UNDER THE SILVER LAKE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this modern-day noir, 33-year-old Sam falls for pretty neighbor Sarah after meeting her at his apartment complex pool. When she suddenly vanishes, Sam makes it his mission to find her — a search that will take him to every corner of Los Angeles.”
4/19/19- Poor reviews all around. TRDB.
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GRASS- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this intimate drama, young Areum sits in a Seoul café typing on her laptop, recording her impressions of the lives of the patrons — whose discussions start with small talk but soon turn to darker matters such as suicide and isolation.”
4/19/19- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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FAST COLOR- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In an unkind twist of fate, Ruth is forced to flee her home and family after her superhuman powers are discovered. With an unidentified group pursuing her, Ruth returns to seek refuge — but will soon have to face her past.”
4/19/19- Fairly good reviews but definitely NOT my kind of movie. TRDB.
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HAIL SATAN?- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Offering a classic example of irony in the modern age, this documentary tracks the rapid rise in popularity of the Satanic Temple, a religious group dedicated to promoting social justice and equality through the lens of Satan’s symbols.”
4/18/19- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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PENGUINS- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Like millions of his kind, Adélie penguin Steve is spending spring in Antarctica looking for love. But that’s just the beginning: To start a family with his life partner, he must build a nest in an environment where peril constantly lurks.”
4/18/19- Very good reviews by the critics and fair to good ones by audiences. TRDB.
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LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “This noirish drama follows moody drifter Luo Hongwu as he returns to his provincial hometown and is quickly flooded with memories of an enigmatic lost love, prompting him to embark on a search for her.”
4/12/19- Very good reviews from the critics and weak ones from audiences. One reviewer called it “all style and no substance.” TRDB.
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TEEN SPIRIT- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Underneath 17-year-old Violet’s shy exterior lurks a pop star just itching to get out. But the chances of that happening in her tiny Isle of Wight hometown seem remote — until a former opera star takes her under his wing.”
4/12/19- Fair to good reviews. TRDB.
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THE MOST DANGEROUS YEAR- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “As the mother of a transgender 5-year-old, filmmaker Vlada Knowlton brings firsthand knowledge to this topical documentary that follows a group of Washington state parents’ efforts to protect the civil rights of their transgender offspring.”
4/12/19- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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GIRLS OF THE SUN- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. ” Kurdish attorney Bahar sees her life upended when Islamic extremists capture her and her son during a raid on her village. After escaping, Bahar — hoping to find her son — becomes the leader of an all-female combat unit bent on retaking the town.”
4/12/19- Awful reviews by the critics but excellent ones by audiences. It does sound interesting and I would definitely give it a try. TRDB.
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SATAN & ADAM- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “This engaging documentary charts the story of an improbable pairing between black guitarist Sterling Magee, aka “Mr. Satan,” and white harmonica player Adam Gussow, who lived out their musical ambitions jamming together for years on Harlem sidewalks.”
4/12/19- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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