LIGHT OF MY LIFE- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A girl (Anna Pniowsky) and her father (Casey Affleck) journey through the outskirts of society a decade after a pandemic has wiped out nearly all the world’s female population. As a father struggles to protect his daughter’s innocence, shielding her from newfound dangers, their bond and the character of humanity is tested.”
8/9/19- Fair reviews. TRDB.
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BRIAN BANKS- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this real-life tale, high school gridiron star Brian Banks is offered an athletic scholarship to play at the University of Southern California. Dreaming of a professional career, he sees his aspirations crumble when he’s falsely convicted of rape.”
8/9/19- Weak reviews from the critics but substantially better ones from audiences. TRDB.
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THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING is a feature-length documentary that uncover what is beneath one of the most confounding dilemmas in the entertainment industry — the under-representation and misrepresentation of women.”
8/9/19- Good reviews from the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB.
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ONE CHILD NATION- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “From 1979 to 2015, the Chinese government strictly enforced a one-child policy. In this eye-opening documentary, director (and first-time mother) Nanfu Wang looks at the history, social ramifications and personal costs of that draconian measure.”
8/9/19- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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THIS IS NOT BERLIN- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in 1986 Mexico City, this coming-of-age drama follows disaffected teens Carlos and Gera, who find their lives transformed when they’re invited to an underground nightclub and discover a world of sex, drugs and punk rock.”
8/9/19- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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ODE TO JOY- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Middle-aged librarian Charlie tries to maintain an even keel because extreme emotions cause him to lose control of his muscles and pass out. But Charlie finds his coping methods tested when he falls for the spirited Francesca.”
8/8/19- Fair to OK reviews. TRDB.
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THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this heartfelt dramedy based the best-selling book of the same name, insightful family canine Enzo reflects on his life through the lessons he’s learned from his owner, race-car driver Denny Swift.”
8/6/19- Weak reviews at best. TRDB.
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THE KITCHEN- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen, housewives Kathy, Ruby and Claire take charge of the business when their Irish mob hubbies end up in the slammer — but the women turn out to be even more vicious than their spouses.”
10/24/19- Weak reviews. TRDB.
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BRIAN BANKS- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this real-life tale, high school gridiron star Brian Banks is offered an athletic scholarship to play at the University of Southern California. Dreaming of a professional career, he sees his aspirations crumble when he’s falsely convicted of rape.
8/6/19- A few more positives than negatives but there were also a few excellents tossed in. TRDB.
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LOVE, ANTOSHA- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Russian-born actor Anton Yelchin made an indelible mark on Hollywood with a spate of TV and movie roles before his death in a freak accident at age 27. This documentary paints a moving portrait of Yelchin via film clips and co-stars’ reminiscences.”
8/9/19- Excellent reviews by the critics and fair ones by audiences. TRDB.
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