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BERT AND ARNIE’S GUIDE TO FRIENDSHIP- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Helmed by first time director, Jeff Kaplan, “Bert and Arnie’s Guide to Friendship” follows the romantic misadventures of Bert Sheering (Matt Oberg – Comedy Central’s “Ugly Americans”), a sophisticated, yet sexually repressed author and Arnie Hubert (Stephen Schneider – NBC’s “Best Friends Forever”), a no-nonsense executive and unabashed ladies man. When Bert discovers that Arnie is sleeping with his wife, this modern day odd couple are launched into a journey filled with comedy, romance and ultimately, friendship.”
6/21/13- Miserable professional reviews but audiences have liked it. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, drama
June 21st, 2013
STUCK IN LOVE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “By turns funny and affecting, this quirky indie tale follows a turbulent year in the lives of the literary Borgens clan, which is in a tailspin thanks to the family patriarch’s obsession with his former wife.”
7/5/13- Mixed reviews at best. The NY Times didn’t care for it. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, drama
June 21st, 2013
JUST LIKE A WOMAN- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Sienna Miller stars in this cross-cultural comedy as a Chicago housewife with a penchant for belly dancing. When she decides to take her art to the next level by entering a competition held in Las Vegas, she drags along her dance instructor.”
7/5/13- Awful reviews. The NY Times didn’t hate it but didn’t like it either. TRDB.
Tags: drama
June 21st, 2013
THE LONE RANGER- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this reboot of the 1950s television series, Native American warrior Tonto rescues wounded lawman John Reid and restores him to health, thus creating an often-contentious but effective partnership as they attempt to rid the Old West of corruption.”
1/9/14- Poor reviews all around. TRDB.
Tags: drama
June 21st, 2013
BLUE IS THE WARMEST COLOR-2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Determined to fall in love, 15-year-old Adele focuses on Thomas. But it’s a blue-haired girl she meets on the street who really piques her interest. Soon, Adele begins exploring her desire for girls as she negotiates her way to becoming a woman.”
Rotten Tomatoes had this to say– “A 15-year-old girl finds her naïve perceptions of human sexuality challenged upon meeting a blue-haired girl who encourages her to assert her individuality in director Abdel Kechiche’s deeply perceptive drama. The recipient of the prestigious Palme d’ Or at the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival, Blue is the Warmest Color stars Adele Exarchopoulos and Lea Seydoux.”
9/28/13- Excellent reviews although A.O. Scott from the NY Times wrote a negative review after this film won at Cannes. TRDB.
11/2/13- Great acting by the two lead women and a lot of graphic lesbian sex have contributed to making this movie, the winner of the Palme d’Or Award in Cannes, the most talked about movie in a long time. The story itself was very good as well and I recommend the film. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
June 17th, 2013
STORM SURFERS 3D- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Now in their 40s, surfing legends Ross Clarke-Jones and Tom Carroll team with meteorologist and surf forecaster Ben Matson to track down and conquer the biggest, most dangerous waves in Australia. Actress Toni Collette narrates.”
6/14/13- A good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
June 14th, 2013
MY BEST DAY- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Small-town life is far from dull in this indie charmer that follows refrigerator repair company receptionist Karen in pursuit of her long-lost dad. After fielding a service call from the almost-stranger, Karen convinces a pal to pose as a mechanic.”
6/14/13- A weak review in today’s NY Times but audiences have liked the film. TRDB.
Tags: drama
June 14th, 2013
THE STROLLER STRATEGY- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “After suddenly becoming the surrogate parent of an infant boy, Thomas Platz has to learn the ropes quickly in this babies-and-romance French comedy. When Thomas poses as the baby’s real father to win back his ex-lover, various complications ensue.”
6/14/13- An awful review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy
June 14th, 2013
FUKREY- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Four young male friends tackle the challenges and unexpected catastrophes of growing up clueless in this music-packed Bollywood teen drama. Each has his own dream to pursue, but all four are fated to get into trouble while pursuing their goals.”
6/14/13- A barely “fair” review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
June 14th, 2013
THE BLING RING- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Based on fact, this comic thriller tracks the saga of the Hollywood Hills Burglar Bunch, who used the Web to time their robberies of stars’ homes. The teenage band stole millions in cash, jewelry and other items from victims including Paris Hilton.”
6/14/13- Mixed reviews in general and a weak one in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: drama
June 14th, 2013
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