Posts filed under 'Drama'
THE LUCKIEST MAN IN AMERICA. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In 1984, a named Michael Larson appeared on a popular game show called PRESS YOUR LUCK. Unfortunately for the producers, Michael was about to make history. In trying to beat the system, he caused one of the strangest moments on television.”
4/6/23- Most reviews were weak but there were a few that appeared to be OK. “
Tags: drama
April 6th, 2025
THE FRIEND- 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In The Friend, writer and teacher Iris (Naomi Watts) finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor (Bill Murray) dies suddenly and bequeaths her his beloved 150 lb. Great Dane.”
4/4/25- Very good reviews. TRDB.
April 4th, 2025
HOLY COW- 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After the tragic death of his father, 18 year old Totone is thrust into the unexpected and very adult role of looking after his younger sister and their failing family farm in the Jura section of France.”
4/3/25- Very good reviews. TRDB
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April 2nd, 2025
JULIE KEEPS QUIET- As the star player at an elite youth tennis academy, Julie’s life revolves around the game she loves. She trains hard, pausing only for class or physical therapy before returning to the gym fixated on making it into the Belgian Tennis Federation. When her coach Jérémy is suddenly suspended following the suicide of one of his female protégées, all the players at the academy are encouraged to speak up about their experiences with him. Julie, however, decides to keep quiet.”
4/2/25- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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April 2nd, 2025
SECRET MALL MOVIE- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In 2003, eight Rhode Islanders created a secret apartment inside the busy Providence Place Mall and kept it going for four years, filming everything along the way. Far more than just a wild prank, the secret mall apartment became an incredibly meaningful act for all the participants, at once an act of defiance against local gentrification, a boundary-pushing work of public/private art, and a 750 square foot space that sticks it to the man.”
4/2/2024- Very good early reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
April 2nd, 2025
THE ASSESSMENT- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “THE ASSESSMENT follows Mia (Elizabeth Olsen) and Aaryan (Himesh Patel), a successful couple who hope to become parents in a near future where resources are extremely limited and the government keeps firm control over reproduction.”
3/25/25- Excellent reviews for this sci-fi drama. TRDB.
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March 25th, 2025
MAGAZINE DREAMS- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Killian Maddox is consumed by his dream of becoming a world famous bodybuilder and one day gracing the cover of fitness magazines. He lives a lonely, regimented life, and his relentless drive for perfection only pushes him deeper towards self destruction, but beneath his tenacious pursuit of superstardom lies a desperate, aching need for human connection.”
3/22/2025- Good reviews by the critics and very good ones from audiences. TRDB.
March 22nd, 2025
MISERACORDIA- 2015. Synopsis by Rotten ‘Tomatoes. “The teasingly entwined ambiguities of love and death continue to fascinate Alain Guiraudie (Stranger by the Lake), who returns with a sharp, sinister, yet slyly funny thriller.”
3/20/25- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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March 20th, 2025
BLACK BAG- 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “BLACK BAG is a gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife Kathryn. When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or his country.” TRDB.
3/22/25- Mixed reviews but all said it was well done. TRDB
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March 13th, 2025
UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In a mysterious and surreal interzone somewhere between Tehran and Winnipeg, the lives of multiple characters interweave with each other in surprising and mysterious ways.”
2/15/25- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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February 15th, 2025
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