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JOAN DIDION: THE CENTER WILL NOT HOLD- 2017. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Across more than 50 years of essays, novels, screenplays, and criticism, Joan Didion has been our premier chronicler of the ebb and flow of America’s cultural and political tides with observations on her personal – and our own – upheavals, downturns, life changes, and states of mind. In this intimate, extraordinary documentary, actor and director Griffin Dunne unearths a treasure trove of archival footage and talks at length to his “Aunt Joan” about the eras she covered.”
10/27/17- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
October 28th, 2017
TEMPESTADE- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Depicting the human cost of anarchism in Mexico, documentarian Tatiana Huezo chronicles the parallel stories of two women — Miriam and Adela — whose lives turn into nightmares as a result of the corruption and injustice plaguing the nation.”
10/20/17- Excellent reviews by the critics and by audiences as well. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
October 20th, 2017
NEVER HERE- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Installation artist Miranda Fall is comfortable photographing strangers’ lives, but when she suspects someone is watching her, she’s decidedly less comfortable — because her “watcher” may be the perpetrator of an assault seen by her secret lover.”
10/20/17- Very good reviews with the notable exception of the NY Times who called it a jumble of puzzles. I generally do not like this type of movie but it does sound interesting. TRDB.
Tags: drama
October 20th, 2017
ONE OF US- 2017. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “One of Us explores the opaque world of Hasidic Judaism through a cadre of fascinating characters. Through unique and intimate access over the span of three years, acclaimed observational filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady (Jesus Camp, Detropia) delve into the lives of three brave individuals who have recently made the decision to leave the insular ultra-orthodox community at the expense of all else, including relationships with their family members.”
10/2/17- Excellent reviews from critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
10/24/17- An excellent documentary and highly recommended. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
October 20th, 2017
JUNGLE- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “A group of friends trek into the Amazon jungle with a guide who has a mysterious past. Their journey quickly turns into a terrifying ordeal as the deadliest threats of the wilderness lead to an all-out fight for survival.”
10/20/17- Weak reviews from the critics and mixed reviews by audiences. TRDB.
Tags: adventure, drama
October 20th, 2017
JANE- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “The discovery of half-century-old footage of celebrated primatologist Jane Goodall and her jungle menagerie of chimpanzees provides a new and engrossing look at her lifetime of work with humans’ closest evolutionary relatives.”
10/20/17- Great reviews!! TRDB.
Tags: documentary
October 20th, 2017
LIBERATION DAY- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Famed for their glum cover versions of popular tunes, Slovenian art-rockers Laibach become the first rock band invited to play North Korea. This documentary chronicles the culture clashes and censorship issues that unfold before the performance.”
10/20/17- Poor reviews by the critics but audiences have liked this movie very much. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
October 20th, 2017
BPM(BEATS PER MINUTE)- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1990s France, the government’s seeming indifference to the AIDS epidemic incites a strident activist response as two very different men — one of whom is facing the last months of his life — fall in love.”
10/20/17- Excellent reviews by the critics and good ones by audiences. TRDB.
Tags: drama
October 20th, 2017
DIAMOND ISLAND- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Drawn from his village by the prospect of work, 18-year-old Bora joins the construction crew of a high-end Cambodian resort near Phnom Penh, where he’s unexpectedly reunited with his long-lost brother — who soon complicates Bora’s life.”
10/15/17- Just 4 or 5 reviews so far but they are all good. TRDB.
Tags: drama
October 16th, 2017
THE DEPARTURE- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “This moving portrait of spiritual guide Ittetsu Nemoto charts his transformation from rebellious punk rocker to Buddhist priest. But he ends up at a crossroads as his devotion to dissuading people from committing suicide begins taking a toll on him.”
10/16/17- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
October 16th, 2017
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