THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “”Saturday Night Live” favorite Pete Davidson co-wrote and stars in this comic tale loosely based on his life, with a focus on his years as a directionless burnout in his mid-20s living with his mother (a 9/11 widow).
6/14/20- Fair to good reviews from the critics and very good ones from audiences. TRDB.
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PHOENIX, OREGON- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Two longtime buddies decide to resist a slow fade into middle age by quitting their jobs and opening a bowling-and-pizza joint in their little town. But the realities of becoming business owners soon put a few kinks in their plan.”
6/8/20- Most reviews were favorable- there were no “very good” reviews. TRDB.
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THE TRIP TO GREECE- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan continue their culinary and cultural adventures as they travel to Greece — a journey inspired by Homer’s epic poem “The Odyssey” but powered by clever banter, dead-on celebrity impressions and plenty of libations.”
5/22/20- Very good reviews for this comedy. TRDB.
9/14/20- Just like the “trips” before it this one was good as well. TRDB.
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THE WRONG MISSY- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “When Tim Morris meets his dream girl and their relationship quickly escalates through texts, he throws caution to the wind and invites her to his company’s corporate retreat on an island resort… However, when a past blind date from hell shows up at the airport for the weekend getaway instead, he learns too late that he’s been texting “The Wrong Missy”.
5/15/20- Poor reviews from critics and audiences as well but it was so stupid that I actually enjoyed it. TRDB. Netflix.
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ON A MAGICAL NIGHT- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Maria confesses to her mate of 20 years that she’s had numerous affairs, he’s devastated, and she takes off. Moving into a hotel across from the couple’s apartment, she’s visited by ghosts from the past as she ruminates on her marriage.”
5/9/20- Fair to good reviews for this comic drama. TRDB. On Youtube and others.
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HOW TO BUILD A GIRL- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “To escape her dull life, teen Johanna Morrigan creates a new identity for herself as Dolly Wilde, an acid-tongued, randy music critic. Taking her act to London, she elbows her way to the top of the rock scene — but her nastiness catches up with her.”
5/8/20– Mixed reviews for this comedy. TRDB.
10/6/20- Bad would be a compliment for this ridiculous movie. TRDB.
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THE HALF OF IT- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “”Shy, straight-A student Ellie is hired by sweet but inarticulate jock Paul, who needs help winning over a popular girl. But their new and unlikely friendship gets complicated when Ellie discovers she has feelings for the same girl.”
5/2/20- Very good reviews for this comedy/drama and I liked it. On Netflix.
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INSIDE THE RAIN- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Threatened with expulsion from college because of a past misunderstanding, Benjamin Glass goes all out to clear his name, enlisting the aid of a woman he meets at a strip club to re-create the incident on video.”
3/14/20- Mixed reviews. TRDB.
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BIG TIME ADOLESCENCE- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Smart high-schooler Mo has a promising future, but when he falls under the influence of his sister’s ex-boyfriend — a stoner and college dropout — the lure of drugs, girls and parties begins to redirect Mo’s journey through life.”
3/14/20- Good reviews- I can’t imagine why!! TRDB.
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GREED- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Taking dead aim at the vanities and excesses of the über-rich, this satirical comedy follows retail tycoon Richard McCreadie as he makes preparations for an extravagant 60th birthday bash on the Greek island of Mykonos.”
3/4/20- Weak reviews by most of the critics. TRDB.
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