MAD WOMEN- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Imprisoned for a crime of conscience, a middle-aged mother adopts even more radical convictions while serving her sentence — and after she’s released, she becomes determined to transform the world.”
7/10/15- Terrible professional reviews but most audiences have liked it. TRDB.
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BOULEVARD- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Accustomed to his comfortable life and sexless marriage, unassuming bank employee Nolan Mack finds himself at a crossroads as he’s forced to confront his long-suppressed desires after meeting a troubled young hustler.”
7/10/15- Mediocre reviews from both critics and audiences. It’s Robin Williams’ last film and I’ll probably see it. TRDB.
9/15/15- I liked the movie. TRDB. Netflix.
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TANGERINE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Back on the streets on Christmas Eve after serving a month in jail, transgender prostitute Sin-Dee Rella launches a vengeful search across Los Angeles for her unfaithful pimp boyfriend, Chester, and his new squeeze, Dinah..”
7/10/15- Excellent reviews from the critics and very good reviews from audiences. TRDB.
8/10/15- When I saw this movie there was only 1 other person in the theater and he walked out. The film was extremely creative and very well acted and like nothing you’ve seen before. Still, it was weird and I can not in good conscience recommend this film. TRDB. At the Theater.
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JIMMY’S HALL- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “After being deported from Ireland to the United States, political firebrand Jimmy Gralton returns to his hometown a decade later and reopens the dance hall he once ran as a gathering place for youngsters — much to the dismay of community leaders.”
7/3/15- Fairly good reviews by the professionals and just OK ones from audiences. TRDB.
1/28/16- I couldn’t get into this movie and finally turned it off. TRDB. Netflix.
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JACKIE & RYAN- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Happy to hop trains and entertain on street corners, musician Ryan Brenner rarely lights anywhere for long … until he meets erstwhile recording star Jackie Laurel in Ogden, Utah — a chance encounter that changes both their lives.”
7/3/15- Mediocre reviews at best from both critics and audiences. TRDB.
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THE MIDNIGHT SWIM- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “After Amelia Brooks dives into the deep waters of Spirit Lake and never resurfaces, her three daughters go there together to hunt for an explanation. Instead, the mysteries of the lake only grow deeper once the women arrive.”
6/26/15- Fairly good reviews although the sounds stupid to me. TRDB.
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THE LITTLE DEATH- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In a typical suburban neighborhood, the veil over four couples’ personal lives are pulled aside to reveal their erotic fetishes, including a woman turned on by tears, a couple’s out-of-control experimentation and phone sex for the hearing impaired.”
6/26/15- Weak reviews from critics and OK ones from audiences. TRDB.
12/3/15- I found it interesting and very different. Worth seeing. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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GLASS CHIN- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “With his boxing career in sharp decline, Bud Gordon relies on a shady restaurant owner to recover his self-respect and financial stability. But the decision turns out to be disastrous when Gordon is wrongly blamed for a murder.”
6/26/15- Very good professional reviews but weak audience ones. I’d give it a try. TRDB.
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FELT- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In an effort to escape the overwhelming pain of sexual trauma from her past, a haunted artist crafts bizarre costumes that help her disappear into various alter egos — whose behavior is unpredictable.”
6/26/15- Weak critical review and poor audience reviews. TRDB.
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ESCOBAR: PARADISE LOST- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “While visiting his brother on Colombia’s idyllic Pacific coast, young surfer Nick falls in love with a woman named Maria — only to discover that she’s the niece of notorious drug kingpin Pablo Escobar.”
6/26/15- Poor reviews. TRDB.
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