PAPILLON- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this remake of the 1973 film based on his memoir, safecracker Henri Charrière, wrongly convicted of murder, forms an unlikely alliance with fellow inmate and counterfeiter Louis Dega to finance an escape Henri spends years planning and attempting.”
8/21/18- Weak reviews especially when compared to the original. TRDB.
Add comment August 21st, 2018
THE THIRD MURDER- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “This intricate crime thriller follows renowned defense attorney Shigemori, whose client Misumi has confessed to the murder he’s charged with. But Shigemori’s investigations suggest that there’s more to the case than meets the eye.”
7/20/18- Very good reviews from the critics and fair ones from audiences. A few very negative ones as well. TRDB.
Add comment July 20th, 2018
HEREDITARY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this taut chiller, the Graham family begins a downward spiral after the passing of their grandmother, whose presence lingers. Reclusive in life, she haunts her clan in death as they try to contend with the dark fate she’s handed down to them.”
7/9/18- Very good reviews from the critics and weak ones from audiences. TRDB.
Add comment July 9th, 2018
SHARP OBJECTS- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “When two young girls are murdered in the town where she grew up, journalist Camille Preaker returns home to cover the case. But her traumatic past soon starts to interfere with her reporting efforts.”
7/5/18- Excellent reviews for this made-for-TV (HBO) movie. TRDB.
Add comment July 6th, 2018
AMERICAN ANIMALS- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this riveting drama based on a real-life crime caper, college freshmen Spencer and Warren cook up a plan to make off with their school’s rare book collection, enlisting two fellow students as accomplices to carry out the daring heist.”
5/31/18- Weak reviews– one critic called it mundane and stupid. TRDB.
Add comment May 31st, 2018
IN DARKNESS- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “When blind pianist Sofia hears a murder take place in the upstairs apartment, her world is thrown into chaos as she soon finds herself immersed in London’s underworld and brought into contact with the victim’s father — an accused war criminal.”
5/25/18- Fair reviews by the critics and terrible ones by audiences. TRDB.
Add comment May 25th, 2018
REVENGE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Tagging along on a hunting trip with married lover Richard and two of his pals, nubile mistress Jen is raped by one of his friends. To ensure her silence, the trio leaves her for dead in the desert, but Jen survives — and unleashes her rage on them.”
5/11/18- Very good reviews. TRDB.
Add comment May 11th, 2018
BEIRUT- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1972, a tragedy forces U.S. envoy Mason Skiles to abandon his post in Beirut. A decade later, the ex-diplomat finds himself back in the same city — this time to help save the life of the colleague and friend he left behind.”
4/10/18- Very good reviews in general– the NY Times did not like it. TRDB.
10/1/18- The NY Times did not like this movie and neither did I!!! Trite and boring I nearly fell asleep watching. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Add comment April 10th, 2018
SPINNING MAN- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a young woman is murdered, philosophy professor Evan Birch’s penchant for dating students raises the suspicions of a tenacious police detective and Birch’s wife, who has doubts about his alibi because of past transgressions.”
4/6/18- Poor reviews from all sources. TRDB.
Add comment April 7th, 2018
YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Emotionally scarred from his experiences as a Marine and an FBI agent, Joe earns a living by saving young women from sex-trafficking rings. But when he attempts to rescue a New York senator’s daughter from a bordello, things quickly get out of hand.”
4/6/18- Very good reviews. TRDB.
4/20/18- Violent and as far as I’m concerned meaningless. I hated it!! TRDB.
Add comment April 6th, 2018