HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Inspired by insights gained through a self-help seminar, 60-year-old Doris Miller brazenly steps forward to pursue the affections of a much younger co-worker — and inadvertently becomes a hit with his hipster cohorts.”
3/11/16- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
6/22/17- I enjoyed this movie, especially Sally Field who plays the older woman. TRDB. Amazon.
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THE BROTHERS GRIMSBY- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “A suave secret agent accepts a mission that requires him to go on the run with his brainless soccer hooligan of a brother in this uproarious and spectacularly vulgar.”
3/11/16- Poor reviews. TRDB.
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HOW TO BE SINGLE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Young and footloose, New Yorkers Alice, Robin, Lucy, Meg, Tom and David are living the dream. With the city as their playground, their adventures of love and lust play out over a 10-year period, providing a fresh perspective on being single.”
2/12/16- Weak reviews. TRDB.
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DOUGH- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “With his business faltering badly, Jewish baker Nat is under pressure from his son to close his shop down. The arrival of a young Muslim apprentice, however, soon puts an unexpected charge in Nat’s sales.”
2/10/16- Reviews are positive for this comedy. TRDB.
8/10/16- A fluffy comedy that was totally predictable at every stage. TRDB. Netflix.
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EISENSTEIN IN GUANAJUATO- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Famed Soviet director Sergei Eisenstein traveled to Mexico in 1931 to make a film about that nation and its history. His experiences while working on Que Viva Mexico would forever alter his life and his art, as chronicled in this provocative biopic.”
2/5/16- Weak reviews. TRDB.
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HAIL, CAESAR- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1950s Hollywood, Eddie Mannix labors behind the scenes to “fix” the indiscretions committed by a major film studio’s marquee stars. But Eddie has his work cut out when some angry scriptwriters abduct a screen idol from a movie set.”
2/2/16- I’ve seen just 1 reviews and it is bad. Also, the coming attractions looked stupid. TRDB.
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BAND OF ROBBERS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Updating Mark Twain’s revered stories, Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn are modern-day friends and grown men in this affable adventure. Fresh from prison, skeptical Huck joins Tom in searching for a buried treasure that Tom is convinced still exists.”
1/15/16- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
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THE TREASURE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Family man Costi finds his life turned upside down after a neighbor convinces him that there’s treasure buried in his dead grandfather’s garden. But when Costi agrees to help dig up the cache, bureaucratic entanglements and other complications ensue.”
1/8/16- Very good reviews from critics but not so good from audiences. TRDB.
6/16/16- Interesting if a bit slow with an unusual ending. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Add comment January 8th, 2016
SISTERS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Forced to clean up their childhood bedroom one last time, adult sisters Maura and Jane return to the family home. As long as they’re there, they decide to return to high school as well — throwing the party to end all parties for their ex-classmates.”
12/18/15- Just fair reviews and the positives were related to the actors and not the movie. TRDB.
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THE GENITAL WARRIORS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Confined to a mental hospital, 70-year-old Frank spends his days writing a movie script about two former lovers, Lena and Barbara. After the women happen to meet, they travel into the past and take revenge on the two-timing Frank.”
12/18/15- Just 2 reviews- 1 up and 1 down (The NY Times). I think I’ll pass on this comedy. TRDB.
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