THE VANISHING- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Inspired by events that occurred more than 100 years ago on an uninhabited island off Scotland’s coast, this psychological thriller follows a trio of lighthouse keepers who vanish from the isle without a trace.”
1/5/19- Fair reviews from both the critics and audiences. TRDB.
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STAN & OLLIE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “With their glory days as Hollywood’s premier comedy team long behind them, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy begin a 1953 farewell tour of England and Ireland, reminding audiences — and themselves — of the magic of their partnership.”
12/28/18- Very good to excellent reviews. TRDB.
5/14/19- An excellent drama- I thoroughly enjoyed it. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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DESTROYER- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Early in her police career, Det. Erin Bell’s cover is blown while infiltrating a California gang. Sixteen years later, the leader of that gang — who escaped during the failed operation — resurfaces, and Erin is determined to take him down.”
12/25/18- Fairly good reviews. Most said that Nicole Kidman was great. TRDB.
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ON THE BASIS OF SEX- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Long before Ruth Bader Ginsburg became a Supreme Court justice, she advocated for women’s rights. This inspiring biopic focuses on her early career as she teams with her husband to bring a historic gender-discrimination case before the Supreme Court.”
12/25/18- Fair to good reviews. I doubt that it will be as good as RBG. TRDB.
1/14/19- Somewhat Hollywoodish but I did enjoy it. Not nearly as good as RBG. TRDB. At the Theater.
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VICE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Focusing on his powerful two-term tenure as second in command to U.S. President George W. Bush, this biographical drama chronicles the long and controversial political career of Dick Cheney.”
12/24/18- Fair reviews at best by the critics. TRDB.
1/6/19- I didn’t expect to like this movie but I did. I found it infuriating, frustrating and with parallels to today’s political situation. TRDB. At the Theater.
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BETWEEN WORLDS- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Plagued by grief and guilt over the death of his wife and child, forlorn trucker Joe is trying to get on with his life. But that proves difficult as his dead spouse’s spirit possesses his new girlfriend’s daughter.”
12/21/18- Terrible reviews by the critics but surprisingly very good ones by audiences. TRDB.
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AMERICAN RENEGADES- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the midst of the Balkan wars, a squad of Navy SEALs attempts to unravel a long-forgotten mystery after discovering an enormous treasure trove hidden at the bottom of a lake in Serbia.”
12/21/18- Bad reviews. TRDB.
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WELCOME TO MARWEN- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “This affecting drama chronicles the real-life story of Mark Hogancamp, who loses his memory after a savage assault but works through recovery by building a miniature World War II-era town filled with figurines representing his loved ones.”
12/21/18- Awful reviews from everybody. TRDB.
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COLD WAR- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Inspired by the turbulent marriage of the director’s parents, this bittersweet drama follows pianist Wiktor and singer Zula — star-crossed lovers with divergent backgrounds and temperaments — as they pursue an impossible romance in postwar Europe.”
12/21/18- Excellent reviews. TRDB. At the Theater.
2/1/19- A cold war romance that I didn’t find that interesting. TRDB. At the Theater.
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THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “For 12 years, smart serial killer Jack has committed his crimes as a form of art, expressing his dark perspectives. With the law closing in on him, his exploits become increasingly brazen as he seeks to pull off the perfect murder.”
12/14/18- Weak reviews by the critics and good ones by audiences. TRDB.
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