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LE PETIT LIEUTENANT- 2006. Premise by Netflix. “Rookie detective Antoine Derouère (Jalil Lespert) accepts a position with Paris’s elite homicide division, where his first days as a new lieutenant are routine. But when the body of a drifter is found on the banks of the Seine, the entire squad is thrown into turmoil. Led by a recovering alcoholic unit commander (Nathalie Baye), Antoine and the seasoned investigative team unravel a case of shocking violence that will change their lives forever.”
12/27/09- Very interesting movie. Really about his relationships with his job, his wife and with his co-workers. Nathalie Baye is brilliant as usual. Netflix Streaming. 12/09
Tags: drama, Foreign
December 27th, 2009
MATADOR- 1986. By Pedro Almodovar. With Antonio Banderas, Assumpta Serna and Nacho Martinez. About a bullfighter who can no longer fight because of an injury in the ring. He becomes obsessed with death and a love triangle. I liked the movie. Netflix. 12/09
Tags: drama, Foreign
December 21st, 2009
WAKE UP SID- India. Stupid movie and I turned it off. Netflix Streaming. 12/09
December 4th, 2009
PRAY THE DEVIL BACK TO HELL- Premise by Netflix. “Director Gini Reticker and producer Abigail E. Disney’s documentary tells the story of the thousands of Liberian women, both Christian and Muslim, who helped end the bloody civil war in 2003 that killed over 200,000 people. Through nonviolent protests, these brave women forced a resolution in the peace talks, and their efforts led to the election of Africa’s first female head of state, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf.”
11/30/09- I saw this and while the topic is certainly important I felt that the movie lacked interest. I can’t recommend it. TRDB.
Tags: Documentary/History
December 1st, 2009
THE COVE- Premise by Netflix. “This riveting documentary (winner of the Audience Award at Sundance) follows a group of animal activists to a scenic cove in Taijii, Japan, where they use surveillance equipment to capture footage of a secretive and heavily guarded operation run by the world’s largest supplier of dolphins. As the daring group risks their lives to expose the horrifying truths behind the capture of dolphins for the lucrative tourist industry, they also uncover an environmental catastrophe.” I saw this and felt it was very well done and I enjoyed it a lot.
Tags: documentary
November 28th, 2009
THE STRIP- Premise by Zap2it. “The employees of an electronic store face the reality of growing up when one of them gets married.” No reviews as yet.
November 28th, 2009
BROTHERS- Premise by Zap2it. “Siblings Sam and Tommy Cahill are as far apart as brothers can be; while Sam serves his country as a Marine, Tommy is a drifter who just got out of prison. When Sam is shot down and presumed dead in Afghanistan, Tommy vows to take care of Sam’s wife, Grace, and his children. Tommy and Grace become close, and when Sam unexpectedly returns home, the consequences of their actions threaten the foundation of the entire family.” Several great reviews.
12/21/09- I saw this in Florida a few days ago and liked it very much. Great study of family dynamics and great acting as well. Just when you think that there can’t be another anti-war movie with a different twist one more comes along. I actually liked Natalie Portman for a change. TRDB.
Tags: drama
November 28th, 2009
THE LOVELY BONES- Premise by Netflix. “Mark Wahlberg and Rachel Weisz star in Peter Jackson‘s adaptation of Alice Sebold’s best-selling novel. When 14-year-old Susie Salmon (Saoirse Ronan) is murdered, she watches over as her family deals with her tragic death — and her killer prepares to strike again. Torn between the desire for vengeance and the need for healing, her family and friends are forever changed. Susan Sarandon and Stanley Tucci also star in this moving drama.”
November 20th, 2009
CRAZY HEART- Premise by Netflix. “When small town reporter Jean Craddock (Maggie Gyllenhaal) seeks out Bad Blake (Jeff Bridges) — an alcoholic, seen-better-days country music legend — for an interview, they make a connection, and hard-living Blake sees a possible saving grace in a life with Jean and her young boy. Is he ready to leave behind a life playing in the shadow of Tommy (Colin Farrell), the upstart kid he once mentored? Robert Duvall produces and co-stars.”
1/24/10- Just saw this and liked it. Great music also. For me, a weak Gyllenhaal kept it from being even better. The movie reminded me a little too much of “The Wrestler.” TRDB.
Tags: Drama/Romance
November 20th, 2009
ENDGAME- Premise by Netflix. “Confidential political negotiations between South African government representative Prof. Willie Esterhuyse (William Hurt) and African National Congress President Thabo Mbek (Golden Globe nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor) lead to the peaceful demise of apartheid. Taking place in a bucolic British country estate, the talks are fraught with tension, but together the two men find a common path in this engaging Pete Travis-helmed drama.”
2/10- Very good docudrama- well acted and as far as I can tell fairly accurate too. TRDB.
Tags: docudrama
November 10th, 2009
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