FREEDIA GOT A GUN- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Devastated after learning her brother Adam was murdered, New Orleans bounce legend Big Freedia uses her platform to raise awareness about the complexities of gun violence, a nationwide epidemic that disproportionally harm Black communities.”
10/17/20- Just 4 reviews so far and all are very good for this documentary. TRDB.
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CLOUDS- 2020. Synopsis by IMDB. “Young musician Zach Sobiech discovers his cancer has spread, leaving him just a few months to live. With limited time, he follows his dream and makes an album, unaware that it will soon be a viral music phenomenon.”
10/17/20- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
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DAVIE BYRNE’S AMERICAN UTOPIA- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Rock titan David Byrne’s hit Broadway show “American Utopia” is captured as a concert film featuring an 11-person ensemble that puts on a dazzling performance blending Byrne’s music with amazing choreography.”
10/16/20- Very good reviews for this musical by Spike Lee. TRDB.
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THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In 1969, seven people were charged by the federal government with conspiracy and more, arising from the protests at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.”
10/16/20- Excellent reviews by critics and audiences. TRDB.
10/16/20- I liked this movie very much and it was a reminder of troublesome times. TRDB.
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SHITHOUSE- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Feeling blue, lonely college freshman Alex attends a campus party where he meets resident adviser Maggie — and the two share a long enchanted evening. But to Alex’s shock, Maggie wants nothing to do with him the next day.”
10/16/20- Excellent reviews for this drama/comedy. TRDB.
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TOTALLY UNDER CONTROL- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Public health officials discuss the U.S. government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.”
10/15/20- Excellent reviews from the critics and weak ones from audiences. TRDB.
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CHARM CITY KINGS- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A young boy joins a dirt bike gang in Baltimore.”
10/9/20- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
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AGGIE- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Philanthropist Agnes Gund sells expensive artworks to start social justice funds.”
10/9/20- Fair to good reviews. TRDB. At Film Forum.
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THE WAR WITH GRANDPA- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Peter and his grandpa used to be very close, but when Grandpa Jack moves in with the family, Peter is forced to give up his most prized possession: his bedroom. Peter will stop at nothing to get his room back, scheming with friends to devise a series of pranks to drive him out. However, grandpa doesn’t give up easily, and it turns into an all-out war between the two.”
10/9/20- Terrible reviews from everyone. TRDB.
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A RAINY DAY IN NEW YORK- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A couple’s relationship gets put to the test when they travel to New York City.”
10/8/20- Poor reviews from audiences and critics alike. TRDB.
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