ELLE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Elle (2016) -After ruthless businesswoman Michèle becomes the victim of a brutal rape, she begins an obsessive hunt for her assailant. When she tracks him down, the two begin a macabre dialogue that Michèle can’t resist, despite the danger.”
12/20/16- Very good reviews. TRDB.
12/28/16- A weird, sometimes violent French drama. Interesting at times but I cannot recommend it. TRDB. At the Theater.
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TWO LOVERS AND A BEAR- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “TIn the great Canadian North, life is harsh at minus 50 degrees, but the stinging cold pales in comparison to the emotional struggles of young lovers Lucy and Roman, who head into the wilderness to leave their troubled pasts behind them.”
12/16/16- Very good reviews by the critics and a weak “50/50” from audiences. TRDB.
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THE ATAXIAN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “The Ataxian (2016) – Diagnosed with a deadly neuromuscular disease at age 17, Kyle Bryant rapidly lost his ability to play sports. One thing he could still do, however, was cycle — so entered the nine-day, 3,000-mile Race Across America, as documented here.”
12/16/16– Just 2 reviews but they are glowing. TRDB.
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THE HOLLOW POINT- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “After becoming sheriff of a small town on the U.S.-Mexico border, Wallace must turn to his retired predecessor for help investigating a botched cartel deal. Soon, they find themselves on the hunt for a cartel butcher who’s been terrorizing residents.”
12/16/16– Reviews are literally 50/50 and I think I’ll skip this one. TRDB.
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NERUDA- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Neruda (2016) – In 1948 Chile, an arrest warrant is issued for acclaimed poet and communist politician Pablo Neruda when he publicly criticizes the government. After failing to flee the country, Neruda and his wife become fugitives, hunted by a relentless policeman.”
12/16/16- Great reviews by everybody. TRDB.
2/27/17- A confused, poorly acted fictional account of Neruda. Skip it!! TRDB. At the theater.
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BARRY- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in 1981, this engrossing biopic charts President Barack Obama’s transformative experiences during his junior year at Columbia University, where he grapples with his racial identity and undergoes a galvanizing period of adjustment.”
12/16/16- Very good reviews from the critics but awful ones from audiences. As a piece of history I’ll probably see this movie. TRDB.
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FENCES- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Working as a trash collector in 1950s Pittsburgh, Troy Maxson struggles to raise his family while trying to transcend the bitter experience of being a talented baseball player denied the opportunity to play in the majors because of his race.”
12/16/16- Great reviews for this drama starring Denzel Washington. TRDB.
12/27/16- A wonderful, powerful movie with a great cast. TRDB. At the Theater.
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SWORD MASTER- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Hong Kong cinema giants Derek Yee and Tsui Hark join forces in this martial arts epic, about an elite swordsman who is haunted by his skill, and a challenger who aims to take his place at all costs.”
12/9/16- Good reviews but I don’t do Martial Films. TRDB.
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SLASH- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Introverted freshman Neil is obsessed with writing fan fiction about the hero of his favorite sci-fi series. After an older classmate prompts Neil to post his steamy stories to an adults-only online forum, he starts to experience a sexual awakening.”
12/9/16– Excellent reviews by the critics and OK reviews by audiences. TRDB.
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BEYOND THE GATES- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “After their father’s disappearance, brothers Gordon and John are closing down his video store when they come across an old board game and VHS tape. On the cassette, a ghostly woman reveals their dad’s bizarre fate and offers them a way to rescue him.”
12/9/16 Very good reviews by the critics and panned by audiences. I will definitely miss this one. TRDB.
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