LUCY IN THE SKY- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “For astronaut Lucy Cola, living in space was easy compared with returning to Earth, where her disconnection from family and friends leads her to begin an affair with a fellow astronaut as she slowly loses her grip on reality.”
10/4/19- Weak reviews but it sounds interesting to me and Natalie Portman
( who I like ) stars. I’ll see it! TRDB.
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PAIN AND GLORY- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “This layered drama centers on Salvador Mallo, an aging filmmaker looking deep within his soul as he attempts to recapture the creative spirit that once inspired him. As he surveys his life, Salvador is haunted by memories of his first love.”
10/4/19- Excellent reviews for this drama by Pedro Almodovar. TRDB.
10/25/19– I enjoyed this movie very much. Great acting as well. TRDB.
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JOKER- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in 1980s Gotham City, this origin story of DC Comics’ notorious archvillain the Joker chronicles the cautionary tale of a stand-up comedian whose failure drives him to criminal madness.”
10/4/19- Fair reviews for this much hyped movie. I’ll skip it for sure. TRDB.
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SISTER AIMEE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1926, the world’s most famous evangelist, Sister Aimee Semple McPherson, fakes her own death in order to run away to Mexico with her married lover and radio engineer Kenny. Once on the road, and equipped with new identities, they find themselves chased by the very person Aimee so desperately tried to kill.”
9/27/19- Fair reviews but it sounds interesting to me. TRDB.
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THE LAUNDROMAT- 2019. Synopsis by IMDB. “A widow investigates an insurance fraud, chasing leads to a pair of Panama City law partners exploiting the world’s financial system.”
9/27/19- Weak reviews for this movie. TRDB.
10/18/19- The movie from Netflix deserves the poor reviews it has received. Skip it! TRDB.
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SINK OR SWIM- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “A group of 40-something guys, all on the verge of a mid-life crisis, decide to form their local pool’s first ever synchronized swimming team – for men. Braving the skepticism and ridicule of those around them, and trained by a fallen champion trying to pull herself together, the group set out an unlikely adventure, and on the way will rediscover a little self-esteem and a lot about themselves and each other.”
9/27/19- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
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THE DAY SHALL COME- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Taking aim at the crooked tactics of U.S. Homeland Security, this biting satire follows the foibles of Moses Al Shabaz, a Miami street preacher in need of cash who accepts aid from a covert FBI unit and ends up framed as a terrorist.”
9/27/19- Mixed reviews with more good than bad. TRDB.
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JUDY- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in 1968, this dramatized biopic recounts singer Judy Garland’s last concerts in London, where the fragile and weary star prepares for a run of sold-out shows while beginning a courtship with her soon-to-be-fifth spouse.”
9/22/19- Very good reviews for this new film although there was much more critical praise for Zellweger than for the movie itself. TRDB.
10/7/19- I enjoyed this movie very much aside from Zellweger who was wonderful as Judy Garland. TRDB.
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BRITT-MARIE WAS HERE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this charming dramedy, 63-year-old Britt-Marie starts life anew after learning that her mate of 40 years is having an affair. But the only job available to her is as the coach of a youth soccer team.”
9/21/19- Fair to good early reviews. TRDB.
10/11/19- I enjoyed this Swedish movie about an emotional journey. TRDB.
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LORO- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Director Paolo Sorrentino finds plenty of fodder for satire in Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s political career, marriage and ambiguous heritage in this fictionalized version of a three-year period in his life.”
9/21/19- Fairly good reviews for this drama. TRDB.
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