THE HOLDOVERS- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “From acclaimed director Alexander Payne, THE HOLDOVERS follows a curmudgeonly instructor (Paul Giamatti) at a New England prep school who is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to go.”
10/31/23- Excellent reviews for this comedy/drama. TRDB.
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THE PERSIAN VERSIAN- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Leila is an Iranian American woman who strives to find balance and embrace her opposing cultures. When her large family reunites in New York City for her father’s heart transplant, she keeps everyone at arm’s length — until a secret is revealed.”
10/20/23- Good reviews for this comedy/drama. TRDB.
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THE MIRACLE CLUB- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Set in 1967, THE MIRACLE CLUB is a heartwarming film that follows the story of three generations of close friends, Lily (Maggie Smith), Eileen (Kathy Bates), and Dolly (Agnes O’Casey) of Ballygar, a hard-knocks community in Dublin, who have one tantalizing dream: to win a pilgrimage to the sacred French town of Lourdes, that place of miracles that draws millions of visitors each year.”
7/13/23- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.
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YOU HURT MY FEELINGS- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Beth (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), a popular writer, and her husband Don, a well-liked teacher, share the kind of relationship that truly, seriously, for the love of God cannot be real: that is, they’re actually in love. Even after decades of marriage, parenting, and their own successful careers, their physical spark has somehow not diminished; in fact, they seem to relish the opportunity to share a single ice cream cone and drive others — including their son, Charlie — mad.”
5/23/23- Just a few reviews so far but they are excellent. TRDB.
5/28/23- I saw this movie today and liked it very much. TRDB.
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DEALING WITH DAD- 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “DEALING WITH DAD follows MARGARET CHANG as she reluctantly goes back to her hometown with her hapless brothers to deal with the sudden depression of their dad. The thing is, everybody hates him and he’s actually nicer depressed than well.”
5/12/23- Fair reviews. TRDB.
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SICK OF MYSELF- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Signe (Kristine Kujath Thorp) and Thomas (Eirik Sæther) are in an unhealthy, competitive relationship that takes a vicious turn when Thomas suddenly breaks through as a contemporary artist. In response, Signe makes a desperate attempt to regain her status by creating a new persona hell-bent on attracting attention and sympathy.”
4/17/23- Excellent reviews for this drama/comedy from Norway. TRDB.
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SHOWING UP- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A sculptor (Michelle Williams) preparing to open a new show must balance her creative life with the daily dramas of family and friends, in Kelly Reichardt’s vibrant and captivatingly funny portrait of art and craft.”
4/8/23- Very good reviews from the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
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THE LOST KING- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In this inspiring true story, amateur historian Philippa Langley believes she has made the archeological find of the century: the lost burial site of King Richard III. She takes on Britain’s most eminent historians, forcing them to rethink the legacy of one of the most controversial rulers in English history.”
3/15/23- Fair reviews for this comedy/drama. TRDB.
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A JAZZMAN’S BLUES- 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A sweeping tale of forbidden love, A JAZZMAN’S BLUES unspools forty years of secrets and lies soundtracked by juke joint blues in the deep South.”
9/24/22- Fair reviews. TRDB.
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ANYTHING’S POSSIBLE- 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Anything’s Possible is a delightfully modern Gen Z coming-of-age story that follows Kelsa, a confident high school girl who is trans, as she navigates through senior year.”
7/23/22- Good early reviews. TRDB.
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