THE BEST OF ENEMIES- 2019- Synopsis by Netflix. “On opposite sides for a decade, civil rights activist Ann Atwater and Ku Klux Klan leader C.P. Ellis grudgingly work together on a committee overseeing school desegregation in Durham, North Carolina. In the process, the two form an unlikely bond.”
4/5/19- Mixed reviews– more poor than good for this drama. TRDB.
10/20/21- Somewhat Hollywoodish but I did like the movie. TRDB.
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SLUT IN A GOOD WAY- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “When tipsy teens Charlotte, Mégane and Aube wander into a toy superstore, they become smitten with the male employees and decide to secure jobs there. But after sleeping with most of her male co-workers, Charlotte must contend with a double standard.”
3/29/19- Very good reviews for this comedy/drama. TRDB.
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RELAXER- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “While the world outside trembles on the brink of the projected Y2K apocalypse, young Abbie is focused on his older brother’s challenge: to top the existing record score for Pac-Man … without ever leaving the family sofa.”
3/29/19- Early reviews are mixed- mostly negative. TRDB.
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THE CHAPERONE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the early 20th century, two women take the trip of a lifetime when they travel from conservative Kansas to cosmopolitan New York City. While young Louise seeks fame as a dancer and actress, her chaperone, Norma, wants to reconnect with her past.”
3/29/19- Weak early reviews. TRDB.
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THE BURIAL OF KOJO- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The film chronicles the tale of two brothers through the gifted eyes of a young girl who transports the audience to the beautiful lands of Ghana and other worlds that exist between life and death.”
3/29/19- Just 3 reviews noted so far but they are all excellent. TRDB.
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A VIGILANTE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “After being horribly abused by her husband, Sadie begins to help other battered women rid themselves of their tormentors — all while honing the skills she needs to hunt down and kill her maniacal ex.”
3/29/19- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
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DIANE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Widowed and in her 70s, Diane spends her days helping others: feeding the homeless, caring for ailing friends and trying to reach her drug-addicted son. But as her obligations dwindle, Diane reluctantly confronts her past — and her mortality.”
3/29/19- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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THE LAST- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The survivors of four generations of a Jewish family are rocked to their core when the family’s beloved 92-year-old matriarch makes a stunning confession.”
3/29/19- Just 5 reviews noted. Four of them were very good and 1 was fair. TRDB.
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THE AFTERMATH- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Sent to help rebuild bombed-out Hamburg, Germany, British officer Lewis Morgan is joined by his wife, who’s upset to find they’ll be sharing their home with the prior owner and his troubled daughter — which leads to tensions between the families.”
3/27/19- Awful reviews by the critics and OK ones from audiences. TRDB.
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WORKING WOMAN- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this engrossing drama, ambitious Orna goes back to work to help support her kids and hubby as he struggles to make a go of his new restaurant. While Orna quickly moves up the ladder, the job becomes intolerable when her boss makes sexual advances.”
3/27/19- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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