DUKHTAR- 2015. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In the mountains of Pakistan, a mother and her ten-year-old daughter flee their home on the eve of the girl’s marriage to a tribal leader. A deadly hunt for them begins.”
10/9/15- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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BIG STONE GAP- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “While living an uneventful existence with her mother in a Virginia coal-mining community, pharmacist Ave Maria Mulligan comes upon information that eventually transforms not only her life but the life of the town.”
10/8/15- Just a few reviews but they are generally negative and call the movie a corny rural romance. TRDB.
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THE WALK- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1974, French aerialist Philippe Petit made headlines worldwide with his daring high-wire walk between the twin towers of the World Trade Center. This elevating drama recalls the unauthorized and unforgettable feat pulled off by Petit and his team.”
10/6/15- Mostly positive reviews but many of them expressed qualifications. TRDB.
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THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Synopsis by Netflix. “Traveling to seven diverse locations that are facing serious threats from climate change, this impassioned documentary outlines a plan for restructuring the global economy to turn back the looming threat of environmental disaster.”
10/2/15- Weak reviews. TRDB.
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TAKEN BY STORM: THE ART OF STORM THORGERSON AND HIPGNOSIS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “This documentary chronicles the long and storied career of Storm Thorgerson, the most famous artist you’ve never heard of — the brilliant photographer who created scores of iconic album covers for bands such as Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin.”
10/2/15- There are just 2 reviews- one from the NY Times, and both are very positive. TRDB.
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SHOUT GLADI GLADI- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Meryl Streep narrates this documentary about how one woman, Ann Gloag, fought to empower women and save mothers’ lives in Africa by eliminating fistula, a debilitating but preventable condition that can stem from obstructed labor.”
10/2/15- Just 2 reviews but they are both very positive. TRDB.
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SHERPA- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Beginning as an account of a 2014 expedition up Mount Everest from the perspective of the unheralded Sherpas who make such climbs possible, this riveting documentary shifts focus when tragedy intervenes, killing 16 of the Himalayan guides.”
10/2/15- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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THE MARTIAN- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Abandoned on the surface of Mars after his crew concludes that he perished in a dust storm, astronaut Mark Watney must find a way to survive the planet’s harsh environment — despite having only 28 days of supplies left.”
10/2/15- Very good reviews but it sounds like a crowd pleaser to me. I’ll probably give it a chance, however since most of my friends have liked it very much. TRDB.
1/21/16- This awarded movie was 2 hours and 21 minutes and until the last 20 minutes I was ready to turn it off at any time. Basically sci-fi with hero worship and the can-do philosophy that was much better in Apollo 13. The special effects of the actual rescue were very good. Despite this review I’d still recommend seeing it. TRDB. Hotwire On-Demand.
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HE NAMED ME MALALA- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Vividly portraying the obstacles Pakistani women face in getting an education because of prohibitions by the Taliban, this affecting documentary chronicles the story of Malala Yousafzai, a 15-year-old who was shot because of her advocacy efforts.”
10/2/15- Just OK reviews. Most said it was too timid and it felt like everything was rehearsed. I would see it just for the history. TRDB.
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GOING AWAY (UN BON DIMANCHE)- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When young Mathias’s father fails to pick him up from school, substitute teacher Baptiste takes the boy on a weekend motorcycle journey. While teacher and pupil quickly form a bond, things grow more complicated when they happen upon Mathias’s mother.”
10/2/15- I’ve seen just 2 reviews. The NY Times liked it and the other did not. TRDB.
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