THE DAY AFTER- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “After the married manager of a publishing company ends his affair with a now-departed employee, his wife finds a love note, storms into her husband’s office and mistakes his pretty new assistant for his ex-mistress, leading to a comedy of errors.”
5/11/18- Lots of positive reviews but none seemed special. TRDB.
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THE GUARDIANS- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this ensemble drama set in rural France, the women of the Paridier farm are left to run it by themselves while their men are off fighting in World War I. But things become complicated with the arrival of American troops.’
5/4/18- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
10/1/18- This movie is slow and steady as it depicts a single family in France over a few decades. Excellent acting and development of the characters. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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THE DESERT BRIDE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “When the Buenos Aires family who’s employed Teresa as a maid for more than 30 years can no longer afford her, they find her a job in far-off San Juan. During the 700-mile bus trip, she meets a traveling salesman who changes her life and her outlook.”
5/4/18- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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ANGELS WEAR WHITE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “A seaside motel’s sleepy façade hides the danger within for two schoolgirls assaulted there by a high-level police officer — and for the teenager working the reception desk who observes the attack on surveillance video but is afraid to come forward.”
5/3/18- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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AVA- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Tehran teen Ava Vali is a good student, a gifted violinist and a dutiful daughter. So, when her overprotective mother demands that a gynecologist confirm Ava’s virginity, she’s outraged — leading her to rebel against far more than just her family.”
4/27/18- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
12/14/18- A bit slow at first but developed into an interesting study of the Iranian society both in the home and out in the world. TRDB. At the Theater.
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IN THE LAST DAYS OF THE CITY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In a state of creative flux while attempting to document the inexorable effects of time on the ancient city of Cairo, independent filmmaker Khalid struggles with personal issues, including the loss of his girlfriend — who’s leaving him and Egypt.”
4/27/18- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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LET THE SUNSHINE IN- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix “Lamenting the approach of middle age, divorced Parisian artist Isabelle wades back into the romantic fray to find a compatible mate. But she soon concludes that none of the men she meets seem to comprehend the basic truths of love.”
4/26/18- Starring Juliette Binoche this movie has received very good reviews. TRDB.
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BYE BYE GERMANY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1946 Frankfurt, David Bermann and his Jewish friends long to flee to America, but first they need to earn the money to emigrate by selling linens door-to-door. Meanwhile, a dogged U.S. agent begins investigating David’s dubious wartime activities.”
4/24/18- Very good reviews. TRDB.
9/15/18- I liked this movie very much– not your typical Holocaust film. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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THIS IS OUR LAND- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this topical drama that shines a cautionary light on extremist politics, a popular small-town nurse is persuaded to run for election as a representative of France’s far-right party. But she slowly realizes her image is being cynically misused.”
4/20/18- Fair reviews but it sounded interesting to me. TRDB.
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GODARD MON AMOUR- 2018. Synopsis by IMDB. ” During the making of one of his films, French film director Jean-Luc Godard falls in love with 17-year old actress Anne Wiazemsky and later marries her.”
4/20/18- Early reviews appear good but they are hard to find. TRDB.
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