LES MISERABLES- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in the impoverished Parisian district of Montfermeil, this gritty drama follows newly minted cop Stéphane and his two corrupt colleagues, who patrol the streets as tensions mount between the police and the disadvantaged community.”
11/29/19- Good reviews for this drama. TRDB.
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A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this heartwarming drama, journalist Lloyd Vogel sets out to profile the host of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood”: the iconic Fred Rogers. After approaching his subject with skepticism, Vogel changes his outlook when he forms a friendship with Rogers.”
11/22/19– Excellent reviews from everybody. TRDB.
11/24/19- The critics are correct– an excellent, sensitive movie. TRDB. At the Theater.
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DARK WATERS- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this legal drama based on a “New York Times Magazine” story, lawyer Robert Bilott — whose specialty is defending chemical companies — takes on DuPont when one of his grandmother’s neighbors accuses the corporation of killing his cattle.”
11/22/19- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
12/16/19- I enjoyed this movie and shared the outrage toward those who got away with this for so long. TRDB. At the Theater.
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HALA- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Dutiful daughter and straight-A student Hala is the pride of her Pakistani immigrant parents. But as she approaches graduation, her blossoming romance with a high-school classmate threatens to derail her father’s plans for an arranged marriage.”
11/22/19- I found only 1 review and it’s a wonderful review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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THE IRISHMAN- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “This biographical crime thriller follows Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro) as he recalls his past years working for the Bufalino crime family. Now older, the WWII veteran once again reflects on his most prolific hits and, in particular, considers his involvement with his good friend Jimmy Hoffa’s disappearance in 1975.”
11/29/19- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
12/3/19– Lots of hype for this new Scorsese drama about organized crime. I liked the movie even though it was carried by the acting of several super stars. The last half hour was, for me, the best. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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WAVES- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Set against the vibrant landscape of South Florida, and featuring an astonishing ensemble of award-winning actors and breakouts alike, Waves traces the epic emotional journey of a suburban African-American family–led by a well-intentioned but domineering father–as they navigate love, forgiveness and coming together in the aftermath of a loss.”
11/16/19- Excellent reviews from the critics and audiences. TRDB.
12/11/19- Definitely a sleeper- this movie was excellent. TRDB. At the Theater.
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ATLANTICS- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In Dakar, a group of construction workers abandon their work on a sky-scraper in response to months of withheld wages. The group then seeks better opportunities as they take to the sea. At the heart of the narrative are lovers Suleiman and Ada who must contend with Ada’s betrothal to another man.”
11/16/19- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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THE GOOD LIAR- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “While looking for his next mark, professional con man Roy Courtnay meets wealthy widow Betty McLeish online. But reeling her in becomes complicated when Roy begins falling for her … and discovers she has secrets of her own.
11/13/19- Fair reviews for this drama starring Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren. TRDB.
3/13/20- An interesting drama/mystery even though the end was really predictable. TRDB.
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FORD V FERRARI- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Fed up with the Ferrari team’s routine domination of the annual Le Mans race, Henry Ford II tasks design prodigy Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles with a mission: build a car that can defeat the Italians in the 1966 competition.
11/13/19- Excellent reviews from most of the critics. TRDB.
11/20/19- Friends and critics have liked this movie. I didn’t. TRDB. At the Theater.
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MARRIAGE STORY- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this incisive portrayal of a dissolving marriage, a New York City theatre director and his discontented actress wife find their rancorous divorce becoming increasingly hostile as custody of their young son ups the ante.”
11/12/19- Excellent reviews by critics and audiences. TRDB.
12/6/19-The movie was very good and beautifully acted by the lead actors. This is not a fun movie to watch but was a pretty good depiction of the dissolution of a marriage. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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