THE FALL OF THE AMERICAN EMPIRE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Though he has a doctorate degree in philosophy, Pierre-Paul Daoust ends up working as a courier — a job he considers beneath him. But it soon nets him two bags of money from a botched heist, putting him in a moral dilemma.”
5/31/19- OK reviews. TRDB.
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ALWAYS BE MY MAYBE- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Childhood sweethearts have a falling out and don’t speak for 15 years. They reconnect as adults when Sasha, now a celebrity chef opening a restaurant in San Francisco, runs into Marcus, a happily struggling musician still living at home working for his dad.”
5/31/19- Fairly good reviews for this comedy. TRDB.
6/1/19- Surprisingly I actually enjoyed this movie. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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DIAMANTINO- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Disgraced by his poor play, international soccer star Diamantino begins a soul-searching odyssey that exposes him to social ills he didn’t know about. But his first attempt to improve the world puts him in the hands of an undercover tax investigator.”
5/24/19- Very good reviews for this drama/comedy. TRDB.
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BOOKSMART- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “On the eve of their graduation from high school, best friends Amy and Molly — both academic overachievers — realize they’ve missed four years of fun and set out to make up for lost time … all in one night.”
5/22/19- Excellent reviews for this comedy. TRDB.
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THE WANDERING SOAP OPERA- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Through interconnected vignettes, this biting satire channels the quintessence of Chile’s soap operas to weigh in on the political, societal and economic turmoil occurring in the aftermath of Augusto Pinochet’s 17-year dictatorship.”
5/17/19- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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DAVID CROSS: OH, COME ON- Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Shot in Asheville, N.C. during the summer of 2018, this latest special covers a multitude of subjects. From being a new dad, who happens to be hyper aware of hacky “new dad” bits, and the joys and terrors of a “couples colonic,” to American life in the Trump era, all told in the unmistakable provocative style of David Cross – America’s original Southern Gentleman. Share the laughter, the tears, the gasps, and the salty language that you’ve come to know and love. Stare into the abyss one more time until the next time and see what makes David Cross one of the top 400 comics in America today.”
5/10/19- Just 2 reviews at this time– one up and 1 down. TRDB.
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WINE COUNTRY- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In honor of Rebecca (Rachel Dratch)’s 50th birthday, Abby (Amy Poehler) plans a scenic Napa getaway with their best, longtime friends. Workaholic Catherine (Ana Gasteyer), post-op Val (Paula Pell), homebody Jenny (Emily Spivey), and weary mom Naomi (Maya Rudolph) are equally sold on the chance to relax and reconnect. Yet as the alcohol flows, real world uncertainties intrude on the punchlines and gossip, and the women begin questioning their friendships and futures.”
5/8/19- OK reviews for this comedy but none of the reviews are glowing. TRDB.
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NON-FICTION- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this diverting comedy, Parisian book editor Alain and his longtime author Léonard — both contending with midlife crises — reluctantly find themselves trying to get a handle on the publishing industry’s new rules in the digital age.”
5/3/19- Very good reviews and I’ll definitely try to see this, especially with Juliette Binoche. TRDB.
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LONG SHOT- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Like many a child, journalist Fred Flarsky had an unrequited crush on his baby sitter. Years later, after she’s become one of the most famous and respected women in the world, Fred decides to make his move.”
5/1/19- Very good reviews for this comedy. TRDB.
5/3/19- Good for a few laughs and that’s about it. TRDB. At the Theater.
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GRASS- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this intimate drama, young Areum sits in a Seoul café typing on her laptop, recording her impressions of the lives of the patrons — whose discussions start with small talk but soon turn to darker matters such as suicide and isolation.”
4/19/19- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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