MOTHERING SUNDAY- 2022. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1924 England, young maid Jane Fairchild enjoys a romantic tryst with a neighboring family’s son — her lover of seven years — while her employers are out to lunch celebrating his engagement to someone else.”
3/27/22- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.
Add comment March 27th, 2022
THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD- 2022. Synopsis by Netflix. ” In her 20s, Julie tried and discarded numerous careers and relationships on the road to self-discovery. Now almost 30, she still finds herself at sea — and uncertain whether she ever wants to settle down — as she embarks on a new romance.”
2/6/22- Excellent reviews by all. TRDB.
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A NAIJA CHRISTMAS- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Determined to carry out their mother’s one wish, three men scramble to find wives they can bring home by Christmas. Meanwhile, their mom sets out to plan the most beautiful Christmas celebration ever.”
12/18/21- Just 1 review- from the NY Times and it is good. TRDB.
Add comment December 18th, 2021
PRIME- 2005. Synopsis by Netflix. “Rafi Gardet (Uma Thurman) is a 37-year-old divorced Catholic businesswoman falling for David (Bryan Greenberg), a 23-year-old Jewish artist. With the help of her therapist, Dr. Lisa Metzger (Meryl Streep), Rafi tries to overcome her insecurities and accept the age difference between her and David. But when Lisa learns more about her client’s new love, she realizes that David is her son.”
12/14/21- Weak reviews but I liked it, especially Meryl Streep. TRDB.
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WEST SIDE STORY- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Love at first sight strikes when young Tony spots Maria at a high school dance in 1957 New York City. Their burgeoning romance helps to fuel the fire between the warring Jets and Sharks — two rival gangs vying for control of the streets.”
12/8/21- Excellent reviews for this re-make. TRDB.
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UNDINE- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Undine (Paula Beer) works as a historian lecturing on Berlin’s urban development. But when the man she loves leaves her, the myth catches up with her. Undine has to kill the man who betrays her and return to the water.”
6/1/21- Fair to good early reviews. TRDB.
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BEST SUMMER EVER- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “For teens Sage and Tony, the end of summer dance camp brings an end to their romance. But when they find themselves attending the same high school in the fall, they have a chance to rekindle their love — until they learn it was built on fiction.”
4/29/21- Reviews are either excellent or very good. TRDB.
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TOGETHER TOGETHER- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “When 26-year-old Anna agrees to be a gestational surrogate for middle-aged bachelor Matt — who’s eager to be a dad — she’s looking for a way to finance her college degree. But she gets much more as the two develop an unexpected friendship.”
4/22/21- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
7/20/21- I liked this movie very much and highly recommend it. TRDB.
Add comment April 22nd, 2021
VALLEY GIRL- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this musical adaptation of the 1983 movie, a new wave beat underscores the classic story of a naive girl from California’s San Fernando Valley who falls for a Hollywood punk rocker, much to the horror of her friends and family.”
5/8/20- Mixed reviews for this remake– mostly really poor ones. TRDB. On VUDU- to rent or to buy
Add comment May 8th, 2020
CANE RIVER- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A racially-charged love story in Natchitoches Parish, a “free community of color” in Louisiana.”
2/7/20-Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
Add comment February 7th, 2020