Posts filed under 'Foreign'
YOU WILL BE MY SON- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Paul de Marseul (Niels Aretrup) is the passionate, demanding proprietor of his prestigious family wine estate. But he has no faith in his son, Martin (Loran Deutsch), who works at the vineyard. Paul dreams of a harder-working, successful son-a dream that one day seemingly materializes when he meets Philip (Nicolas Bridet), the son of his dying estate manager (Patrick Chesnais). Can Paul turn against his own blood and turn Philip into the rightful heir of his family estate?”
Here’s what Netflix had to say– “Doubtful that his own son is up to the task, the demanding owner of a vintage chateau and wine label turns to the offspring of his late caretaker to maintain the strict principles of his prestigious business.”
8/16/13- An excellent review in today’s NY Times and from most other critics as well. TRDB.
10/27/13- I loved the acting, the story and the characters. What else can I say? You should see this one! TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
August 16th, 2013
EITHER WAY- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Two employees of the Icelandic Road Administration spend the summer painting lines on the winding roads that stretch out to the distant horizon. With no one but each other for company, the barren wilderness becomes a place of adventure, disaster and discovery as both men reach difficult crossroads in their lives.”
8/16/13- Yesterday I saw the American remake of this Icelandic movie called “Prince Avalanche” and enjoyed it very much. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
August 16th, 2013
UNA NOCHE- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “After Cuban teenager Raul is accused of assault, he and his best friend decide to flee the country and make the 90-mile journey to the United States. Elio’s twin sister — whom he is reluctant to leave behind — narrates their harrowing story.”
8/23/13- An excellent review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
9/11/13- I liked this movie that was about coming of age in the setting of Havana, Cuba but instead of rebelling against their parents they are rebelling against the state. Excellent acting made this movie excel. TRDB. Concast On-Demand.
Tags: drama, Foreign
August 9th, 2013
THERESE DESQUEYROUX- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “In southwest France in the 1920s, two wealthy families are joined by an arranged marriage between the dull Bernard and the restless Thérèse. Desperately bored and longing for meaning in her life, Thérèse concocts a drastic solution to her problems.”
8/9/13- Mixed reviews, more positive than negative–just. TRDB.
8/23/13- A weak review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
August 9th, 2013
THE MACHINE WHICH MAKES EVERYTHING DISAPPEAR- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Filmmaker Tinatin Gurchiani asked auditioning young actors to simply talk about themselves, and turned the engaging results into their own film. This series of mini-interviews creates a fascinating cross-section of Georgia’s young people.”
8/9/13- A good review in today’s NY Times and from other critics as well. TRDB.
Tags: documentary, Foreign
August 9th, 2013
THE GARDENER- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf travels to Jerusalem, capital of the Baha’i faith, which has been outlawed in his native Iran for decades. The film examines Baha’i and captures debates on religion as a whole between the director and his atheist son.”
8/9/13- A good review in today’s NY Times as well as a good review on IMDB. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
August 9th, 2013
CHENNAI EXPRESS- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “What could have been a sad journey turns into a joyful one for Rahul when he falls in love with a woman en route to submerging his grandfather’s ashes. Exotic landscapes and rousing musical numbers follow as the pair traverses South India.”
8/9/13- A weak review in today’s NY Times for this Bollywood. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
August 9th, 2013
BLOOD- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Living in the shadow of their police chief father, two detective brothers commit the ultimate crime while interrogating a suspect, and the fear of being caught turns their lives into a downward spiral of guilt and paranoia.”
8/9/13- Poor reviews all around but several critics brought out some good points in the film. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
August 9th, 2013
OLD CATS- 2010. Synopsis by Netflix. “Now in her 70s, Isadore (Bélgica Castro) begins to realize that her mental faculties are failing. However, she’s determined to hide this fact from her domineering daughter Rosario (Claudia Celedón), whom she fears will take advantage of her. Indeed, both Rosario and her no-good druggie girlfriend (Catalina Saavedra) would like nothing more than to steal Isadore’s flat. But Isadore also shows some cunning in this black-humored domestic farce.”
8/8/13- Good reviews for this movie written and directed by the same man who did “The Maid.” TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
August 8th, 2013
HAUTE CUISINE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Based on real characters and lives, this food-rich drama recounts Hortense Laborie’s experiences as personal chef for the president of France. After reluctantly accepting the job, Hortense braves the intimidating atmosphere of the Elysee Palace.”
8/6/13- Very good early reviews for this film. TRDB.
9/20/13- A weak review in today’s NY Times but mixed reviews in general, more positive than negative. TRDB.
11/7/13- I enjoyed this French movie quite a bit, especially the food. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: comdey, Foreign
August 6th, 2013
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