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RELEASED- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In this unforgettable story four extraordinary people–three men and a woman, each a convicted felon, who, by force of their own will, deep good nature, profound change in attitude and access to the finely tuned prisoner re-entry system of the Fortune Society, overcome a brutal past and defy the grim statistic that two out of every three prisoners released in the United States today will be back in prison within three years.”
5/10/13- Good review in today’s NY Times and mixed reviews from others. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
May 12th, 2013
THE SECOND MEETING- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Twelve years after Zoltan Dani, commander of a Serbian anti-aircraft unit, shot down American pilot Dale Zelko’s stealth aircraft in 1999, the two meet again — and this poignant film documents their emotional journey to their second encounter.”
5/10/13- Poor reviews all around including today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
May 12th, 2013
PILGRIM SONG- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “After losing his job teaching music, James decides to flee that disappointment and a few others by taking a long hike through Kentucky’s backcountry. As his journey unfolds, the trail involves him with a host of strange characters.”
5/10/13- A weak review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: drama
May 12th, 2013
THE PAINTING- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In this wryly inventive parable, a kingdom is divided into the three castes: the impeccably painted Alldunns who reside in a majestic palace; the Halfies who the Painter has left incomplete; and the untouchable Sketchies, simple charcoal outlines who are banished to the cursed forest.”
5/10/13- This animated movie got a wonderful review in today’s NY Times saying that it was suitable for adults as well as children. TRDB.
Tags: animated, drama
May 12th, 2013
HOW SWEET IT IS- 2003. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “”How Sweet It Is” is about an alcoholic theater owner who produces a successful musical to pay off his mob debt, but problems arise when the wise guys cast people that owe them money.”
5/12/13- Awful reviews from everybody. TRDB.
Tags: drama
May 12th, 2013
HE’S WAY MORE FAMOUS THAN YOU- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “When once-up-and-coming indie film starlet Halley Feiffer loses her boyfriend, her agent and her career in one fell swoop she finally realizes that something has got to change…she has to become WAY MORE FAMOUS! Armed with a stolen script and two pitchers of sangria, Halley enlists the help of her brother Ryan and his boyfriend to make a movie, starring herself (of course), and any A-list celebrity she can land. She will stop at nothing, even if it means hurting the only people who truly care about her.”
5/10/13- Early reviews are mixed. The NY Times liked it. TRDB.
Tags: drama
May 12th, 2013
THE GIRLS IN THE BAND- 2010. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “They wiggled, they jiggled, they wore low cut gowns and short shorts, they kowtowed to the club owners and smiled at the customers…and they did it all, just to play the music they loved. THE GIRLS IN THE BAND tells the poignant, untold stories of female jazz and big band instrumentalists and their fascinating, groundbreaking journeys from the late 30?s to the present day. These incredibly talented women endured sexism, racism and diminished opportunities for decades, yet continued to persevere, inspire and elevate their talents in a field that seldom welcomed them. Today a new breed of gifted young women is taking their rightful place in the world of jazz which can no longer deny their talents.”
5/10/13- Great review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
May 12th, 2013
AND NOW A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a strange mental affliction causes genius advertising exec Adan Kundle to speak only in commercial slogans, he faces a coup from within his own company. Meanwhile, nurse and single mom Karen’s life is changed when she takes Adan under her wing.”
5/10/11- Poor review in today’s NY Times and everywhere else as well. TRDB.
Tags: drama
May 12th, 2013
AFTERSHOCK (2013)- Synopsis by Netflix. “A dim American tourist traveling in Chile convinces three attractive young women to accompany him and his friends to party in a coastal city, but the fun stops when a major earthquake devastates the area and they must fight for survival.”
5/10/13- A lousy review in today’s NY Times and elsewhere as well. TRDB.
Tags: drama
May 12th, 2013
STATE 194- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “This fascinating question lies at the heart of STATE 194, a vital and revealing look deep inside Israel and Palestine at the men and women trying to seize an historic opportunity to end the conflict and make implementing the two-state solution a reality right now. From the halls of power, across youthful social networks and on the streets, it is a remarkable story of those who are attempting to transform an endangered thread of hope into something tangible.”
5/4/13- No reviews as yet. TRDB.
5/17/13- Today’s NY Times called this movie OK but coupled it with the frustration of the basic situation between the warring parties. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
May 4th, 2013
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