BROKEN DIAMONDS
BROKEN DIAMONDS- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A young writer sees his dream put in jeopardy when he has to take care of his mentally ill sister.”
7/23/20- Mixed reviews but mostly poor. TRDB.
Add comment July 23rd, 2021
Posts with the tag 'drama'
CHARLATAN
CHARLATAN- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Across decades and political regimes, herbalist Jan Mikolášek applies his knowledge of plants and gift for healing to help the rich, the poor and the powerful. But his personal life proves his undoing in this fact-based drama.”
7/23/20- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
Add comment July 23rd, 2021
JOE BELL
JOE BELL- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “JOE BELL tells the intimate and emotional true story of an Oregonian father who pays tribute to his gay teenage son Jadin, embarking on a self-reflective walk across America to speak his heart to heartland citizens about the real and terrifying costs of bullying.”
7/21/21- Interesting premise but weak reviews. TRDB.
Add comment July 21st, 2021
CASANOVA, LAST LOVE
CASANOVA, LAST LOVE- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The famous libertine Casanova meets a young courtesan who challenges him by refusing to give him power or control over her.”
7/17/21- Poor reviews from the critics. TRDB.
Add comment July 17th, 2021
TOOFAAN
TOOFAAN- 2021. Synopsis by IMDB. “Farhan Akhtar plays a boxer in this fictional drama.”
7/17/21- Early reviews are poor. TRDB.
Add comment July 17th, 2021
PIG
PIG- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this revenge thriller, reclusive Rob has retreated from civilization to hunt for truffles in the Oregon wilderness. But when his prized foraging pig is kidnapped, Rob has to return to Portland — and his troubled past — to reclaim the animal.”
7/14/21- Excellent reviews for this drama/mystery. TRDB.
1/16/22- Way overrated in my book. TRDB.
Add comment July 14th, 2021
SCALES
SCALES- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this magical fable from Saudi Arabia, the families of a small fishing village have long sacrificed one daughter to the sea to appease its mermaid-like inhabitants. Saved from this fate by her dad, resolute young Hayat elects to upend the practice.”
7/10/21- Very good reviews. TRDB.
Add comment July 10th, 2021
SUMMERTIME
SUMMERTIME- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Gathering a group of Angeleno high school performers, director Carlos López Estrada uses their spoken-word poetry to depict a single summer day in the Southland, where their lives intersect in a variety of ways.”
7/10/21- Poor reviews. TRDB
Add comment July 10th, 2021
THE WOMAN WHO RAN
THE WOMAN WHO RAN- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The 24th feature from Hong Sangsoo, THE WOMAN WHO RAN follows Gamhee (Kim Minhee), who has three separate encounters with friends while her husband is on a business trip.”
7/7/21- Excellent reviews for this foreign drama. TRDB.
Add comment July 7th, 2021
SCENES FROM AN EMPTY CHURCH
SCENES FROM AN EMPTY CHURCH- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this topical dramedy set during the coronavirus pandemic, two New York City priests can’t hold mass in church but can open their doors to worshippers in crisis. As the clerics counsel all comers, they learn the importance of human connection.”
7/6/21- Fair reviews for this drama/comedy. TRDB.
Add comment July 6th, 2021