THE EAST- 2001. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1946, Indonesian nationalists take advantage of the power vacuum left by Japan’s surrender to rise up against Dutch colonial rule. But when Dutch soldier Johan de Vries is deployed to quell the rebels, he soon begins to question his mission.”
8/14/21- A few very good reviews and a few very bad reviews. One called it thoroughly generic. TRDB.
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DAYS- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Seeking therapy for his chronic pain, middle-aged Kang travels to Bangkok, where he hires young masseur Non for a full body massage. Though the two solitary men lead markedly different lives, they find a special — if brief — connection.”
8/14/21- Excellent reviews for this foreign drama. TRDB.
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RESPECT- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career — from a child singing in her father’s church choir to her international superstardom — it’s the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice.”
8/12/21- Weak reviews from the critics and very good ones from audiences. TRDB.
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CODA – 2001. Synopsis by Netflix.”As the sole hearing person in her family, 17-year-old Ruby plays a vital role in keeping their fishing business afloat. But when she discovers a passion for singing, she’s pulled in directions that may take her away from her parents and brother.”
8/11/21- Excellent reviews. and I liked it despite the liberal amount of “Hollywood” thrown in. TRDB.
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RESPECT- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes.”The remarkable true story of musical icon Aretha Franklin — from a child singing in her father’s church choir to her rise to international superstardom.”
8/11/21- Fair reviews from the critics and very good ones from audiences. TRDB.
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SWAN SONG- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Legendary actor Udo Kier stars as retired hairdresser Pat Pitsenbarger, who escapes the confines of his small-town Sandusky, Ohio nursing home after learning of his former client’s dying wish for him to style her final hairdo.”
8/6/21- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
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THE MACALUSO SISTERS- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “After the death of Antonella — the youngest of five sisters sharing an apartment — her remaining siblings continue living together for decades, But a deeply held secret finally leads one sister to accuse another of murdering Antonella.
6/6/21- Great reviews for this drama. TRDB.
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THE UNKNOWN SAINT- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten tomatoes. “A thief tries to recover a bag of money that he buried before going to jail.”
8/5/21- Excellent reviews for this foreign drama. TRDB.
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LORELEI- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A man is released from prison after 15 years and reunites with his high school girlfriend, who is now a single mother of three.”
8/1/21- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
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FAUNA- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Luisa and Gabino visit their parents in a mining town in the north of Mexico. Their father’s only interest in them is sparked by Luisa’s actor boyfriend when he acts out the role of a narco kingpin. ”
8/1/21- Very good reviews for this foreign drama. TRDB.
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