MOFFIE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “For 16-year-old Nicholas van der Swart, completing his compulsory military service in 1981 South Africa means hiding the fact that he’s gay — a punishable crime at the time. But keeping his secret becomes even harder as he falls for another recruit.”
4/10/21- Excellent reviews by the critics and poor ones from audiences. TRDB.
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MALNI- TOWARDS THE OCEAN, TOWARDS THE SHORE- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A poetic, experimental debut feature circling the origin of the death myth from the Chinookan people in the Pacific Northwest, malni – towards the ocean, towards the shore follows two people as they wander through their surrounding nature, the spirit world, and something much deeper inside.”
4/3/21- Just 4 reviews noted and they are all good. TRDB.
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THE MAN WHO SOLD HIS SKIN- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Sam Ali, a young sensitive and impulsive Syrian, left his country for Lebanon to escape the war. To be able to travel to Europe and live with the love of his life, he accepts to have his back tattooed by one of by the World’s most sulfurous contemporary artist. Turning his own body into a prestigious piece of art, Sam will however come to realize that his decision might actually mean anything but freedom.”
4/3/21- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
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ROE V. WADE- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Dr. Bernard Nathanson and Dr. Mildred Jefferson square off in a Supreme Court battle that leads to a controversial verdict on abortion.
4/3/21- Terrible reviews from the critics and fairly good ones from audiences. TRDB.
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THIS IS NOT A BURIAL, IT’S A RESSURECTION- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “After her son dies in a mining accident, 80-year-old widow Mantoa is ready to exit the world. But when she hears that her village is about to be relocated to make way for a reservoir, she rises to defend her community.”
4/3/21- Reviews are excellent. TRDB.
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THE HUMAN VOICE- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A woman watches time passing next to the suitcases of her ex-lover (who is supposed to come pick them up, but never arrives) and a restless dog who doesn’t understand that his master has abandoned him.”
4/3/21- Excellent reviews for this Pedro Almodovar drama starring Tilda Swinton. TRDB.
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CONCRETE COWBOY- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Sent to live with his estranged father for the summer, a rebellious teen finds kinship in a tight-knit Philadelphia community of Black cowboys.”
4/3/21- I enjoyed this movie that showed more about ghetto than about horses. TRDB.
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THE GOOD TRAITOR- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “April 9, 1940: Denmark is invaded by Nazi Germany with demands for immediate and unconditional surrender. The government surrenders after a few hours and begins cooperating with the Nazis. On the other side of the Atlantic is Denmark’s ambassador to the United States of America, a daredevil and a man of the world — Henrik Kauffmann, who is willing to put everything on the line. He refuses to follow the German directives and engineers a rebellious plan to defeat Hitler and give the Danish people their freedom back.”
3/26/21- Very few reviews so far but they are good. TRDB.
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VIOLATION- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “With her marriage about to implode, Miriam returns to her hometown to seek solace in the comfort of her younger sister and brother-in-law. But one evening a tiny slip in judgement leads to a catastrophic betrayal, leaving Miriam shocked, reeling, and furious.”
3/26/21- Very good reviews for this drama but I’l probably skip it. TRDB.
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ROSE PLAYS JULIE- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Rose (Ann Skelly) is at university studying veterinary science. An only child, she has enjoyed a loving relationship with her adoptive parents. However, for as long as Rose can remember she has wanted to know who her biological parents are and the facts of her true identity. After years trying to trace her birth mother, Rose now has a name and a number.”
3/20/21- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
Add comment March 20th, 2021