ROMA- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. ” ROMA follows Cleo (Yalitza Aparicio), a young domestic worker for a family in the middle-class neighborhood of Roma in Mexico City.”
11/22/18- Great reviews. TRDB.
12/15/18- Sorry to say but I was disappointed in this well hyped foreign drama. I found it much too slow and most of the themes presented I have seen before and better. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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SECOND TIME AROUND- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Katherine Mitchell (Linda Thorson), a widowed yet vibrant senior, wasn’t looking for love a second time – not at her age, and certainly not with grumpy Isaac Shapiro (Stuart Margolin). Despite the nosey bunch of seniors in the residence where Katherine convalesces after breaking her hip, she and Isaac warm to each other over their shared love of music.”
11/20/18- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
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THE FRONT RUNNER- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this fact-based drama, Sen. Gary Hart is the front-runner for the 1988 Democratic presidential nomination — but he sees his ambitions short-circuited when reports of an extramarital affair turn up in the media.”
11/20/18- Really poor reviews although I might see it eventually for history sake. TRDB.
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GREEN BOOK- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “This fact-based drama follows black jazz pianist Don Shirley as he sets off on a concert tour that takes him through the Deep South in 1962. After he hires an Italian-American bouncer as his driver, the two forge a unique bond along the way.”
11/16/18- Good reviews in general and I enjoyed the trailer as well. TRDB.
11/24/18- I really liked this movie. The acting was terrific and I loved the screenplay. TRDB. At the Theater.
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AT ETERNITY’S GATE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “This dramatized biopic recounts the last days in the turbulent and tragically brief life of master Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, who comes to realize that his brilliant work will never be recognized as such during his lifetime.”
11/16/18- Fair to good reviews. TRDB.
4/22/19- A very interesting biopic with beautiful scenery and a good understanding of the subject. TRDB.
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JONATHAN- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Brothers Jonathan and John are as close as siblings could be, given that they share the same body. To accommodate their situation, they live in shifts and pursue different lives — until they make the mistake of falling for the same woman.”
11/16/18- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.
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DAUGHTER OF MINE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Ten-year-old Vittoria is already chafing at the rules her doting mom imposes on her when she meets free-spirited Angelica, who mesmerizes Vittoria. But she finds her world upended after learning that Angelica is her birth mother.”
11/16/18- Excellent reviews for this drama from Italy. TRDB.
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INSTANT FAMILY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Adopting three foster children at once thinking that it’s a perfect way to start a family, Pete and Ellie fail to consider that their new charges may be hellions — which they are. Not only do the kids flout the rules, they see no reason for parents.”
11/14/18- Good reviews from the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB.
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WIDOWS- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “When four thieves are killed during a robbery attempt, their widows suddenly find themselves facing shaky futures. After due consideration, the ladies decide to join forces to finish the botched heist.”
11/14/18- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
3/10/19- Very interesting and somewhat confusing as well. I liked it. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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THE ELEPHANT AND THE BUTTERFLY- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Single mother Camille is shocked when she gets a visit from ex-partner Antoine, the father of her 5-year-old daughter, Elsa. About to leave on a business trip, Camille suddenly finds she has no one to look after Elsa and turns to Antoine for help.”
11/11/18- Good reviews by IMDB. TRDB.
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