SPRING- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Distraught by his mother’s death, Evan makes a sudden decision to visit Europe, choosing Italy as his destination. After arriving, he makes his way to an idyllic seaside town — where a beguiling young woman will forever alter his fate.”
3/20/15- Very good professional reviews and good audience reviews as well. TRDB.
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LA SAPIENZA- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Returning to a project abandoned years ago, a successful yet jaded architect travels to Switzerland with his wife for a dose of creative inspiration — and a fresh start. But an encounter with a pair of teenage siblings alters the couple’s plans.”
3/20/15- Excellent reviews from critics and audiences alike. TRDB.
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BACKCOUNTRY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Looking to get away from it all, urbanites Alex and Jenn embark on an ambitious weekend trek into the Canadian woods. But when they change course to avoid a strange hiker, the couple unwittingly wanders into the territory of a menacing black bear.”
3/20/15- Very good reviews for this “thriller” that sounds more like a horror flick. Not my usual type of movie I still may see this one. TRDB.
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THE WRECKING CREW- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Prolific session musicians the Wrecking Crew, who provided backup instrumentals for numerous popular bands in the 1960s, are profiled by filmmaker Denny Tedesco, whose father, Tommy, was a member of the band, in this absorbing documentary. Cher, Brian Wilson, Mickey Dolenz, Dick Clark and others reflect on the amazing musicians who backed up the Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra, the Mamas and the Papas, the Monkees and many more. ”
3/13/15- Excellent reviews all around with the notable exception of the NY Times. TRDB.
Add comment March 14th, 2015
SEYMOUR: AN INTRODUCTION- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Tracing the artistic path of a singular man, this affectionate documentary examines the life and times of revered piano teacher Seymour Bernstein, who chose teaching and composition over the chance to pursue a career as a concert pianist.”
3/13/15- Excellent reviews from critics but only fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
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GOING CLEAR: SCIENTOLOGY AND THE PRISON OF BELIEF- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Based on the best-selling exposé by Lawrence Wright, this in-depth documentary about the Church of Scientology includes interviews with eight former members who recall the abuses they witnessed and suffered during their time as followers.”
3/13/15- Very good professional reviews and OK reviews by audiences. TRDB.
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CYMBELINE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Transplanted to small-town America, this modern-day take on William Shakespeare’s intricate play revolves around biker-gang leader Cymbeline and his second wife, who schemes to have her son wed Cymbeline’s daughter to get her out of the picture.”
3/13/15- Very poor reviews by the critics and just OK ones by audiences. TRDB.
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MERCHANTS OF DOUBT- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “This revealing documentary examines the network of scientific “experts” paid by major corporations to spread disinformation about looming environmental threats, including chemical pollution and global climate change.”
3/6/15- Very good reviews. TRDB.
Add comment March 6th, 2015
’71- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a young British soldier is separated from his unit in Belfast at the height of Northern Ireland’s Troubles, he must survive the night alone in a city that’s swarming with would-be enemies.”
2/27/15- Excellent reviews from nearly everybody. TRDB
3/20/15- Excellent reviews but NOT from me. One reviewer said- “If you are in the mood for a confusing and thoroughly depressing immersion into Irish history, you can’t do better.” I AGREE!! TRDB.
Add comment February 27th, 2015
MAPS TO THE STARS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Centering on a showbiz family desperate to maintain celebrity status, director David Cronenberg’s biting satire lampoons a host of Tinseltown stereotypes, including fading leading ladies, insufferable child stars and pushy stage mothers.”
2/27/15- Poor reviews and I’d suggest missing this one. TRDB.
Add comment February 27th, 2015