THAT GUY DICK MILLER- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Character actor Dick Miller has appeared in nearly 200 films, but few moviegoers know his name — only that they’ve seen him somewhere. In this nostalgic documentary, Miller’s friends and Hollywood colleagues reflect on the man and his long career.”
4/3/15- Very good critical review and excellent reviews from audiences. TRDB.
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LAMBERT & STAMP- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “This fascinating documentary follows aspiring filmmakers Chris Stamp and Kit Lambert as they search London’s youth scene in the early 1960s for a subject for their new movie — and wind up discovering and managing legendary band the Who.”
4/3/15- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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THE HAND THAT FEEDS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Led by humble sandwich maker Mahoma López, a group of undocumented immigrant workers at a New York City café risks deportation and their jobs as they fight for fair wages, safe working conditions and an independent labor union.”
4/3/15– Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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THE FORECASTER- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “This timely documentary profiles financial whiz Martin Armstrong, who was jailed for fraud in 1999 but maintained that he was the victim of a conspiracy. Refusing to turn over case-related materials, he spent 11 years in prison for contempt of court.”
4/3/15- I’ve seen just 3 reviews– 1 up and 2 down. TRDB.
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MY ITALIAN SECRET: THE FORGOTTEN HEROES- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Under the shadow of the Nazi crusade to exterminate European Jews, cycling champ Gino Bartali and an army of his compatriots went to perilous lengths to save thousands of Italian Jews from capture and death, as recounted in this moving documentary.”
3/27/15- I’ve seen just 3 reviews– two up and one down. Sounds interesting. TRDB.
11/17/15- An excellent documentary giving tribute to many Italians who gave sanctuary to Jews during the war. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Add comment March 27th, 2015
THE SECRET OF WATER- 2015.
3/20/15- An anonymous reviewer had this to say– “from the moment life first came into existence upon our planet, it was dependent upon the vitality of water. Over the years, our use and misuse of this precious resource has altered the vital information it carries in unexpected ways. As we consult with prominent scientists, including Konstatin Korotkov and Masaru Emoto, we gain insights into unlocking the secret of water so we can begin restoring vitality and vibrancy to all life on Earth.”
No reviews at present.TRDB.
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CAN’T STAND LOSING YOU- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Iconic rock guitarist Andy Summers reflects on his high-flying years with The Police, including the group’s unlikely origins and its inevitable demise, due to the antagonisms and emotional stress that came with world fame.”
3/20/15 Awful professional reviews but audiences have liked it. TRDB.
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THE WRECKING CREW- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Prolific session musicians the Wrecking Crew, who provided backup instrumentals for numerous popular bands in the 1960s, are profiled by filmmaker Denny Tedesco, whose father, Tommy, was a member of the band, in this absorbing documentary. Cher, Brian Wilson, Mickey Dolenz, Dick Clark and others reflect on the amazing musicians who backed up the Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra, the Mamas and the Papas, the Monkees and many more. ”
3/13/15- Excellent reviews all around with the notable exception of the NY Times. TRDB.
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SEYMOUR: AN INTRODUCTION- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Tracing the artistic path of a singular man, this affectionate documentary examines the life and times of revered piano teacher Seymour Bernstein, who chose teaching and composition over the chance to pursue a career as a concert pianist.”
3/13/15- Excellent reviews from critics but only fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
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GOING CLEAR: SCIENTOLOGY AND THE PRISON OF BELIEF- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Based on the best-selling exposé by Lawrence Wright, this in-depth documentary about the Church of Scientology includes interviews with eight former members who recall the abuses they witnessed and suffered during their time as followers.”
3/13/15- Very good professional reviews and OK reviews by audiences. TRDB.
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