DELICACY- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Tragic circumstances create an opportunity for new love in this romantic drama when a young woman, still grieving over the death of her husband years earlier, is slowly brought out of her shell by a caring and courtly male co-worker.”
5/23/16- Fair to good reviews for this French drama starring Audrey Tautou. I liked it very much, however, especially the final scene in the garden. TRDB. Netflix.
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WELCOME TO HAPPINESS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “At his landlord’s request, young author Woody Ward becomes the guardian of a mysterious door inside his closet, opened only to those in mental agony. When Woody’s own miseries begin to mount, he desperately seeks to gain entry.”
5/20/16- Not one positive review from a critic but audiences have liked it. TRDB.
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MANHATTAN NIGHT- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “A dead movie director and his beautiful widow, Caroline, spell trouble for tabloid journalist Porter Wren when she asks him to look into her husband’s murder. But Porter’s investigation into the case soon jeopardizes everything in his world.”
5/20/16– Poor reviews by the critics and somewhat better ones by audiences. TRDB.
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MA MA- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Newly fired from her job and abandoned by her husband, Magda learns she has breast cancer. But any inclination toward self-pity is erased the same day, when the man she meets at her son’s soccer game receives shattering news about his wife and child.”
5/25/16- Terrible reviews!!!
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KAILI BLUES- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Embarking on a train trip in search of his nephew, physician Chen Sheng stops off at the town of Dang Mai — where the rules of time don’t seem to apply. As Chen experiences his past and his future, he starts to meditate on his life.
5/20/16- Excellent reviews for this foreign drama. TRDB.
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MAGGIE’S PLAN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Although Maggie may not be able to sustain a romantic relationship, she has the rest of her life figured out. But just when she’s ready to roll with her plan to have a sperm-donor baby, Maggie meets the man of her dreams.”
5/20/16- Positive reviews by the critics but many had some negative things to say as well. Audiences were less enthusiastic. I like both Ethan Hawke and Greta Gerwig and I’ll try to see this movie. TRDB.
6/3/16- I saw this movie and I enjoyed every moment. Funny and poignant with wonderful characters, each of them trying to be honest with the others and with themselves. TRDB. At the Theater.
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THE NICE GUYS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in 1970s Los Angeles, this noirish mystery tracks a private eye who teams with a hired bruiser to investigate a missing persons case and a porn star’s suspicious suicide. In the process, the pair stumbles onto evidence of a vast conspiracy.”
5/19/16- Excellent reviews for this drama starring Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling. TRDB.
5/24/16- One critic said that the two stars enjoying working together was the best part of the movie and I agree. Some funny parts but basically stupid. TRDB. At the Theater.
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A MONSTER WITH A THOUSAND HEADS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “As her husband grapples with cancer, Sonia’s repeated calls to their medical insurers go unanswered, preventing any treatment. Driven to desperation, Sonia vows to get the company’s attention by any means necessary — including violence.”
5/15/16- Very good reviews by the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB.
8/16/16- A bit difficult to believe some of the early plot points but the movie was very well done and a real example of what people go through and how they can react sometimes. Definitely worth seeing. TRDB. Netflix.
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SUNSET SONG- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In early 20th-century Scotland, farmer’s daughter Chris Guthrie dreams of making her way in the world, but life has other plans for her. When a series of tragedies leaves Chris in charge of the land, she rises to the challenge. She even finds love.”
5/13/16- Very good reviews by the professionals and weak ones from audiences. TRDB.
10/24/16- The theme is not a new one but the characters are excellent and the visual beauty of Scotland is magnificent. Even though it is slow moving I stuck it out. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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PELE: BIRTH OF A LEGEND- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Growing up in Brazil with little money, Edson Arantes do Nascimento — later known as Pelé — had a passion for soccer. Blessed with ample talent, at age 17 he led the nation’s team to its first World Cup win, recounted in this rags-to-riches biopic.”
5/13/16- Awful reviews by critics. It has faired better with audiences. TRDB.
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