Posts filed under 'Drama/Romance'
UNTITLED- Premise by Zap2it. “Adrian is an avant-garde music composer whose poorly attended concerts contrast wildly with his brother Josh’s great success as a commercial artist. Adrian’s luck appears to change when Josh introduces him to Madeleine, an art dealer who sells Josh’s work. Adrian and Madeleine begin a torrid affair, but when Josh learns about the relationship and Madeleine stops exhibiting his artwork, the stage is set for a showdown between siblings.” Very few reviews but mixed so far. Sounds interesting to me. TRDB
11/4/09- I just saw this movie and for the first time in years I walked out. Miserable, attempted farce of the art industry but the movie itself was a farce. Thank me for this review now. TRDB
Tags: drama
October 16th, 2009
AFTERWARDS- Premise by Netflix. “Hotshot New York attorney Nathan Del Amico (Romain Duris) is skeptical when the strange Doctor Kay (John Malkovich) claims that he can sense when someone is about to die — until inexplicable events cause Nathan to change his mind. Now believing that he sees signs of his own death, Del Amico takes the doctor’s advice and begins making amends with his ex-wife (Evangeline Lilly) before it’s too late. Gilles Bourdos directs this stylish thriller.” No reviews as yet. TRDB
11/2/09– I just finished seeing this film and I have to wonder what the hell John Malkovich was thinking when he took this role. I turned it off. Netflix. TRDB
Tags: drama
October 16th, 2009
JERICHOW- Premise by Netflix. “While in his hometown for his mother’s funeral, broke Afghan-Soviet war veteran Thomas (Benno Fürmann) winds up meeting and working for passionate Turk Ali (Hilmi Sözer), who needs a driver to help him keep tabs on his chain of snack bars. But when Thomas meets Ali’s gorgeous German wife (Nina Hoss) and the sparks fly, he enters a passionate affair with her that threatens his new livelihood and friendship with the perpetually jealous Ali.” Very good reviews. TRDB
I just saw this remake of “The Postman Always Rings Twice” and l liked the movie yet one more time. Netflix Streaming. 10/09 TRDB
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 16th, 2009
IL DIVO- Premise by Netflix. “Paolo Sorrentino directs this superbly entertaining docudrama about the colorful life and political career of Italy’s Prime Minister Giulio Andreotti and his party’s decades-long throttlehold on Italian politics. Highlighting accusations of mafia ties, Sorrentino pulls no punches as he lays any number of corruption scandals and even political assassinations at the politician’s feet, all with a sly sense of humor. Toni Servillo stars as Andreotti.” Great reviews. TRDB.
I saw this and here’s what I said- ” One critic said that the movie should come with a set of Cliff Notes to explain what was going on in Italy and I AGREE. I turned it off halfway.” TRDB. Netflix Streaming. 10/09
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 16th, 2009
MEDICINE FOR MELANCHOLY- Premise by Netflix. “Waking from a one-night stand that neither remembers, Micah (Wyatt Cenac) and Joanne (Tracey Heggins) find themselves wandering the streets of San Francisco, sharing coffee and conversation and discovering that they share an unexpected deep connection. Barry Jenkins (nominated for a Best First Feature Independent Spirit Award) directs this poetic tale of love and sex that blends the elements of old-fashioned romance with the sensibilities of modern-day relationships.” Excellent reviews. TRDB.
11/2/09- Saw this and here’s what I said- “
MEDICINE FOR MELANCHOLY- Written and directed by Barry Jenkins and starring Tracey Heggins and Wyatt Cenac. About an African American couple who wake up in the morning at a friend’s home after a one night stand. She has a live in boyfriend who is away and makes it clear that this is only a one time deal as he pursues the relationship. They spend all of the next day together. Enjoyable movie. Netflix. 11/09 TRDB
Tags: drama
October 16th, 2009
SAVE ME- 2007. Premise by Netflix. “Mark (Chad Allen) is a young gay man who’s hit rock bottom. Gayle (Judith Light) and her husband, Ted (Stephen Lang), welcome him to Genesis House, a Christian haven for men like Mark to get on the right path — the straight path. When Mark’s mentor, Scott (Robert Gant), becomes too intimate, Gayle and Ted must face some uncomfortable realities. Only Mark and Scott know where their future lives will take them beyond Genesis House.”
I liked the movie and found it very believable. TRDB. Netflix. 10/09
Tags: drama
October 16th, 2009
HE WHO MUST DIE (CELUI QUI DOIT MOURIR)- 1957. Directed by Jules Dassin and co-written by Dassin and Ben Barzman. About a Greek village in the 1920’s that is occupied by the Turks. This village conducts a passion play each year and the characters chosen to play crucial parts actually play out their biblical roles in a real life situation. Very good. DVD from a private source. 10/09
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 12th, 2009
NEW YORK, I LOVE YOU- Premise by Netflix. “A companion piece to Paris, je t’aime, this valentine to New York cleverly blends nearly a dozen love stories, each presented by a different filmmaker. From Central Park to Brooklyn and Queens, each tale features the Big Apple as a central character. The writer-directors include Natalie Portman and Brett Ratner, and the cast features Shia LaBeouf, James Caan, Julie Christie, Christina Ricci, Ethan Hawke and dozens more.”
2/10- Very good and creative and I enjoyed it very much. TRDB.
Tags: Drama/Romance
October 11th, 2009
THE LITTLE TRAITOR- 2007. Premise by Zap2it. “During the British occupation of Palestine, an Israeli youth’s friendship with a British soldier lands him in trouble with town officials.” Good reviews.
2/11– A bit overacted and a bit too precocious for the kid but a good message and I did enjoy it. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 11th, 2009
THIS GIRL’S LIFE- 2003. Directed by Ash Baron-Cohen and starring Juliette Marquis who plays a porn star and James Woods who plays her father, suffering from Parkinson’s disease. The movie is primarily about her life. She eventually forms her own company (Sex Investigation Agency), servicing women who want to know if their spouse or lover is faithful or can be seduced by a beauty. Interesting and I liked it. There was some soft core porno but it was not the main event. Netflix Streaming. 10/09
Tags: drama
October 11th, 2009
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