SUNSET EDGE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “As four rudderless teens spend their days skateboarding and scavenging in the dilapidated remnants of a rural North Carolina trailer park, they cross paths with a young stranger who’s come looking for clues about his father’s death.”
5/30/15- About one half of the critics liked this movie and the ones that did had something bad to say as well. Audiences have unanimously liked this film. TRDB.
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RESULTS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Pursuing personal renewal in the wake of an ugly divorce, the wealthy but unhappy Danny takes himself to the neighborhood gym and soon develops an unusual relationship with the gym’s owner, Trevor, and captivating trainer, Kat.”
5/30/15- Very good reviews from the critics and just OK reviews from audiences. TRDB.
6/6/15- I enjoyed this drama/comedy, especially the interaction between the main characters. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
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I BELIEVE IN UNICORNS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Transported from her imaginative fantasy world and swept into her first romantic attachment, naïve teen Davina is so happy that she fails to detect signs of trouble in her boyfriend’s increasingly cruel behavior.”
5/30/15- Very good reviews from the critics but audiences have not rated it well. TRDB.
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GEMMA BOVARY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Living in a Norman village when British couple Gemma and Charlie Bovery settle nearby, urban exile Martin Joubert — a fan of the novel “Madame Bovary” — soon discovers that the pair’s name isn’t all they share with Gustave Flaubert’s famous tale.”
5/30/15- Weak reviews in general. The NY Times liked it. TRDB.
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ALOHA- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Returning to Hawaii to coordinate the launch of a revolutionary weapons satellite, defense contractor Brian Gilcrest reconnects with an old flame. Before long, however, he’s distracted by the alluring Air Force officer assigned to be his escort.”
5/26/15- Lousy reviews from nearly everybody. TRDB.
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WELCOME TO THIS HOUSE: A FILM ON ELIZABETH BISHOP- 2015. Synopsis by IMDB. ” Welcome To This House, a feature documentary film on the homes and loves of poet Elizabeth Bishop, is about life in the shadows, and the anxiety of art making without full lesbian disclosure.”
5/26/15- Few reviews but this movie sounds interesting. TRDB.
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GUIDELINES (La Marche a Suivre)- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Through discussions between errant students, teachers and guidance counselors at a rural Quebec high school, this pensive documentary looks at the challenges the teens face and education’s role in helping them navigate the winding path to adulthood.”
5/26/15- Just a few reviews so far and they are good. TRDB.
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THE JAPANESE DOG- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Having lost his wife and seen his entire world obliterated by a flood, Costache Moldu receives a visit from his long-estranged son, Ticu, whose 21st-century lifestyle proves to be as incompatible as ever with his father’s simple tastes.”
5/22/15- Just 4 reviews noted– 3 positive, including the NY Times and 1 negative. TRDB.
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SEEDS OF TIME- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Documentarian Sandy McLeod trains a thought-provoking lens on agricultural scientist Cary Fowler as he traverses the globe on a mission to preserve and stockpile seeds that may someday avert a worldwide famine.”
5/22/15- OK reviews. TRDB.
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SOMETHING BETTER TO COME- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Shedding a harsh light on the lives of Russia’s poorest citizens, this grimly affecting documentary depicts the seemingly hopeless existence of a family living on the Svalka, a colossal waste dump on the outskirts of Moscow.”
5/22/15- Very few reviews but they are overwhelmingly positive for this documentary. TRDB.
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