LAMB (2021)- Synopsis by Netflix. “On their remote farm, María and Ingvar share a peaceful life raising sheep — all that’s missing is a child. After finding a newborn in the barn, they agree to raise it as their own, until Ingvar’s brother arrives and upends the family dynamic.”
10/6/21- Very good reviews for this foreign drama. TRDB.
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OLD HENRY- 2021- Synopsis by Netflix. “When widowed farmer Henry and his son, Wyatt, take in an injured man who arrives on their doorstep with a satchel full of money, they soon find their homestead under siege by a posse of “lawmen.” But Henry has some gunslinging skills up his sleeve.”
10/1/21- Excellent reviews for this Western. TRDB.
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THE GUILTY- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this taut thriller, demoted cop Joe Baylor is working the phones at a 911 dispatch center when a kidnapped woman’s cryptic distress call snaps him to attention. But to help her, Joe must confront his demons.”
10/1/21- Weak reviews especially when compared to the original 3 years ago. TRDB.
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NO TIME TO DIE- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the 25th installment of the James Bond movie franchise, Agent 007 is enjoying retirement in Jamaica when his leisure is interrupted by a longtime friend from the CIA who needs help rescuing a kidnapped scientist.”
10/1/21- Good reviews for this movie featuring Daniel Craig for the last time as Bond. TRDB.
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FALLING FOR FIGARO- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “For young fund manager Millie, her dream of opera stardom begins with singing lessons in the Scottish Highlands from a former diva. As Millie trains for a competition, she finds herself battling against — and then bonding with — fellow student Max.”
9/29/21- Just 3 reviews so far and they are mixed. TRDB.
10/6/21– Reviews are just fair for this movie but it sounds interesting to me. TRDB.
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THE MANY SAINTS OF NEWARK- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this big-screen prequel to the long-running TV series “The Sopranos,” the action takes place during the 1960s in Newark, New Jersey, as hostilities reach a fever pitch between the black and Italian-American communities.”
9/28/21- Fair to good reviews. TRDB.
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I’M YOUR MAN- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “To obtain funds for her research project, workaholic Alma agrees to take part in an experiment with Tom, a humanoid robot designed to be her ideal mate. Before long, Tom becomes a sounding board for Alma to dissect her deep-rooted disillusionment.”
9/25/31- Excellent reviews from the critics but just fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
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EAST OF THE MOUNTAINS- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Upon learning that he’s dying, retired heart surgeon Ben Givens opts not to tell his family and instead heads to his hometown in Eastern Washington, planning to commit suicide. But a connection with a caring stranger gives Ben a new perspective.”
9/25/21- Excellent reviews for this drama/adventure. TRDB.
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DEAR EVAN HANSEN- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this cinematic version of the hit Broadway musical, high schooler Evan Hansen gets entangled in a lie after a classmate kills himself and his parents mistakenly conclude that Evan’s letter to himself is their son’s suicide note.”
9/22/21- Awful reviews from everybody. TRDB.
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ASIA- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “To all outward appearances, single mom Asia and her teenage daughter, Vika, seem more like siblings, though they have little to do with each other. But as Vika’s health begins to fail, the underlying bond between them slowly surfaces.”
9/21/21- Excellent reviews from the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
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