THE OTHER MAN F.W. DE KLERK AND THE END OF APARTHEID- Synopsis by Netflix. “Filmmaker Nicolas Rossier trains his lens on one of modern political history’s most enigmatic figures, President F.W. de Klerk of South Africa, who presided over the end of the nation’s apartheid era and the release of his successor, Nelson Mandela.”
2/6/15- Weak early reviews from audiences and critics. TRDB.
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ON THE WAY TO SCHOOL- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “This inspiring documentary follows four persevering schoolchildren from different corners of the world as they go to great lengths — literally — to obtain an education, overcoming disabilities and danger in the process.”
2/6/15- I’ve seen just 4 professional reviews- 3 down and 1 up. Audiences have liked it. TRDB.
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MAD AS HELL- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Filmmaker Andrew Napier’s intriguing documentary traces the rise of provocative political commentator Cenk Uygur, from his public-access TV days to becoming the creator and host of the wildly successful YouTube show “The Young Turks.”
2/6/15- Very weak professional reviews but very good audience ones. I’ll vote no for now. TRDB.
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LOVESICK- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “School principal Charlie Darby is successful in life but for one glaring exception: Every time he begins a relationship, his excessive jealousy and paranoia ruin things. Now that he’s found the perfect woman, though, he vows to act differently.”
2/6/15- School principal Charlie Darby is successful in life but for one glaring exception: Every time he begins a relationship, his excessive jealousy and paranoia ruin things. Now that he’s found the perfect woman, though, he vows to act differently.”
2/6/15- Terrible reviews all around. TRDB.
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CALL FOR HELP- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Following the catastrophic earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010, the Global Disaster Immediate Response Team adopts radical strategies in its efforts to relieve the starvation and suffering of the nation’s shattered population.”
2/6/15- This sounded like it might be interesting but it has received very poor reviews, including the one in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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1971- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1971, eight antiwar activists broke into a Pennsylvania FBI office and made off with a treasure trove of documents revealing a massive illegal surveillance program. More than 40 years later, they’re finally talking about the burglary.”
2/6/15- Excellent reviews from critics and audiences alike. TRDB.
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MY NAME IS HMMM- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Twelve-year-old Céline runs away from her abusive home and meets Peter, a 40-something Scottish truck driver who becomes her surrogate father. Freed from oppression, Céline becomes a true, free-spirited child for the first time in her young life.”
1/30/15- This movie sounded interesting but reviews from nearly everyone are awful. TRDB.
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GIRLHOOD- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set amid the projects of Paris, this absorbing depiction of a disaffected 16-year-old girl chronicles the transformation of her social identity after she falls in with a gang of female dropouts.”
1/30/15- Very good reviews from critics and fair reviews from audiences. The NY Times liked it. TRDB.
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HARD TO BE A GOD- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this dark tale, scientists are sent to observe and advance the planet Arkanar’s society, which is stuck in a time akin to Earth’s Middle Ages. While the visitors see things regressing, they’re forbidden to intervene in the natural order of events.”
1/30/15- This movie received great reviews from critics and mediocre ones from audiences. I have a feeling I’ll be with the audiences on this one. TRDB.
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WE’LL NEVER HAVE PARIS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “After unintentionally breaking up with his longtime girlfriend while trying to propose, a neurotic, vacillating man-child pursues her to Paris — only to discover that she’s taken up with a handsome young Frenchman.”
1/23/15- Awful critical reviews and OK audience ones. TRDB.
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