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A SONG FOR YOU- 2013. Synopsis by IMDB. ““A song for you” tells a story of defiance, courage, creativity and love. Processing her family history, filmmaker Sharon Karp weaves interviews with her mother, fragments of a book her father wrote, photographs, documents and historical footage. In 1943 the Karp family escaped the Nazis by crossing the Pyrenees on foot with the help of the French Resistance. Now the filmmaker and her sisters retrace the escape route, trying to separate history from present day reality. The impact of the Holocaust on the daughters is revealed. The film provides an uplifting message while raising questions of responsibility in our choices. ‘A Song for You’ underscores the bravery of the righteous ones who risked their own lives to save the family.”
1/5/14- I couldn’t find any reviews at this time. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
January 5th, 2014
IF YOU BUILD IT- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Hoping to renew the economic health of a rural North Carolina town, a designer and architect together create a new kind of high school design class. This documentary records their unique approach to the art of design and the positive results.”
6/11/15- Very good reviews. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
January 5th, 2014
FREE RIDE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Growing up with full exposure to her mom’s drug-smuggling activities, 7-year-old Shell willingly helps out with business despite the obvious perils. Once the operation attracts the attention of the law, though, Shell begins worrying about her future.”
1/10/14- A good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: drama
January 5th, 2014
THE BEST OFFER- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “An auction house owner who lives in seclusion amid a collection of female portraiture is hired by a woman who refuses to meet in person. But as his business relationship with his enigmatic client grows, so does his dormant libido.”
1/1/14- The NY Times gave this movie a very good review in today’s issue. Other reviews have been mixed. TRDB.
1/17/14- I liked this movie very much and would definitely recommend it. TRDB.
Tags: drama
December 21st, 2013
ALL THE LIGHT IN THE SKY- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “An aging actress living alone on the shores of Malibu spends her days pondering where her life has taken her and fearing what comes next. When her niece comes for a visit, the two find they share common ground despite generational differences.”
12/20/13- Good reviews in general and in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: drama
December 21st, 2013
PERSONAL TAILOR- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This clever comedy follows a company that specializes in giving ordinary people the chance to live another life for a single day. No matter what they’re escaping, the choices each client makes reveals something about his or her inner desires.”
12/20/13- A good review in today’s NY Times and from audiences as well. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
December 21st, 2013
HER- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this sci-fi romantic comedy starring Joaquin Phoenix, love comes to a lonely young writer in the sleekest of packages when he finds himself falling for the advanced operating system he purchased to run his life.”
12/18/13- Great review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
1/12/14- One of the most creative movies I’ve seen in a while, this film is definitely worth seeing but I have trouble actually recommending it. It did stimulate a lot of discussion. TRDB.
Tags: drama, sci-fi
December 19th, 2013
ONE CHANCE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “From shop worker to worldwide phenomena, this film tells the story of Paul Potts, who shot to stardom on his vocal talents in “Britain’s Got Talent.” James Cordon stars as the shy singer Simon Cowell brought to the public’s attention.”
10/10/14- Fair reviews from critics and audiences. TRDB.
Tags: drama
December 15th, 2013
THE WOLF OF WALL STREET- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Martin Scorcese’s high-rolling Wall Street drama is based on the memoirs of stockbroker Jordan Belfort, whose giddy career — involving audacious scams and confrontations with the FBI and other agencies — ended in federal prison.”
12/15/13- No reviews as yet. TRDB.
12/27/13- The NY Times liked this very much. TRDB.
12/29/13- Similar to American Hustle that I saw last week, this movie was way over the top and I enjoyed it. DiCaprio was great. TRDB.
Tags: drama
December 15th, 2013
THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this remake of the 1947 classic comedy, shy photo manager Walter Mitty is constantly daydreaming to escape his humdrum life and domineering mother, but when he gets embroiled in a real-life adventure, he discovers that being a hero is tough work.”
12/15/13- Weak reviews from most critics. TRDB.
Tags: drama
December 15th, 2013
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