CASA GRANDE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Surrounded by the trappings that wealth can afford, Rio de Janeiro teenager Jean is used to a life of privilege. But his family’s financial collapse soon forces Jean to make some unpleasant and embarrassing changes in his life.”
11/13/15- Very good reviews and I liked it. TRDB.
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THEEB- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this adventure tale set in the far corners of the Ottoman Empire during World War I, a Bedouin boy who comes from a family of pilgrim guides must use all of his acquired skills to survive a desert journey gone seriously awry.”
11/2/15- Terrific reviews. TRDB.
2/28/16- A well done if a bit slow movie that has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film for 2015. I liked it- very good but not great. TRDB. Hotwire On-Demand.
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FLOWERS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Mired in a stale marriage, middle-aged Ane is pleased but mystified when she begins receiving flowers each week from an anonymous person. With her curiosity aroused, Ane attempts to discover her secret admirer’s identity.”
10/30/15- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
5/2/16- An unusual premise and just as unusual a movie but I did like it enough to watch it through. TRDB. Netflix.
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HENERAL LUNA- 2015. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Set during the Philippine-American war, Heneral Luna follows the life of one of Philippine history’s most brilliant military men, General Antonio Luna, as he tries to lead his countrymen against colonial masters new and old, and to rise above their own raging disputes to fulfill the promise of the Philippine Revolution.”
10/23/15- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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THE WONDERS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “At age 12, Gelsomina is being groomed to inherit a beekeeping kingdom in rural Italy. But despite her family’s efforts to preserve their pastoral existence, modern life intervenes by way of a TV contest and the arrival of a juvenile delinquent.”
10/23/15- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
11/9/15- It beats me as to what all of the critics saw in this movie. Aside from it being a slice of life if anyone can tell me what this was about— please do. Miss this movie. TRDB. At the Theater.
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HARD LABOR- 2015. 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Soon after opening the small grocery store she’s always dreamed of, Helena suffers a series of reality checks — beginning with her husband’s sudden loss of his well-paying job, which makes Helena the primary breadwinner.”
10/23/15- Mixed reviews for this Brazilian drama. TRDB.
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THE ASSASSIN- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this action epic set in 9th-century China, Nie Yinniang is abducted at age 10 and trained to become an assassin who uses her skills to get rid of corrupt public officials — until she’s ordered to kill her beloved cousin.”
10/16/15- Generally good reviews but the reviewers stressed the beauty of the film rather than the plot. We’ll see what that means. TRDB.
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XENIA- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When gay teen Danny loses his mother, he travels from his home in Crete to Athens to meet up with his older brother. Together, they set out on a surreal journey to find the Greek father they’ve never met — stopping for a talent show along the way.”
10/8/15- Very good reviews. TRDB.
12/10/15- This movie is the Greek entry for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. The movie was very different but very interesting and well done. I liked it very much. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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VICTORIA- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When adventurous Victoria goes out for a night of clubbing, she meets four young men who invite her to join them for some after-hours revelry. Only after they start planning a brazen heist does Victoria realize she’s running with a dangerous crowd.”
10/8/15- Very good reviews. TRDB.
4/10/16- A single take movie which was quite a feat but I really did not like the film as it felt like a stalking situation that I don’t really like. I turned it off. TRDB. Netflix.
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TRASH- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “As three homeless teens struggle to survive in a world of poverty, they discover a leather bag that leads them to believe something suspicious is afoot — and they soon find themselves eluding authorities while attempting to rectify a terrible wrong.”
10/8/15- Very good reviews. TRDB.
3/18/16- Very good acting, good photography and some good chase scenes were among the merits. Can’t say I really loved the movie, however. TRDB. At the Theater.
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