SEYMOUR: AN INTRODUCTION- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Tracing the artistic path of a singular man, this affectionate documentary examines the life and times of revered piano teacher Seymour Bernstein, who chose teaching and composition over the chance to pursue a career as a concert pianist.”
3/13/15- Excellent reviews from critics but only fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
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RUN ALL NIGHT- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Though hard-drinking Jimmy Conlon left behind his career as a mob enforcer years ago, he’s forced to revive his lethal skills to protect his family when his son runs afoul of Jimmy’s former boss, Shawn Maguire.”
3/13/15- Marginal reviews from both critics and audiences. TRDB.
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GOING CLEAR: SCIENTOLOGY AND THE PRISON OF BELIEF- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Based on the best-selling exposé by Lawrence Wright, this in-depth documentary about the Church of Scientology includes interviews with eight former members who recall the abuses they witnessed and suffered during their time as followers.”
3/13/15- Very good professional reviews and OK reviews by audiences. TRDB.
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EVA- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Hired to develop a robot child, programmer Alex finds inspiration in his lovely and imaginative niece, Eva, whose mother, Lana, is Alex’s former lover. While Alex’s relationship with Eva deepens, his old feelings for Lana are reawakened.”
3/13/15- I’ve seen just 4 professional reviews- 2 up including the NY Times and 2 down. Audiences have been OK with it. TRDB.
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CYMBELINE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Transplanted to small-town America, this modern-day take on William Shakespeare’s intricate play revolves around biker-gang leader Cymbeline and his second wife, who schemes to have her son wed Cymbeline’s daughter to get her out of the picture.”
3/13/15- Very poor reviews by the critics and just OK ones by audiences. TRDB.
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CINDERELLA- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this live-action retelling of Disney’s animated classic, young Ella escapes from a life of drudgery by way of a fairy godmother whose magic brings Ella face-to-face with the prince of her dreams.”
3/13/15- Most of the critics gave this movie passing grades but none seemed to have liked it too much. The film did better with audiences, however. TRDB.
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THE SALVATION-2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “After emigrating to America’s wide-open west, a Danish homesteader brings over his wife and son seven years later, only to see them promptly murdered. To avenge their deaths, he kills the culprits, unaware that one is related to a brutal gang leader.”
3/6/15- Weak reviews. TRDB.
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OCTOBER GALE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Shattered by her husband’s accidental death, Helen Matthews travels to her family’s vacation cabin to recover. But her solitude is interrupted when a man suffering from a gunshot wound arrives — with his assailant on the way to finish him off.”
3/6/15- Bad, bad reviews. TRDB.
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THE LIFE AND MIND OF MARK DeFRIEST- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Convicted on dubious robbery charges, Mark DeFriest first entered prison when he was 19. In the following years, DeFriest staged 18 breakout attempts, many highly creative — but all of which have prolonged his stay behind bars.”
3/6/15- Very good professional reviews. TRDB.
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MERCHANTS OF DOUBT- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “This revealing documentary examines the network of scientific “experts” paid by major corporations to spread disinformation about looming environmental threats, including chemical pollution and global climate change.”
3/6/15- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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