BITTER MELON
BITTER MELON- 2018. About an extended family of Filipino-Americans.
12/8/18- The NY Times liked the first hour of this movie but said that it went downhill from there. Sounded interesting to me. TRDB.
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THE PARTY’S JUST BEGINNING
THE PARTY’S JUST BEGINNING- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “When her best friend commits suicide, 24-year-old Liusaidh turns to alcohol and sex to fill the void. As she continues in a downward spiral, she attempts to begin a relationship with an out-of-towner — who’s grappling with his own crisis.”
12/8/18- Mediocre reviews from the critics and very good ones from audiences. TRDB.
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MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS
MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Political intrigue abounds in this historical drama recounting the life of Mary Stuart, who returns to Scotland from her reign as the queen of France after her husband’s death and challenges her cousin Elizabeth’s claim to the English throne.”
12/8/18- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.
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SWIMMING WITH MEN
SWIMMING WITH MEN- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Midlife has hit accountant Eric Scott hard: He hates his job and fears his wife is two-timing him. For solace, he heads to the municipal swimming pool — where he finds confidence and a new sense of purpose with an all-male synchronized swim team.”
12/7/18- Poor reviews by the critics and slightly better ones from audiences. TRDB.
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THE GREAT PRETENDER
THE GREAT PRETENDER- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “To exorcise her past, French theatrical director Mona comes to New York City to stage her new play, which draws on her affair with ex-beau Nick. But complicated romantic entanglements soon spring up among Mona, Nick and the production’s cast.”
12/7/18- Just fair reviews. TRDB.
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ASHER
ASHER- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Aging hit man (and former Mossad agent) Asher never lets emotion hamper his work, but when he meets beautiful Sophie on a botched job, he breaks his rule about mixing business and pleasure. To ensure their future, however, he must bury his past.”
12/7/18- Fair reviews. TRDB.
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PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF DESIRE
PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF DESIRE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Offering a fascinating but dark vision of the future, documentarian Hao Wu ventures into China’s digital universe to examine a popular live-streaming platform called YY, where minimally talented performers seek money, celebrity and human connection.”
11/30/18- Excellent reviews by everybody. TRDB.
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UNITED SKATES
UNITED SKATES- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “With roller rinks across America disappearing, this engaging documentary looks at their importance to the black community, which has used them to fuel a creative scene focused not just on the wildly inventive skaters but on the music they embrace.”
11/30/18- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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DRIVERX
DRIVERX- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Former record-store owner Leonard Moore is now a stay-at-home dad, but when cash runs low and his job search comes up empty, he joins the gig economy as a ride-share driver — a move that soon strains his marriage.”
11/30/18- Early reviews are mixed including a few awful ones. TRDB.
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SICILIAN GHOST STORY
SICILIAN GHOST STORY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this real life-inspired drama, gangsters kidnap 13-year-old Giuseppe to keep his ex-mob-enforcer dad from testifying against them. While the residents of Giuseppe’s village keep mum about the crime, a smitten classmate begins a search for him.”
11/3/0/18- Excellent reviews from the critics and weak ones from audiences. TRDB.
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