Posts with the tag 'Comedy'

JOY RIDE

JOY RIDE- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Frenemies and veteran comedians Dana Gould and Bobcat Goldthwait, having learned very little from their near-fatal car accident, get back on the road and journey throughout the American South. The documentary captures the duo as they carefully navigate highways and their decades-old contentious friendship; reflecting upon their careers and relationship with comedy. Buckle up.”

10/28/21- Just 3 reviews for this comedic documentary and they are all great. TRDB.

Add comment October 28th, 2021

GOLDEN VOICES

GOLDEN VOICES- 2020. “Synopsis by Netflix. “After the Soviet Union collapses, Victor and Raya migrate to Israel. But when they realize their adopted home has no use for their professional forte — dubbing Western films in Russian — they have to change their talents to find work.”

10/27/21- Excellent reviews for this drama/comedy. TRDB.

Add comment October 27th, 2021

QUEENPINS

QUEENPINS- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this comic caper based on a true story, crime pays for a pair of suburban housewives who cook up an illegal coupon scheme that scams millions from corporations while providing deals to hordes of fellow coupon clippers.”

9/12/21- Terrible reviews from the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB.

Add comment September 12th, 2021

THE UNKNOWN SAINT

THE UNKNOWN SAINT- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten tomatoes. “A thief tries to recover a bag of money that he buried before going to jail.”

8/5/21- Excellent reviews for this foreign drama. TRDB.

Add comment August 5th, 2021

JUNGLE CRUISE

JUNGLE CRUISE- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Inspired by the classic Disneyland ride, this action-adventure follows persevering scientist Lily Houghton in her search for a fabled tree with healing properties — a quest that takes her into the Amazon jungle with an intrepid riverboat captain.”

7/31/21- Weak reviews by the critics and very good ones by audiences. TRDB.

10/7/21- Something for everyone in this clever. humorous action packed movie. I liked it. TRDB.

Add comment July 31st, 2021

RIDE THE EAGLE

RIDE THE EAGLE- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “After his estranged mother’s death, Leif learns that her will includes a “conditional inheritance” awarding him ownership of her Yosemite cabin — but only if he fulfills a list of tasks ranging from the sentimental to the absurd.”

7/31/21- Fair reviews for this comedy. TRDB.

Add comment July 31st, 2021

MIDNIGHT RUN

MIDNIGHT RUN-1988. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “When Eddie Moscone (Joe Pantoliano) hires tight-lipped bounty hunter Jack Walsh (Robert De Niro) to locate a mob accountant named “The Duke” (Charles Grodin) and bring him to L.A., Eddie tells Jack that the job will be simple, or a “midnight run.”

7/26/21- I loved this movie 32 years ago and I still do. TRDB.

Add comment July 26th, 2021

SCENES FROM AN EMPTY CHURCH

SCENES FROM AN EMPTY CHURCH- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this topical dramedy set during the coronavirus pandemic, two New York City priests can’t hold mass in church but can open their doors to worshippers in crisis. As the clerics counsel all comers, they learn the importance of human connection.”

7/6/21- Fair reviews for this drama/comedy. TRDB.

Add comment July 6th, 2021

SOME OF OUR STALLIONS

SOME OF OUR STALLIONS- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “After being released, former mental hospital patients Andy and Beautiful Bill try to re-enter “normal” society. But when things don’t go well — especially where romance is concerned — Bill comes up with a crazy plan.”

7/5/21- Just 2 reviews– 1 up and 1 down. Sounds bad to me!! TRDB.

Add comment July 6th, 2021

FATHERHOOD

FATHERHOOD- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A widowed dad copes with doubts, fears, heartache and dirty diapers as he sets out to raise his daughter on his own.”

6/19/21- Fair reviews from critics and audiences. TRDB.

Add comment June 19th, 2021

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