WHO YOU THINK I AM- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Concerned that her lover, Ludo, may be cheating on her, 50-year-old teacher Claire creates a phony online identity using a pretty young woman’s photo as bait. Instead, Claire attracts Ludo’s 29-year-old assistant, Alex, who instantly becomes smitten.”
8/31/21- Fairly good reviews for this French drama/comedy starring Juliette Binoche. TRDB.
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MOSQUITO STATE- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “August 2007. Isolated in his austere penthouse overlooking Central Park, obsessive Wall Street data analyst Richard Boca (Beau Knapp) sees ominous patterns: His computer models are behaving erratically, as are the swarms of mosquitos breeding in his apartment, an infestation that attends his psychological meltdown.”
8/29/20- Fair reviews. TRDB.
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BOB ROSS: HAPPY ACCIDENTS- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed brings us the shockingly untold story of the prolific landscape artist and host of The Joy of Painting. With a keen appreciation for nature, and a kind and gentle demeanor, Bob Ross encouraged everyone he met to embrace their creativity and believe in themselves, becoming a cultural phenomenon along the way.”
8/29/21- Fair reviews for this documentary. TRDB
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KIPCHOGE: THE LAST MILESTONE- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Turning the spotlight on Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge — often described as the greatest marathoner of the modern era — this inspiring documentary chronicles his quest to become the first person to complete a marathon in less than two hours.”
8/28/21- Early reviews are mixed. TRDB
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NO MAN OF GOD- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this fact-based drama, FBI analyst Bill Hagmaier sits down with serial killer Ted Bundy for a series of conversations, hoping to gain insight into his psyche. But in the process, Hagmaier’s feelings about Bundy grow increasingly complicated.”
8/28/21- Fair to good reviews. TRDB.
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ISABELLA- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Moving back and forth in time, this abstract drama centers on financially strapped actress Mariel’s attempts to audition for a Shakespeare play. But her ambitions are undermined as she receives help from a more assured and accomplished actress.”
8/28/21- Fairly good reviews for this drama. TRDB.
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TOGETHER- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Unspooling from the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, this timely dramedy follows a couple maintaining a coexistence for the sake of their 10-year-old son. But when lockdown occurs, they must re-evaluate their relationship.”
8/28/21- Fair reviews for this Indie drama/comedy. TRDB.
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UNDER THE VOLCANO- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “While visiting the Caribbean island of Montserrat after the Beatles’ breakup, producer George Martin falls in love with the place and sets up shop there. Soon, everyone from the Police to the Rolling Stones turns up to record hit songs.”
8/21/21- Great reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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WILDLAND- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix.”In the wake of her mom’s death, teenage Ida moves in with an aunt and her three adult sons, who all welcome Ida into the fold. After learning the family runs a criminal enterprise, Ida gets sucked in — until she witnesses a terrible act of violence.”
8/20/21- Excellent reviews, TRDB
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ON BROADWAY- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “With Broadway coming back after being shuttered because of the Covid-19 pandemic, this engaging documentary revisits the last time (the late 1960s) the Great White Way faced the abyss, showing how innovation and inclusion helped save the day.”
8/20/21- Just 4 reviews and they are all good. TRDB.
9/3/21- Very good reviews. TRDB
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