Posts with the tag 'Romance'

CHANG CAN DUNK

CHANG CAN DUNK- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “”Chang Can Dunk” follows Chang, a 16-year-old, Asian American high school student in the marching band, who bets the school basketball star that he can dunk by Homecoming. The bet leads the 5′ 8″ Chang on a quest to find the hops he needs to dunk in order to impress his crush, Kristy, and finally gain the attention and respect of his high school peers. But before he can rise up and truly throw one down, he’ll have to reexamine everything he knows about himself, his friendships and his family.”

3/11/23- Excellent reviews for this romantic comedy. TRDB.

Add comment March 11th, 2023

WEST SIDE STORY

WEST SIDE STORY- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Love at first sight strikes when young Tony spots Maria at a high school dance in 1957 New York City. Their burgeoning romance helps to fuel the fire between the warring Jets and Sharks — two rival gangs vying for control of the streets.”

12/8/21- Excellent reviews for this re-make. TRDB.

Add comment December 8th, 2021

BEST SUMMER EVER

BEST SUMMER EVER- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “For teens Sage and Tony, the end of summer dance camp brings an end to their romance. But when they find themselves attending the same high school in the fall, they have a chance to rekindle their love — until they learn it was built on fiction.”

4/29/21- Reviews are either excellent or very good. TRDB.

Add comment April 29th, 2021

ATLANTICS

ATLANTICS- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In Dakar, a group of construction workers abandon their work on a sky-scraper in response to months of withheld wages. The group then seeks better opportunities as they take to the sea. At the heart of the narrative are lovers Suleiman and Ada who must contend with Ada’s betrothal to another man.”

11/16/19- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

Add comment November 17th, 2019

HOLIDAY IN THE WILD

HOLIDAY IN THE WILD- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “To keep her spirits high when their son leaves for college, Manhattanite Kate Conrad (Kristin Davis) has booked a ‘second honeymoon’ with her husband. Instead of thanking her, he brings their relationship to a sudden end; jilted Kate proceeds to Africa for a solo safari

11/8/19- One critic said the movie was cheesy, stupid, but really quite charming. I agree!! TRDB. Netflix Streaming.

Add comment November 10th, 2019

END OF THE CENTURY

END OF THE CENTURY- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “It’s summer in Barcelona when handsome Javi catches the eye of vacationing Argentinean poet Ocho. A steamy hookup ensues and, on their second date, Javi reveals that they’ve met before — two decades earlier.”

8/15/19- Excellent reviews from all sources. TRDB.

Add comment August 15th, 2019

PLUS ONE

PLUS ONE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Long-time friends Alice and Ben find themselves in that inevitable year that all late 20-somethings experience—in which seemingly every person they know gets married—and agree to be one another’s plus ones as they power through an endless parade of insufferable weddings.”

6/14/19- Very good reviews. TRDB.

9/23/19- I liked this comedy very much. TRDB. Netflix Disc.

Add comment June 17th, 2019

ASAKO 1 & 2

ASAKO 1&2- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “After young Asako falls for charming rogue Baku, he vanishes one day without explanation. Although Asako is heartbroken, she moves on and two years later meets Ryôhei, who is Baku’s physical double — but otherwise opposite in every way.

5/14/19- Fair to good reviews. TRDB.

Add comment May 14th, 2019

NON-FICTION

NON-FICTION- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this diverting comedy, Parisian book editor Alain and his longtime author Léonard — both contending with midlife crises — reluctantly find themselves trying to get a handle on the publishing industry’s new rules in the digital age.”

5/3/19- Very good reviews and I’ll definitely try to see this, especially with Juliette Binoche. TRDB.

Add comment May 4th, 2019

IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK

IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Based on the novel penned by James Baldwin, this urban drama centers on pregnant Harlem resident Tish as she attempts to clear the name of her fiancé, who’s awaiting trial on a false rape accusation.”

12/14/18- Excellent reviews from the critics and good ones from audiences. TRDB.

1/26/19- I enjoyed this sad movie very much. A wonderful love story as well as an all too common situation. TRDB. At the Theater.

Add comment December 14th, 2018

Older Posts


All Movie Reviews

What’s New!

Find out what's playing near you

What's playing at Independent theaters near you

Archives of Past Reviews