THE VIEWING BOOTH- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A young Israeli woman watches footage of life in the occupied West Bank in a lab-like setting and voices her reactions. The footage of Israeli military occupation forces her to re-examine her beliefs and biases.”
8/7/21- Fair reviews at best but it sounds interesting to me. TRDB.
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WHIRLYBIRD- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Flying high above Los Angeles in a whirling news helicopter, husband-and-wife team Marika Gerrard and Zoey Tur (then known as Bob) covered some of the city’s most dramatic events and changed breaking news forever. An entirely unique view of Los Angeles presented through stunning aerial footage and remarkable home videos, WHIRLYBIRD reframes many of the city’s pivotal moments, including the L.A. riots and the O.J. Simpson pursuit.”
8/6/21- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
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SWAN SONG- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Legendary actor Udo Kier stars as retired hairdresser Pat Pitsenbarger, who escapes the confines of his small-town Sandusky, Ohio nursing home after learning of his former client’s dying wish for him to style her final hairdo.”
8/6/21- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
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THE MACALUSO SISTERS- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “After the death of Antonella — the youngest of five sisters sharing an apartment — her remaining siblings continue living together for decades, But a deeply held secret finally leads one sister to accuse another of murdering Antonella.
6/6/21- Great reviews for this drama. TRDB.
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BRING YOUR OWN BRIGADE- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In early November 2018, raging wildfires killed 88 residents and destroyed tens of thousands of homes in the cities of Malibu and Paradise, two very different California communities. In her new verité documentary, two-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker Lucy Walker captures the heroism and horror of that unfathomable disaster.”
8/6/21- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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THE UNKNOWN SAINT- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten tomatoes. “A thief tries to recover a bag of money that he buried before going to jail.”
8/5/21- Excellent reviews for this foreign drama. TRDB.
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ANNETTE- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Featuring a soundtrack from pop duo Sparks, this charming musical follows a picture-perfect couple — stand-up comic Henry and world-renowned soprano Ann — whose daughter is born with a unique gift and an extraordinary destiny.”
8/4/21- Mixed reviews- mostly just fair. TRDB .
8/26/21- I watched for about a half hour and gave up. TRDB.
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LORELEI- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A man is released from prison after 15 years and reunites with his high school girlfriend, who is now a single mother of three.”
8/1/21- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
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FAUNA- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Luisa and Gabino visit their parents in a mining town in the north of Mexico. Their father’s only interest in them is sparked by Luisa’s actor boyfriend when he acts out the role of a narco kingpin. ”
8/1/21- Very good reviews for this foreign drama. TRDB.
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SABAYA- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Members of a group risk their lives trying to save Yazidi women and girls who are being held as sex slaves in the most dangerous ISIS camp in the Middle East — Al-Hol in Syria.”
8/1/21- Great reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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