Posts filed under 'Drama'
THE HERO- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Now in the sunset of his long film career as a Western cowboy, Lee Hayden earns a living doing voice-overs while spending his spare time in a marijuana haze. But a cancer diagnosis leads him to reassess his past and mend his fractured relationships.”
6/9/17- Mixed reviews at best- more positive than negative. TRDB.
6/23/17- I enjoyed the movie primarily because of the acting. The plot we’ve seen before. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: drama
June 9th, 2017
MEGAN LEAVEY- Synopsis by Netflix. “In this affecting true-life drama, U.S. Marine Megan Leavey and her bomb-sniffing dog build a bond of trust and loyalty that sees them through more than 100 missions during the Iraq War — until an improvised explosive device injures them both.”
6/6/17- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
9/9/17- I liked the movie even though it is, at times, a tearjerker. Knowing that it is taken from a true story helped as well. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: drama
June 6th, 2017
MY COUSIN RACHEL- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s captivating mystery novel, young Englishman Philip suspects that his alluring cousin Rachel murdered his guardian. But as Philip plans his revenge, he finds himself falling in love with the enigmatic Rachel.”
6/6/17- Very good reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama
June 6th, 2017
SAMI BLOOD- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1930s Lapland, teen Elle-Marja is attending a boarding school for the indigenous Sami people. But when she realizes her ethnicity is stifling her educational opportunities, she makes the radical choice to turn her back on her family and culture.”
6/2/17- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama
June 2nd, 2017
HANDSOME DEVIL- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Odd man out at a rugby-obsessed boarding school, self-styled rebel Ned is ready for another semester of abuse when his new roommate — a hunky transfer student and rugby star — extends an olive branch of friendship. Too bad not everyone approves.”
6/2/17- Very good reviews from the critics and weak ones from audiences. I’ll try it. TRDB.
Tags: drama
June 2nd, 2017
PAST LIFE- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “With a keen sense of characterization, this moving drama follows two Israeli sisters — one an aspiring composer, the other a journalist — who dredge up dark family secrets when they attempt to learn the truth about their Holocaust-survivor father.”
6/2/17- Very good reviews by the critics and fair ones from audiences. I plan to see it. TRDB.
11/13/17- I thought this movie was excellent. TRDB. Amazon Prime.
Tags: drama
June 2nd, 2017
WONDER WOMAN- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Inspired by the classic DC Comics character, this epic tale charts the origins of the mighty Wonder Woman, who leaves her all-female island home hoping to deploy her powers to help end to the carnage of World War I.”
6/2/17- Critics and audiences have loved this movie. TRDB.
7/`9/17- A very good action movie with a message. Read about Gal Gadot, the female lead. TRDB. At the Theater.
June 2nd, 2017
DEAN- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Still grappling with his mom’s death, New York City illustrator Dean impulsively takes a trip to Los Angeles but stays on after meeting cute Nicky at a party. Meanwhile, much to Dean’s dismay, his dad is trying to move on by selling the family home.”
6/2/17- Fair reviews from the critic but better ones from audiences. TRDB.
9/18/17- A delightful drama/comedy. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: Comedy, drama
June 2nd, 2017
RADIO DREAMS- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “This wry comedy follows Hamid Royani, the program manager for a Farsi-language radio station in San Francisco, as he attempts to bring together Afghani rock band Kabul Dreams and the legendary Metallica for an on-air jam session.”
6/2/17- Very good reviews. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, drama
June 2nd, 2017
BAND AID- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Most bands start out getting along and then fall out as egos clash on the group’s way to the top. But for married couple Anna and Ben, their constant rows become the reason for their band’s formation and the inspiration behind their music.”
6/2/17- Very good reviews from critics and audiences. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, drama
June 2nd, 2017
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