CASANOVA, LAST LOVE- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The famous libertine Casanova meets a young courtesan who challenges him by refusing to give him power or control over her.”
7/17/21- Poor reviews from the critics. TRDB.
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TOOFAAN- 2021. Synopsis by IMDB. “Farhan Akhtar plays a boxer in this fictional drama.”
7/17/21- Early reviews are poor. TRDB.
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MAMA WEED- 2021. Starring Isabelle Huppert.
8/4/21- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.
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PIG- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this revenge thriller, reclusive Rob has retreated from civilization to hunt for truffles in the Oregon wilderness. But when his prized foraging pig is kidnapped, Rob has to return to Portland — and his troubled past — to reclaim the animal.”
7/14/21- Excellent reviews for this drama/mystery. TRDB.
1/16/22- Way overrated in my book. TRDB.
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SCALES- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this magical fable from Saudi Arabia, the families of a small fishing village have long sacrificed one daughter to the sea to appease its mermaid-like inhabitants. Saved from this fate by her dad, resolute young Hayat elects to upend the practice.”
7/10/21- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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THE WOMAN WHO RAN- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The 24th feature from Hong Sangsoo, THE WOMAN WHO RAN follows Gamhee (Kim Minhee), who has three separate encounters with friends while her husband is on a business trip.”
7/7/21- Excellent reviews for this foreign drama. TRDB.
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SCENES FROM AN EMPTY CHURCH- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this topical dramedy set during the coronavirus pandemic, two New York City priests can’t hold mass in church but can open their doors to worshippers in crisis. As the clerics counsel all comers, they learn the importance of human connection.”
7/6/21- Fair reviews for this drama/comedy. TRDB.
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SOME OF OUR STALLIONS- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “After being released, former mental hospital patients Andy and Beautiful Bill try to re-enter “normal” society. But when things don’t go well — especially where romance is concerned — Bill comes up with a crazy plan.”
7/5/21- Just 2 reviews– 1 up and 1 down. Sounds bad to me!! TRDB.
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TILL DEATH- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Emma is stuck in a stale marriage to Mark and is surprised when he whisks her away to their secluded lakehouse for a romantic evening on their 10th anniversary. But everything changes the next morning when she finds herself handcuffed to Mark’s dead body.”
7/6/21- Very good reviews for this drama, mystery horror movie. I’ll skip it!! TRDB.
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WHITE ON WHITE- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A study of the physical aggressions committed on an indigenous population, particularly on women.”
7/5/21- Great reviews for this foreign drama. TRDB.
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