AMERICAN TRAITOR: THE TRIAL OF AXIS SALLY- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Radio broadcaster and Nazi propagandist Axis Sally — aka sultry-voiced American Mildred Gillars — entertains U.S. troops stationed in Europe during World War II, while also demoralizing them. But after the war, Gillars ends up on trial for treason.”
5/28/21- Reviews are awful and I’ll skip it. TRDB.
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SWIMMING OUT TILL THE SEA TURNS BLUE- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this introspective documentary, celebrated filmmaker Zhang-ke Jia chronicles a unique literary festival in his hometown, with well-known writers sharing their visions of the last 70 years of Chinese history.”
5/28/21- Fair reviews. TRDB.
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BLUE MIRACLE- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “To save their cash-strapped orphanage, a guardian and his kids partner with a washed-up boat captain for a chance to win a lucrative fishing competition.”
5/28/21- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.
6/2/21- I saw this and “fair” describes it well. Basically a “feel good” movie that is a true story. TRDB.
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TWO GODS- 2020. Synopsis by IMDB. “The story of Hanif, a Muslim casket maker and ritual body washer in Newark who take two young men-Naz and Furquan-under his wing to teach them how to live better lives.”
5/22/21- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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NEW ORDER- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Examining the class divisions giving rise to violence across the globe, this harrowing drama plays out at the lavish wedding of one of Mexico’s one-percenters. Ignoring the unrest in the streets, the guests party until armed rioters breach the venue.”
5/21/21- Fair reviews. TRDB.
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TWO LOTTERY TICKETS- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Three men from a small town have to recover their winning lottery ticket after it is stolen.”
5/21/21- Mixed early reviews. TRDB.
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SPRING BLOSSOM- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Bored by her peers, 16-year-old Suzanne finds herself attracted to a much older actor named Raphaël. But after the two embark on a relationship, Suzanne starts to wonder whether she’s trying to grow up too fast.”
5/21/21- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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INTO THE DARKNESS- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Through a family and the relation between father and son, the film describes the dilemmas of the Danish population during World War II.”
5/21/21- Fair reviews. TRDB.
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WHEN HITLER STOLE PINK RABBIT- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this fact-based drama, 9-year-old Anna Kemper is living in 1933 Berlin when her Jewish family is forced to flee the Nazis. As they make their way to Zurich, Paris and eventually London, Anna faces a life of challenges and hardships as a refugee.”
5/21/21- Fair to good reviews by the critics and weak ones by audiences. I’ll try to see it. TRDB.
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THE DRY- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A federal agent investigates the decades-old death of a teenage girl in his drought-stricken hometown.”
5/19/21- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
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