DEALING WITH DAD- 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “DEALING WITH DAD follows MARGARET CHANG as she reluctantly goes back to her hometown with her hapless brothers to deal with the sudden depression of their dad. The thing is, everybody hates him and he’s actually nicer depressed than well.”
5/12/23- Fair reviews. TRDB.
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ARE YOU THERE GOD?- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions.”
4/30/23- Excellent reviews from all. TRDB.
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POLITE SOCIETY- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A merry mash-up of sisterly affection, parental disappointment and bold action, POLITE SOCIETY follows martial artist-in-training Ria Khan who believes she must save her older sister Lena from her impending marriage.”
4/30/23- Excellent reviews from the critics and good ones from audiences. TRDB.
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OTHER PEOPLE’S CHILDREN- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Rachel is 40 years old, with no children. She loves her life: her high school students, her friends, her ex, her guitar lessons. When she falls in love with Ali, she becomes attached to Leila, his 4-year-old daughter. She tucks her into bed, cares for her, loves her like her own. But to love other people’s children is risky.”
4/23/23- Excellent reviews for this French comedy/drama. TRDB.
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BEAU IS AFRAID- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A paranoid man embarks on an epic odyssey to get home to his mother in this bold and ingeniously depraved new film from writer/director Ari Aster.
4/19/23- Fair reviews from critics and audiences. TRDB.
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SICK OF MYSELF- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Signe (Kristine Kujath Thorp) and Thomas (Eirik Sæther) are in an unhealthy, competitive relationship that takes a vicious turn when Thomas suddenly breaks through as a contemporary artist. In response, Signe makes a desperate attempt to regain her status by creating a new persona hell-bent on attracting attention and sympathy.”
4/17/23- Excellent reviews for this drama/comedy from Norway. TRDB.
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SHOWING UP- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A sculptor (Michelle Williams) preparing to open a new show must balance her creative life with the daily dramas of family and friends, in Kelly Reichardt’s vibrant and captivatingly funny portrait of art and craft.”
4/8/23- Very good reviews from the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
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RYE LANE- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Yas (Vivian Oparah) and Dom (David Jonsson), two twenty-somethings both reeling from bad break-ups, connect over the course of an eventful day in South London — helping each other deal with their nightmare exes, and potentially restoring their faith in romance.”
4/2/23- Excellent reviews from the critics and audiences as well. TRDB.
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THE WORST ONES- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A film shooting will take place at the cité Picasso, in the suburbs of Boulogne-Sur-Mer, in the north of France. During the casting, four teenagers, Lily, Ryan, Maylis and Jessy are chosen to play in the film. Everyone in the neighborhood is surprised: why only take the “worst ones”?
3/25/23- Excellent reviews for this French comedy/drama. TRDB.
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MOVING ON- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin star as estranged friends who reunite to seek revenge on the petulant widower (Malcolm McDowell) of their recently deceased best friend. Along the way, Fonda’s character reunites with her great love (Richard Roundtree) as each woman learns to make peace with the past and each other.”
3/19/23- Just a few reviews so far and they are fair. TRDB.
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