EVAPORATING BORDERS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “This pensive documentary focuses on desperate asylum-seekers who’ve reached the island of Cyprus, only to face a new set of trials. Divided into five chapters, the film underscores the challenges faced by these strangers in a strange land.
6/19/15- Just 2 reviews so far– one up and one down (the NY Times). It sounds interesting to me and I’ll go for it. TRDB.
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GABRIEL- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “As he wages a battle against mental illness, a troubled teen looking for stability seeks to reunite with his former girlfriend. But his compulsive quest soon tests the boundaries of his family’s compassion.”
6/19/15- Very good reviews from critics and audiences although most of the critics felt the need to give some negative aspects of the movie. TRDB.
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MANGLEHORN- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Living only with his cat, brooding locksmith A.J. Manglehorn remains in a rut, penning endless letters to his idealized lost love. Given a chance for new relationship with a cheerful bank teller, A.J. faces a choice between the past and the present.”
6/19/15- Poor reviews in general for this movie starring Al Pacino. TRDB.
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HIPPOCRATES: DIARY OF A FRENCH DOCTOR- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In his pursuit of a medical degree, Benjamin Barois begins an internship in the hospital ward that his doctor father oversees. But the would-be physician soon finds his future endangered when a patient dies because of his negligence.”
6/19/15- Very good critical review and just OK reviews by audiences. TRDB.
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3 1/2 MINUTES, 10 BULLETS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In November 2012, loud music led to a lethal altercation in Florida between four black teens and a white man, leaving one youth dead in a hail of gunfire and leading to the controversial trial played out in this engrossing documentary.”
6/19/15- Excellent reviews from critics but audiences were mixed, more negative than positive. TRDB.
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RUBBLE KINGS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “During the 1970s, New York City’s neighborhoods were overrun by gang violence. This in-depth documentary looks at an unlikely band of young residents who helped bring peace to the streets by ushering in hip-hop culture.”
6/19/15- Good reviews by critics and excellent ones by audiences. TRDB.
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THE FACE OF AN ANGEL- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “A filmmaker hopes to revive his career in Italy with an investigative piece on a high-profile murder trial. As he interviews those who are close to the story, he grows disillusioned with the insensitive cynicism that has developed around the case.”
6/19/15- Awful reviews!! TRDB.
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BALLS OUT- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “College student Caleb Fuller faces a challenge when his former flag-football squad reunites for a last chance at intramural glory. Up against their longtime rivals, Caleb’s team brings in an ex-teammate — who’s now paralyzed — as the coach.”
6/19/15- Good reviews from critics and audiences. TRDB.
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INFINITELY POLAR BEAR- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When his wife heads to New York for an 18-month job, bipolar Harvard dropout Cameron is left to care for their two daughters. Struggling with his illness, Cameron brings his innate creativity — and love of his children — to the challenge.”
6/19/15- Very good reviews from audiences and critics alike. TRDB.
7/6/15- Even though this theme has been seen on the screen many times before, this movie, with great acting and a touching story was very enjoyable. TRDB. At the Theater.
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EDEN- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “As part of a DJ duo during the 1990s heyday of electronic dance music, young Parisian Paul achieves notoriety, only to see his career wane when he fails to keep pace with the metamorphosis of musical trends.”
6/19/15- Very good critical review but audiences have NOT liked it. TRDB.
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