THE DRY
THE DRY- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A federal agent investigates the decades-old death of a teenage girl in his drought-stricken hometown.”
5/19/21- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
Add comment May 19th, 2021
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NEWS OF THE WORLD
NEWS OF THE WORLD- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Five years after the end of the Civil War, Capt. Jefferson Kyle Kidd crosses paths with a 10-year-old girl taken by the Kiowa people. Forced to return to her aunt and uncle, Kidd agrees to escort the child across the harsh and unforgiving plains of Texas.”
12/25/20- Very good reviews for this drama/western including several excellent ones and a few negatives as well. Tom Hanks stars. TRDB.
4/11/21- I liked the movie but I didn’t feel the suspense that others did. Hanks is great as usual. TRDB.
Add comment December 25th, 2020
JOJO RABBIT
JOJO RABBIT- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this World War II satire, young Jojo Betzler is yearning to join the Hitler Youth when he discovers that his mother — who secretly works for the resistance — is hiding a Jewish girl in the attic to save her from death.”
10/18/19- Good reviews by the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB.
2/26/20- I enjoyed this very clever drama/comedy. TRDB.
Add comment October 18th, 2019
THE HATE U GIVE
THE HATE U GIVE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Though Starr Carter lives in a lower-income black neighborhood, she attends a largely white prep school. When she sees a longtime friend shot by a white police officer, Starr finds herself caught between two worlds as she tries to do the right thing.’
10/4/18- Excellent reviews!! TRDB.
7/23/19- I enjoyed this movie very much. Comcast On-Demand.
Add comment October 4th, 2018
THE 12th MAN
THE 12th MAN- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this fact-based World War II drama, Norwegian resistance fighter Jan Baalsrud survives a Nazi attack that kills 11 of his comrades, but the real struggle lies ahead. Alone and wounded, he must make a nine-week journey to safety in Sweden.”
5/4/18- Very good reviews for this drama. TRDB.
5/6/18- One critic called this movie more tedious than suspenseful and I agree. TRDB.
Add comment May 4th, 2018
BORG vs. McENROE
BORG vs. McENROE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “BORG The 1980 Wimbledon final caps off this historical sports drama that chronicles the fierce rivalry between Björn Borg and John McEnroe, who — despite their contrasting temperaments — share strikingly similar psyches beneath the surface.”
4/11/18- Very good reviews. TRDB.
4/20/18- This movie left me cold in general and the tennis scenes were terrible. Contrast this to “Battle of the Sexes” that was most enjoyable and you’ve got a weak movie that was OK for some historical value. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Add comment April 11th, 2018
A BAG OF MARBLES
A BAG OF MARBLES- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “As the German army occupies Paris in 1941, Jewish barber Roman Joffo realizes his family is in danger of detention and worse. Planning their escape to the “free zone” in southern France, he sends his youngest sons on the perilous trip by themselves.”
3/23/18- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
12/28/18- Yet another Holocaust movie with excellent acting and a grueling screenplay. Definitely recommended. TRDB. Hotwire On Demand.
Add comment March 23rd, 2018
CONSPIRACY
CONSPIRACY- 2001. Synopsis by Netflix. “On January 20, 1942, at the height of the World War II, 15 government officials and SS Commanders attended a conference on the outskirts of Berlin. It was a simple meeting, which — by the end — would decide the fate of 6 million lives. This BBC movie is based on the only surviving record of that meeting, which would stand as the blueprint for Hitler’s final solution. Kenneth Branagh won an Emmy for his performance as Reinhard Heydrich.”
2/27/18- Chilling!! TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
Add comment February 28th, 2018
THE BOY DOWNSTAIRS
THE BOY DOWNSTAIRS- 2018- Synopsis by Netflix. “Returning to New York City after living in London, aspiring writer Diana begins the nightmarish effort to find an apartment. When she finally finds the ideal digs, there’s one catch: The man whose heart she broke lives one floor below.”
2/15/18- Mixed reviews at best but I’d give it a try. TRDB.
10/9/18- The movie was fair but had enough good parts to make it enjoyable. TRDB.
Add comment February 15th, 2018
BECKS
BECKS- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “After following her girlfriend to Los Angeles, singer-songwriter Becks is crushed to learn she’s already been replaced. With no better plan, she moves into her mom’s home in the Midwest and makes a surprising connection with a discontented housewife.”
2/9/18- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
2/22/18- A good drama with very good acting but few surprises. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
Add comment February 9th, 2018