MARSHALL- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Recounting an early case of attorney Thurgood Marshall — who would later become the first African-American Supreme Court justice — this riveting drama depicts his defense of a black chauffeur accused of sexual assault.”
10/13/17- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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MARSHALL- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Recounting an early case of attorney Thurgood Marshall — who would later become the first African-American Supreme Court justice — this riveting drama depicts his defense of a black chauffeur accused of sexual assault.”
10/10/17- I’ve seen just 4 reviews– all definitely positive but none raving. TRDB.
2/7/18- I enjoyed the movie and learned more about Marshall then I expected to. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Add comment October 10th, 2017
MUCH LOVED- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “A group of women in Morocco make a living as prostitutes in a culture that is very hostile toward women in that profession.”
10/8/17- A very poignant drama about women in the Muslim world. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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WALKING OUT- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Texas teen David visits his father’s off-the-grid Montana home once a year, and this time Dad decides David is ready for his first big-game hunt. But when a run-in with a grizzly bear leaves Dad injured, David is forced to take charge.”
10/6/17- Very good reviews. TRDB.
10/8/17- A very good movie if perhaps a bit too long. Great photography and very good music score as well. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Add comment October 6th, 2017
PARADISE- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In occupied France during World War II’s last days, Russian émigré Olga is arrested for concealing two Jewish children and sent to a concentration camp, where she encounters a German SS officer with whom she was once briefly involved.”
10/6/17- No reviews as yet but it does sound interesting. TRDB.
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BRAWL IN CELL BLOCK 99- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Unemployed and with his marriage failing, prizefighter Bradley Thomas’ boxing days are long behind him when he begins running drugs to make ends meet. But things go downhill fast after he lands in jail and must again resort to violence to survive.”
10/6/17- I don’t usually go for movie like this but reviews were excellent and I’l give it a try. TRDB.
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UNA- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. ‘At age 13, Una ran away with a man in his 30s, but their affair ended abruptly when he abandoned her and was subsequently jailed for abduction and having sex with a minor. Fifteen years later, Una — unable to move on — sets out to confront him.”
10/6/17- Fair reviews by the critics and poor ones by audiences. TRDB.
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SO B. IT- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “With her family’s past cloaked in mystery as a result of her mother’s autism, resolute 12-year-old Heidi DeMuth sets off on a road trip across America to find out the truth about herself and her mom.
10/6/17- Just 4 reviews for now. Three are awful and 1 is weak. TRDB.
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THE FLORIDA PROJECT- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Living within sight of Disney World’s glittering attractions, the children of families residing in tacky motels near the megapark create their own magical world together, led by the spirited 6-year-old Moonee.
10/6/17- Excellent reviews by the critics and very good ones by audiences. TRDB.
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THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN US- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “After bad weather halts their commercial flight, surgeon Ben Payne and writer Ashley Knox hop a charter plane. But it crashes, leaving the strangers injured and alone atop a snow-covered mountain — forcing them to embark on a long journey for help.”
10/3/17- Fair reviews at best. Even some of the positive reviews had several negative things to say. TRDB
3/2/18- Pretty much a waste of time. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Add comment October 3rd, 2017