THE MULE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In his 80s, Earl Stone is facing business foreclosure when he’s offered a job that merely involves driving a truck. But what he doesn’t know is that he’ll be smuggling huge loads of cocaine for Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel.”
12/15/18- A very enjoyable crime caper with a weather beaten but wonderful Clint Eastwood. TRDB. At the Theater.
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DUMPLIN’- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Dumplin’ (Danielle Macdonald) is the plus-size, teenage daughter of a former beauty queen (Jennifer Aniston), who signs up for her mom’s pageant as a protest that escalates when other contestants follow her footsteps, revolutionizing the pageant and their small Texas town.”
12/8/18- I started watching this but soon turned it off. A waste of time. TRDB.
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BITTER MELON- 2018. About an extended family of Filipino-Americans.
12/8/18- The NY Times liked the first hour of this movie but said that it went downhill from there. Sounded interesting to me. TRDB.
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THE PARTY’S JUST BEGINNING- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “When her best friend commits suicide, 24-year-old Liusaidh turns to alcohol and sex to fill the void. As she continues in a downward spiral, she attempts to begin a relationship with an out-of-towner — who’s grappling with his own crisis.”
12/8/18- Mediocre reviews from the critics and very good ones from audiences. TRDB.
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BEN IS BACK- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “As troubled as he is charming, 19-year-old Ben Burns surprises everyone when he returns home for Christmas. Although his mother cautiously welcomes Ben’s arrival, he soon begins to disrupt the family.”
12/8/18- Excellent reviews for this movie starring Julia Roberts. TRDB.
4/10/19- An excellent depiction of a family in crisis stemming from their son’s addiction. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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SWIMMING WITH MEN- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Midlife has hit accountant Eric Scott hard: He hates his job and fears his wife is two-timing him. For solace, he heads to the municipal swimming pool — where he finds confidence and a new sense of purpose with an all-male synchronized swim team.”
12/7/18- Poor reviews by the critics and slightly better ones from audiences. TRDB.
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THE GREAT PRETENDER- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “To exorcise her past, French theatrical director Mona comes to New York City to stage her new play, which draws on her affair with ex-beau Nick. But complicated romantic entanglements soon spring up among Mona, Nick and the production’s cast.”
12/7/18- Just fair reviews. TRDB.
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VOX LUX- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. ” After a classroom shooting leaves teenage Celeste with a spinal injury, she performs a tribute ballad at the memorial service and suddenly becomes a pop megastar. But 18 years later, her career has crashed and burned — and it’s time for a comeback.”
12/7/18- Fair reviews from the critics and good ones from audiences. TRDB.
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TYREL- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Tyler is invited to an all-male birthday bash at a cabin in the Catskills, he doesn’t realize that he’ll be the only black man there. But as the weekend party wears on, Tyler begins to feel increasingly out of place.”
12/5/18- Fair reviews at best but it sounds interesting to me. TRDB.
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THE CHARMER- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix “Desperate to avoid deportation by securing Danish citizenship, Iranian migrant Esmail is looking for a woman who can expedite his plan. But when he falls for Sarah — who sees through his charms — Esmail’s past comes back to haunt him.”
12/5/18- Very good reviews for this Iranian drama. TRDB.
12/11/18- I found the movie both sensitive and suspenseful. Definitely worth seeing. TRDB. At the Theater.
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