CHASING WONDERS- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Filmed over five years, CHASING WONDERS is a heart-warming story of a young boy, who, encouraged by his grandfather to live a life of hope and possibility, takes off on the adventure of a lifetime to find the magical Emu Plains.
6/4/20- Very few reviews so far and they are mixed. TRDB.
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BAD TALES- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “In a southern suburb of Rome, summer may seem blissful, but tensions and desperation are festering behind the façade. As distracted parents act out their simmering dramas, the kids’ rage-induced actions crack the veneer — with dire consequences.”
6/3/21- Awful reviews by the critics and excellent ones by audiences. TRDB.
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UNDINE- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Undine (Paula Beer) works as a historian lecturing on Berlin’s urban development. But when the man she loves leaves her, the myth catches up with her. Undine has to kill the man who betrays her and return to the water.”
6/1/21- Fair to good early reviews. TRDB.
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BAGGIO: THE DIVINE PONYTAIL- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A chronicle of the 22-year career of soccer star Roberto Baggio, including his difficult debut as a player and his deep rifts with some of his coaches.”
5/29/21- Just 2 reviews- one ok and the other awful. TRDB.
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THE MERCY OF THE JUNGLE- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Two soldiers become lost in the jungle while fighting in Congo.”
5/29/21- I’ve seen just 3 reviews and they are all very good. TRDB.
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PLAN B- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After a regrettable sexual encounter, a straight-laced student and her best friend have 24 hours to hunt down a Plan B pill in South Dakota.”
5/28/21- Very good reviews for this drama/comedy. TRDB.
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AMERICAN TRAITOR: THE TRIAL OF AXIS SALLY- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Radio broadcaster and Nazi propagandist Axis Sally — aka sultry-voiced American Mildred Gillars — entertains U.S. troops stationed in Europe during World War II, while also demoralizing them. But after the war, Gillars ends up on trial for treason.”
5/28/21- Reviews are awful and I’ll skip it. TRDB.
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BLUE MIRACLE- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “To save their cash-strapped orphanage, a guardian and his kids partner with a washed-up boat captain for a chance to win a lucrative fishing competition.”
5/28/21- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.
6/2/21- I saw this and “fair” describes it well. Basically a “feel good” movie that is a true story. TRDB.
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TWO LOTTERY TICKETS- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Three men from a small town have to recover their winning lottery ticket after it is stolen.”
5/21/21- Mixed early reviews. TRDB.
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SPRING BLOSSOM- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Bored by her peers, 16-year-old Suzanne finds herself attracted to a much older actor named Raphaël. But after the two embark on a relationship, Suzanne starts to wonder whether she’s trying to grow up too fast.”
5/21/21- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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