PREDESTINATION- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Dispatched on a mission intended to alter the fabric of history, a temporal agent from a remote reality travels through time to prevent a criminal madman from carrying out a devastating attack on New York City.”
1/9/15- Fairly good reviews from critics and audiences alike for this sci-fi movie. I’d recommend it even though it’s not my kind of movie. TRDB.
Add comment January 11th, 2015
HORNS- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Not only is Ig Perish accused of murdering his girlfriend, he’s sprouted a set of horns in this horror-fantasy starring Daniel Radcliffe. The affliction quickly becomes an aid when Ig realizes his budding knobs compel people to reveal their sins.”
10/31/14- Awful reviews. TRDB.
Add comment November 1st, 2014
THE ZERO THEOREM- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the near future, Qohen spends his days working for a boss named Management and his nights waiting for a phone call that will explain his existence. Terry Gilliam puts his characteristic bizarre spin on modern life in this sci-fi comedy.”
9/19/14- Very weak reviews. TRDB.
Add comment September 19th, 2014
THE CONGRESS- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Actress Robin Wright plays herself in this surreal drama about a film star who agrees to have her digital image recorded for reuse in future films. Despite the handsome payoff, Robin begins to recognize some unforeseen consequences of the deal.”
9/5/14- Fairly good critical review. Audience reviews are mixed so far. TRDB.
September 5th, 2014
THE POSSESSION OF MICHAEL KING- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “After the trauma of his wife’s unexpected death, filmmaker Michael King decides to revisit the question of supernatural forces in life. But he gets more than he bargained for when he makes himself the subject of a movie that explores the occult.”
8/22/14- Poor reviews all around including the one in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Add comment August 22nd, 2014
THE GIVER- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “In a future society called The Community, pain, war and disease have been eradicated, as have individuality and free will. When a teenager named Jonas learns the truth about the real world, he must decide whether to reveal all or remain quiet.”
8/15/14- Poor reviews. TRDB.
Add comment August 15th, 2014
SNOWPIERCER- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “The Earth’s remaining inhabitants are confined to a single train circling the globe as revolution brews among the class-divided cars. Based on a French graphic novel and set in a new ice age, this futuristic thriller stars a top-notch ensemble cast.”
6/27/14- Very good reviews from critics and fairly good ones from audiences as well. TRDB.
1/12/21- Junk!!!
Add comment June 29th, 2014
COHERENCE- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a comet causes a neighborhood to lose power, four couples gathered for a dinner party investigate a nearby house whose lights are still on.”
6/20/14- Good reviews in general. The NY Times made it sound like a failed horror movie. I think I’ll skip it. TRDB.
Add comment June 20th, 2014
THE ROVER- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in a chaotic future, this Outback saga follows loner Eric’s brutal ordeal when a criminal gang takes his car and leaves him nowhere with nothing. Soon, Eric decides to undertake a journey of vengeance, bringing along an injured gang member.”
6/13/14– Mixed reviews both from critics and audiences– more up than down. TRDB.
Add comment June 16th, 2014
THE SIGNAL- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “During their drive across the country, college pals Nick and Jonah — accompanied by Nick’s girlfriend — run into major trouble in the Nevada desert. Duped into a setup by an evil-minded hacker, the trio soon become the demented techie’s prisoners.”
6/13/14- Weak reviews from both critics and audiences. TRDB.
Add comment June 16th, 2014