SURVIVOR- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “After surviving a terrorist bombing in London, a U.S. embassy employee ends up on the run when she’s framed for crimes. Learning a New Year’s Eve attack is planned for Times Square, she must foil the plot while eluding authorities and an assassin.”
5/30/15- Awful reviews. TRDB.
Add comment May 31st, 2015
SUNSET EDGE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “As four rudderless teens spend their days skateboarding and scavenging in the dilapidated remnants of a rural North Carolina trailer park, they cross paths with a young stranger who’s come looking for clues about his father’s death.”
5/30/15- About one half of the critics liked this movie and the ones that did had something bad to say as well. Audiences have unanimously liked this film. TRDB.
Add comment May 31st, 2015
THE GIRL IN TROUBLE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “New York DJ August spends a passionate night with the gorgeous Signe, but in the morning he finds video evidence on the woman’s phone of a murder. Despite not wanting to get involved, he soon finds himself in the middle of a lethal intrigue.”
4/3/15- Fair critical review and excellent audience reaction. TRDB.
Add comment April 4th, 2015
THE BARBER- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Decades after his detective father committed suicide for failing to put serial killer Eugene Van Wingerdt behind bars, the lawman’s son resolves to bring him to justice — by posing as an aspiring murderer looking to become Eugene’s protégé.”
3/27/15- Awful reviews!! TRDB.
Add comment March 27th, 2015
THE BABADOOK- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Sam’s frequent tantrums turn sinister when a creepy children’s book called Mister Babadook mysteriously appears in his room, and he asks his mother, “Do you want to die?” Is Sam losing his mind, or is a real monster lurking in the house?”
11/28/14- Excellent reviews and despite the “horror” the movie sounds very interesting. TRDB.
Add comment November 29th, 2014
LATE PHASES- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Newly arrived at a remote retirement community, blind war veteran Ambrose McKinley learns that it’s being plagued by a slew of animal attacks. When his service dog and his neighbor are savagely killed, Ambrose realizes something sinister is afoot.”
11/21/14- Sounds ridiculous but has received OK reviews. TRDB.
Add comment November 21st, 2014
THOU WAST MILD & LOVELY- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Thou Wast Mild and Lovely is a sensual thriller inspired by East of Eden and starring love, death, guns, goats and a farm in the wilds of Kentucky.”
11/14/14- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.
Add comment November 17th, 2014
THE BLUE ROOM- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the intimate confines of a hotel room, married Julien Gahyde and his paramour, Esther Despierre, meet regularly for erotic encounters — until he’s arrested for an unstipulated crime connected to their intense affair.”
10/3/14- Fairly good reviews although a few were very negative and several brought up the violence. TRDB.
5/20/15- Interesting and enjoyable but definitely confusing at the same time. Still worth seeing. TRDB. Netflix.
Add comment October 6th, 2014
INTO THE STORM- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a wave of powerful tornadoes bears down on the town of Silverton, a band of high school students tries to capture the destruction on videotape. As nature’s raw power overwhelms everything in its path, the residents hang on for dear life.”
8/8/14- Poor reviews. TRDB.
Add comment August 8th, 2014
AMONG RAVENS- 2014. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Inspired by real events, Among Ravens follows the intertwined lives of a group of friends and family as seen through the eyes of a 10-year old girl, Joey (Sequoyah). When the group gathers for their annual 4th of July holiday weekend in Idaho, her mom (Smart), step-father (Leonard) and father (Friedenberg), along with a combustible mix of friends and entanglements, secrets begin to unravel and have an impact on young Joey.”
7/18/14- Terrible reviews. TRDB.
Add comment July 8th, 2014