Time for some movie recommendations/reviews again. I have been watching a lot and am a bit behind here.

Some absolute gems and a few disappointments.
Fatma ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท

Turkish short series about a tormented cleaner who goes on a killing spree. Exceptional acting by lead actress in a highly intelligent, intense, and original series. 9/10
Black Crowes ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Long Arabic series that is supposed to portray live in the ISIS Caliphate. Pathetic acting and dramatic music together with thin story makes this boring anti-ISIS propaganda. 4/10
The Fury of a Patient Man ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ

Spanish thriller about an average Joe waiting patiently to take revenge on a group of violent robbers. Slow but captivating. 8/10
Clickbait ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

This is how you make an intelligent crime series. Excellent plot, great twists, well-made, with some smart critiques of contemporary culture. 9/10
Aziza ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ง

Very short movie about a man, a woman, and a car, working through the trauma of loss and refuge. 8/10
Imperial Dreams ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Heart-wrenching movie about a young Black father who tries to do the right thing when he returns for prison but the system is not set up for it. Incredible acting. 10/10
The Climb ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท

A young Senegalese-French guy from the Paris banlieu climbs the Mt Everest to win over the love of his life. Based on real story, this is an absolutely delightful movie. 9/10
Nigerian Prince ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Nigerian-American teenager is sent to his aunt in Nigeria and gets involved with his scamming cousin. Highly original and well-made movie. 8/10
They Might Comes For Us ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ

Over the top Indonesian action/slasher movie that gets boring very fast. 3/10
The Squid and the Whale ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Remarkable, almost un-American independent movie about a dysfunctional family dealing with a divorce. Exceptional acting! 9/10
As said, some amazing movies, which you should really watch if you can -- I watched all these movies on Netflix USA.

Tomorrow another batch!

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