FORGETTING THE GIRL- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Reeling from personal trauma, a photographer believes that the right woman can help him forget it all, but his search quickly degenerates into obsession. One after another, women reject him, bringing his desperation closer to the boiling point.”
10/11/13- A weak review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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BROADWAY IDIOT- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Join Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong as he prepares for the debut of American Idiot, the Broadway sensation based on the band’s 2004 album. The film reveals the jarring disconnect as Armstrong navigates the worlds of punk and legit theater.”
10/11/13- A weak review in today’s NY Times and mixed reviews in general. TRDB.
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McCONKEY- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This exhilarating documentary tells the story of pioneering extreme skier Shane McConkey, a trailblazer for freeskiing and ski-BASE jumping — covering both his high-octane career and his poignant personal life.”
10/7/13- A few early reviews and they are very good. TRDB.
10/11/13- A very good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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ROMEO AND JULIETTE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Oscar-winning writer and “Downton Abbey” creator Julian Fellowes provides the screenplay for this version of Shakespeare’s classic tale. The action unfolds in Renaissance Verona with Douglas Booth and Hailee Steinfeld playing the star-crossed lovers.”
10/11/13- Poor early reviews in general. The NY Times was neutral in today’s review. TRDB.
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SYMPHONY OF THE SOIL- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This lyrical film takes viewers on a journey deep into the earth to learn about the complex relationships between soil and all living things. It goes on to explore agricultural misuse of soil, deforestation, development and other ecological issues.”
10/7/13- A few early very good reviews. TRDB.
10/11/13- A very good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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ZERO CHARISMA- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “A grouchy role-playing game fanatic finds his real-life world spiraling out of control when an appealing hipster joins his game, the grandmother who cares for him becomes ill, and his estranged mom appears with a fiancé in tow.”
10/7/13- Sounds a bit silly but it has received some very good reviews. TRDB.
10/11/13- A weak review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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THE INSTITUTE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Meet some of the 10,000 San Franciscans who took part in the Jejune Institute, a combination citywide art project and living game, from 2008 to 2011. This documentary attempts to explain the endeavor itself, its appeal and its curious origins.”
10/7/13- Few reviews so far but they are good. Audiences have liked it. TRDB.
10/11/13- The NY Times did not like this movie no-how. TRDB.
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DESIGN IS ONE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “As artists and visual architects, husband and wife Massimo and Lella Vignelli have been producing unique and groundbreaking work as brand designers. This up-close documentary reveals their major influence in reshaping our visual environment.”
10/11/13- Few reviews but the NY Times liked it. TRDB.
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COOPER AND HEMINGWAY: THE TRUE GEN- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Celebrating the friendship between renowned actor Gary Cooper and legendary writer Ernest Hemingway, this absorbing documentary traces their sometimes contentious bond that lasted until their deaths a few weeks apart in 1961.”
10/11/13- Very few reviews but the NY Times liked it. TRDB.
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CBGB- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Renewing the legend of one of New York’s most storied nightclubs, this raucous drama features the punk and rock legends who made CBGB famous. While the club’s owner had hoped to open CBGB as a country venue, it soon became something quite different.”
10/11/13- Poor reviews from nearly all critics including the NY Times. TRDB.
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