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PATAGONIA RISING- 2012. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Over the past century more than 45,000 large dams have redefined river corridors around the globe with disastrous results. Descending the Baker River from the Northern Patagonia Ice-cap to its terminus at the Pacific Ocean, Patagonia Rising investigates a controversial plan to build five large hydroelectric dams in Chile’s famed wilderness. Stopping off at Patagonia’s most remote frontier ranches, this engaging story brings voice to the iconic South American cowboys, Gauchos, caught in the crossfire of future energy demands. Chile could become a leader in sustainable energy development, or it could continue down the road to squandering the pure watersheds of Patagonia. Juxtaposing the pro-dam business sector with renewable energy experts, Patagonia Rising brings intimate awareness to this global conflict over water and power.”
The NY Times on 6/8/12 called this documentary beautifully filmed but without emotion. Others said the same. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
June 13th, 2012
CORPO CELESTE- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this unusual coming-of-age tale, shy 13-year-old Marta returns with her family to their native Italy, where she begins catechism classes to prepare for her confirmation, although her relationship with the Catholic Church proves to be complicated.
Weak review in the NY Times n 6/8/12 but professional reviews have been good. TRDB.
Tags: drama
June 13th, 2012
FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Determined to escape the brutality of his youth in Tel Aviv, Izek tries to start anew in L.A. — only to find himself thrown into more violence as threats from a gangster, a Columbian drug lord and his outlaw cousin force him to deal with his past.”
Good early audience reaction but a poor review in the NY Times on 6/8/12 and by other professionals as well. TRDB.
Tags: drama
June 13th, 2012
TO ROME WITH LOVE- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Woody Allen plays a father meeting his daughter’s Italian in-laws to-be in this ensemble comedy that interweaves four tales set in Rome. Other cast members include Roberto Benigni as a man mistaken for a film star.”
6/22/12- Good review in today’s NY Times but only fair critical reviews in general. TRDB.
7/2/12- While there was no magical excitement in this movie I found it funny, clever and a great travelogue of the Eternal City. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: Comedy
June 13th, 2012
STELLA DAYS- 2012. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A small town cinema in rural Ireland in the 1950s becomes the setting for a dramatic struggle between Rome and Hollywood, and a man and his conscience. Martin Sheen stars as Father Daniel Berry in a story about the excitement of the unknown versus the security of the familiar, as those in the town find themselves on the cusp of the modern but still clinging to the traditions of church and a cultural identity forged in very different times.”
Poor early reviews but it does sound interesting and I like Martin Sheen. TRDB.
6/22/12- Weak review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
June 13th, 2012
PEACE, LOVE & MISUNDERSTANDING- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Distraught over her impending divorce, conservative lawyer Diane seeks refuge with her mother, Grace, even though the two haven’t spoken in years. Diane’s children are thrilled with their free-spirited grandma, while Diane finds peace and romance.”
Really bad reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama
June 13th, 2012
HIDE AWAY- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “A deceptively tranquil harbor helps turn around the life of a businessman who is looking to escape his tragic past. As he puts together a broken-down sailboat, three mysterious people enter his life: a single dad, a seasoned mariner and a waitress.”
Poor review in the NY Times on 6/1/12. TRDB.
Tags: drama
June 13th, 2012
CELLMATES- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “After being sentenced to a Texas prison for fraud, Leroy Lowe, a Grand Dragon in the Ku Klux Klan, is paired with an Hispanic cellmate, Emilio, whose kind and bubbly nature penetrates Leroy’s ignorance and makes him question his racist beliefs.”
An OK review from the NY Times on 6/1/12 and excellent audience reaction as well. TRDB.
June 13th, 2012
ONE DAY ON EARTH- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Capturing ordinary and extraordinary life events from around the globe over the course of one day — November 11, 2011 — this documentary explores the human experience in an attempt to answer the question, “Who are we?”
The NY Times on 6/1/12 said that this film was scattered but astounding. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
June 12th, 2012
U.N. ME- Synopsis by Netflix. “Recounting tales of uninvestigated civilian Ivory Coast shootings, the botched Oil for Food Program, a wild mishandling of the Darfur genocide and more, filmmakers Ami Horowitz and Matthew Groff craft a scathing attack on the United Nations. This darkly funny documentary features exclusive interviews with former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton, former U.N. Weapons Inspector Charles Duelfer and former CIA Director James Woolsey.”
An OK review in the NY Times on 6/1/12. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
June 12th, 2012
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