THE BEST MAN HOLIDAY- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set 13 years after the events of The Best Man, this comedy sequel picks up as the story’s original characters — whose lives have taken some odd turns since — gather for a mirthful reunion.”
11/15/13- OK reviews from most critics including the review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Add comment November 18th, 2013
DELIVERY MAN- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “After learning that he’s fathered hundreds of children, former sperm donor David Wozniak discovers that dozens of his offspring now want to meet him. Meanwhile, David’s current girlfriend is also pregnant and uncertain about their future together.”
11/12/13- This movie sounds an awful lot like the movie Starbuck. TRDB.
11/22/13- A weak review in today’s NY Times and from most others as well. TRDB.
Add comment November 12th, 2013
WHEN COMEDY WENT TO SCHOOL- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “A host of iconic comedians — including Jerry Lewis, Sid Caesar, Jackie Mason, Mort Sahl and Jerry Stiller — appear in this engaging documentary about the birth of modern stand-up comedy that occurred in the resorts of the Catskill Mountains.”
11/8/13- Mixed reviews including some really poor ones. I enjoyed it. TRDB.
Add comment November 8th, 2013
GEOGRAPHY CLUB- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Looking for a haven from the social hell of high school, the teens in this dramedy form a social club they know no one else will join. Here, it doesn’t matter that Min and Terese are more than just friends, or that the quarterback is seeing a guy.”
11/15/13- Weak reviews in general but an OK one in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Add comment November 5th, 2013
L.A. SUPERHEROES- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Struggling to get by in Los Angeles’ pitiless entertainment economy, immigrant actress Helena takes a big — and illegal — risk to get a green card. After she gets caught, Helena gives out information on her friends that could come back to bite her.”
11/8/13- I have seen just 4 reviews and 3 were bad. Audiences have liked it. TRDB.
Add comment November 3rd, 2013
LAST VEGAS- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Four sixtysomething pals — Billy, Paddy, Archie and Sam — gather in Las Vegas to celebrate Billy’s upcoming nuptials with the intention of running wild for four straight days. But Sin City has gotten a lot crazier than they could’ve ever imagined.”
11/1/13- Awful reviews. TRDB.
Add comment November 2nd, 2013
JACKASS PRESENTS: BAD GRANDPA- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “In-character encounters with real folks provide comic fodder in this franchise featuring Johnny Knoxville in lecherous-gramps disguise. With hidden cameras in tow, Irving Zisman (Knoxville) takes his grandson on an offbeat cross-country tour.”
10/25/13- An OK review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Add comment October 29th, 2013
REMINGTON AND THE CURSE OF THE ZOMBADINGS- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a childhood curse comes true, teen jock Remington finds himself suddenly becoming gay and in a love triangle. As he tries to fend off his newly fabulous impulses and a homophobic serial killer, he must also battle some undead drag queens.”
10/25/13- This sounds weird but with just a few votes in the film has received some good reviews including an OK one in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Add comment October 29th, 2013
ALL IS BRIGHT- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Lie, cheat, steal: It’s all part of the holiday spirit for two men when they try to make a quick buck selling Christmas trees. For ex-con Dennis, it’s a chance to go straight, and for charmer Rene, it’s a chance to build a future with Dennis’s ex.”
10/4/13- Mixed reviews, more negative than positive but the NY Times liked it. TRDB.
Add comment October 5th, 2013
GIRL ON A BICYCLE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Just when he’s on the brink of proposing to his beautiful girlfriend, tour bus driver Paolo becomes mesmerized by a woman he sees on a bicycle. Driven to track down the object of his obsession, Paolo ends up knocking her down with his bus.”
9/28/13- Weak early reviews. TRDB.
2/14/14-Poor review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Add comment September 28th, 2013