THE LAST SHOWGIRL- 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The Last Showgirl, a poignant film of resilience, rhinestones and feathers, stars Pamela Anderson as Shelley, a glamorous showgirl who must plan for her future when her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run.”
1/11/25- Fair reviews for this movie. TRDB.
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THE ROOM NEXT DOOR- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Ingrid (Julianne Moore) and Martha (Tilda Swinton) were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. Ingrid went on to become an autofiction novelist while Martha became a war reporter, and they were separated by the circumstances of life.”
1/8/25- Good reviews for this new movie by Pedro Almodovar. TRDB
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FROM GROUND ZERO- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “22 Palestinian filmmakers living through war capture their lives in Gaza following the attacks on October 7, 2023, revealing stories beyond the headlines. Through a blend of animation, documentary, and fiction, they create a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. This film serves as a remarkable reflection of how art can thrive even in the darkest times, showcasing the enduring spirit and creativity that emerge amid ongoing devastation.”
1/2/25- Very good early reviews. TRDB.
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SEPTEMBER 5- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. ” During the 1972 Munich Olympics, an American sports broadcasting crew finds itself thrust into covering the hostage crisis involving Israeli athletes.”
12/15/24- Excellent early reviews. TRDB
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OH, CANADA- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Fiery but feeling his years and his illness, ailing filmmaker Leonard Fife (Richard Gere) wants to tell his life story, unfiltered, before it’s too late.”
12/8/24- Fair reviews for this drama. TRDB
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THE GIRL WITH THE NEEDLE- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A standout selection from the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, THE GIRL WITH THE NEEDLE is a dark fairy tale about one woman’s search for tenderness and morality in a cruel world.”
12/8/2024- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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MARY- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Mary is shunned following an otherworldly conception and forced to flee when Herod’s insatiable thirst for power ignites a murderous pursuit for the newborn.”
12/8/24- Weak early reviews. TRDB
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HARD TRUTHS- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Legendary filmmaker Mike Leigh returns to the contemporary world with a fierce, compassionate, and often darkly humorous study of family and the thorny ties that bind us.”
12/6/24- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
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OUT OF MY MIND- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Melody Brooks, a sixth grader with cerebral palsy, has a quick wit and a sharp mind, but because she is non-verbal and uses a wheelchair, she is not given the same opportunities as her classmates. When a young educator notices her student’s untapped potential and Melody starts to participate in mainstream education, Melody shows that what she has to say is more important than how she says it.”
11/29/2024- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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BONHOEFFER- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “As the world teeters on the brink of annihilation, Dietrich Bonhoeffer is swept into the epicenter of a deadly plot to assassinate Hitler. With his faith and fate at stake, Bonhoeffer must choose between upholding his moral convictions or risking it all to save millions of Jews from genocide.”
11/20/24- Early reviews are just fair. TRDB.
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