SUMMER IN FEBRUARY- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “On the eve of World War I, artists AJ and Gilbert compete for the affections of the same girl, Florence, at a Bohemian colony in northern England. When Florence finally makes her choice, it sets in motion a chain of events none of them expect.”
1/17/14- Poor reviews all around including the review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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BAND OF SISTERS- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This inspiring documentary illustrates the turbulent journey of Catholic nuns in the U.S. following Vatican II in the early 1960s, when they began to leave behind their sheltered lives and become vocal advocates for social justice and civil rights.”
1/17/14- The NY Times gave this a fair at best review. Audiences have liked it. TRDB.
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LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Ryota (Masaharu Fukuyama) is a successful Tokyo architect who works long hours to provide for his wife, Midori (Machiko Ono) and six-year-old son, Keita. But when a blood test reveals Keita and another baby were switched at birth, two very different families are thrown together and forced to make a difficult decision while Ryota confronts his own issues of responsibility and what it means to be a father. LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON extends the Japanese cinema tradition of familial exploration to deliver a gentle and moving story of personal redemption that playfully navigates its way through the drama.”
1/17/14– An excellent review in today’s NY Times and from others as well. TRDB.
3/12/14- An superb portrayal of what “family” means. Wonderful acting by all and definitely a must-see.” TRDB.
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GENERATION WAR- Synopsis by IMDB. “Berlin, 1941. Five friends eager to become heroes in an adventure that will change the face of Europe – and that will forever change them as well.
1/15/14- A very good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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HAMLET-2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This retelling of the classic strips it to its core story of murder and betrayal and centers it over one night in a post-World War II London hotel room. The result remains true to the original while adding provocative new dimensions.”
1/10/14- Poor review in today’s NY Times and from everybody else as well. TRDB.
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THE GROUNDED- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “A photographer and native of Haines, Alaska, learns that physical contact with the ground can heal pain in this intriguing documentary. Those helped by the technique share their stories as the discovery draws the curious from around the globe.”
1/10/14-Poor early reviews. TRDB.
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GIMME SHELTER- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “After running away from her abusive mother, streetwise teen Apple locates her father, who’s never been part of her life, but he rejects her when he learns that she’s pregnant. Desperate and alone, Apple seeks help from a compassionate priest.”
1/24/14- Poor reviews including the review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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MAIDENTRIP- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Critics called her delusional. Child welfare agents tried to intervene. But Laura Dekker would not be denied her shot at sailing round the world. This documentary captures the 14-year-old’s solo feat through footage she shot on her two-year voyage.”
1/17/14- A good review in today’s NY Times but they commented that sailing alone Laura obviously could not film the real action while dealing with it. TRDB.
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LIFE OF A KING- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “After serving an 18-year prison sentence, Eugene Brown resolves to remake his life and gets a job as detention monitor at a local high school. In an effort to raise the goals of the malcontents he deals with, Eugene founds the Big Chair Chess Club.”
1/17/14- A poor review in today’s NY Times but the reviewer complemented Gooding in the role. TRDB.
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IN NO GREAT HURRY: 13 LESSONS IN LIFE WITH SAUL LEITER- 2013.Once part of a renaissance in art photography, Saul Leiter chose to avoid the limelight in later years while continuing to take pictures. This affectionate documentary captures the reticent octogenarian living amid piles of his work.”
1/5/14- Mixed critical review and audiences have not cared for this documentary. TRDB.
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