TOM OF FINLAND- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Touko Laaksonen returns to his native Finland after World War II, he begins creating the frank homoerotic drawings that will eventually bring him global fame — despite living in an environment where homosexuality is a criminal offense.”
10/15/17- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
3/31/18- I liked the movie but it was way to slow at times and often lacked momentum. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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BREATHE- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “This spirit-lifting biodrama tells the story of Robin Cavendish, whose charmed and colorful life suddenly darkens when he’s paralyzed by polio. Rather than become imprisoned by his disability, however, Robin and his wife decide to tour the world.”
10/15/17- Weak reviews from the critics but OK ones from audiences. TRDB.
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MARSHALL- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Recounting an early case of attorney Thurgood Marshall — who would later become the first African-American Supreme Court justice — this riveting drama depicts his defense of a black chauffeur accused of sexual assault.”
10/13/17- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Goodbye Christopher Robin (The world of Winnie the Pooh creator A.A. Milne comes to life in this illuminating biopic that focuses on his relationship with his son (and inspiration), Christopher Robin, and how the books’ phenomenal success affected the family.”
10/13/17- Good reviews by the critics but just fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
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THE MEYEROWITZ STORIES (NEW AND SELECTED)- 2017. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. ”
The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) stars Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, Dustin Hoffman, Elizabeth Marvel, Grace Van Patten and Emma Thompson, and is the intergenerational tale of adult siblings contending with the influence of their aging father.
10 13 17- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
10/15/17– An excellent drama/comedy with lots of very good actors. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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MARSHALL- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Recounting an early case of attorney Thurgood Marshall — who would later become the first African-American Supreme Court justice — this riveting drama depicts his defense of a black chauffeur accused of sexual assault.”
10/10/17- I’ve seen just 4 reviews– all definitely positive but none raving. TRDB.
2/7/18- I enjoyed the movie and learned more about Marshall then I expected to. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Add comment October 10th, 2017
MUCH LOVED- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “A group of women in Morocco make a living as prostitutes in a culture that is very hostile toward women in that profession.”
10/8/17- A very poignant drama about women in the Muslim world. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Add comment October 8th, 2017
WALKING OUT- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Texas teen David visits his father’s off-the-grid Montana home once a year, and this time Dad decides David is ready for his first big-game hunt. But when a run-in with a grizzly bear leaves Dad injured, David is forced to take charge.”
10/6/17- Very good reviews. TRDB.
10/8/17- A very good movie if perhaps a bit too long. Great photography and very good music score as well. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Add comment October 6th, 2017
PARADISE- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In occupied France during World War II’s last days, Russian émigré Olga is arrested for concealing two Jewish children and sent to a concentration camp, where she encounters a German SS officer with whom she was once briefly involved.”
10/6/17- No reviews as yet but it does sound interesting. TRDB.
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BRAWL IN CELL BLOCK 99- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Unemployed and with his marriage failing, prizefighter Bradley Thomas’ boxing days are long behind him when he begins running drugs to make ends meet. But things go downhill fast after he lands in jail and must again resort to violence to survive.”
10/6/17- I don’t usually go for movie like this but reviews were excellent and I’l give it a try. TRDB.
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