THE LOOKING GLASS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “After her mom’s death, 13-year-old Julie is sent to Indiana to live with her Grandmother Karen, who’s in the first stages of Alzheimer’s. Stuck in an unfamiliar environment, Julie repeatedly clashes with Karen — until they discover a mutual talent.”
10/23/15- I’ve seen 4 reviews– 2 very good and 2 very bad. For now, I’d recommend it. TRDB.
1/4/16- Mixed reviews continue. TRDB.
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I SMILE BACK- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “On the surface, Laney Brooks has the life that many covet: two adorable kids, a beautiful home and a successful husband. But behind the façade, she’s headed for crisis, tortured by self-doubt and medicating herself heavily with drugs and alcohol.”
10/23/15- Generally poor reviews, one critic saying that the movie was just one more about suburban ennui. TRDB.
5/11/16- It’s been a long time since I’ve seen such divergent opinions about a movie by the critics but this is it. Count me in with those who liked it. I thought that Silverman was great in the part. TRDB.
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CRUMBS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Eking out a living in a poverty-stricken region of Ethiopia, Candy obsessively contemplates the huge mystery vessel that has been hovering in the sky overhead for months. In time he becomes certain that the object holds the key to his fate.”
10/23/15- This sounds weird but it has received some very good reviews and until further notice I’d give it a try. TRDB.
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BONE TOMAHAWK- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “After a band of cave-dwelling, cannibalistic savages abducts several settlers from the Old West town of Bright Hope, Sheriff Franklin Hunt forms a small posse to mount a rescue. But they’re up against an enemy whose barbarity is limitless.”
1023/15- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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ASTHMA- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Driven to distraction by his chronic asthma and constant poverty, young drug addict Gus impulsively steals a classic Rolls-Royce. He soon comes across another rebel, Ruby, and together they abandon New York to embark on an anarchic road trip.”
10/26/15- Just 3 reviews– all bad . TRDB.
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DEATH VALLEY- 2015. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Four strangers on a drunken wedding dash from LA to Vegas hit a mysterious woman in the desert and must overcome injuries, the elements, and ultimately each other to survive.”
10/20/15- No reviews as yet. TRDB.
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ROCK THE KASBAH- 2015. synopsis by Netflix. “Some unlikely turns of fate bring luckless rock producer Richie Vance the chance of a musical lifetime: After being stranded in Afghanistan on a USO tour, he meets a young singer with a magical voice and is convinced he can make her a star.”
10/20/15- No reviews as yet for this drama with Bill Murray. TRDB.
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MEADOWLAND- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Anguished by their son’s disappearance, Sarah and Phil struggle to keep their bearings. But as months pass without word of their child, Sarah’s desperate search for answers drives her to take increasingly greater risks.”
10/16/15- Very good reviews from critics and audiences. TRDB.
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HOMEMAKERS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “While living a chaotic life in Austin, punk rocker Irene McCabey inherits a rundown row house in Pittsburgh. But as she works to revamp the place with help from a boozy cousin, wild child Irene starts to embrace the notion of putting down roots.”
10/16/15- I’ve seen just 2 reviews– 1 up and 1 down (The NY Times). TRDB.
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EXPERIMENTER- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Based on true events, Yale researcher Stanley Milgram’s psychological experiments reveal troubling findings on test subjects’ conscience and ethics when lab “technicians” request they deliver theoretically deadly electric “shocks” to total strangers.”
10/16/15- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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