Posts filed under 'Coming To Netflix'
COOK COUNTY- 2008. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Sonny (Xander Berkeley) returns home after serving time in prison, he tries to reestablish a relationship with his downtrodden son, Abe (Ryan Donowho), who is overcoming a methamphetamine habit while living in a house harboring other addicts. This searing cautionary tale also stars Anson Mount as Bump, Sonny’s wheeling and drug-dealing younger brother, and Makenna Fitzsimmons as Deandra, Sonny’s young niece whose safety is often endangered.” Poor early reviews. TRDB.
12/16/11- Awful review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: drama
October 17th, 2011
J. EDGAR- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Leonardo DiCaprio stars in this riveting biopic as J. Edgar Hoover, the longtime FBI director as notorious for his overzealous methods of law enforcement as for the rumors regarding his cross-dressing and close relationship with protégé Clyde Tolson.” Poor professional reviews but audiences have liked it. TRDB.
11/15/11-The movie was just OK. Reminded me of movies by Oliver Stone with a great deal of playing with the facts. DiCaprio was great. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: drama
October 17th, 2011
THE MAN NOBODY KNEW- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Carl Colby, the son of enigmatic Cold War-era CIA op William Colby, gets to know his father in discussions with contemporaries and historians. Their insights illuminate the elder Colby‘s life as well as America’s intelligence system then and now.” Generally poor reviews and friends who have seen it did not like it. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
October 9th, 2011
LIMELIGHT- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “This documentary examines the career of New York club owner Peter Gatien, whose run-ins with the law eventually had him deported to Canada. Through Gatien, viewers are treated to a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of New York’s wild nightlife.” Mediocre reviews at best. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
October 8th, 2011
MY WEEK WITH MARILYN- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “While filming a movie in England, Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe slips away with a young Brit for a week of self-discovery and frivolity. The story that ensues is based on the real-life memoirs of Colin Clark, once assistant to Sir Laurence Olivier.” Good audience reaction and mixed professional reviews. TRDB.
11/28/11- I liked the movie, loved Michelle Williams as the breathless Monroe but the screenplay was just mediocre. TRDB. At the theater.
Tags: drama
October 7th, 2011
JANIE JONES- 2010. Synopsis by Netflix. “Deserted by her drug-addicted mom (Elisabeth Shue) — a former groupie — in the middle of a rock concert, 13-year-old Janie (Abigail Breslin) drastically alters the course of her life when she announces to the band’s temperamental singer (Alessandro Nivola) that she’s his daughter. Although they’ve never met before, father and daughter go on the road together, eventually bonding over music and more.” Good audience reaction but no professional reviews as yet. TRDB.
10/28/11- OK review in today’s NY Times but they commented on a poor ending. TRDB.
2/16/12- Another second chance at parenthood movie that I did enjoy even with the poor ending noted above. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
October 7th, 2011
LE HAVRE- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “This comedic drama relates the poignant tale of a young immigrant African boy arriving destitute in the French port of Le Havre, where he’s eventually taken under the wing of a former Bohemian writer who now chooses to shine shoes for a living.” Good audience reaction and OK professional reviews so far. TRDB.
10/21/11- Very good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
11/1/11- I found this movie interesting, in particular the characters of the neighborhood. Also, the love between the two principal characters was precious. TRDB. At the theater.
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 3rd, 2011
ALL IN: THE POKER MOVIE- 2009. Synopsis by Netflix. “Celebrities such as actors Matt Damon and Jennifer Tilly and National Public Radio’s Ira Glass discuss poker’s popularity resurgence in filmmaker Douglas Tirola’s documentary. The glitz of Las Vegas and the chance to win a colossal payout have made poker a bona fide phenomenon in recent years. Revealing the smoke-filled rooms of the game’s rich history, this film also explores how the Internet put poker back in the public eye.”
3/23/12- Poor review in today’s NY Times and mixed reviews in general. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
October 3rd, 2011
TAKE SHELTER- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Oscar nominee Michael Shannon (Revolutionary Road) stars in this Sundance-selected thriller as Curtis LaForche, a small-town family man who’s determined to protect his wife (Jessica Chastain) and deaf daughter (Tova Stewart) from impending disaster. Fueled by disturbing visions of a terrible storm, Curtis sets out to prepare for the future by building an impenetrable storm shelter in the safety of his own backyard.”
9/30/11- Great review in today’s NY Times and great reviews in general. TRDB.
10/15/11- Reviews have been great AND accurate. You should see this movie. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: drama
October 2nd, 2011
THE IDES OF MARCH- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Dirty tricks stand to soil an ambitious young press spokesman’s idealism in a cutthroat presidential campaign where “victory” is relative. The film is inspired by the real-life experiences of an aide who worked on Howard Dean’s failed 2004 run.” Very good early reviews. I saw the coming attractions and it looked good. TRDB.
10/7/11- Only a fair review at best in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
10/10/11- A very good political drama, especially George Clooney as the candidate. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: drama
September 23rd, 2011
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