UNDINE- 2120. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Christian Petzold (PHOENIX, TRANSIT) boldly reimagines the ancient myth of Undine in this suspenseful tale of romance and betrayal in modern day Berlin.”
6/9/21- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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SLOW MACHINE- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Stephanie, a restless and vibrant actress, meets Gerard, an NYPD counter-terrorism specialist who’s an aficionado of experimental theater (and maybe out of his mind). Flirtation ensues, ends disastrously, and forces Stephanie to the ramshackle upstate home of musician Eleanor Friedberger.
6/4/21- Excellent reviews for this drama/mystery. TRDB.
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TOVE- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Helsinki, 1945. The end of the war brings a new sense of artistic and social freedom for painter Tove Jansson. Modern art, dizzying parties and an open relationship with a married politician: Her unconventional life puts her at odds with her sculptor father’s strict ideals.”
6/4/21- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
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CHASING WONDERS- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Filmed over five years, CHASING WONDERS is a heart-warming story of a young boy, who, encouraged by his grandfather to live a life of hope and possibility, takes off on the adventure of a lifetime to find the magical Emu Plains.
6/4/20- Very few reviews so far and they are mixed. TRDB.
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BAD TALES- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “In a southern suburb of Rome, summer may seem blissful, but tensions and desperation are festering behind the façade. As distracted parents act out their simmering dramas, the kids’ rage-induced actions crack the veneer — with dire consequences.”
6/3/21- Awful reviews by the critics and excellent ones by audiences. TRDB.
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BAGGIO: THE DIVINE PONYTAIL- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A chronicle of the 22-year career of soccer star Roberto Baggio, including his difficult debut as a player and his deep rifts with some of his coaches.”
5/29/21- Just 2 reviews- one ok and the other awful. TRDB.
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THE MERCY OF THE JUNGLE- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Two soldiers become lost in the jungle while fighting in Congo.”
5/29/21- I’ve seen just 3 reviews and they are all very good. TRDB.
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PLAN B- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After a regrettable sexual encounter, a straight-laced student and her best friend have 24 hours to hunt down a Plan B pill in South Dakota.”
5/28/21- Very good reviews for this drama/comedy. TRDB.
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AMERICAN TRAITOR: THE TRIAL OF AXIS SALLY- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Radio broadcaster and Nazi propagandist Axis Sally — aka sultry-voiced American Mildred Gillars — entertains U.S. troops stationed in Europe during World War II, while also demoralizing them. But after the war, Gillars ends up on trial for treason.”
5/28/21- Reviews are awful and I’ll skip it. TRDB.
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CRUELLA- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this live-action origin story based on the Disney classic “101 Dalmatians,” young Cruella de Vil is working as a fashion designer in 1970s London — until an obsession with dog skins leads her astray.”
5/28/21- Fair reviews from the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB.
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