DEATHGASM- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Looking for a way to quell teenage boredom, friends Zakk and Brodie start a heavy metal band. But their music takes a dark turn when they begin playing from mysterious sheet music that causes them to inadvertently awaken an ancient evil.
10/2/15- Very good reviews but this sounds pretty stupid to me. TRDB.
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BRAND: A SECOND COMING- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Entertaining and powerful, this engaging profile of funnyman-turned-activist Russell Brand charts his unique career arc, from no-holds-barred comic provocateur to impassioned advocate for sociopolitical change.”
10/2/15- Generally positive reviews along with some very bad ones as well. It’s probably worth a try. TRDB.
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ADDICTED TO FRESNO- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Sisters Shannon and Martha both take jobs as maids at a Fresno hotel as each tries to work out the next step in her life. But when Shannon accidentally kills a hotel guest, their focus quickly shifts to getting rid of the corpse.”
12/2/15- Poor reviews. TRDB.
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SLEEPLESS IN NEW YORK- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Anthropologist Helen Fisher delves deep into the paradoxes of love and heartbreak in this sensitive documentary that focuses on three lovesick young souls. In Fisher’s view, the pain of heartbreak is genuine but can also lead to personal renewal.”
9/25/15- Just 2 reviews– 1 up (The NY Times) and 1 down. It sounds like it could be interesting. TRDB.
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WESTERN- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Two border towns, one in Texas and the other across the Rio Grande in Mexico, have enjoyed harmonious relations for many years. But the emergence of drug-cartel violence and U.S. plans to shut down the crossing bring tension to both communities.”
9/25/15- Early reviews are very good for this documentary. TRDB.
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MISSION TO LARS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Kate and Will Spicer’s brother, Tom, has Fragile X Syndrome, the most common form of inherited learning disability. He is also a massive fan of Lars Ulrich from Metallica. They made a promise to Tom that they would get him to meet Lars. Tom’s dream is their promise. Together they went on a Mission to Lars.”
9/25/15- Good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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LOST IN HONG KONG- Synopsis by Netflix. “In this anarchic sequel to the wildly popular “Lost in Thailand,” Xu Lai plans a holiday trip to Hong Kong with his wife and brother-in-law — but his hidden agenda also includes visiting with his former lover.”
9/25/15- Poor reviews. TRDB.
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DRUNK STONED BRILLIANT DEAD: THE STORY OF THE NATIONAL LAMPOON- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Founded in 1970 as a wacky, shocking and irreverent humor magazine, “National Lampoon” touched off a revolution in American comedic style, as chronicled in this affectionate look at the publication’s history and legacy.”
9/25/15- Very good reviews from both critics and audiences alike for this documentary. TRDB.
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BECOMING BULLETPROOF- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Chronicling the making of a Western film that employs a crew of disabled actors and movie technicians, this inspiring documentary tears down stereotypes and preconceived ideas by demonstrating what people with disabilities can accomplish.”
9/25/15- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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ASHBY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Arriving in a new town, high-schooler Ed Wallis has trouble fitting in until he meets his eccentric neighbor, Ashby Holt, and the two become friends. But what Ed doesn’t know is that Ashby is a former CIA assassin with only a short time to live.”
9/25/15- Weak reviews by both critics and audiences. TRDB.
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