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SLUT IN A GOOD WAY

SLUT IN A GOOD WAY- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “When tipsy teens Charlotte, Mégane and Aube wander into a toy superstore, they become smitten with the male employees and decide to secure jobs there. But after sleeping with most of her male co-workers, Charlotte must contend with a double standard.”

3/29/19- Very good reviews for this comedy/drama. TRDB.

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RELAXER

RELAXER- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “While the world outside trembles on the brink of the projected Y2K apocalypse, young Abbie is focused on his older brother’s challenge: to top the existing record score for Pac-Man … without ever leaving the family sofa.”

3/29/19- Early reviews are mixed- mostly negative. TRDB.

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THE BURIAL OF KOJO

THE BURIAL OF KOJO- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The film chronicles the tale of two brothers through the gifted eyes of a young girl who transports the audience to the beautiful lands of Ghana and other worlds that exist between life and death.”

3/29/19- Just 3 reviews noted so far but they are all excellent. TRDB.

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A VIGILANTE

A VIGILANTE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “After being horribly abused by her husband, Sadie begins to help other battered women rid themselves of their tormentors — all while honing the skills she needs to hunt down and kill her maniacal ex.”

3/29/19- Excellent reviews for this drama.  TRDB.

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DIANE (2019)

DIANE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Widowed and in her 70s, Diane spends her days helping others: feeding the homeless, caring for ailing friends and trying to reach her drug-addicted son. But as her obligations dwindle, Diane reluctantly confronts her past — and her mortality.”

3/29/19- Very good reviews. TRDB.

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THE LAST

THE LAST- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The survivors of four generations of a Jewish family are rocked to their core when the family’s beloved 92-year-old matriarch makes a stunning confession.”

3/29/19- Just 5 reviews noted. Four of them were very good and 1 was fair. TRDB.

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ROLL RED ROLL

ROLL RED ROLL- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In Steubenville, Ohio, high school football is king. So, when two gridiron stars rape a girl — in an attack recorded on social media — most of the town looks the other way. This compelling documentary examines the culture driving such behavior.”

3/22/19- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

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RAMEN SHOP

RAMEN SHOP- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Japanese ramen chef Masato Yamamoto lost his mother at age 10, so when he comes across an old notebook of hers after his father dies, he travels to Singapore — where he was born — to piece together his family’s history.”

3/22/19- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.

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MAZE

MAZE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this fact-based drama set in 1983, Irish Republican Army inmate Larry Marley — who’s in a maximum-security prison — strikes up an unlikely friendship with a guard. But it’s all part of Marley’s plan to stage a daring breakout of 38 prisoners.”

3/22/19- Very good reviews by the critics and weak ones from audiences. TRDB.

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DRAGGED ACROSS CONCRETE

DRAGGED ACROSS CONCRETE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “After being caught on video strong-arming a suspect, two cops land in the middle of a media firestorm and get suspended. With their income flow suddenly cut off, the duo turns to the underworld to make money.”

3/22/19- Poor reviews in general. TRDB.

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