LIKE FATHER- 2008. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “When a workaholic young executive (Kristen Bell), is left at the altar, she ends up on her Caribbean honeymoon cruise with the last person she ever expected: her estranged and equally workaholic father (Kelsey Grammer).”
8/10/18- Just ridiculous enough to be funny and enjoyable at times. TRDB. Netflix Streaming
Add comment August 11th, 2018
DOG DAYS- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this ensemble comedy, dogs are not only man’s best friend, they’re his best matchmaker as a disparate group of Angelenos — including a mom, an athlete turned TV host and a barista — connects through their canine companions.”
8/10/18- Weak reviews from audiences but very good ones from audiences. TRDB.
Add comment August 10th, 2018
EIGHTH GRADE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “As Kayla Day begins the last week of a difficult year in eighth grade, the emotional perils of adolescence swirl around her. Though she’s comfortable with her online persona, the looming social challenges of high school terrify her.”
7/12/18- Great reviews!!! Friends thought it was so-so. TRDB.
10/31/18- I liked this movie very much. Great scene at the end with father and daughter. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Add comment July 12th, 2018
SORRY TO BOTHER YOU- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Losing faith in his persuasive skills, telemarketer Cassius Green takes a co-worker’s advice and finds that he suddenly has a gift for selling that elevates him to the executive echelon — where he discovers the chilling secret of his bosses.”
7/5/18- Fairly good reviews for this comedy that didn’t sound so good to me. TRDB.
11/25/18- I did not like the movie and turned it off. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Add comment July 6th, 2018
IDEAL HOME- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Celebrity chef Erasmus and his life partner, Paul, are used to doing what they want, when they want. But their lifestyle is thoroughly disrupted when Erasmus’ 10-year-old grandson turns up on their doorstep in the wake of his father’s arrest.”
6/28/18- OK reviews for this comedy. TRDB.
10/12/18- Thoroughly enjoyable!! TRDB.
Add comment June 28th, 2018
IZZY GETS THE F*CK ACROSS TOWN- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Awakening hung over in a stranger’s bed, hot mess Izzy learns from Facebook that her soul mate is going to marry her former best friend. Vowing to stop the engagement party, Izzy has five hours to make it across Los Angeles — without transportation.”
6/22/18- Weak reviews. TRDB.
Add comment June 22nd, 2018
BOUNDARIES- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “With her teenage son in tow, single mom Laura embarks on a road trip she knows will be hellish: picking up her pot-dealer dad from the nursing home he’s been kicked out of and driving him cross-country to her sister’s house.”
6/19/18- Weak reviews but I love road movies and I will try to see this one, starring Christopher Plummer. TRDB.
11/2/18- I really enjoyed this movie. Christopher Plummer was great in the role of the father. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Add comment June 19th, 2018
THE YEAR OF SPECTACULAR MEN 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “After graduating from college, Izzy Klein heads to Los Angeles to join her sister, Sabrina, an ambitious actress whose star is on the rise. Lacking focus in her life, Izzy embarks on a string of romantic entanglements.”
6/15/18- OK reviews for this comedy but it sounded real stupid to me. TRDB.
Add comment June 15th, 2018
TAG- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “This off-the-wall comedy based on real-life high jinks chronicles the anything-goes game of tag played annually by five former schoolmates who go to extreme measures to avoid becoming “It” in the monthlong competition.”
6/15/18- Not my kind of movie– sounds pretty stupid as far as I’m concerned. TRDB.
Add comment June 15th, 2018
HOW TO TALK TO GIRLS AT PARTIES- 2018.
5/25/18- Terrible reviews. TRDB.
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