Posts filed under 'Opening Regionally or Nationwide'
REOPENING NIGHT- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Following the cast, crew and staff of Public Theater as they prepare to mount an adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Merry Wives,” at the Delacorte Theater in New York City. Contending with the ever-present threat of COVID-19 and one of the rainiest Julys on record, the production marks the return of live theatre following more than a year of closures in the city.”
12/25/21- Just 1 early review and it is good. TRDB
Tags: drama
December 25th, 2021
PARALLEL MOTHERS- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Two women, Janis and Ana, coincide in a hospital room where they are going to give birth. Both are single and became pregnant by accident. Janis, middle-aged, doesn’t regret it and she is exultant. The other, Ana, an adolescent, is scared, repentant and traumatized..”
12/24/21- Excellent reviews for this Spanish drama. TRDB.
3/3/22- I liked it very much. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
December 24th, 2021
MEMORIA- 2021. Synopsis Rotten Tomatoes. “Ever since being startled by a loud ‘bang’ at daybreak, Jessica (Tilda Swinton) is unable to sleep. In Bogotá to visit her sister, she befriends Agnes (Jeanne Balibar), an archaeologist studying human remains discovered within a tunnel under construction.’
12/24/21- Excellent reviews for this British drama. TRDB.
Tags: drama
December 24th, 2021
THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Power-hungry Macbeth sets his sights on the Scottish throne after receiving a prophecy from three witches.”
12/24/21- Great reviews by the critics and by audiences as well. TRDB.
Tags: comedy/drama, drama
December 24th, 2021
THE VELVET QUEEN- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In the heart of the Tibetan highlands, multi-award-winning nature photographer Vincent Munier guides writer Sylvain Tesson on his quest to document the infamously elusive snow leopard. Munier introduces Tesson to the subtle art of waiting from a blind spot, tracking animals, and finding the patience to catch sight of the beasts.”
12/24/21- Great reviews for this French documentary. TRDB.
Tags: documentary/foreign
December 24th, 2021
A JOURNAL FOR JORDAN- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Directed by Denzel Washington and starring Michael B. Jordan with a screenplay by Virgil Williams, A JOURNAL FOR JORDAN is based on the true story of First Sergeant Charles Monroe King (Jordan), a soldier deployed to Iraq who begins to keep a journal of love and advice for his infant son.”
12/22/21- Really poor reviews by the critics but excellent ones by audiences. TRDB.
Tags: drama
December 21st, 2021
AMERICAN UNDERDOG- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “American Underdog tells the inspirational true story of Kurt Warner (Zachary Levi), who went from a stockboy at a grocery store to a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback. The film centers on Warner’s unique story and years of challenges and setbacks that could have derailed his aspirations to become an NFL player.”
12/22/21- Excellent reviews from everybody. TRDB.
Tags: drama
December 21st, 2021
THE RISE AND FALL OF LULAROE- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “THE RISE AND FALL OF LULAROE shines a light on present day LuLaRoe at the company’s most recent incentive trip in Cancun, Mexico called LuLaRoe D.R.E.A.M 2021. Here, we meet LuLaRoe’s first ever retailer and see that the company is still going strong, despite the growing community of Facebook activists, including former customers and retailers, who are determined to stop at nothing to take down the organization.”
12/18/21- Just 1 review and it is poor. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
December 18th, 2021
THE TENDER BAR- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The Tender Bar tells the story of J.R. (Tye Sheridan), a fatherless boy growing up in the glow of a bar where the bartender, his Uncle Charlie (Ben Affleck), is the sharpest and most colorful of an assortment of quirky and demonstrative father figures.”
12/18/21- Weak reviews despite a strong cast. TRDB.
1/7/22- Not sure what the critics are thinking on this one but I liked it very much. TRDB.
Tags: drama
December 18th, 2021
PRESIDENT- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “When Robert Mugabe was removed from power, Zimbabwe military leaders promised they would not seize control for themselves but would ensure democracy in a national election. Against a backdrop of economic crisis, food shortages, and political violence, the stakes could not be higher. Working to defeat the ruling party, which has controlled Zimbabwe since independence, is the young and charismatic Nelson Chamisa, who draws comparisons to a young Nelson Mandela in expressing the country’s utmost desire to be “led” and not “ruled.”
12/18/21- Excellent reviews for this documentary.
Tags: documentary
December 18th, 2021
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