A DOG’S WAY HOME- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “This touching drama follows a homeless pit bull pup named Bella, who’s taken in by young medical student Lucas. When the two are separated because his landlord doesn’t allow dogs, Bella sets off on a 400-mile journey to return home to Lucas.”
1/11/19- Just fair reviews from the critics but fairly good ones from audiences. TRDB.
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ASHES IN THE SNOW- 2019. “During World War II, a 16 year-old aspiring artist and her family are deported to Siberia amidst Stalin’s brutal dismantling of the Baltic region. One girl’s passion for art and her never-ending hope will break the silence of history.”
1/11/19- Fair reviews from the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB.
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TOUCH ME NOT- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “TOUCH ME NOT follows the emotional journeys of Laura, Tómas and Christian, offering a deeply empathic insight into their lives. Craving for intimacy yet also deeply afraid of it, they work to overcome old patterns, defense mechanisms and taboos, to cut the cord and finally be free.”
1/11/19- This movie has half excellent reviews and half terrible reviews– very unusual and I’ll have to see it eventually. TRDB.
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THE UPSIDE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “This affecting dramedy follows the unlikely friendship between Phillip, a New York City billionaire crippled in a hang-gliding accident, and Dell, a recently released ex-con who’s hired to be his caretaker.”
1/9/19- Poor reviews– most saying that it was cliche ridden. TRDB.
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RUST CREEK- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “College student Sawyer Scott is seemingly on the fast track to success when a wrong turn on the way to a job interview leaves her stuck in Kentucky’s backwoods. Soon finding herself with two outlaws on her trail, she needs all her cunning to survive.”
1/4/19- Decent reviews by the critics and distinctly poor ones from audiences. TRDB.
7/13/19- Of no interest and I turned it off. Besides, I hate stalking movies. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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THE VANISHING- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Inspired by events that occurred more than 100 years ago on an uninhabited island off Scotland’s coast, this psychological thriller follows a trio of lighthouse keepers who vanish from the isle without a trace.”
1/5/19- Fair reviews from both the critics and audiences. TRDB.
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GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Orphans Seita (voiced by Tsutomu Tatsumi) and Setsuko (Ayano Shiraishi) fight for survival in post-World War II Japan. But society is harsh, and they come to the somber conclusion that they can neither escape the hardships of war nor find enough food to survive. Named the Best Animated Feature at the 1994 Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, this film proves that not all anime tales are pixie-dust fantasies or brutal sci-fi standoffs.”
1/4/19- Just 1 review noted and it is excellent. TRDB.
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STAN & OLLIE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “With their glory days as Hollywood’s premier comedy team long behind them, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy begin a 1953 farewell tour of England and Ireland, reminding audiences — and themselves — of the magic of their partnership.”
12/28/18- Very good to excellent reviews. TRDB.
5/14/19- An excellent drama- I thoroughly enjoyed it. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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DESTROYER- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Early in her police career, Det. Erin Bell’s cover is blown while infiltrating a California gang. Sixteen years later, the leader of that gang — who escaped during the failed operation — resurfaces, and Erin is determined to take him down.”
12/25/18- Fairly good reviews. Most said that Nicole Kidman was great. TRDB.
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ON THE BASIS OF SEX- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Long before Ruth Bader Ginsburg became a Supreme Court justice, she advocated for women’s rights. This inspiring biopic focuses on her early career as she teams with her husband to bring a historic gender-discrimination case before the Supreme Court.”
12/25/18- Fair to good reviews. I doubt that it will be as good as RBG. TRDB.
1/14/19- Somewhat Hollywoodish but I did enjoy it. Not nearly as good as RBG. TRDB. At the Theater.
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