NANCY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “After seeing a TV report about a couple whose young daughter vanished 30 years ago, Nancy Freeman becomes convinced they’re her real parents. Ignoring any doubts, she upends her quiet life as an office temp and insinuates herself into their lives.”
6/8/18- OK reviews by the critics and poor ones from audiences. TRDB.
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HALF THE PICTURE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Via interviews with sex-discrimination experts and the stories of leading female auteurs, this timely documentary looks at Hollywood’s inequitable hiring practices to learn why woman helm only a tiny fraction of the films made by the top six studios.”
6/8/18- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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THE QUEST OF ALAIN DUCASSE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “With 23 restaurants and 18 Michelin stars, Alain Ducasse could be forgiven for resting on his laurels. Instead, the famed chef continues to crisscross the world searching for new flavors and ingredients — a journey chronicled in this documentary.”
6/8/18- Fair reviews. TRDB.
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THE VALLEY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Indian-American entrepreneur Neal Kumar and his family seem to be living the dream with an affluent life in Silicon Valley. But it blows up when his youngest daughter kills herself, and Neal begins to fixate on finding the reason behind her death.”
6/8/18- Poor reviews. TRDB.
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WESTWOOD: PUNK, ICON, ACTIVIST- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Rising to celebrity with her outrageous fashions linked to the emergence of punk rock, designer Vivienne Westwood followed with an illustrious career that has made her an international icon, as chronicled in this comprehensive documentary.”
6/8/18- Very good reviews from the critics and just fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
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EN EL SEPTIMO DIA- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “After a six-day workweek, bike messenger José — an undocumented immigrant — treasures his Sundays off when he and friends play soccer in a local league. But when he’s ordered to work the day of the league final, he must choose his job or his team.”
6/8/18- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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HOTEL ARTEMIS- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this futuristic thriller, by-the-book caregiver the Nurse runs Hotel Artemis, a secret, members-only hospital for criminals. But the arrival of an injured crime boss — who’s looking to kill a specific patient — leads to the eruption of violence.”
6/8/18- Terrible reviews and I’d definitely miss this one. TRDB.
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SOCIAL ANIMALS- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “With her love life and her business falling apart, Zoe falls for Paul, a man who seems to understand her. Crushed to learn that he’s married and has kids, Zoe comes up with an idea she hopes will jump-start her romantic and business situations.”
5/31/18- Fairly weak early reviews. TRDB.
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BREATH- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In small-town Australia, teenage “Pikelet” and his best friend, “Loonie,” find an escape in the ocean and a mentor in reclusive professional surfer Sando — who exhorts them to take chances that will have profound and enduring effects on them.”
5/31/18- Good reviews. TRDB.
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THE DOCTOR FROM INDIA- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “This absorbing documentary profiles holistic healer Dr. Vasant Lad, who — fulfilling a fate foretold by his family guru — introduced the West to the ancient Indian medical practice of Ayurveda in the 1970s.”
5/31/18- Reviews are early and negative. TRDB.
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