THE BABADOOK- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Sam’s frequent tantrums turn sinister when a creepy children’s book called Mister Babadook mysteriously appears in his room, and he asks his mother, “Do you want to die?” Is Sam losing his mind, or is a real monster lurking in the house?”
11/28/14- Excellent reviews and despite the “horror” the movie sounds very interesting. TRDB.
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THE IMITATION GAME- Synopsis by Netflix. “Chronicling mathematical wizard Alan Turing’s key role in Britain’s successful effort to crack Germany’s Enigma code during World War II, this historical biopic also recounts how his groundbreaking work helped launch the computer age.”
11/29/14- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
12/31/14- This movie was very well done with excellent acting and a basically true story. I enjoyed it very much but why did they need to sprinkle the schmaltz late in the movie- it was doing fine without? TRDB.
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STONES IN THE SUN- 2014. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In this powerful social drama, Haitian refugees cross paths in 1980s NYC as political violence engulfs their homeland. In order to move forward, they must confront the horrors of the past.”
11/21/14– I’ve seen 3 professional reviews– 2 up including the NY Times and 1 down. I’ll try it. TRDB.
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THE SLEEPWALKER- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “As Kaia and her boyfriend work to restore her childhood home, they get an unexpected visit from her estranged sister, Christine, and her fiancé. And it doesn’t take long for recriminations old and new to enter the women’s lives as well.”
11/21/14- Mixed critical reviews and weak audience reviews. TRDB.
6/5/15– I got pulled into this movie about family dysfunction and I’m glad I did. TRDB.
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REACH ME- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Led by a stellar ensemble cast, the inspirational dramedy REACH ME tells interwoven stories from a diverse group of people who are united by one thing¿a powerful book from an anonymous and reclusive author (Tom Berenger). When the book’s positive message goes viral, a journalist (Kevin Connolly) and his editor (Sylvester Stallone), a former inmate (Kyra Sedgwick), a hip-hop mogul (Nelly), an actor (Cary Elwes) and an undercover cop (Thomas Jane) are inspired to change their lives by facing their fears. REACH ME also stars Kelsey Grammer, Lauren Cohan, Ryan Kwanten and Tom Sizemore.”
11/21/14- Terrible reviews- this movie managed to get a zero rating from Rotten Tomatoes. TRDB.
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LATE PHASES- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Newly arrived at a remote retirement community, blind war veteran Ambrose McKinley learns that it’s being plagued by a slew of animal attacks. When his service dog and his neighbor are savagely killed, Ambrose realizes something sinister is afoot.”
11/21/14- Sounds ridiculous but has received OK reviews. TRDB.
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4 MOONS- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “4 Moons tells four stories about love and self-acceptance. An eleven year-old boy struggles to keep secret the attraction he feels towards his male cousin. Two former childhood friends reunite and start a relationship that gets complicated due the fear one of them has of getting caught. A long lasting gay relationship is in jeopardy when a third man comes along. An old family man is obsessed with a young male prostitute and tries to raise the money to afford the experience.”
11/21/14- Just 2 professional reviews and they are both positive. TRDB.
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THE CIRCLE- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the turbulent cultural climate of 1950s Zurich, a naïve teacher and a transvestite cabaret artist — both members of a secret gay group — fall in love. But as they grapple with social and legal victimization, their future may prove even darker.”
11/21/14- Excellent professional reviews and audiences have liked it also. TRDB.
4/13/15- An interesting piece of history but I got bored quickly with the movie. TRDB. Netflix.
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ALL RELATIVE- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “What begins as natural attraction turns into love after graduate student Harry meets fellow New Yorker Grace. But their romantic voyage takes an unexpected turn for the absurd when Harry is introduced to Grace’s parents.”
11/21/14- Miserable critical review but audiences have liked it. TRDB.
8/22/21- Cute and despite the flaws I did enjoy it. TRDB.
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BAD HAIR- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in the slums of Caracas, Venezuela, this pensive drama focuses on a 9-year-old boy whose determination to straighten his curly hair creates discord with his mother — who fears the fixation may be a sign of homosexuality.”
11/19/14- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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