37- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “This powerful drama re-creates events surrounding the 1964 murder of Kitty Genovese, which became infamous because of the total indifference of her neighbors — none of whom responded to the woman’s cries during her brutal rape and killing.”
10/7/16- Poor reviews. TRDB.
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MIRZYA- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Interweaving the worlds of fantasy and reality, this Bollywood saga takes its story from the Punjab folktale “The Legend of Mirza — Sahiban,” recounting the plight of star-crossed lovers the world seems determined to keep apart.”
10/7/16- Just a few reviews so far– one is OK and the other is poor. TRDB.
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LONDON TOWN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this coming-of-age drama, 14-year-old Shay Baker finds an escape from his melancholy adolescence in the music of the Clash, whose rebellious and trenchant lyrics transform Shay’s view of the world and himself.”
10/7/16- Mainly poor reviews. TRDB.
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THE GREAT GILLY HOPKINS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Spirited and rebellious, 12-year-old Gilly Hopkins has been in and out of a long string of foster homes. When she’s sent to live with the unorthodox Maime Trotter, Gilly doesn’t intend to stay long, but Maime isn’t about to quit on her young charge.”
10/7/16- Very good reviews. TRDB.
12/30/16- Kind of predictable but also kind of fun. TRDB.
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BEING 17- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Teenage classmates Thomas Charpoul and Damien Delille are permanently on bad terms. But when Thomas’ pregnant mother is hospitalized, Damien’s mom offers to take Thomas in — which doesn’t sit well with either boy.”
10/7/16- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
3/24/17- An excellent drama from France. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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BLUE JAY- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “By chance, two former high-school sweethearts meet when they return to their small hometown. Reminiscing about their shared past, the pair forms a new connection over their dissatisfaction with the way their lives have turned out.”
10/7/16- Very good reviews. TRDB.
12/12/16- This movie was trivial until the last 15 minutes but ended well. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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THE BIRTH OF A NATION- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in 1831 Virginia, this compelling biopic charts the story of slave and preacher Nat Turner, whose owner exploits his preaching skills to subdue rebellious slaves. But after witnessing the scope of slavery, Nat leads a revolt to free his people.’
10/4/16- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
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A MAN CALLED OVE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Despite being deposed as president of his condo’s resident association, 59-year-old misanthrope Ove continues to plague his neighbors with dictatorial demands. But when Ove’s new neighbor runs over his mailbox, the old crank finds he’s met his match.”
9/30/16- Very good reviews by critics and audiences. TRDB.
11/6/16- A very good movie that was an excellent adaptation from the book of the same name. TRDB.
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LONG WAY NORTH- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this animated adventure, young Russian aristocrat Sasha is worried about the fate of her beloved grandfather Oloukine, who vanished during a polar expedition. Defying her parents’ wishes, the determined Sasha embarks on a quest to find Oloukine.”
9/30/16- Great reviews for this animated movie. TRDB.
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AMERICAN HONEY- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Throwing caution to the wind, runaway teen Star joins a crew of traveling magazine sellers and soon embraces their rambunctious lifestyle, which consists of knocking on doors by day and morphing into drunken miscreants by night.”
9/30/16- Good reviews by critics and audiences. TRDB.
1/20/16- I could not get into this movie and with a 3 hour duration I decided to quit. TRDB.
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