Posts with the tag 'drama'
PASS OVER- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Moses and Kitch, two young black men, chat their way through a long, aimless day on a Chicago street corner. Periodically ducking bullets and managing visits from a genial but ominous stranger and an overtly hostile police officer, Moses and Kitch rely on their banter to get them through a day that is a hopeless retread of every other day, even as they continue to dream of their deliverance.”
8/14/21- Excellent reviews by the critics and poor ones by audiences. TRDB.
Tags: drama
August 14th, 2021
EMA- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “After adopting troubled young Polo, married couple Ema and Gastón return him to the orphanage when the boy sets fire to their home, seriously injuring Ema’s sister. But the guilt-ridden Ema soon devises a secret plan to reclaim Polo.”
8/14/21- Very good reviews from the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
August 14th, 2021
THE EAST- 2001. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1946, Indonesian nationalists take advantage of the power vacuum left by Japan’s surrender to rise up against Dutch colonial rule. But when Dutch soldier Johan de Vries is deployed to quell the rebels, he soon begins to question his mission.”
8/14/21- A few very good reviews and a few very bad reviews. One called it thoroughly generic. TRDB.
Tags: drama
August 14th, 2021
DAYS- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Seeking therapy for his chronic pain, middle-aged Kang travels to Bangkok, where he hires young masseur Non for a full body massage. Though the two solitary men lead markedly different lives, they find a special — if brief — connection.”
8/14/21- Excellent reviews for this foreign drama. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
August 14th, 2021
RESPECT- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career — from a child singing in her father’s church choir to her international superstardom — it’s the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice.”
8/12/21- Weak reviews from the critics and very good ones from audiences. TRDB.
Tags: drama
August 12th, 2021
CODA – 2001. Synopsis by Netflix.”As the sole hearing person in her family, 17-year-old Ruby plays a vital role in keeping their fishing business afloat. But when she discovers a passion for singing, she’s pulled in directions that may take her away from her parents and brother.”
8/11/21- Excellent reviews. and I liked it despite the liberal amount of “Hollywood” thrown in. TRDB.
Tags: drama
August 11th, 2021
RESPECT- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes.”The remarkable true story of musical icon Aretha Franklin — from a child singing in her father’s church choir to her rise to international superstardom.”
8/11/21- Fair reviews from the critics and very good ones from audiences. TRDB.
Tags: drama
August 11th, 2021
VIVO- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Featuring original tunes by “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, this animated adventure follows a music-loving capuchin monkey who embarks on a perilous journey from Havana to Miami to fulfill his destiny.”
8/7/21- The critics liked it but audiences were just so-so. TRDB.
Tags: animation, drama
August 7th, 2021
SWAN SONG- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Legendary actor Udo Kier stars as retired hairdresser Pat Pitsenbarger, who escapes the confines of his small-town Sandusky, Ohio nursing home after learning of his former client’s dying wish for him to style her final hairdo.”
8/6/21- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
Tags: drama
August 6th, 2021
THE MACALUSO SISTERS- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “After the death of Antonella — the youngest of five sisters sharing an apartment — her remaining siblings continue living together for decades, But a deeply held secret finally leads one sister to accuse another of murdering Antonella.
6/6/21- Great reviews for this drama. TRDB.
Tags: drama
August 6th, 2021
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