VITALINA VERELA- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Living apart from her husband, who’s been working in Lisbon for decades, 55-year-old Vitalina Varela finally makes it from Cape Verde to Lisbon — three days after he dies. As she settles his affairs, Vitalina discovers he had a secret life.”
2/22/20. Great reviews for this drama. TRDB.
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BALLOON- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1979, two East German families determined to escape to freedom work together to fashion a hot-air balloon that will carry them over the border to the West. When their first attempt fails, they resolve to try again.”
2/22/20- Weak reviews from most reviewers. TRDB.
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EMMA- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Writer Jane Austen’s meddling heroine Emma Woodhouse comes alive again in this big-screen adaptation of the classic novel about a young woman who delights in matchmaking despite her woeful record of success.”
2/22/20- Very good reviews for this re-make. TRDB.
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RIDE YOUR WAVE- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Hinako is a surf-loving college student who has just moved to a small seaside town. When a sudden fire breaks out at her apartment building, she is rescued by Minato, a handsome firefighter, and the two soon fall in love.”
2/22/20- Very good reviews for this animated drama. TRDB.
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THE CALL OF THE WpILD- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “A blend of live action and digital animation bring to life Jack London’s classic tale of a canine who’s stolen from his California home and ends up as a sled dog in Alaska, where he becomes prospector John Thornton’s steadfast companion.”
2/21/20- About a dog plus animation also. I’ll skip it. TRDB.
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CABARET MAXIME- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Cabaret Maxime is a home of sorts for the strippers, musicians and burlesque performers who earn their living on its stage. So, when gentrification threatens to shutter the nightclub, owner Bennie Gazza takes a stand to protect his own.”
2/21/20- Just 3 reviews and they are all good. TRDB.
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YOUNG AHMED- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Living in rural Belgium, Islamic teen Ahmed falls under the sway of his local imam, a political extremist who challenges Ahmed to live a more pious life. But he soon takes his religious teachings too far when he commits a shocking and violent crime.”
2/21/20- Poor reviews with a few really good ones here and there. I’d try it. TRDB.
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PREMATURE- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “For 17-year-old Ayanna, the summer before college is a time of transition. Still hanging out with her gal pals and living in Harlem with her mom, Ayanna gets a glimpse of a different life when she meets the older Isaiah.”
2/21/20- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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GOLDIE- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Eighteen-year-old Goldie is sure she’s going to make it as a dancer: She just needs a break and a yellow fur coat for an audition. But when her mom lands in jail, it’s up to Goldie to look after her sisters — and keep child welfare services at bay.”
2/21/20- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
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OLYMPIC DREAMS- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Filmed at the Olympic Village during the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, this disarming romantic comedy focuses on the relationship that develops between an introverted cross-country skier and an extroverted volunteer dentist.”
2/14/20- Fair reviews at best. It sounds interesting to me. TRDB.
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