EXPEDITION TO THE END OF THE WORLD- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this thoughtful and amusing adventure documentary, an eclectic crew of scientists and aesthetes sets sail for an untracked region of Northeastern Greenland, where they encounter an icy landscape full of danger and beauty.”
8/20/14- Fairly good reviews for this documentary. The NY Times liked it as well. TRDB.
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WINTER IN THE BLOOD- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “American Indian Virgil First Raise wakes up to a vision of his dead father. Then, he discovers that his wife has left him — a fact he can’t accept. Virgil pursues her down a crooked path — one that finally leads to a new view of his own soul.’
8/20/14- Mixed critical reviews– about 50/50. The NY Times liked it. TRDB.
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LEVEL 5- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “In Chris Marker’s futuristic reverie, game-developer Laura creates a video game based on the WWII Battle of Okinawa. Laura searches the Internet for information on the battle, and interviews Japanese experts and witnesses.”
8/15/14- Very good reviews including the one in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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WHEN THE GAME STANDS TALL- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “The journey of legendary football coach Bob Ladouceur (Jim Caviezel), who took the De La Salle High School Spartans from obscurity to a 151-game winning streak that shattered all records for any American sport.”
8/22/14- Poor reviews from the critics and OK ones from audiences. TRDB.
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LOVE IS STRANGE- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “After 28 years together, Ben and George finally get hitched. But when the marriage raises controversy at the school where George works, he’s fired. Unable to afford their New York City apartment, the couple is forced to live apart.”
8/12/14- Very good reviews. TRDB.
9/16/14- Very well done movie with fine acting from Alfred Molina and John Lithgow. TRDB.
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WHAT IF- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Wallace meets Chantry an animator and form an instant connection, striking up a close friendship. There is no denying the chemistry between them, leading the pair to wonder, what if the love of your life is actually your best friend?”
8/8/14- The movie sounds corny but has received good reviews. The NY Times didn’t care for it. TRDB.
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RICH HILL- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Two filmmaker cousins return to their decaying hometown of Rich Hill, Mo., to film this affecting documentary about the lives of three local boys. Each of the youngsters reveals his hopes and dreams amid a landscape of poverty and desperation.”
8/1/14- Fairly good reviews although the NY Times did not like it. TRDB.
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FINDING FELA- 2014. “Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney explores the life of Fela Kuti, whose seminal Afrobeat sound made him a music icon and political lightning rod. Performance footage and interviews are interspersed with scenes from the hit Broadway bio Fela!”
8/1/14- OK but mixed reviews– more positive than negative. TRDB.
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STEP UP- ALL IN- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Continuing the Step Up street dance series, competitors gather in Las Vegas for the ultimate dance-off, including champions from the previous films. In addition to the dance action, romance and rivalries abound among the determined contestants.”
10/14/14- Poor reviews. TRDB.
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GET ON UP- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “This powerhouse biopic traces the legendary James Brown’s rocky road from humble origins to superstardom as the Godfather of Soul. The film also reveals the demons — drugs, violence and near-bankruptcy — that haunted Brown on his rise to fame.”
7/31/14- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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