THE DEATH OF STALIN- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Before his sudden death in 1953, Joseph Stalin held the Soviet Union in his iron grip for more than 30 years. This dark satire depicts the subsequent turmoil as his scheming minions begin jockeying for power.”
3/8/18- Excellent reviews. I saw a trailer for this film and it looked pretty stupid. TRDB.
Add comment March 9th, 2018
THOROUGHBREDS- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Childhood friends recently reunited, teenagers Amanda and Lily make an unlikely but inseparable pair. When Lily’s stepfather threatens to pack her off to reform school, the girls cook up a plan to kill him.”
3/6/18- Very good reviews. TRDB.
3/16/18- The whole is less than the sum of its parts. Some aspects of the movie were interesting but I can’t say that I’d recommend it. TRDB. At the Theater.
Add comment March 7th, 2018
GRAN TORINO-2009. Synopsis by Netflix. “Curmudgeonly Korean War vet Walt must confront his Hmong immigrant neighbors — and his own prejudices — when their teenage son Thao tries to steal Walt’s beloved 1972 Gran Torino. Walt soon assumes the unlikely role of guardian angel to young Thao.”
3/6/18- Haven’t seen this movie in 9 years and it was about time. Liked it then and liked in all over again now. Great Clint Eastwood. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Add comment March 6th, 2018
SUBMISSION- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Impressed by the talent of creative writing student Angela Argo, professor and author Ted Swenson steadily develops an obsession with her, despite knowing that it will likely ruin his marriage and his career.’
3/5/18- Poor reviews from the critics and relatively good ones from audiences. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
8/9/18– I’m with audiences on this one– I liked it. TRDB.
Add comment March 6th, 2018
TEHRAN TABOO- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this biting animated portrait of modern Tehran, three women and a male musician — caught between harsh social strictures and dreams of freedom — struggle to make their way through a misogynistic and complex society.”
3/5/18- Excellent reviews for this animated drama. TRDB.
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SOUVENIR- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Liliane (Isabelle Huppert) lives a modest and monotonous life. By day, she works in a pâté factory, and by night, she sits on the couch and watches TV. One day, a new worker named Jean (Kévin Azaïs) arrives. The two form a platonic relationship, but Jean grows increasingly convinced that he recognizes Liliane from a European singing contest he saw as a child.”
3/2/18- Poor reviews but it sounds interesting to me and I love Huppert. TRDB.
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THEY REMAIN- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Sent to investigate abnormal animal behavior at a remote compound once home to a homicidal cult, scientists and ex-lovers Keith and Jessica diligently pursue their work — until she unearths a strange artifact that alters their relationship.”
3/2/18- Mixed reviews, more positive than negative. TRDB.
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OH LUCY!- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “After Tokyo office worker Setsuko Kawashima begins taking an English class, she cautiously comes out of her shell as she dons a blond wig, adopts a new persona and falls for her handsome tutor. When he suddenly disappears, she sets off to find him.”
3/2/18- Excellent reviews for this movie. TRDB.
9/16/18- I enjoyed this Japanese drama very much. TRDB.
Add comment March 2nd, 2018
CONSPIRACY- 2001. Synopsis by Netflix. “On January 20, 1942, at the height of the World War II, 15 government officials and SS Commanders attended a conference on the outskirts of Berlin. It was a simple meeting, which — by the end — would decide the fate of 6 million lives. This BBC movie is based on the only surviving record of that meeting, which would stand as the blueprint for Hitler’s final solution. Kenneth Branagh won an Emmy for his performance as Reinhard Heydrich.”
2/27/18- Chilling!! TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
Add comment February 28th, 2018