Posts filed under 'Drama/Romance'
WHERE GOD LEFT HIS SHOES- Premise by Netflix. “A tight-knit family is forced onto the streets of New York City and into a homeless shelter in this heartfelt Tribeca Film Festival selection from director Salvatore Stabile. With Christmas Eve fast approaching, an ex-boxer (John Leguizamo) is buoyed by the prospect of moving his wife (Leonor Varela) and two children (David Castro and Samantha M. Rose) into the relative warmth of a nearby housing project. But first, he’ll need a miracle.” Very good reviews.
Tags: drama
October 21st, 2009
LEMON TREE- Premise by Netflix. “A Palestinian widow (Hiam Abbass) fights to keep her lemon grove from being uprooted when Israeli security forces declare it a threat to the Israeli defense minister living next door (Doron Tavory) in this foreign-language drama based on a true story. Teaming with a young lawyer (Ali Suliman), the widow takes her case to the Israeli Supreme Court. But in the process of seeking justice, she’s forced to hide the forbidden bond growing between them.” I saw this movie a few months ago and would recommend it highly.
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 21st, 2009
PARAISO TRAVEL- Directed by Simon Brand and starring Aldemar Correa. About a young man who leaves Colombia with his girl friend and comes to NY illegally. They are separated shortly after arrival and he must fend for himself for the first time. An excellent depiction of what it’s like traveling here illegally and fwhat life is like for illegal immigrants in general. Good movie. Netflix Streaming. 10/09
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 20th, 2009
WHITE NIGHT WEDDING- 2008. The movie takes place in northern Iceland where it remains light all day in the summer. The story is about a couple about to be married where the man is much older than the woman and her parents are dead set against the union. The story is told with many flashbacks to his first marriage. An unusual cast of characters. I liked it. Netflix. 10/09
Tags: Comedy, drama, Foreign
October 19th, 2009
A SERIOUS MAN- 2009. By Joel and Ethan Coen. A caricature of a man whose life seems to be falling apart. Problems with his wife (she’s leaving him for a friend of theirs), his kids, and also at work. He consults with various rabbis in a vain attempt to understand what life is all about and what God wants from him.
I found the film way over the top, even for a caricature, and not very funny as all the funny parts were at someone’s expense. 10/09
Tags: Comedy, drama
October 19th, 2009
KILOMETRE ZERO- 2005. Directed by Hiner saleem and starring Nazmi Kirik. About a man who is taken from his family in Iraqi Kurdistan and forced to fight with the Iraqi army. He is selected to deliver the body of a fallen comrade to his family and he and a driver go on a surreal journey. Very good movie and certainly another profound anti-war film. Netflix. 10/09
Tags: drama
October 19th, 2009
VANAJA- 2006. India. Directed by Rajnesh Domalpalli and starring Mamatha Bhukya. About a very poor 15yr. old girl who goes to work as a servant to for a wealthy mistress. After she is raped and becomes pregnant by her patron’s son all of the relationships change. Very good acting, some good Burra Katha dancing but ultimately a story about the caste system. I liked the movie a lot. Netflix. 10/09
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 18th, 2009
MOTHERHOOD- Premise by Zap2it. “A bitter New York mom faces unexpected challenges while preparing for her daughter’s birthday.” One review and it was poor. TRDB.
Tags: drama
October 16th, 2009
THE WEDDING SONG- Premise by Zap2it. “The Nazi occupation of Tunisia strains the friendship between two women, one a Muslim and one Jewish, who are preparing for their upcoming marriages.” I found a single review and it was very good. TRDB
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 16th, 2009
AMELIA- Premise by Netflix. “Hilary Swank stars as famed aviator Amelia Earhart in this dramatic biopic that follows the daring pilot’s rise from obscurity in Kansas to her troubled marriage to businessman George Putnam (Richard Gere), who recruited her for her first transatlantic flight. Mira Nair (The Namesake, Vanity Fair) directs; Ewan McGregor, Joe Anderson, Christopher Eccleston, Joe Anderson and Mia Wasikowska co-star.” Poor reviews.
Tags: drama
October 16th, 2009
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