KING JACK- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Saddled with looking after his young cousin Ben for the weekend, scrappy 15-year-old Jack is amazed to find that the two get along famously — until his mettle and priorities are tested when they run afoul of a merciless bully and his cohorts.”
6/10/16- Excellent reviews from the critics and very good ones from audiences. TRDB.
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GENIUS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Featuring a stellar cast, this absorbing biopic focuses on the long and complicated relationship between Max Perkins, famed literary editor at Scribner’s publishing house, and acclaimed writer Thomas Wolfe.”
6/10/16- Very poor reviews from critics and audiences alike. TRDB.
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DIARY OF A CHAMBERMAID- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the early years of the 20th century, ambitious young Célestine works as a chambermaid in the Lanlaire household, where she’s subjected to the dictatorial Madame Lanlaire’s capricious demands and the amorous advances of her spineless spouse.”
6/10/16– Mixed reviews by critics and awful ones from audiences. Even the positive reviews had reservations. TRDB.
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BE SOMEBODY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Weary of stardom, pop icon Jordan Jaye leaves his tour and looks for anonymity in a small town, where he meets young artist Emily Lowe. Though she wants little to do with Jordan, the two soon find that they have more in common than they imagined.”
6/10/16- Described by the NY Times as innocuous and with poor audience reviews I’ll definitely skip this movie. TRDB.
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THE LAST ELVIS- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Elvis Gutiérrez is a star – his singing and stage presence bring back to life the King of Rock and Roll in all his glory. By day, though, Gutiérrez slaves away at a dead-end factory job and endures the scorn of his ex-wife; only his young daughter, Lisa Marie, brings any joy outside of his Elvis tribute gigs.”
6/8/16- Some fairly good reviews. TRDB.
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THE PRESIDENT- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “When revolutionaries take over the government of a nation ruled by corruption, the ousted leader finds himself on the run with his young grandson. Forced to don a disguise, the brutal despot soon comes face-to-face with the human misery he’s caused.”
6/3/16- Very good reviews for this drama. TRDB.
5/13/17- I really liked this movie very much. Should be seen by all!! TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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THE FITS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Captivated by a dance drill team known as the Lionesses and yearning for social acceptance, insecure tomboy Toni tries out for the squad and lands a spot. But just as she starts to gain confidence, inexplicable episodes of fainting plague the group.”
6/3/16- Excellent reviews by the critics and fair at best ones by audiences. TRDB.
10/7/16- I’m with the audience reviews on this one. Interesting but just not enough happening for me. TRDB. Netflix.
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ME BEFORE YOU- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Planning to stay just six months, Lou Clark takes on the job of looking after rich but depressed Will Traynor, who’s been left a quadriplegic by an accident. Despite Will’s disillusionment, Lou is determined to show him that his life is worth living.”
6/2/16- Weak reviews from most of the critics but better received by audiences. TRDB.
8/13/17- Somewhat soapy but the movie has some good moments as well and I’d recommended it if you’re in the mood. TRDB. Amazon Prime.
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TO LIFE (A LA VIE)- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “After surviving the horrors of a Nazi concentration camp, three women who were close friends in confinement lose contact. Fifteen years later, they meet again at a French seaside resort, where they help one another transcend their shared trauma.”
5/27/16- Weak reviews but the subject sounds interesting enough that I’ll probably see it. TRDB.
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PRINCESS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “While her mother works, 12-year-old Adar and her jobless stepfather engage in role-playing routines — but they soon begin to unnerve her. When she meets Alan, a homeless boy who looks just like her, he helps Adar face the reality of her situation.
5/27/16– I could not find a single review for this film except for the very good one in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Add comment May 27th, 2016