DUKHTAR- 2015. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In the mountains of Pakistan, a mother and her ten-year-old daughter flee their home on the eve of the girl’s marriage to a tribal leader. A deadly hunt for them begins.”
10/9/15- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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XENIA- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When gay teen Danny loses his mother, he travels from his home in Crete to Athens to meet up with his older brother. Together, they set out on a surreal journey to find the Greek father they’ve never met — stopping for a talent show along the way.”
10/8/15- Very good reviews. TRDB.
12/10/15- This movie is the Greek entry for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. The movie was very different but very interesting and well done. I liked it very much. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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VICTORIA- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When adventurous Victoria goes out for a night of clubbing, she meets four young men who invite her to join them for some after-hours revelry. Only after they start planning a brazen heist does Victoria realize she’s running with a dangerous crowd.”
10/8/15- Very good reviews. TRDB.
4/10/16- A single take movie which was quite a feat but I really did not like the film as it felt like a stalking situation that I don’t really like. I turned it off. TRDB. Netflix.
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TRASH- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “As three homeless teens struggle to survive in a world of poverty, they discover a leather bag that leads them to believe something suspicious is afoot — and they soon find themselves eluding authorities while attempting to rectify a terrible wrong.”
10/8/15- Very good reviews. TRDB.
3/18/16- Very good acting, good photography and some good chase scenes were among the merits. Can’t say I really loved the movie, however. TRDB. At the Theater.
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STEVE JOBS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Everyone knows about the products Steve Jobs designed, but few people really knew the man behind the technology. This revealing biopic focuses on a few key incidents and relationships to tell the story of a digital visionary who changed the world.”
10/8/15- Very good reviews from critics and audiences. TRDB.
10/21/15- I enjoyed this movie very much and I think I got a good picture of the creative genius of this man who to many was a real son-of-a-bitch. TRDB. At the Theater.
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BIG STONE GAP- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “While living an uneventful existence with her mother in a Virginia coal-mining community, pharmacist Ave Maria Mulligan comes upon information that eventually transforms not only her life but the life of the town.”
10/8/15- Just a few reviews but they are generally negative and call the movie a corny rural romance. TRDB.
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THE WALK- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1974, French aerialist Philippe Petit made headlines worldwide with his daring high-wire walk between the twin towers of the World Trade Center. This elevating drama recalls the unauthorized and unforgettable feat pulled off by Petit and his team.”
10/6/15- Mostly positive reviews but many of them expressed qualifications. TRDB.
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GOING AWAY (UN BON DIMANCHE)- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When young Mathias’s father fails to pick him up from school, substitute teacher Baptiste takes the boy on a weekend motorcycle journey. While teacher and pupil quickly form a bond, things grow more complicated when they happen upon Mathias’s mother.”
10/2/15- I’ve seen just 2 reviews. The NY Times liked it and the other did not. TRDB.
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ASHBY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Arriving in a new town, high-schooler Ed Wallis has trouble fitting in until he meets his eccentric neighbor, Ashby Holt, and the two become friends. But what Ed doesn’t know is that Ashby is a former CIA assassin with only a short time to live.”
9/25/15- Weak reviews by both critics and audiences. TRDB.
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PAY THE GHOST- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Nearly a year after his 8-year-old son vanishes in the midst of a Halloween parade, Mike Cole begins having horrifying visions of the boy’s fate. Renewing his search for the youngster, Mike realizes he’s up against a vengeful Halloween spirit.”
9/22/15- Just 1 review and it is negative. TRDB.
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