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REMOTE AREA MEDICAL- 2014. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “During the U.S. debate about healthcare reform, the media-reporters and news crews and filmmakers-failed to put a human face on what it means to not have access to healthcare. This documentary fills that gap-it is a film about people, not policy.”
11/28/14– Good critical review and audiences have uniformly liked it. The NY Times did not, feeling that the documentary did not take any stand. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
November 30th, 2014
THE KINGDOM OF DREAMS AND MADNESS- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Granted near-unfettered access to the notoriously insular Studio Ghibli, director Mami Sunada follows the three men who are the lifeblood of Ghibli: the eminent director Hayao Miyazaki, the producer Toshio Suzuki, and the elusive and influential ‘other director’ Isao Takahata over the course of a year as the studio rushes to complete two films, Miyazaki’s The Wind Rises and Takahata’s The Tale of The Princess Kaguya.”
11/28/14- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
November 29th, 2014
THE IMMORTALISTS- 2014. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “‘Cure ageing… or die trying.’ So goes the rallying call of Bill Andrews, the American scientist searching for a solution to the great inevitable.”
11/28/14- Fair reviews from critics but good ones from audiences. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
November 29th, 2014
THE HISTORIAN- 2014. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A troubled, young history professor tries to escape his past by taking a job at a new university, where he struggles with an entrenched and equally-troubled department chair, rampant student apathy, and new relationships that complicate and challenge his world-view.”
11/28/14- Just 2 professional reviews so far– 1 down and 1 mixed. Audiences have uniformly liked it. TRDB.
Tags: drama
November 29th, 2014
BEFORE I DISAPPEAR- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “As he’s about to commit suicide, downcast Richie is interrupted by his estranged sister asking him to babysit her daughter. When events force Richie to spend more time with his niece than expected, she prompts him to reassess his dark views of life.”
11/28/14- Weak critical review but audiences have liked it quite a bit. TRDB.
Tags: drama
November 29th, 2014
THE BABADOOK- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Sam’s frequent tantrums turn sinister when a creepy children’s book called Mister Babadook mysteriously appears in his room, and he asks his mother, “Do you want to die?” Is Sam losing his mind, or is a real monster lurking in the house?”
11/28/14- Excellent reviews and despite the “horror” the movie sounds very interesting. TRDB.
Tags: drama, horror, Mystery
November 29th, 2014
ANTARCTICA: A YEAR ON ICE- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Spending long stretches in Antarctica for more than a decade, documentarian Anthony Powell uses his camera to capture the extremes of human and animal existence, as well as the polar landscape’s icy beauty.”
11/28/14- Very good critical review and audiences have liked it very much. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
November 29th, 2014
STONES IN THE SUN- 2014. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In this powerful social drama, Haitian refugees cross paths in 1980s NYC as political violence engulfs their homeland. In order to move forward, they must confront the horrors of the past.”
11/21/14– I’ve seen 3 professional reviews– 2 up including the NY Times and 1 down. I’ll try it. TRDB.
Tags: drama
November 21st, 2014
REACH ME- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Led by a stellar ensemble cast, the inspirational dramedy REACH ME tells interwoven stories from a diverse group of people who are united by one thing¿a powerful book from an anonymous and reclusive author (Tom Berenger). When the book’s positive message goes viral, a journalist (Kevin Connolly) and his editor (Sylvester Stallone), a former inmate (Kyra Sedgwick), a hip-hop mogul (Nelly), an actor (Cary Elwes) and an undercover cop (Thomas Jane) are inspired to change their lives by facing their fears. REACH ME also stars Kelsey Grammer, Lauren Cohan, Ryan Kwanten and Tom Sizemore.”
11/21/14- Terrible reviews- this movie managed to get a zero rating from Rotten Tomatoes. TRDB.
Tags: drama
November 21st, 2014
LITTLE HOPE WAS ARSON- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “After arson fires destroy 10 East Texas churches in the space of a few weeks, the resulting police investigation fails to turn up any leads. Eventually, a citizen’s tip points detectives in the direction of two young locals.”
11/21/14- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
November 21st, 2014
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