Posts filed under 'Foreign'
THE MEASURE OF A MAN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “After his long and humiliating search for employment — while scrambling to feed his family — Thierry Taugourdeau lands a job at a megamarket catching shoplifters. But he faces a moral quandary as he begins to sympathize with those he apprehends.”
4/15/16- Excellent reviews and I’ll try to see this one. TRDB.
9/20/16- I really enjoyed this French film and found myself rooting for Thierry to succeed. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama, Foreign
April 17th, 2016
AN EYE FOR BEAUTY- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “During a business-related trip to Toronto, married architect Luc Sauvageau — who appears to have it all — begins a torrid liaison with an unhappily wed woman. But when the affair upsets his well-ordered domestic life, he must decide what he wants.”
4/15/16- A common theme and awful reviews doom this one. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
April 17th, 2016
APPLES IN THE DESERT- 2016. This Israeli movie was about a 19 year old girl living with ultra orthodox parents and an authoritative traditional father, looking for freedom.
4/11/16- A very good movie about issues that have been brought out before but generally not as well. The film prompted lots of discussion. TRDB. At the Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival in Boynton Beach.
Tags: drama, Foreign
April 12th, 2016
11 MINUTES- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “While a handful of disparate Warsaw residents are caught up personal dramas, several sharp turns take place in their lives over the space of 11 minutes as their paths start to intersect, leading to a fateful outcome.”
4/8/16- Very weak reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
April 8th, 2016
NEON BULL- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Working behind the scenes of the macho Brazilian sport of vaquejada, Iremar prepares bulls for their entry into the arena, where cowboys try to tug the animals to the ground by their tails. But Iremar’s real ambition is to become a costume designer.
4/8/16– Great reviews for this drama. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
April 8th, 2016
SWORN VIRGIN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Fleeing her Albanian village to escape the prospect of wifely servitude, Hana assumes a new identity as a man. She spends the next decade living in the mountains, until a visit to her sister in Italy leads Hana to question the path she’s taken.”
4/22/16- I saw this movie and thought it was interesting as I knew nothing about this group of people. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
April 6th, 2016
STANDING TALL- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Shunted around the juvenile justice system after his irresponsible mother abandons him as a child, young Malony grows up to be a recalcitrant teenage hell-raiser. But a patient magistrate and an empathetic youth counselor refuse to quit on him.
3/31/16- Very good reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama
April 2nd, 2016
KAPOOR & SONS- SINCE 1921- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Estranged brothers Arjun and Rahul are obliged to meet when their grandfather suffers a heart attack. With the family under one roof, old grudges begin to fly as the two brothers start hurling insults — and objects — at each other.”
3/21/16- Just 1 review noted (from the NY Times) and it’s OK. Audiences have liked it very much. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, Romance
March 21st, 2016
SWEET BEAN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Looking for help in his bakery — where he specializes in doriyaki pastries — Sentaro hires 76-year-old Tokue. To Sentaro’s surprise, his new employee has a unique talent for making the popular delicacy … but she’s also hiding a troubling secret.”
3/18/16- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
10/31/16- I enjoyed this movie very much. The old woman was a great character and the movie was like a poem for me. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama, Foreign
March 18th, 2016
MY GOLDEN DAYS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this episodic drama that unfolds in three segments, middle-aged anthropologist Paul Dédalus leaves the field and takes a desk job in Paris, where he muses on his turbulent youth and the love of his life, Esther.”
3/18/16- Very good reviews from critics and just fair ones from audiences. The NY Times and WSJ both rated it highly. TRDB.
8/12/16- A poignant coming of age drama from France. Complex and well acted and I enjoyed it. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
Tags: drama, Foreign
March 18th, 2016
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