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INFINITELY POLAR BEAR

INFINITELY POLAR BEAR- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When his wife heads to New York for an 18-month job, bipolar Harvard dropout Cameron is left to care for their two daughters. Struggling with his illness, Cameron brings his innate creativity — and love of his children — to the challenge.”

6/19/15- Very good reviews from audiences and critics alike. TRDB.

7/6/15- Even though this theme has been seen on the screen many times before, this movie, with great acting and a touching story was very enjoyable. TRDB. At the Theater.

Add comment June 19th, 2015

EDEN

EDEN- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “As part of a DJ duo during the 1990s heyday of electronic dance music, young Parisian Paul achieves notoriety, only to see his career wane when he fails to keep pace with the metamorphosis of musical trends.”

6/19/15- Very good critical review but audiences have NOT liked it. TRDB.

Add comment June 19th, 2015

MADAME BOVARY

MADAME BOVARY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this faithful adaptation of Gustave Flaubert’s immortal novel, young Emma Bovary’s passions overwhelm her solemn vows of marriage when the dashing Marquis d’Andervilliers captivates her heart, ultimately leading her down the path to ruin.”

6/12/15- Weak critical review and just OK audience reviews. TRDB.

Add comment June 12th, 2015

SOAKED IN BLEACH

SOAKED IN BLEACH- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “With mystery still clinging to grunge icon Kurt Cobain’s death, this intriguing docudrama examines the case from the perspective of a private eye hired by Courtney Love to find her husband after he left a rehab facility days before his demise.”

6/11/15- Great audience reviews but weak professional ones. TRDB.

Add comment June 11th, 2015

SET FIRE TO THE STARS

SET FIRE TO THE STARS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When he invites Dylan Thomas to America for a series of poetry readings, hidebound academic John M. Brinnin is well aware of the Welshman’s reputation as a hell-raiser. But Brinnin is unprepared for the lengths he’ll have to go to keep Thomas sober.”

6/11/13- Fair reviews from critics and OK ones from audiences. TRDB.

Add comment June 11th, 2015

LOVE AND MERCY

LOVE AND MERCY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “This candid biopic traces the winding path of Brian Wilson, creator of the Beach Boys’ unique sound. Battling mental illness, Wilson traded stardom for an isolated existence in the 1960s but returned to the stage in the ’80s after taming his demons.”

6/2/15- Very good reviews. TRDB.

6/9/15- I liked this movie very much. The acting and, of course, the music were great. TRDB. At the Theater.

Add comment June 2nd, 2015

RESULTS

RESULTS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Pursuing personal renewal in the wake of an ugly divorce, the wealthy but unhappy Danny takes himself to the neighborhood gym and soon develops an unusual relationship with the gym’s owner, Trevor, and captivating trainer, Kat.”

5/30/15- Very good reviews from the critics and just OK reviews from audiences. TRDB.

6/6/15- I enjoyed this drama/comedy, especially the interaction between the main characters. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.

Add comment May 31st, 2015

ALOHA

ALOHA- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Returning to Hawaii to coordinate the launch of a revolutionary weapons satellite, defense contractor Brian Gilcrest reconnects with an old flame. Before long, however, he’s distracted by the alluring Air Force officer assigned to be his escort.”

5/26/15- Lousy reviews from nearly everybody. TRDB.

Add comment May 26th, 2015

SUNSHINE SUPERMAN

SUNSHINE SUPERMAN- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Obsessed with skydiving since childhood, Carl Boenish pioneered foot-launched human flight — aka BASE jumping — as chronicled in this fascinating documentary. Footage of Boenish’s earliest feats includes his famed leap from Yosemite’s El Capitan.”

5/22/15- Generally good reviews with a few noted exceptions. TRDB.

Add comment May 22nd, 2015

WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE

WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “A lonely city girl with chronic asthma, Anna Sasaki is sent to spend the summer with relatives in a seaside town where the air is clean. Before long, Anna makes friends with a mysterious girl living in a deserted villa — but is she real or a dream?”

5/22/15- Very good reviews for this animated film. TRDB.

Add comment May 22nd, 2015

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