LIFE- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Humans have long considered the possibility of life on Mars. So, when an International Space Station crew discovers a one-celled organism in a sample from the red planet, they’re ecstatic — until the tiny life-form displays a freakish intelligence.”
3/24/17- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.
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MEN & CHICKEN- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Siblings Gabriel and Elias are none-too close, but when it’s revealed in their dad’s will that they were adopted, they unite to find their biological father — a journey that takes them to an isolated island and a decaying sanatorium.”
3/22/17- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
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WILSON- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Daniel Clowes’ graphic novel comes to life in this comic tale about a man who gets back together with his long-estranged wife … and learns he has a daughter. Set in his ways and decidedly neurotic, he’s determined to win his offspring’s affection.”
3/21/17- Mostly poor reviews. TRDB.
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FRANTZ- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the wake of World War I, young Anna tends her fallen fiancé’s grave each day. During one of her visits, she sees a stranger placing a bouquet on the grave and soon comes to learn that the two men were once friends — but all is not what it seems.”
3/17/17- An excellent drama that I thoroughly enjoyed. TRDB. At the Theater.
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THE SHOW ABOUT THE SHOW- 2017. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Independent Filmmaker Caveh Zahedi is trying to make a television show. He persuades BRIC TV, a Brooklyn non-profit Arts organization, to finance a television show
3/17/17- Just 1 review noted and it is positive. TRDB.
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TAIPEI STORY- 2017. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Lung, a former member of the national Little League team and now operator of an old-style fabric business, is never able to shake a longing for his past glory. One day, he runs into a forme teammate who is now a struggling cab driver. The two talk about old times and they are struck by a sense of loss. Lung is living with his old childhood sweetheart Ah-chin, a westernized professional woman who grew up in a traditional family. Although they live together, Ah-chin is always weary of Lung’s past liason with another girl.”
3/17/17- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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TICKLING GIANTS- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 2011, Egyptian heart surgeon Bassem Youssef traded his scalpel for a microphone and soon became the most popular satirical voice on Egyptian television with “Al Bernameg,” a show that regularly tests the tolerance of government authorities.”
3/17/17- Critics loved this movie– audiences liked it but were less enthusiastic. TRDB.
6/15/17- An excellent documentary about Egypt and about freedom in general. TRDB. Seen at Temple Beth El in Chappaqua.
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P.S. JERUSALEM- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “While raising her family in New York, filmmaker Danae Elon felt drawn to Jerusalem, the city of her birth. Thus, the family began a three-year sojourn there, during which Elon assembled this video diary of her mixed feelings about modern Israel.”
3/17/17- The critics loved it. TRDB.
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SONG TO SONG- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Two love triangles intersect amid the vibrant music scene of Austin, Texas, fomenting all sorts of conflicting emotions. Director Terrence Malick filmed scenes from the ensemble drama during live performances at the Austin City Limits music festival.”
3/17/17- Fair at best reviews from the critics but most audiences have liked it more. TRDB.
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AFTER THE STORM- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Once a prize-winning novelist, Ryota now works as a private eye — whose wages go toward gambling rather than child support. But after learning that his ex-wife is moving on with another man, Ryota makes a last-ditch effort to reclaim his family.”
3/17/17- Excellent reviews by critics and audiences alike. TRDB.
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