GAVAGAI- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “To cope with his grief, German widower Carsten Neuer journeys to Norway to tackle a formidable literary project that his late wife failed to finish: translating a legendary Norwegian author’s collection of poems into Chinese.”
8/3/18- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
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THE MISEDUCATION OF CAMERON POST- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Teenager Cameron Post sees her life turn topsy-turvy when she’s caught having sex with another girl on prom night and is packed off to a conversion-therapy facility to be “cured.” Instead, she forms a bond with the two renegades in the group.”
8/3 18- Good reviews for this drama. TRDB.
8/15/18- An interesting portrayal of life in one of these religious conversion therapy programs. Be prepared for a sad movie. TRDB. At the Theater
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BLACKkKLANSMAN- 2018. Synopsis by IMDB. “Taking on a dangerous undercover assignment, black Colorado cop Ron Stallworth manages to join the Ku Klux Klan’s Colorado Springs chapter — and is named its leader — by disguising his race on the phone while a white officer attends the meetings.”
8/10/18- Great reviews!!! Sounds like a must-see! TRDB.
8/11/18- I enjoyed the movie but it was far from great. Trying to make the movie more entertaining took away somewhat from the message. TRDB. At the Theater.
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THE CAPTAIN- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this black-and-white drama set during World War II’s last days, a 19-year-old German deserter — starving and desperate — dons a scavenged Nazi captain’s uniform and becomes increasingly intoxicated by his new authority.”
7/27/18- Fair reviews by the critics and excellent ones by audiences. TRDB.
4/21/19- A bit long but it held my interest and shows what power can do if unchained. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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SCARRED HEARTS- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Suffering from bone tuberculosis, 20-year-old Emanuel moves into a sanatorium, where he faces torturous therapy and years of confinement in bed. Despite his situation, he finds love and camaraderie — and inspires his fellow patients to embrace life.”
7/27/18- Fairly good reviews from critics and audiences. TRDB.
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PUZZLE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “While leading an empty suburban existence, Agnes discovers the pleasure of solving jigsaw puzzles and finds she has a rare talent for it. Before long, her hobby provides an entrée into a new life through the world of competitive puzzling.”
7/27/18- Very good reviews. TRDB.
8/18/18- I loved this movie, a remake of a 2011 movie with a similar theme. I loved that one too. TRDB. At the Theater
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HOT SUMMER NIGHTS- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “When gawky teen Daniel is packed off to spend the summer with his aunt in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, he soon falls in with bad-boy Hunter, and they begin peddling drugs together. As Daniel’s confidence grows, he sets his sights on his new pal’s sister.”
7/27/18- Really poor reviews from the critics with slightly better ones from audiences. TRDB.
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THE THIRD MURDER- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “This intricate crime thriller follows renowned defense attorney Shigemori, whose client Misumi has confessed to the murder he’s charged with. But Shigemori’s investigations suggest that there’s more to the case than meets the eye.”
7/20/18- Very good reviews from the critics and fair ones from audiences. A few very negative ones as well. TRDB.
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PIN CUSHION- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “As mother-daughter duo Lyn and Iona settle into life in a new town, Iona’s new acquaintances quickly turn out to be frenemies, while shy Lyn is rebuffed socially. When Lyn and Iona each retreat into fantasy, their close bond starts to unravel.”
7/20/18– Mostly great reviews from the critics. TRDB.
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BLINDSPOTTING- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “With three days left in his yearlong probation, ex-con Collin is working at a moving company with his childhood best pal and watching the time tick down when he witnesses a police shooting that jeopardizes his freedom and the friendship.”
7/19/18- Very good reviews for this drama. TRDB.
Add comment July 19th, 2018