ALLIED- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “During a perilous World War II mission in Casablanca, French-Canadian operative Max Vatan falls in love with and weds French spy Marianne Beausejour. After learning that Marianne may be a Nazi double agent, Max launches an investigation of his wife.”
12/5/16- This movie has garnered mixed reviews but I liked it– certainly not great but well worth seeing. TRDB. At the Theater.
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RULES DON’T APPLY- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Southern beauty Marla Mabrey arrives in Hollywood to work for Howard Hughes, his driver, Frank Forbes, meets her at the airport. Sparks fly immediately between the two, but dating among the billionaire’s employees is strictly prohibited.”
11/15/16- Fair to good reviews. TRDB.
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THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Nadine and Krista are the closest of high school chums. But after Nadine finds out that Krista is secretly dating Nadine’s detested older brother, the two friends soon turn into the worst of enemies.”
11/14/16- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
3/15/17- A very good movie with some interesting dialogue and very good acting. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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BILLY LYNN’S LONG HALFTIME WALK- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “After surviving a widely publicized firefight in Iraq, Pvt. Billy Lynn and his Bravo Company comrades are brought to the United States for a publicity tour. But as they receive a hero’s welcome, they face the dispiriting prospect of returning to war.”
11/11/16- Poor reviews by critics and by audiences but the premise sounds interesting. TRDB.
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LAZY EYE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Dean, a graphic designer in Los Angeles, notices a sudden change in his vision, an ex-love from 15 years earlier contacts him unexpectedly in hopes of rekindling their relationship. When the two meet at a vacation house in the desert near Joshua Tree, secrets are revealed and passions rekindled that threaten to upend both of their lives. Forty-eight hours later, neither will ever be the same.’
11/11/16- Weak reviews. TRDB.
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COME AND FIND ME- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “When David’s alluring but enigmatic girlfriend disappears without warning, he quickly sets about looking for her. But as he follows her traces, David realizes she’s not at all the person he thought she was.
11/11/16- Mixed reviews- some fairly good and some fairly poor. I’d take a chance with this one. TRDB.
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DREAMLAND- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Pianist Monty Fagan wants to open a piano bar but lacks the start-up cash until he meets a rich older woman. After the two establish a sex-for-pay arrangement, it unexpectedly evolves into a romance — but turns the rest of Monty’s life upside down.”
11/11/16– Reviews are 50/50 for this comedy/drama. TRDB.
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ARRIVAL- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Confronted by a mass landing of alien vessels around the globe, military leaders seek the help of brilliant linguist Louise Banks in an effort to communicate with the extraterrestrials and determine their intentions.”
11/8/16- Great reviews for this ridiculous sounding movie. TRDB.
1/29/17- It was a ridiculous movie. The worst!!! TRDB.
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RAINBOW TIME- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Even though Todd’s sibling, Shonzi, is mentally challenged, he’s still the big brother and maintains the upper hand. But after he moves in with Todd and his girlfriend, Shonzi’s presence threatens the couple’s relationship.”
11/4/16- Poor reviews. TRDB.
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LOVING- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Recounting a landmark chapter in the struggle for civil rights, this absorbing drama depicts the 1958 arrest and imprisonment of Richard and Mildred Loving for violating Virginia’s law against interracial marriage.”
11/4/16- Excellent reviews by the critics and just “good” ones from audiences. TRDB.
3/16/17- A well acted drama on an important story. I liked it very much. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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