1945- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the days after the end of World War II, a Hungarian village is set to celebrate a wedding when two Orthodox Jews arrive, igniting residents’ fears that the men have come to reclaim property divvied up among their neighbors during the war.”
11/28/17- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
2/18- I liked this movie very much. TRDB. At the Theater.
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CALL ME BY YOUR NAME- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the summer of 1983, romance blooms in the sumptuous setting of the Italian Riviera when a 17-year-old boy becomes involved with the 24-year-old American scholar living at the family villa and working for the youngster’s professor father.”
11/23/17- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
1/8/18- I enjoyed the movie although it was a bit too long. TRDB. At the Theater.
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DARKEST HOUR- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Winston Churchill’s stirring defiance of the Nazi threat is the focus of this historical drama that depicts his fearless refusal to surrender Britain to Adolf Hitler and his relentless army during World War II’s early days.”
11/23/17- Fairly good reviews with some notable poor ones. Audience reviews were fair. TRDB.
12/31/17- I was disappointed with this movie that people told me was excellent. TThe historical portions were interesting but I found the movie Hollywoodish and geared to earn an Academy Award for its star. TRDB. At the Theater.
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KEEP THE CHANGE- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this offbeat romantic comedy, David is wealthy, charismatic and autistic. When an inappropriate comment lands him in a court-mandated support group, he meets quirky young Sarah — and love begins to blossom.’
11/22/17- I LOVED the movie– starring my niece Samantha Elisofon. TRDB.
3/16/18- Excellent reviews all around. Read Glenn Kenney’ review which (NT Times) is by far the most interesting. TRDB.
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MR. ROOSEVELT- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix “Texas native Emily is trying to make it as a comic in Los Angeles when she gets word from her ex that the cat they once shared is ailing. Hightailing it back to Austin, Emily finds the feline dead — and a new girlfriend ensconced in her former home.’
11/23/17- Very good reviews. TRDB.
1/28/18- I liked it very much. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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SWEET VIRGINIA- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Just after a triple homicide takes place in his small Alaskan town, former rodeo star Sam Rossi — now the owner of the local motel — unwittingly strikes up a friendship with the sociopathic contract killer behind the crimes.”
11/17/17- Good reviews from the critics and very good ones from audiences. TRDB.
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PORTO- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “A single encounter can haunt a life forever, as American expatriate Jake Kleeman and French archaeology student Mati Vargnier come to discover when they look back wistfully on their passionate one-night stand in the Portuguese city of Porto.”
11/17/17- Weak reviews in general with a few very good ones. TRDB.
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ON THE BEACH AT NIGHT ALONE- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the wake of a failed relationship with a married man, South Korean film star Young-hee travels to Germany to put some space between herself and her former lover, hoping to clear her head. But leaving the past behind proves difficult.”
11/17/17- Excellent reviews by the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
7/7/18- Some interesting encounters but mostly boring. I did manage to watch the entire movie. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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WONDER- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Entering fifth grade will be momentous for Auggie — because at last, he’ll get to be ordinary. While his facial deformity has previously kept him from attending regular schools, Auggie is determined to make his classmates see beyond his face.”
11/17/17- Good to excellent reviews for this movie. TRDB.
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ROMAN J. ISRAEL ESQ. – 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “For defense attorney Roman Israel, protecting the rights of society’s most vulnerable is a personal crusade. Drafted by a top law firm after his partner dies, Israel learns that the firm uses nefarious tactics, putting him in a tight ethical corner.”
11/17/17- Poor reviews for this movie with Denzel Washington.
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