THE LAST OF THE UNJUST- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “This dark documentary examines the history of Theresienstadt, the Nazis’ model ghetto created to counter rumors about mistreatment of interned Jews. Director Claude Lanzmann interviews Benjamin Murmelstein, one of the ghetto’s last living witnesses.”
2/7/14- Excellent reviews all around. The NY Times liked it also. TRDB.
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MARS AT SUNRISE- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “At the deadly frontier between Israel and Palestine, young Jewish poet Azzadeh and Muslim painter Khaled meet and become accidental friends. After hearing Khaled’s grim tale of his arrest and questioning, Azzadeh’s political views begin to evolve.”
2/7/14- Audiences have liked this one as did the NY Times but other critics have not cared for it. TRDB.
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BAREFOOT- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Asked to treat a young psychiatric patient who’s been living in utter isolation, a doctor from a wealthy family forms an unusual bond with her. This subtle romantic comedy reveals the beliefs, ambitions and passions of two wandering souls.”
2/2/14- Good reviews. TRDB.
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ADULT WORLD- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix “Recent college graduate Amy is sure she’s going to be a famous poet. But until then, she takes a job at an adult book and video store to make ends meet. Meanwhile, she stalks reclusive punk poet Rat Billings in an effort to make him her mentor.”
2/14/14-Weak reviews in general and also in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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THAT AWKWARD MOMENT- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Jason’s relationship crumbles, his three best friends decide to show their solidarity by staying single until he’s ready to get back in the game. But the pact is put to the test when fate presents all three with their ideal ladies.”
1/31/14- Awful reviews all over. TRDB.
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SOMEWHERE SLOW- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “After landing in the midst of a deadly convenience-store robbery, a 40-year-old cosmetics saleswoman sees an opportunity to change her unfulfilling existence and makes a split-second decision to leave it behind, altering her life forever.”
1/31/14- Good audience reaction- mixed reviews so far from critics. The NY Times liked it. TRDB.
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PETER BROOK: THE TIGHTROPE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Famed theater director Peter Brook reveals his approach to teaching and working with actors in this documentary filmed by his son, Simon Brook. The passionate Brook guides a cast of stage veterans through exercises meant to hone their onstage skills.”
1/31/14- Just a few reviews as of now. The NY Times liked it. TRDB.
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MISS GRANNY- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “After learning that her family plans to send her to a nursing home, elderly widow Oh Mal-soon goes for a walk and wanders into a photo studio. When she emerges, Mal-soon miraculously finds herself transformed into a 20-year-old again.”
1/31/14- Just a few reviews– the NY Times liked it- 2 others did not. TRDB.
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Fate and the same flight reservations bring two ex-lovers together for the first time in years — an unpleasant situation for both of them. During the trip from New York City to Paris, they have plenty of time to argue the past and the present.”
1/31/14- Mixed reviews. The NY Times didn’t care for it. TRDB.
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HANK: FIVE YEARS FROM THE BRINK- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “From Joe Berlinger, the director of the “Paradise Lost” trilogy, comes this documentary about U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and his efforts to convince Congress that only a trillion dollar bailout of Wall Street would prevent economic ruin.”
1/31/14- A weak review in today’s NY Times. Just a few others noted and they are mixed. TRDB.
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