THE CHAMBERMAID- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Employed as a chambermaid in one of Mexico City’s finest hotels, Eve dreams of a better life. But try as she might — working long shifts and attending night classes — she finds that her chances for advancement depend on more than hard work.”
6/26/19- Excellent reviews for this foreign drama. TRDB.
1/17/20- Very, very slow and could have used more editing but as a whole it wasn’t bad. TRDB.
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YESTERDAY- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “While he’s still looking for his big break, musician Jack Malik gets hit by a bus during a global blackout. But when he wakes up to find he’s the lone person on Earth who knows of the Beatles and their songbook, Jack has a huge chance at stardom.”
6/25/19- Weak reviews for this comedy/drama. TRDB.
7/21/19- Fluff with lots of Beetles music. You can safely skip it. TRDB. At the Theater.
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BILLBOARD- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “After inheriting his father’s radio station, Casey must right the foundering ship, which is being trounced in the ratings. To save his dad’s legacy, Casey holds a billboard-sitting contest to see who can live the longest on the sign’s catwalk.”
6/21/19- Awful reviews. TRDB.
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BURN YOUR MAPS- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “With his parents still reeling from a tragedy, 8-year-old Wes throws himself into a school project on Mongolia, coming to believe he hails from there. After raising funds with a pal for a trip “home,” Wes takes his family on an introspective journey.”
6/21/19- Mixed reviews– slightly more positive than negative. TRDB.
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THE COMMAND- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “This real-life thriller set in 2000 recounts the sinking of Russia’s nuclear submarine “Kursk,” focusing on the 23 crew members who survive the crash in an isolated air pocket, only to wait days for rescue as their oxygen runs out.”
6/21/19- Fair reviews for this drama based on a real situation. TRDB.
9/3/19- I agree with the above assessment. Even the positive reviews were luke warm. I was bored at some points but I did watch the entire movie. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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WILD ROSE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “While single mom — and just paroled ex-con — Rose-Lynn Harlan dreams of becoming a country music star, Nashville is a long way from her Scottish home. But she finds an improbable champion in the well-heeled woman whose house Rose cleans.”
6/21/19- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
7/1/19- I enjoyed this movie especially the music and the wonderful performance of the star. TRDB. At the Theater.
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THE DAWNS HERE ARE QUIET- 2019. About a Russian army sergeant at the end of WW2 and the 5 women soldiers he commands.
6/20/19- An excellent drama. TRDB. Amazon Prime.
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DAVID- 2014. This movie is about an 11 year old Muslim boy in Brooklyn who is mistaken for Jewish by a group of religious Jews and develops a relationship with them until the truth comes out.
6/19/19- Enjoyed the movie and the messages it gives. TRDB. Amazon Prime.
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AMERICAN WOMAN- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “After her teenage daughter, Bridget, inexplicably vanishes, Deb Callahan is left to care for the girl’s 1-year-old son. But Deb never stops wondering what happened to Bridget — and 11 years later, new information surfaces that changes everything.”
6/14/19- Very good reviews. TRDB.
Add comment June 17th, 2019
OUR TIME- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Ranchers Esther and Juan have long enjoyed an open marriage — an arrangement that seems to suit them both. But when Esther becomes smitten with a horse trainer, a jealous Juan begins to question the couple’s relationship and his need for control.”
6/14/19- Positives slightly outnumbered negatives on this movie but this movie sounded interesting to me. TRDB.
Add comment June 17th, 2019