First Viewing Viewing Date: September 14th Via: Binge Plot: In 1947, Jackie Robinson becomes the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era when he was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers. It's not an easy road for Jackie, as he faces nonstop racism and hostility. Rating: 7.9/10 Rest In Power, Chadwick Boseman
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A shameless crowd-pleaser with great music
“Blinded by the Light is a feel-good triumph, an immensely entertaining and heartfelt coming-of-age story supported by an exceptional soundtrack filled with irresistible 1980s music. Directed by British filmmaker Gurinder Chadha (Bend It Like Beckham, Bride and Prejudice), Blinded by the Light is bas” read more
First Viewing Viewing Date: September 9th Via: Stan. Plot: At the NFL Draft, General Manager Sonny Weaver has the opportunity to rebuild his team when he trades for the number one pick. He must decide what he's willing to sacrifice on a life-changing day for a few hundred young men with NFL dreams. Rating: 7.6/10 Rest In Power, Chadwick Boseman
A thematically intriguing, haunting Aussie mystery
“Director Peter Weir's follow-up to the critically acclaimed Picnic at Hanging Rock, 1977's The Last Wave is a seminal motion picture from the Australian New Wave era of the '70s and '80s, during which Australian cinema saw a resurgence in worldwide popularity. Instead of a generic or simplistic apoc” read more
First Viewing Viewing Date: September 7th Via: Disney+ Plot: To save her father from going off to war, a young Chinese maiden disguises herself as a male warrior and joins the Imperial Army. Rating: 7.2/10
First Viewing Viewing Date: September 7th Via: Netflix Plot: In South Central L.A., Craig and Smokey spend their Friday smoking weed and hanging out while also figuring out how to pay a drug dealer before 10pm. Rating: 7.3/10
First Viewing Viewing Date: September 6th Via: Netflix Plot: After being brutally murdered in a subway station, a teen boy awakens to find himself resurrected by a strange computer named Gantz, and forced to fight a large force of invading aliens in Osaka as part of an endless survival game. Rating: 7.8/10
First Viewing Viewing Date: September 6th Via: iTunes Store Plot: In the 1970s, Sydney lawyer David Burton defends five Aboriginals accused of murder. At the same time, a wild weather event hits the city and David begins experiencing disturbing visions which could be premonitions of a coming apocalypse. Rating: 7.9/10 You can read my review here