LOST FOR WORDS- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “While in Hong Kong, Michael, a former United States Marine, becomes enchanted with Anna, a lovely dancer from mainland China. As their love grows, the two discover that not everyone approves of their cross-cultural romance.”
10/18/13- Mixed reviews– more negative than positive. The NY Times didn’t care for it. TRDB.
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THE HUMAN SCALE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “With the majority of the world population in urban areas, Danish architect Jan Gehl is reimagining how to make cities more sustainable and livable. Rather than examining structures, Gehl and his team meticulously analyze spaces where people interact.”
10/18/13- A good review in today’s NY Times. I’ve seen 4 professional reviews– 2 up and 2 down. TRDB.
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HELLBENDERS- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “To prepare themselves for the fires of hell, the demon-hunting members of the aptly named Hellbound Saints of Brooklyn Parish take vows to commit every type of sin they can possibly fathom.”
10/18/13- This one sounds weird and most reviews were negative. The NY Times thought it had merit and liked it. JUST! TRDB.
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THE WIND RISES- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Master animator Hayao Miyazaki spins a decades-spanning tale inspired by the life of Jirô Horikoshi, designer of the World War II fighter plane the Zero. Too nearsighted to become a pilot, Jirô settles for building planes, with spectacular results.”
11/8/13- Very good reviews all around and audiences have liked it as well. TRDB.
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THE GHOSTS IN OUR MACHINE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “The work of photographer Jo-Anne McArthur drives this film about the marginalized role of animals in modern society. Her images capture animals used for food, product testing, clothing and more to reveal the sentience of these nonhuman beings.”
10/16/13- Very good early reviews. TRDB.
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SWEET DREAMS- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Rwanda’s first and only all women’s drumming troupe is called Ingoma Nshya. Made up of women from both sides of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, the troupe offers a place of support, healing and reconciliation. When the group decides to partner with two young American entrepreneurs, Jennie Dundas and Alexis Miesen of Brooklyn’s Blue Marble Ice Cream, and open Rwanda’s first ever ice cream shop, these remarkable Rwandan women embark on a journey of independence, peace and possibility.”
11/1/13- Great reviews all around including the one in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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SAL- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Sal Mineo — one of Hollywood’s first openly gay actors — provides the focus of this biopic that tracks his career ups and downs and his tragic death. Mineo was on the verge of a comeback when he was stabbed to death behind his apartment building.”
10/16/13- This movie has been on DVD for a while and the reviews are weak. TRDB.
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DIANA- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Princess Diana, the world’s most-watched woman, struggles to find herself after her painful divorce. In the two years before her death, she embarks on a vital campaign to ban landmines and on a passionate love affair with heart surgeon Hasnat Khan.”
10/16/13- Uniformly awful reviews. TRDB.
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BROKEN CIRCLE BREAKDOWN- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Elise is a tattoo artist and religiously devout, while Didier is an atheist banjo player in a bluegrass band, but the two fall instantly in love. Years later, when their daughter becomes ill the crisis brings new challenges to their relationship.
11/1/13- Fairly good reviews in general but a weak one in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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GAHAN WILSON: BORN DEAD, STILL WEIRD- Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Jaffe’s moving and provocative documentary takes a penetrating look into the life and work of legendary cartoonist Gahan Wilson, whose often subversive and somewhat ghoulish drawings have appeared in The New Yorker, Playboy, National Lampoon, and Paris Match. The film features interviews with comedians, filmmakers, fellow artists, and long-tme admirers.”
10/11/13- A good review in today’s NY Times but it was the only review I could find. TRDB.
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