Posts filed under 'Comedy'
LISTEN UP PHILIP- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “A self-absorbed New York writer juggles the pressures of promoting his second book, watching his relationship deteriorate and living in an unforgiving city. His literary hero offers him an escape in the form of a summer home.”
10/17/14- Widely divergent reviews. Some liked it a lot and some hated it. Probably worth a try. TRDB.
3/26/15- I’m glad I saw it but I’m not sure if I liked it or not– Professional critics seemed to feel the same way. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy
October 18th, 2014
DEAR WHITE PEOPLE- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “A racially themed bash thrown by white Ivy League students sparks four black classmates to reflect on their identity in this knowing satire. Inspired by helmer Simien’s popular Twitter feed, the comedy skewers the idea of a “post-racial” America.”
10/17/14- Great reviews from critics and mixed reviews from audiences. TRDB.
2/8/15– No matter how hard I tried, and I did try, I could not get into this movie and I turned it off. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, drama
October 17th, 2014
BIRDMAN- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Michael Keaton delivers a winking performance in this dark comedy about a cinematic superhero trying to forge a comeback with a Broadway play. With none of the super-powers of his former character, the actor struggles to rebuild his career and life.”
10/17/14- Excellent reviews from nearly all critics and audiences have liked it as well. The NY Times loved it. TRDB.
10/31/14- Very original and interesting mixing fact and fantasy. Keaton was excellent and I enjoyed the movie. Labeled a comedy, it surely isn’t. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy
October 17th, 2014
#STUCK- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “After an alcohol-fueled sexual encounter, virtual strangers Guy and Holly get stuck together in gridlocked Los Angeles traffic. As a result, they end up revealing far more about themselves than they ever intended to during their “casual” meeting.”
10/10/14- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, drama
October 10th, 2014
DEAD SNOW 2: RED VS. DEAD- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “After medical student Martin escapes from Nazi zombies, he finds himself charged with murdering his friends. But now he’s got more important things to worry about: gathering an army to face off against the bloodthirsty, undead battalion.”
10/10/14- Hard to believe but this film got good reviews. Guaranteed I will miss it. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, horror
October 10th, 2014
THE LITTLE TIN MAN- 2014. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The Little Tin Man is an intelligent and hilarious exploration of a struggling dwarf actor’s refusal to accept the status quo. To say that Herman (Aaron Beelner) is dissatisfied with would be an understatement of epic proportions. Unfulfilled working at his half brother’s restaurant and unhappy with the typecast arc of his acting career, he is ready for something different.”
10/3/14- Very good early professional reviews. Audiences have liked it very much. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, drama
October 6th, 2014
MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “This insightful social drama examines the countless ways the online landscape affects the relationships, communication and self-images of digital-age adolescents, whose parents try to contend with the pitfalls.
10/2/14- Poor reviews from both critics and viewers as well. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, drama
October 2nd, 2014
TWO NIGHT STAND- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “After an ill-considered one-night stand, two young New Yorkers are obliged to extend their time together when a paralyzing snowstorm strikes the city, confining the pair to a small cramped apartment.”
9/26/14- Weak reviews but it did sound interesting. TRDB.
1/19/15- Conventional in many ways but the acting and the frank dialogue kept me interested. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, Romance
September 26th, 2014
PRIDE- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “In an unlikely alliance, striking British mineworkers draw support from a coalition of gay and lesbian activists who solicit donations to help tide over the miners’ families during the 1984 standoff with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s government.”
9/26/14- Very good reviews. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, drama
September 26th, 2014
HELLAWARE- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “While looking for his big break, a would-be photographer stumbles upon a music video by a group of horror-core rappers who may be his ticket to success. But when he exploits his subjects for personal gain, unexpected consequences ensue.”
9/26/14– Excellent reviews all around. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy
September 26th, 2014
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