THE LOST KING- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In this inspiring true story, amateur historian Philippa Langley believes she has made the archeological find of the century: the lost burial site of King Richard III. She takes on Britain’s most eminent historians, forcing them to rethink the legacy of one of the most controversial rulers in English history.”
3/15/23- Fair reviews for this comedy/drama. TRDB.
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THERAPY DOGS- 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Ethan and his best friend Justin are students trying to make sense of their high school existence. In what will be the last chapter of their teenage lives and the beginning of adulthood beyond, they decide to make the ultimate senior video in their search for answers.”
3/11/23- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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CHANG CAN DUNK- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “”Chang Can Dunk” follows Chang, a 16-year-old, Asian American high school student in the marching band, who bets the school basketball star that he can dunk by Homecoming. The bet leads the 5′ 8″ Chang on a quest to find the hops he needs to dunk in order to impress his crush, Kristy, and finally gain the attention and respect of his high school peers. But before he can rise up and truly throw one down, he’ll have to reexamine everything he knows about himself, his friendships and his family.”
3/11/23- Excellent reviews for this romantic comedy. TRDB.
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SWEETHEART- 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A socially awkward, environmentally conscious teenager named AJ is dragged to a coastal holiday park by her painfully ‘normal’ family, where she becomes unexpectedly captivated by a chlorine smelling, sun-loving lifeguard named Isla.”
2/12/23- Excellent reviews for this British coming of age drama. TRDB.
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80 FOR BRADY- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “80 FOR BRADY is inspired by the true story of four best friends living life to the fullest when they take a wild trip to the 2017 Super Bowl LI to see their hero Tom Brady play.”
2/4/23- Weak reviews from the critics and good ones from audiences. TRDB.
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LET IT BE MORNING- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “LET IT BE MORNING is the story of Sami (Alex Bakri) a Palestinian-born Israeli citizen living in Jerusalem who receives an invitation to his brother’s wedding forcing him to return to the Arab village where he grew up. After the wedding finishes, with no explanation, Sami’s hometown is put under a military blockade lockdown by Israeli soldiers. When chaos erupts overnight amongst the villagers stuck behind the wall due to the blockade, Sami is cut off from the outside world and trapped in an unexpected situation. As he deals with questions about his own identity and hidden secrets are revealed.”
2/4/23- Excellent reviews for this Arabic comedy/drama. TRDB.
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KITCHEN BRIGADE- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Cathy is a sous-chef wanting to open a restaurant. With financial difficulties, Cathy accepts a job at a shelter for young migrants. At first she hates the job then her passion for cuisine starts to change children’s lives.”
1/15/23- Very good reviews for this French drama/comedy. TRDB.
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WHITE NOISE- 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “At once hilarious and horrifying, lyrical and absurd, ordinary and apocalyptic, White Noise dramatizes a contemporary American family’s attempts to deal with the mundane conflicts of everyday life while grappling with the universal mysteries of love, death, and the possibility of happiness in an uncertain world.”
11/27/22- Fair reviews from the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB.
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THE MENU- 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A couple (Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult) travels to a coastal island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef (Ralph Fiennes) has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.”
11/19/22- Very good reviews for this movie and I include it even with the genre of violence and horror. TRDB.
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THE AFRICAN DESPERATE- 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “This coming-of-age comedy tracks one very long day for Palace Bryant, a newly minted MFA grad whose final 24 hours in art school become a real trip.”
9/18/22- Good reviews for this drama/comedy. TRDB.
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