Posts filed under 'Coming or Opening in the Next Week'
THE BIG UNEASY- 2010. Synopsis by RottenTomatoes. “Almost five years ago, a disaster struck New Orleans. The media said it was a natural disaster primarily affecting poor black people. On both counts, the media was wrong. In his feature-length documentary The Big Uneasy, humorist and New Orleans resident Harry Shearer gets the inside story of a disaster that could have been prevented from the people who were there.” Fairly good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
May 31st, 2011
A BETTER LIFE- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “This candid social drama tracks the relationship and conflicts between Mexican immigrant gardener Carlos and his teenage son Luis, whom he’s trying to interest in earning an honest living rather than drifting into the East L.A. gang scene.” Poor early reviews. TRDB.
6/24/11- Fairly good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
7/24/11- I think that this is a wonderful movie with a real life glimpse into the plight of the illegal immigrant and the extraordinary measures taken by some parents to protect their children in this situation. TRDB.
Tags: drama
May 17th, 2011
MYSTERIES OF LISBON- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a 14-year-old orphan (João Luís Arrais) asks the loving priest (Martin Loizillon) who raised him about his unknown origins, he settles in for a sweeping tale of forbidden passion and bitter disappointment involving a beautiful countess, a wealthy businessman and a life of piracy. Raúl Ruiz directs this sumptuous adaptation of a 19th-century Portuguese romance novel penned by Camilo Castelo Branco.” Good early reviews. TRDB.
An article about this movie appears in the NY Times on 7/31/11. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
May 13th, 2011
LA TETE EN FRICHE- 2011. Synopsis by Zap2it. “A barely literate laborer undergoes a personal transformation through his friendship with an old woman who introduces him to the world of books.” No reviews but sounds interesting.” TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
May 13th, 2011
THE ART OF GETTING BY- 2011. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “THE ART OF GETTING BY stars Freddie Highmore (Finding Neverland, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) as George, a lonely and fatalistic teen who’s made it all the way to his senior year without ever having done a real day of work, who is befriended by Sally (Emma Roberts – Scream 4), a beautiful and complicated girl who recognizes in him a kindred spirit.” Good early reviews. TRDB.
6/24/11- OK review in NY Times last Friday, June 17. TRDB.
Tags: Drama/Romance
May 13th, 2011
THE LAST MOUNTAIN- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Director Bill Haney sounds the alarm in this penetrating documentary about the impact of coal mining on the citizens of West Virginia’s Coal River Valley, who are trying to prevent the plundering of one of the last untouched mountains in Appalachia. Aided by environmentalist Bobby Kennedy Jr., the townspeople protest against an energy conglomerate that uses ruinous mountain top removal techniques, despite the dangers to health and the environment.” Fair audience reaction so far. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
May 11th, 2011
LOVE, WEDDING, MARRIAGE- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a newly wedded marriage counselor learns that her seemingly happy parents are serious candidates for divorce, she throws all the rules out the window to repair their fractured relationship.” Very good audience reviews but no professional ones yet. TRDB.
6/3/11- Awful review in NY Times today. TRDB.
Tags: Romantic Comedy
May 11th, 2011
SOCIALISM (FILM SOCIALISME)- 2010. Synopsis by Netflix. “Listen in on the insightful musings of a war criminal, a famous philosopher (Alain Badiou), an American singer (Patti Smith), a former spy and other compelling characters as they travel together aboard a Mediterranean cruise ship, visiting Egypt, Palestine, Odessa and Naples. Directed by legendary French filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard, this multifaceted drama also stars Catherine Tanvier, Christian Sinniger and Jean-Marc Stehlé.” Poor early reviews but it did sound a bit different and interesting. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
May 11th, 2011
SHADOWS AND LIES- 2010. Synopsis by Netflix. “Four years after leaving New York City for good, William Vincent (James Franco) finds himself back in Manhattan, attempting to save the woman he loves from organized criminals following a series of unusual events. Written and directed by Jay Anania — a professor at New York University’s graduate school of film, which Franco attended at the time of filming — this indie drama co-stars Josh Lucas, Julianne Nicholson and Martin Donovan.” Fairly good audience reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama
May 10th, 2011
UNITED RED ARMY- 2007. Synopsis by Netflix. “Based on actual events, this tense Japanese docudrama details the formation of early-1970s leftist paramilitary group the United Red Army, the turmoil and strife within its ranks, and several members’ perilous attempt to seize a mountainside lodge. Directed by former URA member Kôji Wakamatsu, this riveting exploration of human nature’s dark side stars Maki Sakai, Arata, Akie Namiki and Go Jibiki.” Mediocre reviews so far. TRDB.
Tags: docudrama
May 10th, 2011
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