THE MEND- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Upon returning home from a vacation cut short, a dispirited New Yorker finds his apartment in disarray — and commandeered by his irredeemable brother, his girlfriend and her son. Exacerbated by a power failure, the family threads begin to unravel.”
8/21/15- Fairly good reviews for this comedy. TRDB.
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SOME KIND OF BEAUTIFUL- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Poetry professor Richard Haig weaves a tangled web out of his romantic life, which includes an affair with a graduate student whom he’s impregnated. But when he falls in love with her stepsister, Haig begins to reassess his profligate life.”
8/18/15- Just 2 reviews and they are both terrible. TRDB.
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SHE’S FUNNY THAT WAY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “New York City is the backdrop for this farcical romp that centers on a randy theater director who offers a call girl a tidy sum to quit the profession — and soon finds her auditioning for his latest production … starring his wife.”
8/18/15- Weak reviews and I think I’ll skip this one. TRDB.
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GUIDANCE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Once the star of a children’s TV show, David Gold gets by doing voiceovers, until even that work dries up. Posing as a guidance counselor, Gold gets hired at Grusin High School, where the staff finds him suspect and so do the students — at first.”
8/18/15- Very good reviews for this stupid sounding movie. TRDB.
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GRANDMA- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Urgently in need of $600 to pay for an abortion, 18-year-old Sage seeks help from her acerbic grandmother, Elle Reid — who has no extra money. Setting off to raise the cash from Elle’s erstwhile friends and exes, the two instead dredge up the past.”
8/18/15– Excellent reviews for this comedy.
2/12/16- A wonderful family story with elements of humor by Lily Tomlin. Well written and acted and I enjoyed it. TRDB. Netflix.
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SLOW LEARNERS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When platonic pals (and colleagues) Jeff Lowry and Anne Martin fail to ignite sparks in their romantic lives, they make a pact to “improve” themselves, launching a makeover campaign they’re certain will leave them confident and lucky in love.”
8/18/15- No reviews yet. TRDB.
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FORT TILDEN- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Setting off on bicycles to the beach at Fort Tilden, pals Allie and Harper face a series of maddening but self-inflicted setbacks along the way. Before long, they realize the trek reflects their lives — and the uncertainty of their destinations.”
8/14/15- Very good reviews. TRDB.
8/22/15- An enjoyable comedy involving New York stereotypes and some clever writing. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
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PEOPLE, PLACES, THINGS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When graphic novelist Will Henry discovers his wife’s infidelity, it sends him into exile from his family. Living in a tiny apartment, Will is too depressed to write and can’t let go of his ex — until a student challenges him to move forward.”
8/10/15- Fairly good reviews from critics and audiences. TRDB.
10/12/15- A well written screenplay and very good acting make this comedy/drama well worth watching. TRDB. Netflix.
Add comment August 10th, 2015
AMERICAN MISTRESS – 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Feeling disconnected from and underwhelmed by New York City, misfit college freshman Tracy is plodding through life until Brooke, her spirited future stepsister, sweeps her into a heady world — and a crazy scheme.”
8/10/15- Very good reviews for this comedy. TRDB.
8/23/15- I liked many of the scenes more than I liked the entire movie but it’s well worth seeing. It reminded me of a Woody Allen movie. TRDB. At the Theater.
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RICKI AND THE FLASH- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Abandoning her family to chase — and ultimately attain — her dream of rock stardom, guitarist Ricki Rendazzo returns years later to try to mend fences. Unfortunately, her estranged sons and daughter want little to do with her … at first.”
8/4/15- OK reviews. TRDB.
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