ATLANTICS- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In Dakar, a group of construction workers abandon their work on a sky-scraper in response to months of withheld wages. The group then seeks better opportunities as they take to the sea. At the heart of the narrative are lovers Suleiman and Ada who must contend with Ada’s betrothal to another man.”
11/16/19- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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HOLIDAY IN THE WILD- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “To keep her spirits high when their son leaves for college, Manhattanite Kate Conrad (Kristin Davis) has booked a ‘second honeymoon’ with her husband. Instead of thanking her, he brings their relationship to a sudden end; jilted Kate proceeds to Africa for a solo safari
11/8/19- One critic said the movie was cheesy, stupid, but really quite charming. I agree!! TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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LAST CHRISTMAS- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this yuletide romantic comedy, young Kate is grumbling (and jingling) her way through the holidays as an elf at a year-round Christmas store. But when dashing Tom enters her life, down come the walls Kate has built around herself.”
11/8/19- Weak reviews from the critics and good ones from audiences. TRDB.
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WHERE’D YOU GO BERNADETTE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “After eccentric architect Bernadette Fox vanishes without explanation, her 15-year-old daughter, Bee, is determined to find her. But while searching for clues to Bernadette’s whereabouts, Bee uncovers her mother’s troubled past.”
8/13/19- Weak reviews by the critics and fair ones by audiences. TRDB.
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SHELTER- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Mossad agent Naomi returns to work after a long absence, she’s assigned to guard Mona, a Lebanese informant recovering from plastic surgery in a German safe house. Meanwhile, Mona’s former Hezbollah comrades are determined to hunt her down.”
6/5/19- No reviews yet but it sounds interesting. TRDB.
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THE TOMORROW MAN- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Retiree Ed Hemsler is focused on the future, specifically on the disaster he’s certain is just around the corner. But in the midst of his doomsday preparations, he meets shopaholic Ronnie Meisner, and the two quirky characters develop a bond.”
5/24/19- Poor reviews with most critics saying that great acting kept this movie alive at all. TRDB.
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ASAKO 1&2- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “After young Asako falls for charming rogue Baku, he vanishes one day without explanation. Although Asako is heartbroken, she moves on and two years later meets Ryôhei, who is Baku’s physical double — but otherwise opposite in every way.
5/14/19- Fair to good reviews. TRDB.
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FIVE FEET APART- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Although sparks fly between cystic fibrosis patients Stella and Will while they’re being treated at the same hospital, protocol dictates that they remain at least 5 feet apart. But the two soon prove that love can transcend physical boundaries.”
3/15/19- Poor reviews in general. TRDB.
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IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Based on the novel penned by James Baldwin, this urban drama centers on pregnant Harlem resident Tish as she attempts to clear the name of her fiancé, who’s awaiting trial on a false rape accusation.”
12/14/18- Excellent reviews from the critics and good ones from audiences. TRDB.
1/26/19- I enjoyed this sad movie very much. A wonderful love story as well as an all too common situation. TRDB. At the Theater.
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SWIMMING WITH MEN- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Midlife has hit accountant Eric Scott hard: He hates his job and fears his wife is two-timing him. For solace, he heads to the municipal swimming pool — where he finds confidence and a new sense of purpose with an all-male synchronized swim team.”
12/7/18- Poor reviews by the critics and slightly better ones from audiences. TRDB.
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