HIPPO- 2014. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “HIPPO examines the coming-of-age of two step-siblings: Hippo, a video-game addicted teenager and Buttercup, a Hungarian Catholic immigrant with a love of classical music and Jesus.”
11/13/24- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
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BLITZ- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Sir Steve McQueen’s “Blitz” follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside. George, defiant and determined to return home to his mom and his grandfather Gerald (Paul Weller) in East London, embarks on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril, while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son.”
11/5/24- Fair reviews. TRDB.
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JUROR #2- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “”Juror #2″ follows family man Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult) who, while serving as a juror in a high profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma… one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict–or free–the accused killer.”
11/4/24- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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CONCLAVE- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “CONCLAVE follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events — selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope’s wake, secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church.”
11/1/2024- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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MUSIC OF THE HEART- 1999. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After being abandoned by her husband, depressed music teacher Roberta (Meryl Streep) lands a job teaching violin to underprivileged children in Harlem, New York. Despite initial friction from school principal Janet Williams (Angela Bassett) and the students, the program succeeds and attracts public recognition. After 10 years, however, the program is suddenly shut down following budget cuts — and Roberta, together with Williams and her former pupils, works to hold a fund-raising concert.”
10/23/24- Weak reviews at best but as far as “FEEL GOOD” is concerned I liked it. TRDB.
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GOODRICH- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Andy Goodrich’s (Michael Keaton) life is upended when his wife and mother of their nine-year-old twins enters a 90-day rehab program, leaving him on his own with their young kids. Thrust into the world of modern parenthood, Goodrich leans on his daughter from his first marriage, Grace (Mila Kunis), as he ultimately evolves into the father Grace never had.”
10/23/24- Fair to good reviews. TRDB.
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HIGH TIDE- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Heartbroken and adrift, undocumented Brazilian immigrant Lourenço searches for purpose in the queer mecca of Provincetown. As the summer season comes to a fade, he sparks an intense and unexpected romance with Maurice. Together, the two reconcile the pasts they’ve left behind and their uncertain futures.”
10/22/24- Early reviews are excellent. TRDB.
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WOMAN OF THE HOUR- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “An aspiring actress crosses paths with a prolific serial killer in ’70s LA when they’re cast on an episode of “The Dating Game.” Based on a true story.”
10/22/24- Excellent reviews from the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB
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ANORA- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or winner ANORA is an audacious, thrilling, and comedic variation on a modern day Cinderella story. Mikey Madison (ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD) captivates as Ani, a young sex worker from Brooklyn whose life takes an unexpected turn when she meets and impulsively marries Vanya, the impetuous son of a Russian billionaire. However, when Vanya’s parents catch wind of the union, they send their henchmen to annul the marriage, setting off a wild chase through the streets of New York.”
10/22/24- Excellent reviews from the critics and very good ones from audiences. TRDB.
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WE LIVE IN TIME- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield) are brought together in a surprise encounter that changes their lives. Through snapshots of their life together — falling for each other, building a home, becoming a family — a difficult truth is revealed that rocks its foundation.”
10/17/24- Fair to good early reviews. TRDB.
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