MOMMY- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Diane Després is a flamboyant middle-aged widow and mother to Steve, an adolescent with severe emotional and behavioral problems. As Diane struggles with Steve’s radical mood swings, she begins receiving help from a solicitous new neighbor.”
1/23/15- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
5/2/15- A unique story, well acted and very intense. TRDB. Netflix.
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CLOSER TO THE MOON- 2013. Synopsis by IMDB. “A Romanian police officer teams up with a small crew of old friends from the World War II Jewish Resistance to pull off a heist by convincing everyone at the scene of the crime that they are only filming a movie.”
1/20/15- One of the more unusual films you will see, I found the movie entertaining and original. Hard to believe it’s taken from a true story. Seen as part of the 2015 Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival. TRDB.
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CONCRETE NIGHT- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “At 14, Simo has yet to become infected by the poisonous climate of the slum he inhabits. A night out with his brother does the trick instead. As the two hang out in a toxic Helsinki, the soon-to-be-jailed sibling fills Simo’s head with unwise ideas.”
1/18/15- I’ve seen 4 professional reviews- 3 up and 1 down. It doesn’t sound so good to me and I’ll skip it. TRDB.
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20 ONCE AGAIN- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Mysteriously transformed into the person she was a half-century prior, a 70-year-old widow seizes the opportunity to pursue an entirely different life. Before long, the family matriarch has joined her grandson’s punk rock band.”
1/16/15- I found just 1 review– from the NY Times- and it was weak. TRDB.
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THE TOUCH OF AN ANGEL- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Visualizing the incalculable tragedy of the Holocaust, this riveting documentary resurrects the memories of Henryk Schönker, who witnessed the frantic attempts of German Jews to immigrate while escape from the Nazi death camps was still possible.”
1/16/15- Good reviews although the few reviews I found praised the topic more than the movie. TRDB.
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GANGS OF WASSEYPUR- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When powerful outlaw Shahid Khan is reduced to working in Ramadhir Singh’s coal mines, it sets off a feud of vengeance between their two families that continues for more than six decades in this high-octane Bollywood thriller.”
1/16/15- Excellent reviews for this Indian drama. TRDB.
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APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “As a bisexual Iranian-American, Shirin doesn’t quite fit in to her perfect Persian family — and she can’t make a relationship work. So she goes on a journey of self-discovery and sexual adventure in an effort to come to terms with her identity.”
1/16/15- Excellent reviews from critics and very good ones from audiences as well. TRDB.
1/25/15- I found this movie enjoyable and very different from other break-up gay stories. TRDB. Hotwire On-Demand.
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HET VONNIS (THE VERDICT)- 2013. This movie is about a man whose wife and daughter are killed together and about his quest for justice in Belgium.
1/16/15- An excellent movie with a power packed beginning. Don’t come late and plan to talk about it afterwards. TRDB. At the Theater.
Add comment January 16th, 2015
HUMAN CAPITAL- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “After a tragic roadway accident, the fates of two families become intertwined as a result of the relationship between two of their children. Love, ambition and class all play a part in this piercing look at social climbers and the überwealthy.”
1/14/15- Very good reviews from critics and audiences. The NY Times did not like it. TRDB.
7/13/15- I was enjoying this movie until 1:12:09 when the DVD stopped and would not start again. I’ll report again after I watch the replacement disc. I can recommend it now, however. TRDB.
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WHEN EVENING FALLS ON BUCHAREST OR METABOLISM- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Exploring the truths and fictions of cinema itself, this film-within-a-film portrays a director smitten by an actress in the movie he’s shooting. Their intense relationship prompts Paul, the director, to begin making radical changes to the script.”
1/9/15- Good reviews from both critics and audiences. TRDB.
Add comment January 11th, 2015