LUCE- 2019. “A married couple is forced to reckon with their idealized image of their son, adopted from war-torn Eritrea, after an alarming discovery by a devoted high school teacher threatens his status as an all-star student.”
8/2/19- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
8/9/19– I enjoyed this movie very much despite what I thought was some intentional ambiguity. TRDB. At the Theater.
Add comment August 3rd, 2019
THE ART OF SELF-DEFENSE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “After being randomly attacked in public, Casey signs up at a martial-arts school to learn karate and ensure his protection. But he soon discovers that there’s a dark side to his enigmatic sensei’s world.”
7/12/19- Very good reviews. TRDB.
10/24/19- Weird but interesting. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Add comment July 13th, 2019
ROJO- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Evoking the surreal atmosphere of Argentinean society under military dictatorship during the mid-1970s, this taut drama focuses on a prominent lawyer whose life takes an ominous turn after a stranger berates him in a restaurant.”
7/12/19- Generally not my kind of movie but reviews were very good and I will try to see this movie. TRDB.
Add comment July 13th, 2019
THE PERFECTION- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “When troubled musical prodigy Charlotte (Allison Williams) seeks out Elizabeth (Logan Browning), the new star pupil of her former school, the encounter sends both musicians down a sinister path with shocking consequences.”
Add comment May 24th, 2019
HOTEL MUMBAI- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this fact-based drama, a wave of terrorist attacks across Mumbai causes many people to seek refuge in the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. Unfortunately for them — and the guests and employees — the terrorists are waiting and take them hostage.”
3/22/19- Mediocre reviews at best. TRDB.
Add comment March 22nd, 2019
DRAGGED ACROSS CONCRETE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “After being caught on video strong-arming a suspect, two cops land in the middle of a media firestorm and get suspended. With their income flow suddenly cut off, the duo turns to the underworld to make money.”
3/22/19- Poor reviews in general. TRDB.
Add comment March 22nd, 2019
KNIFE+HEART- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Paris, Summer 1979. Anne (French pop star Vanessa Paradis) produces third-rate gay porn. After her editor and lover Lois leaves her, she tries to win her back by shooting her most ambitious film yet with her trusted, flaming sidekick Archibald. But one of her actors is brutally murdered and Anne gets caught up in a strange investigation that turns her life upside-down.”
3/15/19- Fair reviews from the critics and poor ones from audiences. TRDB.
Add comment March 16th, 2019
VELVET BUZZSAW- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Eager to make it in the Los Angeles art scene, young agent Josephina is elated when she finds a collection of paintings by a recently deceased neighbor. Disregarding instructions to destroy the works, she begins showing them … with dire results.”
2/1/19- Fair to poor reviews from critics and audiences. TRDB.
Add comment February 1st, 2019
SERENITY- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “A Caribbean fishing boat captain’s simple life is suddenly transformed by the appearance of a beautiful woman, whose presence forces him to face his complicated past — and realize that his life will never be the same.”
1/23/19- Terrible reviews. TRDB.
Add comment January 23rd, 2019
AN ACCEPTABLE LOSS- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Libby Lamm accepts a university teaching position, she hopes to close the door on her past as a national security adviser, but old decisions come back to haunt her as a former colleague resurfaces. Meanwhile, a student becomes obsessed with her.”
1/23/19- Terrible reviews by the critics but audiences have liked it. TRDB.
Add comment January 23rd, 2019