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ANOMALISA- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Director Charlie Kaufman uses stop-motion animation and felt puppets to tell the tale of motivational speaker Michael Stone, whose anxieties have robbed him of all joy. But on a speaking tour, he meets a woman who may just revive his soul.”
11/28/15- Terrific reviews. TRDB.
1/23/16- I can assure you that this movie will be seen as one of the top 5 strangest movies you’ll ever see. I’m not sure if I understood this animated feature or if it is understandable at all but it held my interest throughout and I definitely recommend it. At the Theater.
Tags: animated, drama
November 29th, 2015
KILLING THEM SAFELY (TOM SWIFT AND HIS ELECTRIC RIFLE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Created as a safer alternative to police deployment of firearms, Taser guns have provoked controversy and criticism in the wake of an increasing number of deaths resulting from their use. This documentary explores both sides of the issue.”
11/27/15- Very good reviews. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
November 27th, 2015
KARSKI & THE LORDS OF HUMANITY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “On a mission to investigate Nazi atrocities against European Jews during World War II, Jan Karski risked his life by infiltrating the Warsaw ghetto to gather proof and inform Allied leaders, as chronicled in this compelling documentary.”
11/27/15- I’ve seen just 2 reviews and they are both good. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
November 27th, 2015
TAMASHA- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “While marooned on the island of Corsica, young Tara is aided by a backpacker named Ved and they form an attachment — but decide to mask their true identities during their time together. When they meet again years later, Tara finds the magic missing.”
11/24/15- No reviews yet. TRDB.
Tags: drama
November 24th, 2015
STINK- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When he notices an offensive odor emanating from his child’s pajamas, filmmaker Jon Whelan tracks down the source, discovering in the process that thousands of products on U.S. store shelves contain chemicals whose safety remains unproved.”
11/24/15- All reviews that I’ve seen are positive although not terrific. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
November 24th, 2015
JANICE: LITTLE GIRL BLUE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this insightful portrait of 1960s rock legend Janis Joplin, private letters and interviews with her family, friends and colleagues reveal a fragile soul whose overpowering voice made her a superstar before her death from a drug overdose at age 27.”
11/24/15- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
November 24th, 2015
IRAQI ODYSSEY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Iraq’s unhappy and turbulent history since the 1950s is vividly recalled through the illuminating lens of Iraqi director Samir, who details his family’s reluctant departures as exiles over the course of 50 years.”
11/24/15- Just 1 review and it’s good. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
November 24th, 2015
SWEET MICKY FOR PRESIDENT- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix.” In the wake of the devastating Haitian earthquake of 2010, the nation’s presidential election pits the current regime’s handpicked candidate against famed musician Michel Martelly, who gets strong support from renowned American rapper Pras Michel.”
11/20/15- Just 4 reviews- 3 up and 1 down. Audiences have liked it. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
November 20th, 2015
SUMMER OF SANGAILE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Though 17-year-old Sangaile is fascinated by the feats of aerobatic pilots, her fear of heights prevents her from taking wing — until her relationship with the audacious young Auste inspires the boldness that Sangaile needs.”
11/20/15- Mixed reviews– more positive than negative. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
November 20th, 2015
MEDITERRANEA- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Unlike many of the African migrants trying to reach the coast of Italy, Burkina Faso natives Ayiva and Abas aren’t escaping horrors: They simply want to better their financial lots. Unfortunately, life in Europe turns out to be anything but easy.”
11/20/15– Fairly good reviews for this timely drama. TRDB.
4/2/16- Despite the good reviews I just could not get into this dark movie and turned it off fairly quickly. If it got better please let me know. TRDB.
Tags: drama
November 20th, 2015
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