SWEET THING- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The story revolves around the two siblings and their struggle to find solid ground in the homes of Adam, their alcoholic father, and Eve, their negligent mother. The children ultimately run away and find a temporary life for themselves around the town of New Bedford, MA.”
6/19/21- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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SUMMER OF 85- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Two young men meet in dramatic fashion on the Normandy coast when Alexis capsizes his boat and mercurial David comes to the rescue. After becoming friends, they begin an intense romance, but things take a dark turn as David’s sinister side surfaces.”
6/19/21- Mixed reviews. TRDB.
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FATHERHOOD- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A widowed dad copes with doubts, fears, heartache and dirty diapers as he sets out to raise his daughter on his own.”
6/19/21- Fair reviews from critics and audiences. TRDB.
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LA STRADA: SPECIAL EDITION- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this restored special edition of Italian auteur Federico Fellini’s powerful rumination on love and hate, gentle Gelsomina is sold by her mother to a bullying circus performer, only to have a clown win her heart and ignite a doomed love triangle.”
6/18/21- Excellent reviews for the original. TRDB.
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12 MIGHTY ORPHANS- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “12 MIGHTY ORPHANS tells the true story of the Mighty Mites, the football team of a Fort Worth orphanage who, during the Great Depression, went from playing without shoes—or even a football—to playing for the Texas state championships.”
6/17/21- Poor reviews by the critics and excellent ones audiences. TRDB.
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HOLLER- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “With her Ohio manufacturing town dying, Ruth Avery may have a ticket out as she’s accepted at a prestigious college. But after joining her brother on a scrap metal crew to raise the tuition, Ruth has second thoughts about leaving her family.”
6/13/21- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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SUBLET- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Looking to do research for an article, “New York Times” travel writer Michael heads to Tel Aviv and strikes up a friendship with young Tomer, whose flat Michael has sublet. With Tomer as a guide, Michael discovers a new side of the city and himself.”
6/13/21- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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THE CONJURING: THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “”The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It” reveals a chilling story of terror, murder and unknown evil that shocked even experienced real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.”
6/10/21- Poor reviews by the critics and good ones by audiences. TRDB.
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UNDINE- 2120. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Christian Petzold (PHOENIX, TRANSIT) boldly reimagines the ancient myth of Undine in this suspenseful tale of romance and betrayal in modern day Berlin.”
6/9/21- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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TOVE- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Helsinki, 1945. The end of the war brings a new sense of artistic and social freedom for painter Tove Jansson. Modern art, dizzying parties and an open relationship with a married politician: Her unconventional life puts her at odds with her sculptor father’s strict ideals.”
6/4/21- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
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