MINE 9- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Two miles into the earth, nine Appalachian coal miners struggle to survive after a methane explosion leaves them with one hour of oxygen.”
6/28/19- More positive than negative but the positives were NOT so good. TRDB.
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THE PLAGIARISTS- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “As millennial couple Anna and Tyler are on their way home, their car dies, leaving them stranded until an older black man comes to their aid. Before long, he inspires them with his insights — till they learn his words may have been plagiarized.”
6/28/19- Fair to good reviews. I’d definitely see this one. TRDB.
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THE CHAMBERMAID- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Employed as a chambermaid in one of Mexico City’s finest hotels, Eve dreams of a better life. But try as she might — working long shifts and attending night classes — she finds that her chances for advancement depend on more than hard work.”
6/26/19- Excellent reviews for this foreign drama. TRDB.
1/17/20- Very, very slow and could have used more editing but as a whole it wasn’t bad. TRDB.
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THE EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY OF THE FAKIR- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After his mother’s death, a young fakir from the streets of Mumbai, AJATASHATRU or ‘AJA’ (“Dhanush”), leaves India for France to track down the father he never knew. From the moment he arrives in Paris, nothing goes as planned.”
6/21/19- Mostly poor reviews. TRDB.
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BILLBOARD- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “After inheriting his father’s radio station, Casey must right the foundering ship, which is being trounced in the ratings. To save his dad’s legacy, Casey holds a billboard-sitting contest to see who can live the longest on the sign’s catwalk.”
6/21/19- Awful reviews. TRDB.
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BURN YOUR MAPS- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “With his parents still reeling from a tragedy, 8-year-old Wes throws himself into a school project on Mongolia, coming to believe he hails from there. After raising funds with a pal for a trip “home,” Wes takes his family on an introspective journey.”
6/21/19- Mixed reviews– slightly more positive than negative. TRDB.
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THE COMMAND- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “This real-life thriller set in 2000 recounts the sinking of Russia’s nuclear submarine “Kursk,” focusing on the 23 crew members who survive the crash in an isolated air pocket, only to wait days for rescue as their oxygen runs out.”
6/21/19- Fair reviews for this drama based on a real situation. TRDB.
9/3/19- I agree with the above assessment. Even the positive reviews were luke warm. I was bored at some points but I did watch the entire movie. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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WILD ROSE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “While single mom — and just paroled ex-con — Rose-Lynn Harlan dreams of becoming a country music star, Nashville is a long way from her Scottish home. But she finds an improbable champion in the well-heeled woman whose house Rose cleans.”
6/21/19- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
7/1/19- I enjoyed this movie especially the music and the wonderful performance of the star. TRDB. At the Theater.
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THE DAWNS HERE ARE QUIET- 2019. About a Russian army sergeant at the end of WW2 and the 5 women soldiers he commands.
6/20/19- An excellent drama. TRDB. Amazon Prime.
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DAVID- 2014. This movie is about an 11 year old Muslim boy in Brooklyn who is mistaken for Jewish by a group of religious Jews and develops a relationship with them until the truth comes out.
6/19/19- Enjoyed the movie and the messages it gives. TRDB. Amazon Prime.
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