VENUS AND SERENA- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Offering an inside look at the Williams sisters — Venus and her younger sibling Serena — this documentary follows the tennis megastars throughout 2011, when disabling injuries and illness threatened to end their careers.”
5/10/13- A fair review in today’s NY Times saying that the movie was interesting for tennis fans but had nothing new to say. TRDB.
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THE GREAT GATSBY- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Leonardo DiCaprio stars as literary icon Jay Gatsby in this adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel. Fascinated by the mysterious, affluent Gatsby, his neighbor Nick Carraway bears witness to the man’s obsessive love and spiral into tragedy.”
5/10/13- The reviewer in today’s NY Times said that the movie was enjoyable but it didn’t seem to me as if he enjoyed it. Mixed reviews from other critics but audiences seem to have liked it. TRDB.
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GIPPI- 2013. Synopsis by IMDB. “Gippi is a 14-year-old girl who lives in Simla with her mother Pappi and little brother Booboo. She is overweight and awkward and doesn’t know how to handle the physical, emotional and social changes happening in her life.”
4/29/13- No reviews as yet. TRDB.
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SEE GIRL RUN- Synopsis by Netflix. “Fleeing a stale marriage, New Yorker Emmie returns home and hooks up with old flame Scott, a cartoonist who’s settled for mediocrity. Amid the promise of new romance, they discover that the years apart have changed them forever.”
4/28/13- Early reviews are fair at best. TRDB.
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WHAT RICHARD DID- 2002. Synopsis by Netflix. “After embarking on a summer fling with pretty Lara Hogan, privileged teen Richard Karlsen senses competition for Lara from one of his rugby teammates. But when Richard’s jealousy surfaces at a party, it gives rise to tragic repercussions.”
4/28/13- Very good early reviews. TRDB.
5/10/13- Great review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
5/14/13- A very good drama with especially good acting by the lead actor. Be advised that there are no sub-titles and the Irish English is a bit difficult to understand. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
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THE RELUCTANT FUNDAMENTALIST- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Pakistani professor Changez Khan regales a journalist with his U.S. experiences in the opening scene of this compelling post-9/11 drama. As their chat continues, however, it emerges that Khan has much more on his mind than the past.”
4/26/13- A fair review in today’s NY Times and mixed reviews from others as well. TRDB.
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TRASH DANCE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This documentary tracks the vision of choreographer Allison Orr as she coaxes a crew of trash collectors to perform for the public. The event ultimately takes place on an airport runway, where thousands of people watch 16 garbage trucks “dancing.”
4/26/13- A good review in today’s NY Times and from other critics as well. TRDB.
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SUN DON’T SHINE- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Driving the sun-scorched highways of eastern Florida, Leo and Crystal aren’t on a vacation or aimless road trip; their journey is much more sinister. Each passing mile reveals more about them and the dark truth behind their voyage.”
4/26/13- A good review in today’s NY Times and from other critics as well. TRDB.
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PARADICE: LOVE- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Teresa, a 50-year-old Austrian, vacations on Kenya’s sun-kissed shores looking for love among the local beach boys who survive on European “sugar mamas.” She falls for Munga, but soon realizes that his false sincerity is part of the sex tourism game.”
4/26/13- A good review in today’s NY Times and elsewhere as well. TRDB.
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ONE NIGHT STAND- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “A funny, behind-the-scenes journey as Broadway, Hollywood and indie artists collaborate to produce four original shorts in 24 hours. Four groups of writers and composers choose their casts and work overnight to write and compose four 15-minute musicals.”
4/26/13- A good review in today’s NY Times. I saw only one other review and it was positive. TRDB.
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