Posts filed under 'Drama/Romance'
HEMINGWAY’S GARDEN OF EDEN- 2010. Premise by Rotten Tomatoes. “Set in the jazz age years, prior to the depression, the story follows a successful young American writer, David Bourne (JACK HUSTON), and his beautiful wife, Catherine (MENA SUVARI), on their extended honeymoon in Europe. Catherine soon becomes restless and starts to test her husband’s devotion, pushing him to the limits of her imagination.” I saw only one review and it was not good.
Tags: drama
November 28th, 2010
THE FIGHTER- 2010. Premise by Netflix. “Mark Wahlberg stars as boxer “Irish” Mickey Ward and Christian Bale as half brother and trainer Dicky Eklund in this inspiring drama based on the fighter’s rise from working-class Lowell, Mass., to world-class welterweight champion. After a string of defeats, Mickey rediscovers his fighting will with support from Dicky, himself a once talented fighter now battling drug addiction. Together, they aim to clinch boxing glory.” Very good reviews. Good review in NY Times on 12/9/10.
12/10- Very realistic portrayal of the family relationships and the conflicts involved. I liked it. TRDB. At the theater.
Tags: drama
November 28th, 2010
NIGHT CATCHES US- 2009. Premise by Netflix. “After growing up during the tumultuous 1960s, ex-Black Panther Marcus (Anthony Mackie) returns to his home in Philadelphia in 1978 and reconnects with Pat (Kerry Washington), the widow of a Panther leader. Marcus befriends Pat’s young daughter and attempts to conquer his demons. Interfering with Marcus’s good intentions are the neighborhood’s continuing racial and social conflicts, as well as old enemies and friends — both with scores to settle.” Good reviews.
2/11- A good depiction of life at that time and the difficulty in getting out of the hood. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
November 28th, 2010
WILLETS POINT- 2010. Premise by Rotten Tomatoes. “Willets Point, directed by first time filmmaker T.J. Collins is a family drama that centers on Guillo and Doris Blanco, a young couple living in Queens New York along with their 9 year old daughter. Their financial and personal problems catch up with them when they are threatened with eviction. Their marriage is tested when these unbearable circumstances brings to light a troubled past and threatens the future they all share.” Good review in NY Times on 11/25/10.
Tags: drama
November 27th, 2010
TROPICO DE SANGRE (RAINS OF INJUSTICE)- 2010. Premise by Netflix. “Writer Juan Delancer aslo directs this stirring foreign-language drama based on the true story of Minerva Mirabal (Michelle Rodriguez) and her sisters (Sharlene Taulé, Celines Toribio and Luchi Estevez), married women and political dissidents who lost their lives standing up to Dominican dictator Rafael Trujillo (Juan Fernández). Although they once led lives of privilege, the sisters risked everything for what they believed was right.” Only 1 review and it’s bad.
2/11- I have to agree with the 1 bad review. An awful movie about a true story. I turned it off after 30 minutes. Avoid it! TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama, Foreign
November 23rd, 2010
IN THERAPY- 2010. Premise by Netflix. “From the comfort of a therapist’s couch, middle-aged wife and mother Mercedes (Lília Cabral) dissects the details of her life and contemplates the choices she’s made — from getting married to having two children — over the course of three tumultuous years. José Alvarenga Jr. directs this award-winning tragic-comic portrait about growing older, growing wiser and making peace with one’s decisions.” No reviews at this time.
Tags: drama, Foreign
November 23rd, 2010
BRIDE FLIGHT- 2008. Premise by Netflix. “In an Israel still recovering from World War II yet also grappling with the tumultuous “Swinging Sixties,” teenager Arik (Tuval Shafir) works for matchmaker Yankele Bride (Adir Miller) as a “spy-guy” who investigates potential clients, and gets a master class in the art of love. Yankele, who operates in an unsavory area of Haifa, is in love with fellow Holocaust survivor Clara (Maya Dagan), while Arik finds romance with a wild American (Neta Porat).” Very good reviews.
Tags: drama, Foreign
November 22nd, 2010
THE MATCHMAKER- 2010. Premise by Netflix. “In an Israel still recovering from World War II yet also grappling with the tumultuous “Swinging Sixties,” teenager Arik (Tuval Shafir) works for matchmaker Yankele Bride (Adir Miller) as a “spy-guy” who investigates potential clients, and gets a master class in the art of love. Yankele, who operates in an unsavory area of Haifa, is in love with fellow Holocaust survivor Clara (Maya Dagan), while Arik finds romance with a wild American (Neta Porat).” A few good reviews.
8/17/12- A good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
November 22nd, 2010
THE KING’S SPEECH- 2010. Premise by Netflix. “Tom Hooper directs this drama based on the true story of Britain’s King George VI (Colin Firth), a man who for years struggled with a nervous disposition and an embarrassing stutter — until he seeks help from unorthodox Australian speech therapist Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush). Logue’s pioneering treatment and unlikely friendship give the royal leader a sense of confidence that serves him and his country well during the dark days of World War II. Very good reviews.
12/10- While I enjoyed this film I felt the “Hollywood Effect” throughout most of the nearly 2 hours. TRDB. At the theater.
Tags: drama
November 21st, 2010
TODAY’S SPECIAL- 2010. Synopsis by Netflix. “After he gets passed over for promotion, haute cuisine sous chef Samir (Aasif Mandvi) quits to pursue his dream of cooking in Paris, but an emergency forces him to take over his family’s shabby Indian restaurant in Queens. Taxi driver-turned-chef Akbar (Naseeruddin Shah) shares his passion for Indian food with Samir, whose romance with fellow chef Carrie (Jess Weixler) fuels his desire to prove himself and save the restaurant.”
Fair review in NY Times 11/19/10. Good reviews in general. TRDB.
2/24/12- A lightweight Hollywood/Bollywood that did have some merit. I watched it through. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama
November 20th, 2010
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