I AM NOT A SERIAL KILLER- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Troubled by his homicidal impulses, teenage John Cleaver does his best to keep his dark imagination at bay. But when a serial killer descends on his town, John must turn to his dark side to track down and destroy the murderer — who may not be human.”
8/26/16- Definitely NOT my kind of movie but it did receive OK reviews. TRDB.
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HANDS OF STONE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “The life and legend of championship boxer Roberto Duran are captured in this biographical drama, which depicts his impoverished childhood, his professional debut at 16, and the 34-year career that made him one of the most revered boxers of all time.”
8/26/16- Poor reviews for this movie but I might see it anyway. TRDB.
1/31/17- I watched half of this movie which was half too much. What was Robert DeNiro thinking? Awful. TRDB.
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FATIMA- 2016. Despite raising two teen daughters on her own in France, Algerian immigrant Fatima has never mastered the language of her adopted land. When a fall takes her off her feet, she begins a diary, expressing her feelings to her girls in her native Arabic.ings to her girls in her native Arabic.”
8/26/16- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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DON’T BREATHE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “A blind, rich and reclusive billionaire is hiding a mountain of cash in his home — he’s the perfect target for a trio of teens carrying out a string of robberies. Too bad the kids didn’t consider that their would-be victim may be a psychopath.”
8/26/16- This movie sounds terrifying and I will not see it. TRDB.
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COMPLETE UNKNOWN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “While hosting a birthday dinner party, Tom recognizes a friend’s date as a woman he was once close to and is surprised that she doesn’t seem to remember him. Intent on finding out why, Tom follows her from the party, and a revealing odyssey ensues.”
8/26/16- Poor reviews from nearly everybody but the plot does sound interesting. TRDB.
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BLOOD FATHER- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Ex-con, ex-drunk and ex-drug addict John Link has hardly set a sterling example for his estranged teenage daughter. But when she gets into trouble with a Mexican drug cartel after her boyfriend sets her up, Dad finally has a chance to prove himself.”
8/26/16- Good reviews but I’ll skip the chance to see Mel Gibson. TRDB.
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THE ACADEMY OF MUSES- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “”Using a real-life professor and his students as actors, this cerebral drama — an earnest inquiry into the nature of language and desire — centers on a married teacher whose interest in his female students is more than merely academic.”
9/2/16– Just 4 reviews at this time but 3 are very good. Sounds interesting. TRDB.
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ZOOM- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this inventive tale that blends live action and animation, smug filmmaker Edward, would-be novelist Michelle and insecure cartoonist Emma each create a story about one of the others while existing in different realities.”
9/2/16- Fair reviews including a few very good and a few very bad ones. TRDB.
4/12/17- A thoroughly weird movie. Did I like it??? Not sure yet. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Off the coast of Australia, a lighthouse keeper and his wife’s efforts to have a child prove futile, until one day an infant in a rowboat washes ashore. Their choice to raise the girl as their own, however, later places them in a difficult situation.”
9/2/16- Fairly good reviews in general including the NY Times who added the fact that it was like a soap opera at times. I’ll see it. TRDB.
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SOUTHSIDE WITH YOU- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Chronicling a fateful summer day in 1989 when a Harvard Law student wooed a pretty young attorney by taking her on a memorable South Side Chicago date, this engaging romantic drama charts the beginnings of Barack and Michelle Obama’s relationship.”
8/23/16- Very good reviews from both critics and from audiences as well. TRDB.
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