THE SHAPE OF WATER- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “During the Cold War era, lonely Elisa works as a cleaning lady in a top-secret U.S. government laboratory. But her life is altered forever after she and a co-worker stumble upon a hush-hush experiment.”
11/30/17– Excellent reviews. TRDB.
1/22/18- Great love story and I enjoyed every minute. TRDB. At the Theater.
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WONDER WHEEL- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Venerated director Woody Allen looks back to the New York City of his youth in this 1950s drama set amid the surroundings of Coney Island amusement park, where love, greed, betrayal and youthful dreams coalesce.”
11/30/17- Awful reviews but I never miss a new Woody. TRDB.
12/17/17- With all of the negative reviews I still enjoyed the movie. I found the plot interesting, if convoluted, and the acting very good as well. TRDB. At the Theater.
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1945- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the days after the end of World War II, a Hungarian village is set to celebrate a wedding when two Orthodox Jews arrive, igniting residents’ fears that the men have come to reclaim property divvied up among their neighbors during the war.”
11/28/17- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
2/18- I liked this movie very much. TRDB. At the Theater.
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CALL ME BY YOUR NAME- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the summer of 1983, romance blooms in the sumptuous setting of the Italian Riviera when a 17-year-old boy becomes involved with the 24-year-old American scholar living at the family villa and working for the youngster’s professor father.”
11/23/17- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
1/8/18- I enjoyed the movie although it was a bit too long. TRDB. At the Theater.
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DARKEST HOUR- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Winston Churchill’s stirring defiance of the Nazi threat is the focus of this historical drama that depicts his fearless refusal to surrender Britain to Adolf Hitler and his relentless army during World War II’s early days.”
11/23/17- Fairly good reviews with some notable poor ones. Audience reviews were fair. TRDB.
12/31/17- I was disappointed with this movie that people told me was excellent. TThe historical portions were interesting but I found the movie Hollywoodish and geared to earn an Academy Award for its star. TRDB. At the Theater.
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KEEP THE CHANGE- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this offbeat romantic comedy, David is wealthy, charismatic and autistic. When an inappropriate comment lands him in a court-mandated support group, he meets quirky young Sarah — and love begins to blossom.’
11/22/17- I LOVED the movie– starring my niece Samantha Elisofon. TRDB.
3/16/18- Excellent reviews all around. Read Glenn Kenney’ review which (NT Times) is by far the most interesting. TRDB.
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MR. ROOSEVELT- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix “Texas native Emily is trying to make it as a comic in Los Angeles when she gets word from her ex that the cat they once shared is ailing. Hightailing it back to Austin, Emily finds the feline dead — and a new girlfriend ensconced in her former home.’
11/23/17- Very good reviews. TRDB.
1/28/18- I liked it very much. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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SWEET VIRGINIA- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Just after a triple homicide takes place in his small Alaskan town, former rodeo star Sam Rossi — now the owner of the local motel — unwittingly strikes up a friendship with the sociopathic contract killer behind the crimes.”
11/17/17- Good reviews from the critics and very good ones from audiences. TRDB.
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THE BREADWINNER- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this animated tale based on Deborah Ellis’ best-selling novel, life under Taliban rule in Afghanistan is already hard for 11-year-old Parvana, but with her father in jail, she’s forced to don male clothing and become the family breadwinner.”
11/17/17- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
2/23/18- A wonderful animated movie! TRDB.
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PORTO- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “A single encounter can haunt a life forever, as American expatriate Jake Kleeman and French archaeology student Mati Vargnier come to discover when they look back wistfully on their passionate one-night stand in the Portuguese city of Porto.”
11/17/17- Weak reviews in general with a few very good ones. TRDB.
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