THE SECRETS WE KEEP- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In post-World War II America, a woman, rebuilding her life in the suburbs with her husband, kidnaps her neighbor and seeks vengeance for the heinous war crimes she believes he committed against her.”
9/18/20- Mixed reviews- more positive than negative- barely. TRDB.
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WATCH LIST- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “WATCH LIST is set against the drug wars in the Philippines. After her husband is murdered under mysterious circumstances, Maria is left to fend for her three children in a police state. As she delves into Manila’s dark underworld of cops, criminals, and drugs to find answers, she realizes the truth is never black and white, and that she must explore her own darkness to keep her family safe.”
8/22/20- Excellent reviews from all. TRDB.
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A GOOD WOMAN IS HARD TO FIND- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “In a housing estate plagued by drugs and violence, Sarah struggles to raise her two children alone after her husband’s vicious murder. But matters only get worse when a small-time dealer forces her to provide safe haven from a vengeful crime boss.”
5/9/20- Good reviews but it sounds gory to me and I’ll skip it. TRDB.
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BLOW THE MAN DOWN- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the small fishing village of Easter Cove, Maine, sisters Mary Beth and Priscilla — fresh on the heels of their mother’s death — find themselves stuck with a body and under suspicion after Mary Beth kills a stranger in self-defense.”
3/20/20- Very good to excellent reviews. TRDB.
3/21/20- A fair mystery and worth a viewing. The movie captures the feeling of a small town on the Maine coast. TRDB. Amazon Prime.
Add comment March 20th, 2020
THE HUNT- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this action-thriller inspired by the gulf between the left and right wings of the political spectrum, class warfare escalates beyond words to physical violence as a group of blue-collar individuals finds themselves being hunted down.”
3/14/20- Weak reviews for this violent horror movie. TRDB.
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BALLOON- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1979, two East German families determined to escape to freedom work together to fashion a hot-air balloon that will carry them over the border to the West. When their first attempt fails, they resolve to try again.”
2/22/20- Weak reviews from most reviewers. TRDB.
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THE ASSISTANT- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “After landing a job as an assistant to an entertainment mogul, aspiring producer Jane thinks she has it made. But as she settles into her new role, Jane begins to notice abuses large and small — until finally she must speak up.”
1/31/20- Good reviews. TRDB.
8/9/20- A very low key low budget drama that was just OK. TRDB.
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THE TRAITOR- 2020- Synopsis by Netflix. “As gang war rages in Sicily in the 1980s, Mafia captain Tommaso Buscetta flees to Brazil rather than risk assassination by his foes. After Buscetta is arrested and extradited to Italy, he becomes a critical witness in a mass trial of mob kingpins.”
1/31/20- OK reviews for this gangster movie. TRDB.
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INTRIGO: DEATH OF AN AUTHOR- 2020- Synopsis by Netflix. “In this tense, riveting thriller starring Academy Award® winner Ben Kingsley (Ghandi), an author plots the murder of his wife—but her body is never found, and he’s convinced that she’s still alive.”
1/17/20- I’ve seen just 4 reviews and they are all poor. TRDB.
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THE SONATA- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “As gifted violinist Rose Fisher strives to make her mark on the music world, her composer father suddenly dies, leaving her his mansion. Upon moving in, she finds a musical score littered with strange symbols — which unlock a sinister secret.”
1/10/20- Weak reviews but it sounded interesting to me. TRDB.
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