BEAUTIFUL BOY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Based on memoirs by David Sheff and his son Nic, this compelling drama seen through a father’s eyes chronicles the heartbreak of addiction as Nic struggles with his dependence on methamphetamine, which affects the entire family.”
10/12/18- Fair reviews from the critics and better ones from audiences. There is a movie from 2010 with the same name. TRDB.
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BIKINI MOON- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Selected as the subject of a documentary about New York City’s homeless, disturbed but charismatic Bikini becomes rooted in the lives of producer Kate and director Trevor — who’s willing to help Bikini as long as he can exploit her story.”
10/11/18- Just 3 reviews noted- 1 poor and 2 fair. TRDB.
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SADIE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Troubled 13-year-old Sadie adores her soldier father, who’s been absent a long time — which she blames on her mother, Rae. When Rae begins growing closer to another man, angry Sadie devotes herself to driving away the interloper.”
10/11/18- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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THE SENTENCE- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. ” Rudy Valdez shows the aftermath of his sister Cindy’s 15-year sentence for conspiracy charges related to crimes committed by her deceased ex-boyfriend – something known, in legal terms, as “the girlfriend problem.”
10/11/18- Excellent early reviews. TRDB.
10/16/18- A sad documentary concentrating on the effect on a family from incarceration of the mother of 3 children. TRDB. HBO On-Demand.
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AFTER EVERYTHING- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Soon after young New Yorker Elliot learns that he has contracted a rare, life-threatening illness, he begins a romance with beautiful Mia. But as Elliot’s health appears to improve, Mia realizes that their fast-moving relationship may not be real.”
10/11/18- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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BARBARA- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this absorbing drama, director Yves Zand hires young Brigitte to play popular 1960s French singer Barbara in a biopic. But while he’s working with Brigitte, Yves becomes obsessed with the character he’s molding.”
10/11/18- Excellent reviews from the critics and really poor ones from audiences. TRDB.
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THE OATH- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. ” When spouses Chris and Kai agree to host the family Thanksgiving dinner, the hysterical political climate in America triggers loud and bitter arguments, ending in two federal agents being held hostage in the couple’s living room.”
10/11/18- Good reviews by most. Sounds funny. TRDB.
3/22/19- I really liked the first 2/3 very much but it sort of went downhill and chaotic after that. Still, I’d recommend it. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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THE KINDERGARTEN TEACHER- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Forty years old, stuck in Staten Island and married to a sweet but oblivious husband with kids that largely ignore her, Lisa Spinelli spends her days teaching Kindergarten with growing numbness. Her one reprieve is a nighttime poetry class across the bay in Lower Manhattan. When she discovers that a five-year-old in her class may be a poetic prodigy, Lisa becomes fascinated–then obsessed, as she struggles to protect him from neglectful parents.”
10/11/18- Excellent reviews by the critics and good ones from audiences. TRDB.
10/13/18- A very interesting movie about obsession. Maggie Gyllenhaal was excellent in this role. TRHD. Netflix Streaming.
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THE HAPPY PRINCE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this period drama that recounts the last three years in Oscar Wilde’s life, the ailing writer — once the literary toast of London — exiles himself in Paris when he’s released from prison after serving time for gross indecency.”
10/10/18- Fair reviews for this drama. TRDB.
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22 JULY- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In 22 July, Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Paul Greengrass (Captain Phillips, United 93) tells the true story of the aftermath of Norway’s deadliest terrorist attack. On 22 July 2011, 77 people were killed when a far-right extremist detonated a car bomb in Oslo before carrying out a mass shooting at a leadership camp for teens. 22 July uses the lens of one survivor’s physical and emotional journey to portray the country’s path to healing and reconciliation.”
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