THE BATTLESHIP ISLAND- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this historical drama based on events that occurred near the end of World War II, 400 Koreans attempt to escape from Hashima Island, where they’re being forced into mining coal by their colonial Japanese rulers.”
8/4/17- Just 3 reviews so far- 2 poor and 1 so-so. It sounds like it might be interesting from a historical point. TRDB.
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68 KILL- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “This southern-fried caper focuses on infatuated nice guy Chip and his crazy girlfriend, Liza, whose relationship takes a sharp turn into homicide when they try to rob Liza’s sugar daddy — only to end up with two corpses and a hostage.”
8/4/17- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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KIDNAP- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “How far will a mom go to rescue her kidnapped child? When that mother is Kate McCoy, the answer is, “as far as necessary.” Desperate to catch her son’s abductors, Kate takes off on a high-speed chase as the clock ticks down on his fate.”
8/4/17- Terrible reviews. TRDB.
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4 DAYS IN FRANCE- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Leaving his lover, Paul, without a word, restless Parisian Pierre takes off on a road trip across France. Along the way, he uses his smartphone dating app as his compass, making contact with a gallery of oddball characters as Paul tries to find him.”
8/4/17- Very good reviews for this strange sounding French drama. TRDB.
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COLUMBUS- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “After traveling from Korea to Columbus, Indiana — where his architect father lies in a coma — middle-aged Jin meets young Casey, who’s put her dreams on hold to care for her mother. As Jin and Casey bond, her architectural ambitions are reignited.”
8/4/17- Excellent reviews by the critics and good ones by audiences. TRDB.
8/19/17- It felt like reading an emotional article in Architecture Digest. Very well done with wonderful, understated acting and excellent screenplay. TRDB. At the Theater.
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WIND RIVER- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “When U.S. Fish and Wildlife employee Cory Lambert stumbles upon the frozen body of a teenage girl, FBI Agent Jane Banner is quickly dispatched to get to the bottom of the mystery. Unprepared for the harsh conditions, she enlists Cory as a tracker.”
8/4/17- Very good reviews by most. Be prepared for violence. TRDB.
8/12/17- An interesting mystery including marvelous scenery and yes, loads of violence as well. Plenty of mumbling also and I could have used subtitles. TRDB. At the Theater.
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THE INCREDIBLE JESSICA JAMES- 2017. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “An aspiring NYC playwright (Jessica Williams) gets over a painful breakup by bonding with a man who was also recently dumped.”
7/30/17- Well written and well acted, I enjoyed this drama/comedy very much. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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STRANGE WEATHER- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Still haunted by her son’s suicide, Darcy Baylor sets out with her best friend on a road trip through the Deep South to confront the college buddy she believes stole her boy’s restaurant concept and used it to make millions.”
7/28/17- Critics were 50/50 on this movie but I try not to miss a road trip if possible. TRDB.
11/3/17- I liked it but definitely not a great movie. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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THE LAST FACE- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In civil war-ravaged Liberia, international aid director Dr. Wren Petersen meets surgeon Miguel Leon, and the two begin a love affair. But their opposing views about how best to help the victims of the fighting soon strains the pair’s relationship.”
7/28/17- Awful reviews and included here because of the excellent cast- Charlize Theron and Javier Badem. TRDB.
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IMPERFECTIONS- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “With her acting career going nowhere, Cassidy Harper takes a job moving inventory for her mom’s boyfriend, a Chicago diamond importer. But Cassidy’s impatience to get to Hollywood inspires a dubious decision to stage a heist and keep the jewels.”
7/28/17– Just 4 reviews so far– 2 up and 2 down. Audiences have given it rave reviews. TRDB.
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