THE SOUVENIR- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this romantic drama, film student Julie is struggling to find her voice when she falls for the charismatic but mysterious Anthony. As love blooms, so does her creativity, but her mother and friends fear that the relationship will destroy Julie.”
5/17/19- Great reviews by the critics and terrible ones from audiences. I’ll try to see this one. TRDB.
Add comment May 17th, 2019
THE THIRD WIFE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 19th-century Vietnam, 14-year-old May becomes a rich landowner’s third wife, knowing that she must give birth to a son to increase her status. But after she becomes pregnant, dormant desires force her to choose between safety and freedom.”
5/15/19- Very good reviews for this movie. TRDB.
Add comment May 15th, 2019
THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Born in Jamaica but now living in New York City, realist Natasha Kingsley is facing imminent deportation. As she looks for an eleventh-hour reprieve to remain in America, fate leads her to meet young dreamer Daniel Bae … and sparks fly.”
9/9/19- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.
9/18/19- A pretty weak love story. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Add comment May 15th, 2019
ASAKO 1&2- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “After young Asako falls for charming rogue Baku, he vanishes one day without explanation. Although Asako is heartbroken, she moves on and two years later meets Ryôhei, who is Baku’s physical double — but otherwise opposite in every way.
5/14/19- Fair to good reviews. TRDB.
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PASOLINI- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “This evocative portrait of outspoken, controversial director Pier Paolo Pasolini traces the last day of his life — Nov. 2, 1975 — which he spent with his mother and friends before vanishing into the night and being found murdered the next day.”
5/10/19- Decent reviews by the critics and awful ones by audiences. TRDB.
Add comment May 12th, 2019
CHARLIE SAYS- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this biographical drama that follows Leslie Van Houten, Patricia Krenwinkel and Susan Atkins after they’re imprisoned for the Manson family murders, a graduate student tries to help them come to terms with their heinous crimes.”
5/10/19- Terrible reviews by the critics but excellent ones by audiences. TRDB.
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TOLKIEN- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this absorbing biopic focusing on the university days of J.R.R. Tolkien, the author meets his future wife and muse, Edith Bratt, and forms the friendships that will inspire him to pen his classic Middle-Earth novels.”
5/7/19- Poor reviews for this biopic. TRDB.
Add comment May 7th, 2019
EXTREMELY WICKED, SHOCKINGLY EVIL AND VILE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “This true-crime drama focuses on one of the most chilling serial murderers in U.S. history, Ted Bundy, whose good looks and sunny demeanor enabled him to abduct and then kill at least 30 young women before being caught and later executed.”
5/3/19- Poor reviews. TRDB.
Add comment May 4th, 2019
THE WHITE CROW- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “This stylish biopic charts the early years of Soviet ballet star Rudolf Nureyev, from his birth on a train in 1938 to his rise during the Cold War to the life-altering decision he makes while performing in Paris in 1961.”
4/26/19- Reviews are mixed with more positives than negatives. TRDB.
Add comment April 26th, 2019
QUEEN OF DIAMONDS- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In this drama, a female blackjack dealer becomes a juggler as she struggles to cope with her job, her search for her lost husband, and her responsibility of caring for an elderly man in a motel.”
Add comment April 26th, 2019