Posts filed under 'Drama'
MEMOIR OF WAR- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “A resistance member in Nazi-occupied France, young writer Marguerite Duras is frantic to learn the fate of her communist husband, who’s been sent to a concentration camp. In return for news, she begins a risky relationship with a German collaborator.”
8/17/18- Mostly good reviews, especially for the acting. TRDB.
3/17/19- A great performance by the lead actress. The story was interesting as well but a bit too long. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: drama, Foreign
August 17th, 2018
THE WIFE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Great artists’ spouses often sacrifice their dreams for their mates’ careers, and Joan Castleman — a gifted writer — is no exception. But with hubby about to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature, Joan’s long-simmering resentment begins to emerge.”
8/15/18- Excellent reviews in general but a few critics said that the movie was carried by Glenn Close. TRDB.
8/31/18- I enjoyed this movie very much. Both leads were excellent and the story was interesting as well. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: drama
August 15th, 2018
CUSTODY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Caught in the middle of his parents’ bitter divorce, Julien Besson finds his life ruled by the terms of a shared custody order, forcing him to navigate the competing perspectives of his warring parents and to try to keep the worst from happening.”
8/14/18- Excellent reviews by both critics and audiences. TRDB.
11/16/18- This movie was good but became excellent with the last scene. Very realistic!! TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: drama, Foreign
August 14th, 2018
THE SWAN (SVANURINN)- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Exiled to her aunt and uncle’s farm after getting caught stealing, 9-year-old Sól finds her penance harsh — until she discovers a kindred spirit in the farmhand sharing her room. But their bond is tested when Sól’s cousin Ásta returns home.”
8/10/18- Fair reviews from the critics but it sounds interesting to me. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
August 10th, 2018
MADELINE’S MADELINE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “While her mom sees Madeline as a fragile, emotional teen, the director of her theater workshop sees her as a raw talent with a troubled history that can be exploited for her art. Before long, Madeline’s loyalties are torn between mother and mentor.”
8/10/18- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
1/27/19- As one critic said– “it didn’t really work for me.” TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: drama
August 10th, 2018
A PRAYER BEFORE DAWN- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this fact-based drama, boxer Billy Moore travels to Thailand to start a new life but quickly lapses back into old habits that land him in prison. To survive the ordeal, he must learn the deadly sport of Muay Thai boxing.”
8/10/18- Excellent reviews by both audiences and critics. TRDB.
10/7/18- The beginning of this movie was just so violent that I could not continue watching. Maybe you will have better luck. TRDB.
Tags: drama
August 10th, 2018
SKATE KITCHEN- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Featuring a group of real-life skateboarders performing gravity-defying acrobatics, this immersive drama follows lonely Long Island teen Camille, whose life is transformed when she becomes part of a tight-knit band of urban female skateboarders.”
8/10/18- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
August 10th, 2018
COCOTE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Back in his hometown to attend his father’s funeral, evangelical Christian Alberto must take part in pagan rituals that violate his faith — and his internal struggle intensifies when his family urges him to avenge their patriarch’s murder.”
8/3/18- Very good reviews in general with some strong positive ones and some strong negative ones as well. TRDB.
Tags: drama
August 6th, 2018
NIGHT COMES ON- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “About to turn 18, Angel LaMere emerges from juvenile detention with big plans: She’s going to rescue younger sister Abby from foster care and then track down and kill their father — the man who murdered their mom.”
8/3/18- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
10/21/18- I enjoyed this movie very much. Very realistic. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: drama
August 6th, 2018
MILLA- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Teens Leo and Milla are so in love that a lack of money and a dearth of possessions don’t dampen their ardor. But everything unexpectedly changes when Leo begins working on a fishing boat and Milla finds that she’s pregnant.”
8/3/18- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
Tags: drama
August 6th, 2018
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