COLOSSAL- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix “Booted from her boyfriend’s apartment, alcoholic Gloria returns to her hometown and takes a job in a pal’s bar. Awakening one day to learn that a giant scaly monster is terrorizing Seoul, she soon discovers she has a strange connection to the beast.”
4/7/17- Fairly good reviews from critics and audiences. TRDB.
Add comment April 7th, 2017
SUNTAN- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “On a small Greek resort island, middle-aged physician Kostis comes to the aid of nubile young vacationer Anna when she injures her leg. After falling under her spell, Kostis becomes dangerously obsessed with her.”
3/10/17- Fair reviews from the critics but audiences really disliked this movie. TRDB.
6/15/17- A very strange movie. All I can say is that for the most part it held my interest as we knew that something bad was going to happen. TRDB. Netflix Streaming
Add comment March 10th, 2017
MY BLIND BROTHER- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Handsome and generous by nature — but also smug and vain — overachiever Robbie has never let his blindness slow him down. By contrast, his resentful younger brother, Bill, is a sad sack. But that doesn’t stop him from trying to steal Robbie’s girl.”
9/23/16- This film got decent reviews but most of the positives had some issue with it also. I’m NOT going. TRDB.
Add comment September 23rd, 2016
BRIDGET JONES’S BABY- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this third chapter of Bridget’s madcap existence, she unexpectedly finds herself pregnant at the age of 43. But with two suitors in her life — barrister Mark Darcy and dashing tycoon Jack Qwant — which one is the father?”
9/16/16- Not my kind of movie but it did receive good reviews. TRDB.
Add comment September 19th, 2016
BAZODEE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Plans for Anita Panchouri’s arranged marriage to a wealthy Londoner hit a snag when she falls for Lee de Leon, a rasta singer who’s hired to perform at her engagement party. The lovestruck Anita decides to spend one night with Lee before her wedding.”
8/5/16- Weak reviews, even from the ones who said they liked it. TRDB.
Add comment August 6th, 2016
THOSE PEOPLE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “For years, young painter Charlie has carried a torch for his handsome best friend, who’s become enveloped in a financial scandal. But when a new man — a concert pianist — arrives on the scene, Charlie finds himself facing a momentous decision.”
5/6/16- Just 4 reviews so far and 3 of them are very good. TRDB.
Add comment May 6th, 2016
NEW YORK, NEW YORK- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In post-World War II New York City, aspiring saxophonist Jimmy Doyle (Robert De Niro) takes an orchestra gig to be with up-and-coming chanteuse Francine (Liza Minnelli). They wed soon thereafter, but the stress of two artists struggling to succeed spells romantic disaster. Mary Kay Place and Lionel Stander co-star in director Martin Scorsese’s sparkling homage to the Big Band era, which features one of the most recognizable theme songs of all time.”
4/15/16- Just 3 professional reviews so far– 2 up and 1 down. Audiences have liked this one very much. TRDB.
Add comment April 17th, 2016
KAPOOR & SONS- SINCE 1921- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Estranged brothers Arjun and Rahul are obliged to meet when their grandfather suffers a heart attack. With the family under one roof, old grudges begin to fly as the two brothers start hurling insults — and objects — at each other.”
3/21/16- Just 1 review noted (from the NY Times) and it’s OK. Audiences have liked it very much. TRDB.
Add comment March 21st, 2016
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.
Add comment February 5th, 2016
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.
Add comment November 11th, 2015