THE GOOD SON: THE LIVE OF RAY BOOM BOOM MANCINI- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Decades after the fateful match in which Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini defeated Duk Koo Kim — which led directly to Kim’s tragic death — Kim’s son comes to meet the man who killed his father.”
8/9/13- Good reviews all around and also in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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THE GARDENER- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf travels to Jerusalem, capital of the Baha’i faith, which has been outlawed in his native Iran for decades. The film examines Baha’i and captures debates on religion as a whole between the director and his atheist son.”
8/9/13- A good review in today’s NY Times as well as a good review on IMDB. TRDB.
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ELYSIUM- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this dystopian thriller set in 2159, the wealthiest humans move to a fabulous private space station, while life on Earth grows ever more grim. With no other options, an ex-con agrees to join a risky mission to bring balance to the two worlds.”
8/9/13- Mixed reviews in general and in today’s NY Times as well. TRDB.
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CHENNAI EXPRESS- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “What could have been a sad journey turns into a joyful one for Rahul when he falls in love with a woman en route to submerging his grandfather’s ashes. Exotic landscapes and rousing musical numbers follow as the pair traverses South India.”
8/9/13- A weak review in today’s NY Times for this Bollywood. TRDB.
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BLOOD- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Living in the shadow of their police chief father, two detective brothers commit the ultimate crime while interrogating a suspect, and the fear of being caught turns their lives into a downward spiral of guilt and paranoia.”
8/9/13- Poor reviews all around but several critics brought out some good points in the film. TRDB.
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WE’RE THE MILLERS- Synopsis by Netflix. “When a small-time pot dealer gets mugged, he needs to find a way to pay back his supplier. Agreeing to smuggle in a major stash from Mexico, he rounds up a fake family to act as his cover, and they head for the border in an RV.”
8/7/13- A weak review in today’s NY Times and from nearly everyone else as well. TRDB.
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HAUTE CUISINE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Based on real characters and lives, this food-rich drama recounts Hortense Laborie’s experiences as personal chef for the president of France. After reluctantly accepting the job, Hortense braves the intimidating atmosphere of the Elysee Palace.”
8/6/13- Very good early reviews for this film. TRDB.
9/20/13- A weak review in today’s NY Times but mixed reviews in general, more positive than negative. TRDB.
11/7/13- I enjoyed this French movie quite a bit, especially the food. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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PRINCE AVALANCHE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “While repainting traffic lines along a burnt-out stretch of rural highway, a mismatched pair — straightlaced Alvin and his girlfriend’s harebrained brother, Lance — form an unlikely bond that builds upon their differences.”
Rotten Tomatoes had this to say– “Driven by striking performances from Rudd and Hirsch, Prince Avalanche is an offbeat comedy about two men painting traffic lines on a desolate country highway that’s been ravaged by wildfire. Against this dramatic setting, the men bicker and joke with each other, eventually developing an unlikely friendship. Funny, meditative and at times surreal, Prince Avalanche features a score by Explosions in the Sky and David Wingo, and was shot by frequent Green collaborator Tim Orr was. Loosely adapted from Either Way, an Icelandic film by Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson.”
8/3/13- Good reviews all around. TRDB.
8/9/13- A good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
8/15/13- Not really a road movie but these 2 guys were working on a road. A good story about male bonding and I enjoyed it very much. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
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I GIVE IT A YEAR- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this romantic comedy, newlyweds Nat and Josh find their marriage beginning to fall apart almost immediately after their fairy tale wedding. The couple seeks the advice of a counselor, but both are also tempted by old and new lovers.”
8/3/13- I’ve seen several reviews and they are mixed. TRDB.
8/9/13- A poor review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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ASHLEY- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “At age 17, Ashley isn’t connecting with anyone — not her estranged mother and certainly not the other kids at school. So she starts cutting herself. But an online relationship with an older woman offers hope of acceptance for the isolated teen.”
8/3/13- No reviews as yet. TRDB.
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