Posts filed under 'Coming To Netflix'
THE DO-DECA PANTATHLON- 2012. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “From Jay and Mark Duplass, the writer/directors of the Sundance hits The Puffy Chair, Cyrus and the upcoming Jeff Who Lives at Home comes The Do-Deca-Pentathlon, the story of two grown brothers who secretly compete in a homemade Olympics during a family reunion. When their fierce and disruptive competition is uncovered, the brothers must choose between their passion for beating the hell out of each other and the greater good of the family.”
OK early reviews. TRDB.
7/6/12- Good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: drama
June 23rd, 2012
KATY PERRY: PART OF ME- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Pop star Katy Perry is captured on- and offstage in this revealing diary of her California Dreams Tour, featuring her Los Angeles performances in 3-D. The film shares the air of glamour and fun that radiate from this talented and unique artist.”
Very good audience reaction and good professional reviews as well. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
June 23rd, 2012
NOBODY WALKS- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “The arrival of aspiring filmmaker Martine into a laid-back Southern California household brings about dramatic changes in the lives of her hosts. The bond between Martine and Peter, who is helping her with a project, soon becomes more complex.”
Early reviews are weak. TRDB.
10/19/12- An OK review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: drama
June 20th, 2012
SLEEPWALK WITH ME- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this autobiographical tale based on director Mike Birbiglia’s successful one-man show, an up-and-coming stand-up comedian deals with career and relationship issues while trying to ignore his outrageous sleepwalking habit.”
Rotten Tomatoes had this to say– “I’m going to tell you a story, and it’s true….I always have to tell people that.” So asserts comedian-turned-playwright-turned-filmmaker Mike Birbiglia directly to the viewer at the outset of his autobiographically inspired, fictional feature debut. Birbiglia wears his incisive wit on his sleeve while portraying a cinematic surrogate. We are thrust into the tale of a burgeoning stand-up comedian struggling with the stress of a stalled career, a stale relationship threatening to race out of his control, and the wild spurts of severe sleepwalking he is desperate to ignore. Based on the successful one-man show, Sleepwalk With Me engages in the kind of passionate and personal storytelling that transfigures intimate anguish into comic art. Produced and co-written by Ira Glass (NPR’s This American Life), Sleepwalk With Mefeatures a stellar supporting cast that includes Lauren Ambrose (Six Feet Under), Carol Kane (Taxi), James Rebhorn (Meet the Parents), Cristin Milioti (30 Rock), and a sampling from the who’s who of today’s stand-up scene.”
Great reviews!! TRDB.
8/24/12- The NY Times called this movie “likable” but as noted others felt it was much better than that. TRDB.
9/4/12- Despite the good reviews I found this movie just mildly entertaining and not so funny. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
Tags: Comedy, drama
June 20th, 2012
SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “As an asteroid hurtles toward Earth, a man whose wife has abandoned him spends the planet’s final days on a road trip to reunite with his high school sweetheart. But a lovely neighbor who tags along for the ride complicates his plans.”
Fair professional reviews but good audience reaction. TRDB.
6/22/12- Poor review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
2/16/13- I found this movie ridiculous and turned it off. TRDB.
Tags: sci-fi
June 19th, 2012
TED- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “This adult-oriented comedy follows the curious exploits of John, a slacker whose constant companion, Ted — a childhood teddy bear who’s actually come to life — threatens to derail his belated attempts to enter adulthood and romance his dream girl.”
Great audience reviews so far as well as better than average professional ones. TRDB.
6/29/12- Poor review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy
June 16th, 2012
TAKE THIS WALTZ- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Filmed in Toronto, this intimate, unflashy romantic drama portrays a happily married woman who experiences a sudden and strong desire for another man. Further complicating the situation, the object of her desire resides just across the street.”
Very good early reviews. TRDB.
6/29/12- Great review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
7/2/12- Great acting by Michelle Williams and if you can suspend a bit of reality I think you can enjoy this fim. I did. Comcast On-Demand.
Tags: Drama/Romance
June 16th, 2012
THE SKINNY- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “A year after college graduation, a pact reunites four gay men and a lesbian friend in New York City for a fateful Gay Pride weekend. As they catch up, some painful memories rise to the surface, bringing mistrust and bitterness into their celebration.”
A weak review in the NY Times on 6/8/12. TRDB.
Tags: drama
June 13th, 2012
FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Determined to escape the brutality of his youth in Tel Aviv, Izek tries to start anew in L.A. — only to find himself thrown into more violence as threats from a gangster, a Columbian drug lord and his outlaw cousin force him to deal with his past.”
Good early audience reaction but a poor review in the NY Times on 6/8/12 and by other professionals as well. TRDB.
Tags: drama
June 13th, 2012
TO ROME WITH LOVE- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Woody Allen plays a father meeting his daughter’s Italian in-laws to-be in this ensemble comedy that interweaves four tales set in Rome. Other cast members include Roberto Benigni as a man mistaken for a film star.”
6/22/12- Good review in today’s NY Times but only fair critical reviews in general. TRDB.
7/2/12- While there was no magical excitement in this movie I found it funny, clever and a great travelogue of the Eternal City. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: Comedy
June 13th, 2012
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