FAREWELL TO HOLLYWOOD- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Ambitious 17-year-old Regina Nicholson sees her hopes of producing a film dashed by terminal cancer — until filmmaker Henry Corra dedicates himself to helping her fulfill her dream, as chronicled in this affecting documentary.”
2/25/15- Great reviews by critics and audiences alike. TRDB.
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McFARLAND USA- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Track coach Jim White’s search for work leads him to a high school in California’s Central Valley with a largely Latino student body. After White and his determined athletes establish a bond of trust, remarkable achievements are on the horizon.”;’
2/20/15- Although this movie got OK reviews the movie sounds corny and I can’t recommend it. TRDB.
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APPROACHING THE ELEPHANT- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “At the Teddy McArdle Free School in New Jersey, students take only the classes they want, and school regulations are determined by democratic vote. This thought-provoking documentary examines the school’s innovative approach to elementary education.”
2/20/15- Excellent reviews from critics and audiences alike. TRDB.
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ALL THE WILDERNESS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Keeping to himself in the wake his father’s death, James Charm finds refuge in solitary walks and creating morbid sketches — until a charismatic new friend and a quirky young woman begin to draw him out of his shell.”
2/20/15- OK critical review but terrible reviews from audiences. The NY Times seems to have liked it. TRDB.
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QUEEN AND COUNTRY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1952, Bill Rohan’s carefree teenage years are cut short when he’s conscripted for service in the Korean War. At boot camp, Bill soon forges a bond with a fellow draftee: rabble-rousing prankster Percy Hapgood.”
2/18/15- Very good reviews from critics and audiences alike. TRDB.
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WILD TALES- 2015. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Inequality, injustice and the demands of the world we live in cause stress and depression for many people. Some of them, however, explode. This is a movie about those people. Vulnerable in the face of a reality that shifts and suddenly turns unpredictable, the characters of Wild Tales cross the thin line that divides civilization and barbarism.” TRDB.
2/16/15- An article in yesterday’s NY Times about this movie sounds very interesting. The film just won a Golden Bear in Berlin. TRDB.
2/26/15- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
3/22/15– I enjoyed this movie very much. Like nothing you’ve seen before, it crosses the line and goes over-the top frequently. TRDB.
Add comment February 16th, 2015
THE REWRITE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Once upon a time, Keith Michaels was an award-winning Hollywood screenwriter, but divorce and a string of unsuccessful films have left him with nothing but bad debts and blank pages. So when his agent arranges a job, a desperate Keith can’t say no. Keith unexpectedly finds himself becoming invested in his students lives, including Holly, a single mom looking to start her own new chapter.”
2/13/15- Weak reviews and even the ones that didn’t pan it weren’t crazy about it. TRDB.
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HITS- 2015. “Plumbing the depths of American culture in the Internet age, this mordant comedy takes its humor from the trials of a municipal worker named Dave. After a video of his tirades reaches the Internet, Dave is astounded by his sudden notoriety.”
2/14/15- Weak reviews. TRDB.
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COSTA DA MORTE (COAST OF DEATH)- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Capturing the wild and windswept beauty of Galicia’s rocky shoreline, this elegantly crafted documentary looks at the adversarial relationship between the region’s inhabitants and their surroundings, and the age-old legends that shape their lives.”
2/14/15- I’ve seen just 3 professional reviews and they are all good. Audiences have liked it also. TRDB.
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THE VOICES- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Leading a quiet bachelor existence, factory employee Jerry develops a crush on the lovely Fiona from accounting but ends up killing her by accident. Luckily for Jerry, his suddenly verbal cat and dog are there to help him consider his next move.”
2/6/15- Good reviews for this ridiculous sounding movie. TRDB.
Add comment February 7th, 2015