THEY SHOT THE PIANO PLAYER- 2023. “A New York music journalist goes on a quest to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of young Brazilian piano virtuoso Tenorio Jr. A celebratory origin story of the world-renowned Latino musical movement Bossa Nova.”
2/26/24- Fair reviews by the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB.
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THE SUMMIT OF THE GODS- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this animated adventure, a photojournalist sets out to determine whether mountaineer George Mallory and his climbing partner, Andrew Irvine, were the first to scale Mount Everest. But the question can only be answered by locating Mallory’s camera.”
12/4/21- Excellent reviews for this animated drama. TRDB.
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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.
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KILL IT AND LEAVE THIS TOWN- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Fleeing from despair after losing those dearest to him, a man hides in a safe land of memories, where time stands still and all those dear to him are still alive.”
11/27/20- Horror and animation are used in this film, neither of which I enjoy but the movie got excellent reviews and I may just see it. TRDB.
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BUNUEL IN THE LABYRINTH OF THE TURTLES- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “This poignant animated drama centers on the early days of renowned auteur Luis Buñuel, recounting the filmmaker’s timely stroke of luck when a friend’s winning lottery ticket unexpectedly gives Luis enough money to finance his second movie.”
8/16/19- Excellent reviews for this animated drama. TRDB.
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RUBEN BRANDT, COLLECTOR- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Showcasing director Milorad Krstic’s knowledge of art history and modern cinema, this animated thriller spins the tale of a shrink turned art thief who enlists the aid of his patients to pinch the masterpieces sparking his violent nightmares.”
2/15/19- Very good reviews from both the critics and audiences. TRDB.
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FERDINAND- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “While mighty Ferdinand the bull looks menacing, the star of this animated children’s tale has a cheery nature — and no desire to enter the bullring. But because of his scary looks, villains abduct Ferdinand, planning to make him fight.”
12/15/17- Fair reviews from critics and audiences. TRDB.
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FINDING BABEL- 2016. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Isaac Babel’s writings are subversive masterpieces, challenging the ideology of the early Soviet Union, and resulting in his arrest and execution in 1940. On the 75th anniversary of Isaac Babel’s execution, Finding Babel follows Andrei Malaev-Babel, his grandson, on a journey to come closer to some sense of truth. Hoping to better understand Babel’s powerful artistic method and elusive persona, Andrei journeys through Ukraine, France and Russia; locations deeply tied to the story of his grandfather.”
10/28/16- Just a few reviews but they are all very good. TRDB.
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THE LITTLE PRINCE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Adapting the classic children’s book as an animated feature for the first time, this magical tale follows a pilot who’s crash-landed in the desert, where he meets a remarkable alien boy who’s on Earth as part of a tour of the cosmos.”
8/5/16- Animation is not my kind of movie but this one received such wonderful reviews that I’ve included it here. TRDB.
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THE KING AND THE MOCKINGBIRD- 2014. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Based on a Hans Christian Andersen story, the wildly satirical THE KING AND THE MOCKINGBIRD follows a chimney sweep and shepherdess on the run from a tyrannical king.”
11/21/14- Excellent reviews from critics and audiences. TRDB.
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