MISS JULIE- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “At her family’s rural estate, young Julie spars with and seduces her father’s handsome valet in an intense encounter that stretches over the course of a summer night before reaching a shocking conclusion.”
12/5/14- Poor reviews despite the excellent cast. TRDB.
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LIFE PARTNERS- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Although Paige and Sasha aren’t on the same page sexually — one is straight, the other is gay — they’re deeply committed to each other. But when Paige begins dating a young dermatologist, Sasha fears losing her place her best friend’s life.”
12/5/14- Critics and audiences are about 50/50 on this one. TRDB.
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THE FOXY MERKINS- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “When hapless lesbian hooker Margaret meets confident con artist and woman-seducer Jo in this lighthearted comedy, the two women form an unexpected bond as they service everyone from Manhattan matrons to suburban soccer moms.”
12/5/14- This one sounds stupid but has received more good reviews than poor ones. TRDB.
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DELUSIONS OF GUINEVERE- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Once a popular child TV star, Guinevere James has bottomed out as an actress at age 29, gaining weight and obsessing about former cast mates via social media. Determined to regain her fame online, Guinevere starts uploading her off-kilter videos.”
12/5/14- I’ve seen just 3 reviews– all positive including the NY Times. TRDB.
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CONCERNING VIOLENCE- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Africa’s long struggle against colonial domination gets stunning visual treatment in this documentary that includes previously unseen archival footage and illuminates the continuing exploitation of the continent’s resources by foreign interests.”
12/5/14- Very good critical reviews for this documentary. Audiences have been less than enthusiastic. TRDB.
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COMET- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Taking a fluid approach to time, this bittersweet indie tale cohesively interweaves the decisive moments in the tumultuous six-year romance between jaded Kimberly and abrasive intellectual Dell.”
12/5/14- Mediocre reviews at best. TRDB.
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BILLY BATES- 2014. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “From director Jennifer DeLia and producer Julie Pacino, BILLY BATES is an absorbing portrait of a troubled artist who seeks solace in lover, Kaia (Savannah Welch), a beautiful singer.”
12/6/14- Awful reviews. TRDB.
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THE BAREFOOT ARTIST- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “This inspirational and affecting documentary charts the long and fruitful life of 70-year-old artist Lily Yeh, who has traveled the globe helping broken communities restore hope and a sense of purpose through public art projects.”
12/5/14- Excellent early reviews. TRDB.
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ZERO MOTIVATION- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Serving out their required term in the military, a collection of young Israeli soldiers are posted to a desolate base in the middle of the desert. As their collective boredom mounts, personal frictions begin to surface among the all-female company.”
12/3/14- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
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TOUCH THE WALL- 2014. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “TOUCH THE WALL is the story of two Olympic swimmers – Gold-Medalist Missy Franklin and Silver-Medalist Kara Lynn Joyce – and their journey to the 2012 London Olympics.”
11/28/14- Just 2 professional reviews and they are both bad. TRDB.
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