts alike, Waves traces the epic emotional journey of a suburban African-American family–led by a well-intentioned but domineering father–as they navigate love, forgiveness and coming together in the aftermath of a loss.”
11/16/19- Excellent reviews from the critics and audiences. TRDB.
12/11/19- Definitely a sleeper- this movie was excellent. TRDB. At the Theater.
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I LOST MY BODY- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In a Parisian laboratory, a severed hand escapes its unhappy fate and sets out to reconnect with its body in this Cannes Critics’ Week selection.”
11/16/10- Excellent reviews although one critics said that it was too nauseating to watch. Hmmm. TRDB.
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