Posts filed under 'Coming To Netflix'
TWO LIVES- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “As the European communist bloc is collapsing, Katrine’s quiet life in Norway is interrupted by questions about her early years in East Germany. With the truth about her past catching up with her, Katrine must try to explain the facts to her family.”
2/28/14- Very good reviews. The NY Times liked it also. TRDB.fi
4/2/14- A well acted and fascinating story. I enjoyed it very much and definitely recommend it. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
Tags: drama
March 4th, 2014
ELAINE STRITCH: SHOOT ME- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Still refreshingly caustic at 87, Broadway legend Elaine Stritch looks back on her life and career in this feature-length portrait composed of candid reflections, rare archival footage and testimonials from her dearest friends.”
1/21/14- Excellent reviews all around. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
March 3rd, 2014
BAREFOOT- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Asked to treat a young psychiatric patient who’s been living in utter isolation, a doctor from a wealthy family forms an unusual bond with her. This subtle romantic comedy reveals the beliefs, ambitions and passions of two wandering souls.”
1/21/14- Awful reviews from everybody. TRDB.
March 3rd, 2014
THE LAST OF THE UNJUST- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “This dark documentary examines the history of Theresienstadt, the Nazis’ model ghetto created to counter rumors about mistreatment of interned Jews. Director Claude Lanzmann interviews Benjamin Murmelstein, one of the ghetto’s last living witnesses.”
2/7/14- Excellent reviews all around. The NY Times liked it also. TRDB.
Tags: docmentary, Foreign
February 7th, 2014
VISITORS- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Completely devoid of dialogue and backed by a soundtrack by Philip Glass, this description-defying cinematic showpiece explores humans’ reactions to technology and media in beautiful black-and-white clarity.”
1/24/14- The NY Times and most other critics were positive about this movie but it sounds very, very different as it consists solely of black and white images of faces. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
January 27th, 2014
RUN & JUMP- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Struggling to support her family after her husband, Conor, is fundamentally changed by a stroke, Vanetia accepts a grant from a brain researcher named Ted. As Ted studies Conor, he and Vanetia form an unexpected bond.”
1/24/14- A very good review in today’s NY Times and from most other critics as well. TRDB.
1/31/14- Despite the sadness of the basic topic I liked this movie very much. Comcast On-Demand. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
January 26th, 2014
24 EXPOSURES- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “For Billy, photographic fantasy and real-life lust have always blurred, which proves dangerous when one of his models ends up dead. Even if he’s cleared of the murder, Billy must face the wreckage in his life that this wake-up call has revealed.”
1/24/14- A weak review from today’s NY Times and from others as well. TRDB.
Tags: drama
January 26th, 2014
GIMME SHELTER- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “After running away from her abusive mother, streetwise teen Apple locates her father, who’s never been part of her life, but he rejects her when he learns that she’s pregnant. Desperate and alone, Apple seeks help from a compassionate priest.”
1/24/14- Poor reviews including the review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: drama
January 6th, 2014
MAIDENTRIP- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Critics called her delusional. Child welfare agents tried to intervene. But Laura Dekker would not be denied her shot at sailing round the world. This documentary captures the 14-year-old’s solo feat through footage she shot on her two-year voyage.”
1/17/14- A good review in today’s NY Times but they commented that sailing alone Laura obviously could not film the real action while dealing with it. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
January 5th, 2014
IF YOU BUILD IT- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Hoping to renew the economic health of a rural North Carolina town, a designer and architect together create a new kind of high school design class. This documentary records their unique approach to the art of design and the positive results.”
6/11/15- Very good reviews. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
January 5th, 2014
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