Posts with the tag 'drama'
THE REPORT- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this fact-based drama, Daniel Jones heads the Senate investigation into the CIA’s post-9/11 Detention and Interrogation Program. But when he learns of the agency’s enhanced interrogation techniques, the powers that be are intent on stifling him.”
11/12/19- Fairly good reviews for this movie. TRDB.
12/15/19- I enjoyed the movie. There were so many names dropped who were involved in this affair that I could have used a glossary. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama
November 12th, 2019
HOLIDAY IN THE WILD- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “To keep her spirits high when their son leaves for college, Manhattanite Kate Conrad (Kristin Davis) has booked a ‘second honeymoon’ with her husband. Instead of thanking her, he brings their relationship to a sudden end; jilted Kate proceeds to Africa for a solo safari
11/8/19- One critic said the movie was cheesy, stupid, but really quite charming. I agree!! TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama, Romance
November 10th, 2019
EARTHQUAKE BIRD- 2019. Synopsis by IMDB. “Swedish expatriate Lucy Fly has spent the past five years in Tokyo trying to fit in. But she finds herself at the center of a murder investigation when newly arrived American Lily Bridges disappears after making a play for Lucy’s boyfriend.”
11/8/19- Early reviews are weak at best along with a few fairly good ones. I liked it. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign, Mystery
November 8th, 2019
KLAUS- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this animated feature, a postman is assigned to a frozen town in the North – where he discovers Santa Claus is hiding out. Directed by Sergio Pablos and featuring Jason Schwartzman and J.K. Simmons.”
11/8/19- Fair reviews at best for this animated film. TRDB.
Tags: animated, drama
November 8th, 2019
CROWN VIC- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in Los Angeles, this gritty thriller chronicles one tumultuous night on the job for a seasoned patrol officer and his young rookie partner, who must contend with everything from a pair of cop killers to a crazed detective gone rogue.”
11/8/19- Fair reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama
November 8th, 2019
MIDWAY- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set six months after Japan’s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, this historical drama follows U.S. naval forces as they turn the tide of World War II by defeating an attacking Japanese armada near Midway Island.”
11/8/19- Awful reviews by the critics but the movie has appealed to audiences. TRDB.
Tags: drama
November 8th, 2019
HONEY BOY- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Shia LaBeouf drew from his childhood to pen the screenplay for this powerful drama about the relationship between Otis Lort — a TV star at age 12 — and his father, a former rodeo clown who controls and abuses his son.”
11/8/19- Most of the reviews were very good for this drama with a few poor ones tossed in. TRDB.
Tags: drama
November 8th, 2019
CHAINED FOR LIFE- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A beautiful actress struggles to connect with her disfigured co-star on the set of a European auteur’s English-language debut. Through pitch-black satire, Chained for Life examines the treatment of disability on screen and on set.”
11/6/19- Very good reviews by the critics and OK ones by audiences. TRDB.
Tags: drama
November 6th, 2019
THE AWAKENING OF MOTTI WOLKENBRUCH- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Young orthodox Jew Mordechai Wolkenbruch, called Motti, has a serious problem: All the women, whom his mame introduces to him as potential wives, look just like her. Whereas Laura, his fellow student, does not at all – but unfortunately she is a schikse.”
11/4/19- This movie was OK. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: Comedy, drama
November 4th, 2019
LIGHT FROM LIGHT- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “When mysterious events occur at a Tennessee farmhouse owned by recently widowed Richard, he believes the spirit of his deceased wife may be haunting the property and asks paranormal researcher Shelia to investigate the case.”
11/1/19- Lots of positive reviews but none are really excellent. TRDB.
Tags: drama, sci-fi
November 1st, 2019
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