EN EL SEPTIMO DIA- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “After a six-day workweek, bike messenger José — an undocumented immigrant — treasures his Sundays off when he and friends play soccer in a local league. But when he’s ordered to work the day of the league final, he must choose his job or his team.”
6/8/18- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
Add comment June 8th, 2018
SOCIAL ANIMALS- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “With her love life and her business falling apart, Zoe falls for Paul, a man who seems to understand her. Crushed to learn that he’s married and has kids, Zoe comes up with an idea she hopes will jump-start her romantic and business situations.”
5/31/18- Fairly weak early reviews. TRDB.
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BREATH- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In small-town Australia, teenage “Pikelet” and his best friend, “Loonie,” find an escape in the ocean and a mentor in reclusive professional surfer Sando — who exhorts them to take chances that will have profound and enduring effects on them.”
5/31/18- Good reviews. TRDB.
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UPGRADE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In a world where technology controls almost everything, technophobe Gary is a fish out of water. But when his wife is murdered and he suffers a paralyzing injury, he uses a computer chip implant to exact revenge.”
5/31/18- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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AMERICAN ANIMALS- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this riveting drama based on a real-life crime caper, college freshmen Spencer and Warren cook up a plan to make off with their school’s rare book collection, enlisting two fellow students as accomplices to carry out the daring heist.”
5/31/18- Weak reviews– one critic called it mundane and stupid. TRDB.
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ADRIFT- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Anticipating a great adventure, Tami sets sail on a Pacific Ocean voyage with her fiancé, Richard. But the trip doesn’t go as planned when a massive hurricane leaves Richard badly hurt and the boat in shambles, with the closest port 1,500 miles away.”
5/31/18- Fair reviews for this adventure story. TRDB.
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A KID LIKE JAKE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Progressive parents Alex and Greg have always accepted their 4-year-old son Jake’s penchant for dolls and dresses. But the couple finds themselves at odds when his preschool director suggests the boy’s preferences may signal gender-identity issues.”
5/31/18- Mixed reviews– slightly more positive than negative. TRDB.
8/10/19- I liked it. TRDB.
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THE GREAT SILENCE- 1968. Synopsis by Netflix. “A group of greedy bounty hunters led by the brutal Loco (Klaus Kinski) pursues a band of outlaws who have escaped and are hiding out in the hills of the Utah frontier. After an innocent man is killed, Loco’s vengeful wife calls on a mute gunslinger named Silence (Jean-Louis Trintignant). Standing between the innocents and the corrupted bounty hunters, Silence decides to mete out his own brand of justice.”
5/30/18- Excellent reviews for this Western from 1968. TRDB.
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THE TALE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “With a job that takes her around the world and a doting boyfriend, filmmaker Jennifer has it all — or so she thinks until a story she wrote at age 13 resurfaces and belies her memories of her relationship with two adult mentors.”
5/27/18- An excellent Laura Dern and a good drama as well. TRDB. HBO.
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LES PARENTS TERRIBLES- 1948. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. ” Yvonne de Bray plays a manipulative, possessive mother, married to weakling Marcel Andre. At present, Yvonne is violently opposed to the impending marriage between her son Jean Marais to Josette Day. It gets more complicated than that: Day is Andre’s mistress, who in turn is coveted by de Bray’s sister Gabrielle Dorzat.”
5/25/18- Sounds overly complicated but has received good reviews. Note that this movie is from 1948. TRDB.
Add comment May 25th, 2018