TAR- 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “From writer-producer-director Todd Field comes TÁR, starring Cate Blanchett as Lydia Tár, the groundbreaking conductor of a major German Orchestra. We meet Tár at the height of her career, as she’s preparing both a book launch and much-anticipated live performance of Mahler’s Fifth Symphony. Over the ensuing weeks her life begins to unravel in a singularly modern way.”
10/8/22- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
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SYLVIE’S LOVE- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “While awaiting her fiancé’s return from the Korean War, young Sylvie Johnson is working in her dad’s record store when a handsome saxophonist looking for a day job saunters in and sweeps her off her feet, forever complicating her life.”
12/23/20- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
12/24/20- I enjoyed this movie and recommend it. TRDB.
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MA’ RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Tensions and temperatures rise over the course of an afternoon recording session in 1920s Chicago as a band of musicians await trailblazing performer, the legendary “Mother of the Blues,” Ma Rainey (Academy Award® winner Viola Davis).”
12/19/20- Excellent reviews by the critics and very good ones by audiences. TRDB.
12/23/20- After a slow start this movie got much better and I enjoyed it very much. TRDB.
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SING STREET- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Grappling with a difficult home life, 14-year-old Conor faces more woes when financial problems force his parents to transfer him from a private school to an inner-city public school. Looking for an escape, he forms a band with a group of classmates.”
4/15/16- Great reviews from all! TRDB.
5/22/16– I liked this movie very much. Poignant screenplay, wonderful acting and great music. What else can I say? TRDB. At the Theater.
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