BLUE CAPRICE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “In their lead-up to the infamous 2002 Beltway sniper attacks, John Muhammad and Lee Malvo embark on a nationwide trip, forming a deadly bond along the way that distorts the definition of a father-son relationship.”
9/13/13- A very good review in today’s NY Times and from most other critics as well. TRDB.
Add comment September 13th, 2013
A SINGLE SHOT– 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “After accidentally shooting a young woman, hunter John Moon panics and tries to hide the body in a cave. Stumbling onto a huge stash of cash there, he decides to keep it — and soon finds himself being hunted by backwater outlaws and redneck bullies.”
9/4/13- I’ve seen 3 reviews– all positive. TRDB.
9/20/13- A poor review in today’s NY Times and only fair ones in general. TRDB.
Add comment September 4th, 2013
THANKS FOR SHARING- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “While making his way through a support group for sex addicts, Adam dips his toe in the dating pool to embrace a meaningful relationship. But the woman he’s attracted to has sworn off addicts altogether.”
9/4/13- Mixed reviews. TRDB.
9/20/13- A “fair at best” review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
9/25/13- I liked this movie very much– great acting and a realistic depiction of the life of an addict of any kind. TRDB.
Add comment September 4th, 2013
ONE DIRECTION: THIS IS US- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Award-winning documentarian Morgan Spurlock turns his camera on boy band phenomenon One Direction in this combination concert film and backstage pass. The film follows the multiplatinum group as they prepare for their 2013 world tour.”
8/3/13- An OK review in today’s NY Times and mixed re.views from others. TRDB
Add comment August 30th, 2013
AFTERNOON DELIGHT- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Although 30-something wife and mother Rachel appears to have the perfect life, she’s being driven crazy by boredom. While attempting to spice up her marriage, Rachel befriends a stripper named McKenna who educates her about being true to herself.”
8/30/13- This movie received poor reviews in general but the NY Times liked it in today’s review. TRDB.
Add comment August 30th, 2013
PASSION- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Christine, an ad exec whose veins run with ice water, has no qualms about taking the credit for a plum idea dreamed up by her mousy assistant, Isabel. But the incident sparks shy, passive Isabel to undertake a campaign of revenge against her boss.”
8/30/13- Poor reviews in general but the NY Times liked it in today’s review. TRDB.
Add comment August 30th, 2013
MOTHER OF GEORGE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Nigerian-Americans Ayodele and Adenike marry and perform a traditional ceremony in which Adenike confirms the name of the son she will one day bear. But the stress of adjusting to life in America and the pressure to conceive soon take their toll.”
9/13/13- Excellent reviews all around including the review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
10/17/13- I enjoyed (if you can use that term here) the movie very much. Great acting and a poignant story. TRDB.
Add comment August 26th, 2013
ADORE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this seaside drama adapted from a novella by Nobel Prize winner Doris Lessing, two lifelong friends who fall in love with each other’s teenage sons must carry out their affairs in relative secrecy.”
8/24/13- I’ve seen just 4 reviews– 2 up, 1 down and 1 neutral. TRDB.
9/6/13- Today’s NY Times called this movie absurd. TRDB.
Add comment August 24th, 2013
THE TRIALS OF MUHAMMAD ALI- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Exploring issues of race, religion and wartime conscientious objection, this documentary gives viewers an inside look at Muhammad Ali’s biggest battle: his struggle to overturn a five-year prison sentence after refusing to fight in Vietnam.”
8/23/13- Good reviews in general and in today’s NY Times as well. Audiences have liked this film very much. TRDB.
Add comment August 23rd, 2013
THE WORLD’S END- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Twenty years after attempting a marathon pub crawl, a group of friends reunites to give it another shot. Their ultimate destination is the World’s End pub, whose name turns out to be rather literal.”
8/23/13- An OK review in today’s NY Times and very good reviews in general. TRDB.
Add comment August 23rd, 2013