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PALO ALTO- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Based on a collection of short stories by James Franco (who also stars), this perceptive drama follows a group of disaffected teens in a wealthy California town who have money to burn but little parental supervision — and even less direction.”
5/9/14- Very good reviews. The NY Times liked it also. TRDB.
9/30/14- Another slice of life movie about teenage ennui with minimal supervision- a bad combination- but well done and I did like it. TRDB.
Tags: drama
May 9th, 2014
NEIGHBORS- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “New parents Mac and Kelly Radner love their neighborhood — until a rowdy fraternity moves next door and changes the block into party central. As Mac tries to restore a baby-friendly environment, an epic battle ensues.”
5/9/14- The movie sounds silly but received some very good reviews. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy
May 9th, 2014
GOD’S POCKET- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Blue collar worker Mickey tries to cover things up when his stepson is killed in a suspicious construction accident, but a local reporter senses that something’s amiss. As he’s backed into a corner by the truth, Mickey struggles to find a way out.”
5/9/14- Really weak reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama
May 9th, 2014
FED UP- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Childhood obesity has become an ever-more serious medical issue in the United States. This eye-opening documentary examines the underlying causes behind the epidemic, including the marketing strategies of major U.S. food producers.”
5/9/14- Good reviews from both critics and audiences. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
May 9th, 2014
FARMLAND- 2014. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Most Americans have never stepped foot on a farm or ranch or even spoken with the people who grow and raise the food we eat. FARMLAND takes an intimate look at the lives of several farmers and ranchers, all in their 20’s, and all responsible for running their own agriculture businesses.”
5/9/14- Awful professional reviews but audiences have uniformly liked this documentary. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
May 9th, 2014
THE DOUBLE- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Jesse Eisenberg plays the dual roles of a timid office worker and his charismatic doppelganger in this cinematic adaptation of a Dostoevsky tale. First spotted on the bus, then at work, Simon’s double may share his looks, but he’s no carbon copy.”
5/9/14- Very good early reviews. TRDB.
5/9/14- This movie seemed more like a creative bad dream than anything else. I did watch the whole thing. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
Tags: Comedy, drama
May 9th, 2014
DEVIL’S KNOT- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Frothing for vengeance after three 8-year-olds are slain, the community of West Memphis, Ark., directs blame at a trio of teens suspected of Satanism. Atom Egoyan directs Reese Witherspoon and Colin Firth in this fact-based tale of justice gone awry.”
5/9/14- Awful reviews despite this good cast. TRDB.
Tags: drama
May 9th, 2014
DAMNATION- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Decades of dam-building projects in the United States have taken a toll on animals and plants in dozens of river systems from coast to coast. This alarming documentary examines those effects and the continued deterioration of the nation’s waterways.”
5/9/14- Early professional reviews are mixed (the NY Times negative) but audiences have loved it. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
May 9th, 2014
CHEF- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “When chef Carl Casper’s plans for opening a restaurant in Los Angeles fail to pan out, he returns home to Miami and debuts a food truck instead. While trying to regain his zest for cookery, Carl also tries to mend his fractured family ties”
5/9/14- Very good professional and audience reviews. TRDB.
6/8/14- A Hollywoodish feel good movie that made me feel good. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, drama
May 9th, 2014
CHAPMAN- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a life-changing letter calls him home to the Colorado mountains, Alex Fletcher is forced to confront the tragic past he left behind. But coming face to face with his mistakes stirs painful memories.”
5/9/14- Poor professional reviews and so-so audience reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama
May 9th, 2014
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