NO TIME TO DIE- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the 25th installment of the James Bond movie franchise, Agent 007 is enjoying retirement in Jamaica when his leisure is interrupted by a longtime friend from the CIA who needs help rescuing a kidnapped scientist.”
10/1/21- Good reviews for this movie featuring Daniel Craig for the last time as Bond. TRDB.
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BORIS KARLOFF: THE MAN BEHIND THE MONSTER- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Despite a 60-year career, Boris Karloff (who died in 1969) will forever be associated with one role: the monster in 1931’s “Frankenstein.” This documentary uses extensive interviews to bring the rest of Karloff’s career — and life — into focus.”
9/29/21- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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FALLING FOR FIGARO- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “For young fund manager Millie, her dream of opera stardom begins with singing lessons in the Scottish Highlands from a former diva. As Millie trains for a competition, she finds herself battling against — and then bonding with — fellow student Max.”
9/29/21- Just 3 reviews so far and they are mixed. TRDB.
10/6/21– Reviews are just fair for this movie but it sounds interesting to me. TRDB.
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DAYS- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Seeking therapy for his chronic pain, middle-aged Kang travels to Bangkok, where he hires young masseur Non for a full body massage. Though the two solitary men lead markedly different lives, they find a special — if brief — connection.”
9/28/21- Very good early reviews. TRDB.
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I’M YOUR MAN- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “To obtain funds for her research project, workaholic Alma agrees to take part in an experiment with Tom, a humanoid robot designed to be her ideal mate. Before long, Tom becomes a sounding board for Alma to dissect her deep-rooted disillusionment.”
9/25/31- Excellent reviews from the critics but just fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
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THE VILLAGE DETECTIVE: A SONG CYCLE- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Examining the life and career of Soviet actor Mikhail Zharov after four reels of 35mm film were discovered off the coast of Iceland in 2016.”
9/25/21- Fairly good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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EAST OF THE MOUNTAINS- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Upon learning that he’s dying, retired heart surgeon Ben Givens opts not to tell his family and instead heads to his hometown in Eastern Washington, planning to commit suicide. But a connection with a caring stranger gives Ben a new perspective.”
9/25/21- Excellent reviews for this drama/adventure. TRDB.
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EL PLANETA- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “After Spain’s 2009 financial crisis leaves recently widowed María and her daughter destitute, they seize on a number of dishonest means to maintain their lifestyle, even as they face the threat of eviction from María’s seaside home.”
9/25/21- Excellent reviews for this Spanish drama. TRDB.
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ASIA- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “To all outward appearances, single mom Asia and her teenage daughter, Vika, seem more like siblings, though they have little to do with each other. But as Vika’s health begins to fail, the underlying bond between them slowly surfaces.”
9/21/21- Excellent reviews from the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
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TANGO SHALOM- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Moshe Yehuda (Jos Laniado), a Hasidic Rabbi and amateur Hora dancer, enters a big televised Tango competition to save his Hebrew school from bankruptcy. There is only one problem: due to his orthodox religious beliefs, he is not allowed to touch a woman!”
9/21/21- Fairly good reviews for this comedy. TRDB.
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