YOU CAN LIVE FOREVER- 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. ‘In the early ’90s, gay teen Jaime is sent to live with her devout Jehovah’s Witness relatives after the death of her father. Jaime makes an unexpected connection with Marike, daughter of a prominent Witness Elder. The two are instantly drawn to each other, and begin a secret, unspoken romance.”
5/8/23- Very good reviews for this Lgbtq+ movie. TRDB.
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CHILE ’76- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Chile, 1976. Carmen heads off to her beach house to supervise its renovation. Her husband, children and grandchildren come back and forth during the winter vacation. When the family priest asks her to take care of a young man he is sheltering in secret, Carmen steps onto unexplored territories, away from the quiet life she is used to.”
5/7/23- Excellent reviews from the critics for this Spanish drama. TRDB .
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QUEENS OF THE QING DYNASTY- 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In a remote small town, a neurodivergent teen forms an unlikely rapport with an international student from Shanghai volunteering at the hospital where they are a patient. Between the two, a bond forms, cemented by their candid conversations, nightly text messages, and exchange of their deepest secrets. The boundaries of their friendship quickly expand into something special, altering their inner alchemy.”
5/7/23- Excellent reviews for this Lgbtq drama. TRDB.
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UNREST- 2023. “Unrest is the story of young watchmaker, Josephine, in 1877 Switzerland, who gets involved with the rising anarchist movement as new technologies begin to transform money, time and labor in a small town.”
5/7/23- Good reviews for this French drama. The NY Times liked it very much. TRDB.
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CENTURIAN THE DANCING STALLION- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The journey begins as Ellissia (Midthunder) adopts a white stallion to train in the art of Mexican horse dancing. As she starts teaching the handsome but previously abused Centurion, Ellissia falls critically ill, which keeps her from competing in a celebrated equestrian event. Under the watchful eyes of her father (Zane).”
4/30/23- No reviews as yet. TRDB.
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BROADWAY- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Nelly has escaped from her wealthy and controlling family. As she dances in a strip club, she meets Markos, a small yet charismatic gangster, who helps her run away from her stepfather’s henchmen. Markos soon becomes her protector and lover.”
4/30/23- Excellent reviews for this Greek drama. TRDB.
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WINTER BOY- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Lucas is 17 when his teenage world is suddenly shattered. He views his life as a wild animal in need of taming. Between a brother settled in Paris and a mother with whom he now lives alone, Lucas will have to fight to rediscover hope and love.”
4/30/23- Fair to good reviews for this French drama. TRDB.
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THOSE WHO REMAINED- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A man living a solitary life in post-World War II Hungary meets a young girl.”
4/30/23- Excellent reviews by the critics for this movie from Hungary and so-so reviews by audiences. TRDB.
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BIG GEORGE FOREMAN- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. ‘Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World is based on the remarkable true story of one of the greatest comebacks of all time and the transformational power of second chances.”
4/30/23- Awful reviews by the critics but excellent reviews from audiences. TRDB.
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FOUR QUARTETS- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten tomatoes. “Ralph Fiennes’s exquisite performance of T. S. Eliot’s poetic masterpiece is dynamically translated from stage to screen by director Sophie Fiennes.”
4/30/23- Fair reviews for this drama. TRDB.
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