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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RAFIKI- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In a conservative Nairobi neighborhood, forbidden same-sex love blooms between teenage girls Kena and Ziki, whose fathers are political rivals. But as suspicion swirls around them, Kena and Ziki are forced to make a painful choice.”
4/19/19- Very good to excellent reviews. TRDB.
5/16/19- Very well done and a very moving story. TRDB. At the Theater.
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NAPLES IN VEILS- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. During a party, Adriana crosses the seductive and powerful look of Andrea, a charming and self-confident young man. They are immediately attracted to each other and spend a passionate night together. Adriana begins to think this could be the beginning of a great love that could change her life.”
4/19/19- Good reviews by the critics and awful ones by audiences. TRDB.
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LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “This noirish drama follows moody drifter Luo Hongwu as he returns to his provincial hometown and is quickly flooded with memories of an enigmatic lost love, prompting him to embark on a search for her.”
4/12/19- Very good reviews from the critics and weak ones from audiences. One reviewer called it “all style and no substance.” TRDB.
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GIRLS OF THE SUN- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. ” Kurdish attorney Bahar sees her life upended when Islamic extremists capture her and her son during a raid on her village. After escaping, Bahar — hoping to find her son — becomes the leader of an all-female combat unit bent on retaking the town.”
4/12/19- Awful reviews by the critics but excellent ones by audiences. It does sound interesting and I would definitely give it a try. TRDB.
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DOGMAN- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In his rundown beach community in Southern Italy, dog groomer Marcello gets along with everyone — even local bully (and ex-boxer) Simone. But when covering up for Simone lands Marcello in jail, he’s itching for vengeance when he’s released.”
4/12/19- Fair to good reviews. TRDB.
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SAUVAGE/ WILD- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Earning a rough living as a gay prostitute, 22-year-old Léo is smitten with handsome colleague Ahd, who doesn’t return Léo’s affections — and as he’s rebuffed, his feelings begin to fester in a harmful way.”
4/10/19- Very good reviews by the critics and just fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
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THE TESTAMENT- 2017. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Yoel, a meticulous historian leading a significant debate against holocaust deniers, discovers that his mother carries a false identity. A mystery about a man who is willing to risk everything to discover the truth.”
4/3/19- Mostly good reviews with a few fair ones thrown in as well. TRDB.
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SLUT IN A GOOD WAY- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “When tipsy teens Charlotte, Mégane and Aube wander into a toy superstore, they become smitten with the male employees and decide to secure jobs there. But after sleeping with most of her male co-workers, Charlotte must contend with a double standard.”
3/29/19- Very good reviews for this comedy/drama. TRDB.
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WORKING WOMAN- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this engrossing drama, ambitious Orna goes back to work to help support her kids and hubby as he struggles to make a go of his new restaurant. While Orna quickly moves up the ladder, the job becomes intolerable when her boss makes sexual advances.”
3/27/19- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
Add comment March 27th, 2019