Posts filed under 'Documentary/History'
LONG SHOT- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Dodgers fan Juan Catalan is wrongly accused of killing a young woman, he turns to an unlikely source to help prove he was at a baseball game with his daughter at the time of the murder: footage from the HBO comedy Curb Your Enthusiasm, whose crew was filming an episode at Dodger Stadium that day.”
9/29/17- Very interesting and another example of how persistence by someone who believes in you, in this case an attorney, is the key to success. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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September 29th, 2017
LET’S PLAY TWO- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “During the 2016 baseball season that saw the Chicago Cubs win their first World Series championship in 108 years, Windy City native Eddie Vedder and Pearl Jam play two high-energy shows at Wrigley Field in front of a fevered crowd.”
9/29/17- Fairly good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
September 29th, 2017
THE UNTOLD TALES OF ARMISTEAD MAUPIN- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “This affectionate documentary traces the singular life of social diarist Armistead Maupin, whose serial novel “Tales of the City” wittily captured the spirit of San Francisco’s gay community in the 1970s while helping foster the gay rights movement.”
9/29/17- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
September 29th, 2017
MANOLO, THE BOY WHO MADE SHOES FOR LIZARDS- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1970, fashion designer Manolo Blahnik met style maven Diana Vreeland, who recommended he focus on shoes. Within a few years, Blahnik’s imaginative styles made his name the gold standard in tony footwear, as chronicled in this in-depth documentary.”
9/27/17- Fair reviews from the critics but excellent ones from audiences. TRDB.
2/28/18- Wonderful if you’re into women’s shoes. I’m NOT! TRDB. Netflix Disc
Tags: documentary
September 27th, 2017
THE FORCE- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Taking viewers inside police vehicles and providing a glimpse of the challenges crime fighters face, this documentary profiles a department in transition as Oakland, California, strives to end corruption in its police force and restore public trust.”
9/22/17- Excellent reviews by the critics and just OK ones by audiences. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
September 22nd, 2017
HONG KONG TRILOGY- 2017. “Reframing Hong Kong in a new light, cinematographer Christopher Doyle’s intriguing fusion of documentary and fiction gives three generations of the city’s denizens a platform to express — and dramatize — their viewpoints and concerns.”
9/22/17- Very few reviews so far and they are mostly poor. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
September 22nd, 2017
UNREST- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “When 28-year-old Jennifer Brea begins suffering symptoms that leave her bedridden, doctors claim her condition is psychosomatic. Looking for answers, she turns a lens on herself and four others to document their battles with chronic fatigue syndrome.”
9/22/17- Excellent reviews from critics and audiences. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
September 22nd, 2017
BOBBI JENE- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Rebooting her personal and professional lives, American dancer Bobbi Jene Smith returns to the United States from Israel, where’s she’s been a star for more than a decade. This engrossing documentary follows Smith as she branches out on her own.”
9/22/17– Fair reviews. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
September 22nd, 2017
GAGA: FIVE FOOT TWO- Synopsis by Netflix. “Offering an inside look at the life and career of fashion-forward pop star Lady Gaga, this high-energy documentary follows the singer as she marks the release of a new album and prepares for a lavishly staged halftime show at Super Bowl LI.”
9/22/17- Fairly good reviews by the critics and excellent ones by audiences. TRDB.
9/24/17- I enjoyed the movie but it contained much of the “hero worship” that documentaries of famous performers have. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: documentary
September 22nd, 2017
BONES OF CONTENTION- 2017. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “”Bones of Contention” explores the theme of historical memory in Spain, focusing on the repression of lesbians and gays under Franquismo. What happened to LGBT people during the Franco regime?”
9/20/17- I’ve seen just 1 review and it was excellent. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
September 20th, 2017
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