SCHWEIZER HELDEN (UNLIKELY HEROES)- 2014. Synopsis by IMDB. “In order to win the respect of her friends and family, divorced housewife Sabine decides to perform Wilhelm Tell with a group of Asylum seekers in the Swiss mountains.”
12/18/15- Good reviews for this film. TRDB.
12/18/15- I enjoyed this movie very much. TRDB. At the Theater.
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DON VERDEAN- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Offered a golden opportunity, biblical archaeologist Don Verdean travels to the Holy Land in search of religious relics on a trip financed by an evangelist. When the expedition fails to turn up artifacts, Don decides to manufacture some of his own.”
12/11/15- Poor reviews by most critics and audiences as well. TRDB.
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ALMOST THERE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Dan Rybicky and Aaron Wickenden met Peter Anton, they were more taken with the man than his art. But a visit to his home revealed a trove of collage diaries that left them awestruck. This film reveals their efforts to get the work seen.”
12/4/15- Excellent reviews from audiences and I’ve seen just 4 professional reviews and they are all very good. TRDB.
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FUNNY BUNNY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “While spreading information about the dangers of childhood obesity, neurotic crusader Gene meets a shy trust-fund teen smitten with an online animal-rights activist. But after persuading the boy they should track her down, Gene falls for her, too.”
11/13/15- Poor reviews. TRDB.
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MAN UP- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In a romantic turn of fate, perennially single Nancy is standing under a train station clock when a stranger named Jack arrives and mistakes her for his blind date. Sensing an opportunity, Nancy decides to go with the flow to see where things lead.”
11/11/15- Very good reviews. TRDB.
2/5/16- A romantic comedy that was so ridiculous at times that it was actually funny. Some poignant dialogue as well. TRDB. Netflix.
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A WONDERFUL CLOUD- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Aiming to persuade her former lover, Eugene, to hand over control of their jointly owned clothing company, Katelyn travels to the freak-show world of Los Angeles. Though the purpose of the meeting is business, Eugene harbors hope of a reconciliation.”
10/20/15- Just 1 review and it’s very good for this comedy. TRDB.
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BURNT- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In his ambitious attempt to open a world-class restaurant, cutting-edge chef Adam Jones encounters a platterful of obstacles — which includes assembling a staff capable of helping him win a coveted third star in the Michelin guidebook.”
10/20/15- Mixed reviews– more negative than positive. TRDB.
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BIG STONE GAP- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “While living an uneventful existence with her mother in a Virginia coal-mining community, pharmacist Ave Maria Mulligan comes upon information that eventually transforms not only her life but the life of the town.”
10/8/15- Just a few reviews but they are generally negative and call the movie a corny rural romance. TRDB.
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DEATHGASM- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Looking for a way to quell teenage boredom, friends Zakk and Brodie start a heavy metal band. But their music takes a dark turn when they begin playing from mysterious sheet music that causes them to inadvertently awaken an ancient evil.
10/2/15- Very good reviews but this sounds pretty stupid to me. TRDB.
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ADDICTED TO FRESNO- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Sisters Shannon and Martha both take jobs as maids at a Fresno hotel as each tries to work out the next step in her life. But when Shannon accidentally kills a hotel guest, their focus quickly shifts to getting rid of the corpse.”
12/2/15- Poor reviews. TRDB.
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