AQUARIUS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “As the last remaining occupant of an old building in Recife, Brazil, 65-year-old Clara is determined to hang on to the home that has defined her life — despite generous offers from a developer who wants to clear the site for new construction.”
10/14/16- Excellent reviews by the critics and fairly good ones by audiences. TRDB.
11/5/16- I enjoyed this movie from Brazil very much!! TRDB. At the Theater.
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THE ACCOUNTANT- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Offering two very different skills to his clients, a financial forensics expert and trained assassin goes to work for a tech mogul who’s determined to eliminate those responsible for secretly manipulating the company’s financial records.”
10/14/16- Poor reviews by the critics and OK ones by audiences. Sounds like a rock-em sock-em to me and I’ll skip it. TRDB.
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CERTAIN WOMEN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this quiet drama, three Montana women try to find their way when life throws them curveballs. As lawyer Laura deals with a hostage crisis, Gina clashes with an elderly neighbor, and ranch hand Jamie becomes smitten with an adult education teacher.”
10/14/16- Excellent reviews by the critics but poor ones by audiences. TRDB.
10/31/16- Slow paced but very interesting with wonderful acting as well. TRDB. At the Theater.
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OVATION- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “As the behind-the-scenes drama of a Los Angeles stage production is being captured on film, a romantic tale and a mystery caper unfold, with the cast looking for a killer among themselves after a murder occurs.”
10/7/16- Mainly mixed reviews with a few very good ones also. TRDB.
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UNDER THE SHADOW- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “During the Iran-Iraq war, a missile hits the building that Shideh lives in with her daughter, Dorsa, but fails to detonate. When Dorsa subsequently falls ill, Shideh senses the presence of an evil entity in their home, and she fears for Dorsa’s life.”
10/7/16- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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37- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “This powerful drama re-creates events surrounding the 1964 murder of Kitty Genovese, which became infamous because of the total indifference of her neighbors — none of whom responded to the woman’s cries during her brutal rape and killing.”
10/7/16- Poor reviews. TRDB.
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MIRZYA- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Interweaving the worlds of fantasy and reality, this Bollywood saga takes its story from the Punjab folktale “The Legend of Mirza — Sahiban,” recounting the plight of star-crossed lovers the world seems determined to keep apart.”
10/7/16- Just a few reviews so far– one is OK and the other is poor. TRDB.
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LONDON TOWN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this coming-of-age drama, 14-year-old Shay Baker finds an escape from his melancholy adolescence in the music of the Clash, whose rebellious and trenchant lyrics transform Shay’s view of the world and himself.”
10/7/16- Mainly poor reviews. TRDB.
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THE GREAT GILLY HOPKINS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Spirited and rebellious, 12-year-old Gilly Hopkins has been in and out of a long string of foster homes. When she’s sent to live with the unorthodox Maime Trotter, Gilly doesn’t intend to stay long, but Maime isn’t about to quit on her young charge.”
10/7/16- Very good reviews. TRDB.
12/30/16- Kind of predictable but also kind of fun. TRDB.
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BEING 17- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Teenage classmates Thomas Charpoul and Damien Delille are permanently on bad terms. But when Thomas’ pregnant mother is hospitalized, Damien’s mom offers to take Thomas in — which doesn’t sit well with either boy.”
10/7/16- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
3/24/17- An excellent drama from France. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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