TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Turtles All the Way Down tackles anxiety through its 17-year-old protagonist, Aza Holmes. It’s not easy being Aza, but she’s trying… trying to be a good daughter, a good friend, and a good student, all while navigating an endless barrage of invasive, obsessive thoughts that she cannot control.”
5/7/24- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
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WILDCAT- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke, WILDCAT invites the audience to weave in and out of celebrated Southern Gothic writer Flannery O’Connor’s mind as she ponders the great questions of her writing: Can scandalous art still serve God? Does suffering precede all greatness? Can illness be a blessing?”
5/7/24- Poor reviews from the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
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SLOW- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Dancer Elena and sign language interpreter Dovydas meet and form a beautiful bond. As they dive into a new relationship, they must navigate how to build their own kind of intimacy.”
5/6/24- Excellent reviews for this drama from Lithuania. TRDB.
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THE FALL GUY- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment.”
5/6/24- Good to very good reviews. TRDB.
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EVIL DOES NOT EXIST- 2023. Synosis by Rotten Tomatoes. In the rural alpine hamlet of Mizubiki, not far from Tokyo, Takumi and his daughter, Hana, lead a modest life gathering water, wood, and wild wasabi for the local udon restaurant. Increasingly, the townsfolk become aware of a talent agency’s plan to build an opulent glamping site nearby, offering city residents a comfortable “escape” to the snowy wilderness.”
5/6/2024- Excellent reviews for this movie from Japan. TRDB.
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THE IDEA OF YOU- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Based on the acclaimed, contemporary love story of the same name, The Idea of You centers on Solène (Anne Hathaway), a 40-year-old single mom who begins an unexpected romance with 24-year-old Hayes Campbell (Nicholas Galitzine), the lead singer of August Moon.”
5/5/24- OK reviews by the critics. TRDB.
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KISS ME KOSHER- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A subversive love story between clashing cultures and families, Kiss Me Kosher is a romantic misadventure crossing all borders. When two generations of Israeli women fall for a German woman and a Palestinian man, chaos follows. What happens with lovers who don’t fit but do belong together?”
5/3/24- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
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THE FEELING THAT THE TIME FOR DOING SOMETHING HAS PASSED- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Ann, a morose New Yorker in her 30’s, feels stuck in all areas of her life. To her dismay, the years have gone by quickly in her long-term casual BDSM relationship, low-level corporate job, and quarrelsome Jewish family. As she begins to feel increasingly alienated, she wrestles with herself.”
4/28/24- Good reviews from the critics and audiences as well. TRDB.
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TERRESTRIAL VERSES- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Terrestrial Verses follows everyday people from all walks of life as they navigate the cultural, religious, and institutional constraints imposed on them by various social authorities, from school teachers to bureaucrats. These stirring vignettes, humorous and affecting, capture the spirit and determination of people amidst adversity, offering a nuanced portrait of a complex society.’
4/28/24- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
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NOWHERE SPECIAL- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomaotes. “When single father John is given only a few months left to live, he tries to find the perfect family for his young son while shielding the boy from the terrible reality of the situation. As he struggles to find the right answer for the impossible task, he meets a social worker who opens him up to solutions he never would have considered.”
4/28/2024- Excellent reviews from critics and audiences. TRDB.
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