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CAPTAIN PHILLIPS- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this exciting adventure based on true events that made international headlines, Tom Hanks portrays Capt. Richard Phillips, who is taken hostage by Somali pirates after they hijack his cargo ship, and the U.S. Navy’s efforts to rescue him.”
10/11/13- This movie, starring Tom Hanks as Captain Phillips, has received excellent reviews but one critic said that it was a Hollywood style “A Hijacking”, a movie that I saw a few months ago that had a similar theme and was excellent. The NY Times liked it also. TRDB.
10/11/13- The movie was well done and helped along by the knowledge that it was taken from a true story. Tom Hanks did his usual good job. I enjoyed the last 15min. the most. TRDB.
Tags: drama
October 7th, 2013
WALTER: LESSONS FROM THE WORLD’S OLDEST PEOPLE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Filmmaker Hunter Weeks sets out to interview six of the world’s most senior citizens, hoping to reveal some secrets and insights into longevity. Her uniquely human documentary records their reflections on a century’s worth of historical change.”
10/4/13- A poor review in today’s NY Times for this documentary. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
October 6th, 2013
A TOUCH OF SIN- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Weaving together four stories of people living in different Chinese provinces, this drama follows a miner protesting corruption, a migrant worker with a gun, a factory drone always drifting to a new job and a receptionist who’s been assaulted.”
10/4/13- Excellent reviews all around. The NY Times liked this movie very much and so did audiences. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 6th, 2013
RUNNER RUNNER- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “After losing a lot of money to online poker, a Princeton student confronts the site’s shady CEO, Ivan Block — and soon becomes Block’s protégé. But when an FBI agent tries to take Block down, the relationship between mentor and protégé goes south.”
10/4/13- Poor reviews all around including the one in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: drama
October 5th, 2013
A RIVER CHANGES COURSE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Filmmaker Kalyanee Mam returns to her native homeland to follow three young Cambodians who are struggling to overcome the crushing effects of deforestation, overfishing and overwhelming debt.”
10/4/13- Very good reviews, including the review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: documentary, Foreign
October 5th, 2013
LINSANITY- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Director Evan Jackson Leong profiles his longtime friend, Jeremy Lin, in this engrossing examination of the star basketball player’s humble beginnings, college days at Harvard, religious beliefs and high-scoring 2012 season with the New York Knicks.”
10/4/13- Mixed reviews, slightly more positive than negative. Today’s NY Times gave it a weak review. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
October 5th, 2013
THE LAST DAY OF AUGUST- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Dan finally got out of the hospital after an accident left him paralyzed, he holed up in a remote family cabin to take stock of his life. But that was a year ago, and now his friends are ready to confront him and bring him back into society.”
10/4/13- A good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: drama
October 5th, 2013
DISLECKSIA: THE MOVIE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This documentary focuses on understanding dyslexia and minimizing its effect on children’s reading and learning abilities. Interviews with physicians, educators and autistic adults reveal diverse experiences and perspectives.”
10/4/13- Very few professional reviews so far but they are all good. Today’s NY Times gave this movie a favorable review. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
October 5th, 2013
THE DIRTIES- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Film geeks Matt and Owen make a movie about getting revenge on “the Dirties,” a group of bullies who target them at school. Then Matt decides to take things a step further, stockpiling weapons for a sequel in which they’ll open fire on their enemies.”
10/4/13- Good reviews all around. Today’s NY Times gave this a good review also. TRDB.
Tags: drama
October 5th, 2013
BABYGIRL- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Nuyorican teenager Lena is a surrogate parent to her own irresponsible single mother, Lucy, who brings home one loser boyfriend after another. Lucy’s latest catch is the slimiest yet, and Lena’s planning a reality check for her oblivious mother.”
10/4/13- Just a few professional reviews so far and they are good. The NY Times liked it and audiences have liked it very much. TRDB.
Tags: drama
October 5th, 2013
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