NANCY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “After seeing a TV report about a couple whose young daughter vanished 30 years ago, Nancy Freeman becomes convinced they’re her real parents. Ignoring any doubts, she upends her quiet life as an office temp and insinuates herself into their lives.”
6/8/18- OK reviews by the critics and poor ones from audiences. TRDB.
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THE VALLEY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Indian-American entrepreneur Neal Kumar and his family seem to be living the dream with an affluent life in Silicon Valley. But it blows up when his youngest daughter kills herself, and Neal begins to fixate on finding the reason behind her death.”
6/8/18- Poor reviews. TRDB.
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BERNARD AND HUEY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “A lost script by satirist Jules Feiffer provides the basis for this black comedy about college buddies Huey and Bernard, who reconnect 25 years later and find their fates have been reversed, with former ladies’ man Huey now a bedraggled loser.”
6/8/18- Fair reviews from the critics and very good ones from audiences. TRDB.
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EN EL SEPTIMO DIA- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “After a six-day workweek, bike messenger José — an undocumented immigrant — treasures his Sundays off when he and friends play soccer in a local league. But when he’s ordered to work the day of the league final, he must choose his job or his team.”
6/8/18- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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SOCIAL ANIMALS- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “With her love life and her business falling apart, Zoe falls for Paul, a man who seems to understand her. Crushed to learn that he’s married and has kids, Zoe comes up with an idea she hopes will jump-start her romantic and business situations.”
5/31/18- Fairly weak early reviews. TRDB.
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BREATH- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In small-town Australia, teenage “Pikelet” and his best friend, “Loonie,” find an escape in the ocean and a mentor in reclusive professional surfer Sando — who exhorts them to take chances that will have profound and enduring effects on them.”
5/31/18- Good reviews. TRDB.
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UPGRADE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In a world where technology controls almost everything, technophobe Gary is a fish out of water. But when his wife is murdered and he suffers a paralyzing injury, he uses a computer chip implant to exact revenge.”
5/31/18- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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AMERICAN ANIMALS- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this riveting drama based on a real-life crime caper, college freshmen Spencer and Warren cook up a plan to make off with their school’s rare book collection, enlisting two fellow students as accomplices to carry out the daring heist.”
5/31/18- Weak reviews– one critic called it mundane and stupid. TRDB.
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ADRIFT- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Anticipating a great adventure, Tami sets sail on a Pacific Ocean voyage with her fiancé, Richard. But the trip doesn’t go as planned when a massive hurricane leaves Richard badly hurt and the boat in shambles, with the closest port 1,500 miles away.”
5/31/18- Fair reviews for this adventure story. TRDB.
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A KID LIKE JAKE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Progressive parents Alex and Greg have always accepted their 4-year-old son Jake’s penchant for dolls and dresses. But the couple finds themselves at odds when his preschool director suggests the boy’s preferences may signal gender-identity issues.”
5/31/18- Mixed reviews– slightly more positive than negative. TRDB.
8/10/19- I liked it. TRDB.
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