THIS IS NOT A BURIAL, IT’S A RESSURECTION- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “After her son dies in a mining accident, 80-year-old widow Mantoa is ready to exit the world. But when she hears that her village is about to be relocated to make way for a reservoir, she rises to defend her community.”
4/3/21- Reviews are excellent. TRDB.
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THE HUMAN VOICE- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A woman watches time passing next to the suitcases of her ex-lover (who is supposed to come pick them up, but never arrives) and a restless dog who doesn’t understand that his master has abandoned him.”
4/3/21- Excellent reviews for this Pedro Almodovar drama starring Tilda Swinton. TRDB.
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CONCRETE COWBOY- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Sent to live with his estranged father for the summer, a rebellious teen finds kinship in a tight-knit Philadelphia community of Black cowboys.”
4/3/21- I enjoyed this movie that showed more about ghetto than about horses. TRDB.
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THE GOOD TRAITOR- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “April 9, 1940: Denmark is invaded by Nazi Germany with demands for immediate and unconditional surrender. The government surrenders after a few hours and begins cooperating with the Nazis. On the other side of the Atlantic is Denmark’s ambassador to the United States of America, a daredevil and a man of the world — Henrik Kauffmann, who is willing to put everything on the line. He refuses to follow the German directives and engineers a rebellious plan to defeat Hitler and give the Danish people their freedom back.”
3/26/21- Very few reviews so far but they are good. TRDB.
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VIOLATION- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “With her marriage about to implode, Miriam returns to her hometown to seek solace in the comfort of her younger sister and brother-in-law. But one evening a tiny slip in judgement leads to a catastrophic betrayal, leaving Miriam shocked, reeling, and furious.”
3/26/21- Very good reviews for this drama but I’l probably skip it. TRDB.
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AFTER THE MURDER OF ALBERT LIMA- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Award-winning documentary AFTER THE MURDER OF ALBERT LIMA tells the story of a son obsessed with capturing his father’s killer. Paul Lima has spent over a decade seeking justice for his slain father, Albert. Though convicted, Albert’s murderer has remained free in Honduras.”
3/21/21- Just a few reviews so far and they are all good. TRDB.
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ROSE PLAYS JULIE- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Rose (Ann Skelly) is at university studying veterinary science. An only child, she has enjoyed a loving relationship with her adoptive parents. However, for as long as Rose can remember she has wanted to know who her biological parents are and the facts of her true identity. After years trying to trace her birth mother, Rose now has a name and a number.”
3/20/21- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
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THE FEVER- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Justino, a 45-year-old security guard at the Manaus harbor, is overcome by a mysterious fever as his daughter prepares to study medicine in Brasilia.”
3/20/21- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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HAPPILY- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After 14 years of marriage, Tom and Janet still can’t keep their hands off each other. When they discover their friends are resentful of their constant public displays of affection, the couple start to question the loyalty of everyone around them. Then, a visit from a mysterious stranger thrusts them into an existential crisis, leading to a dead body, a lot of questions and a very tense vacation.”
3/20/21- Fair reviews at best from critics and audiences. TRDB.
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CITY OF LIES- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Based on the book, LAByrinth, by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Randall Sullivan, this compelling crime-thriller follows the investigation into the infamous murder of iconic rap artist Christopher Wallace aka The Notorious B.I.G. Oscar® nominee Johnny Depp stars as determined LAPD detective Russell Poole, who spent nearly 20 years trying to solve the murder, and Oscar® and Primetime Emmy® winner Forest Whitaker as Jack Jackson, a journalist who teams up with Poole in search of the elusive truth.”
3/20/21- Poor reviews by the critics and good ones from audiences. TRDB.
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