BYE BYE GERMANY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1946 Frankfurt, David Bermann and his Jewish friends long to flee to America, but first they need to earn the money to emigrate by selling linens door-to-door. Meanwhile, a dogged U.S. agent begins investigating David’s dubious wartime activities.”
4/24/18- Very good reviews. TRDB.
9/15/18- I liked this movie very much– not your typical Holocaust film. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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THIS IS OUR LAND- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this topical drama that shines a cautionary light on extremist politics, a popular small-town nurse is persuaded to run for election as a representative of France’s far-right party. But she slowly realizes her image is being cynically misused.”
4/20/18- Fair reviews but it sounded interesting to me. TRDB.
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GODARD MON AMOUR- 2018. Synopsis by IMDB. ” During the making of one of his films, French film director Jean-Luc Godard falls in love with 17-year old actress Anne Wiazemsky and later marries her.”
4/20/18- Early reviews appear good but they are hard to find. TRDB.
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LITTLE PINK HOUSE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this fact-based drama, a small-town nurse becomes a national hero after daring to go up against corporate giant Pfizer in a fight to keep the homes in her blue-collar neighborhood from being bulldozed to accommodate redevelopment.”
4/20/18- Very good reviews with the notable exception of the NY Times. TRDB.
10/29/18- An excellent drama/docudrama. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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BEYOND THE CLOUDS- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The paths of two siblings collide, when on the run from the cops after a drug bust. Amir a 19 year old peddler from Mumbai finds solitude in his past, meanwhile his estranged sister Tara, who in a bid to protect her brother lands up in jail. This catastrophic incident turns serendipitous for them, whose entire lives have been clouded by despair as unexpectedly the light shines on them from Beyond the Clouds! The film highlights the many facets of India intertwined with celebration of love & family!”
4/20/18- Fair reviews for this drama but I will still recommend it. TRDB.
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KODACHROME- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “After Kodak’s 2009 decision to stop manufacturing its popular Kodachrome film, Matt Ryder embarks on a road trip with his estranged dad — a famed photographer — to take four last rolls of the film to the only lab still developing it.”
4/20/18- Fair reviews for this movie. The premise seems interesting to me and I love road trips- I’ll see it. TRDB.
4/22/18- I liked the movie– especially Ed Harris. Don’t turn the movie off until it is fully finished as there are some very interesting photos during the credits. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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SGT. STUBBY: AN AMERICAN HERO- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this animated tale, a stray canine with a stumpy tale wanders into the midst of an infantry regiment as the soldiers are training to enter World War I. After they adopt the dog — and name him Stubby — he accompanies his new comrades into battle.”
4/13/18- Very good reviews for this animated movie by the critics and excellent reviews by audiences. TRDB.
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COME SUNDAY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this compelling drama, evangelist Carlton Pearson incites controversy among his peers and thousands of adherents when he shares his personal epiphany that there is no hell and that every person on Earth has already been saved.”
4/13/18- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.
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ZAMA- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the late 18th century, Magistrate Don Diego de Zama languishes in a regional office of the Spanish crown, awaiting a transfer to the city where his family lives. But as years pass and nothing happens, he joins a quest to pursue a notorious bandit.”
4/13/18- Excellent reviews from the critics and OK ones from audiences. TRDB.
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JEANNETTE: THE CHILDHOOD OF JOAN OF ARC- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Joan of Arc’s early life receives a rock ‘n’ roll treatment in this experimental musical that centers on the years — beginning at age 8 — leading up to the visions that sparked her fervent crusade to save France from British tyranny.”
4/12/18- Very good reviews by the critics but terrible ones from audiences. TRDB.
Add comment April 12th, 2018