THE QUEEN OF SPAIN- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “After making it big in 1950s Hollywood, movie star Macarena Granada returns to her native Spain to play Queen Isabella in an upcoming period drama. But trouble begins almost immediately when the fascist government arrests the film’s director.”
8/18/17- Terrible reviews!!! TRDB.
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A TAXI DRIVER- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1980, a German journalist hires Seoul taxi driver Man-seob to drive him to the distant town of Gwangju, which is rumored to be experiencing civil unrest. But what neither man knows is that a full-fledged insurrection is under way in the city.”
8/11/17- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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POP AYE- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “A stalled career and failing marriage have left architect Thana disillusioned. But his attitude slowly begins to change as he leads his childhood pet elephant — rediscovered in Bangkok — on a journey to the farm where they grew up.”
8/8/17- Very good reviews from the critics and OK ones from audiences. I’d see it. TRDB.
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THIS TIME TOMORROW- 2017. This movie is about a Columbian family that is confronted with an unexpected death.
8/4/17- A review in today’s NY Times is mixed. TRDB.
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4 DAYS IN FRANCE- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Leaving his lover, Paul, without a word, restless Parisian Pierre takes off on a road trip across France. Along the way, he uses his smartphone dating app as his compass, making contact with a gallery of oddball characters as Paul tries to find him.”
8/4/17- Very good reviews for this strange sounding French drama. TRDB.
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I DREAM IN ANOTHER LANGUAGE- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Trying to keep the dying Zikril language alive, young linguist Martín arrives in a remote Mexican village to find and record the only two remaining speakers in conversation. Unfortunately, they’re not on speaking terms because of a 50-year feud.”
7/28/17- Mixed reviews by the critics and excellent ones by audiences. TRDB.
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FROM THE LAND OF THE MOON- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this absorbing adaptation of novelist Milena Agus’ “Mal de Pierres,” passionate Frenchwoman Gabrielle finds herself torn between the man she’s expected to wed and a disarming veteran of World War II.”
7/28/17- The premise sounds interesting but reviews have been negative– better from audiences than from the critics. I’d try it. TRDB.
3/27/18- Mostly negative reviews but I liked it despite some problems with the screenplay. I love Marian Cotillard. TRDB.
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THE MIDWIFE- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “With the clinic where she works about to shut down, dedicated midwife Claire is undecided about her future when her purposeful life is upended by the sudden reappearance of her dead father’s former mistress, Béatrice — who’s seeking closure.”
7/21/17- Very good reviews from the critics and from audiences as well. TRDB.
7/29/17- I liked this French movie very much. Typical slow development of the plot with excellent acting by Catherine DeNeuve and Catherine Frot. TRDB. At the Theater.
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MISTER UNIVERSO- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “When lion tamer Tairo loses his lucky charm, superstition keeps him from performing his traveling circus act. Looking for a replacement, Tairo embarks on a journey across Italy to find the man who gave him the amulet: famed strongman Mister Universo.”
7/21/17- Just a few reviews so far and they are all very good. TRDB.
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THE FENCER- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this fact-based drama set in the 1950s, Estonian fencer Endel Nelis takes up residence in the remote town of Haapsalu to evade the Russian secret police. But after he finds fulfillment teaching his sport to children, his past catches up with him.”
7/21/17- Very good reviews for this foreign drama. TRDB.
12/1/18- I enjoyed this movie very much even though it was a bit Hollywoodish at times, especially the music. TRDB. Netflix disc.
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