RIVER OF FUNDAMENT- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Loosely based on Norman Mailer’s “Ancient Evenings,” the author’s sprawling opus set in the age of Egyptian pharaohs, this surreal drama transforms a modern-day wake into a trip down a river of excrement, taking Mailer through two rebirths.
12/4/15- I’ve seen just 2 reviews and they are negative. TRDB.
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NIGHT OWLS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “A seemingly casual hookup with the ravishing Madeline turns into a much more complex and awkward situation for naïve nice guy Kevin when he learns that she’s his boss’s jilted — and suicidal — former mistress.
12/4/15- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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THE MESSENGER- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Since ancient times, the sounds of songbirds have fascinated humans. But as this eye-opening documentary reveals, environmental changes — including the effects of pesticides — may spell extinction for hundreds of songbird species around the world.”
12/4/15- I saw just 4 reviews but they were all very good. TRDB.
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MACBETH- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Director Justin Kurzel gives a full-bodied treatment to this inspired retelling of William Shakespeare’s classic tale about an ambitious Scottish nobleman thirsting for power, who’s egged on by his conniving wife.
12/4/15- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
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EVERY THING WILL BE FINE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “While driving in a snowstorm, struggling novelist Tomas Eldan accidentally hits and kills a child. His guilt about the tragic incident lingers for years, sending him into an emotional tailspin and prompting an agonizing reassessment of his life.
12/4/15- Uniformly terrible reviews. TRDB.
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DREAM/KILLER- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When his 19-year-old son, Ryan, is wrongly convicted of murder and sentenced to 40 years, Bill Ferguson begins a 10-year crusade to prove Ryan’s innocence. This gripping crime documentary traces Ferguson’s tireless battle with the judicial system.”
12/4/15- Just 1 professional review and it’s positive. Sounds interesting. TRDB.
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DEMENTIA- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When aging World War II vet George Lockhart begins suffering from dementia, he bends to family pressure to hire a live-in nurse. Before long, however, George begins to realize there’s something ominous about his new caregiver.”
12/4/15- This movie actually got a 100% rating from critics and a 0% rating from audiences. I don’t think I’ve seen that before. It sounds like a horror movie and I’ll pass on it. TRDB.
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BIKES VS. CARS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Gas-powered transportation has long dominated the landscapes of most major American cities, creating air pollution and chronic traffic congestion. This compelling documentary argues that the broader use of bicycles could be part of the solution.
12/4/15- Mixed professional reviews but audiences have liked it. TRDB.
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ARABIAN NIGHTS, THE RESTLESS ONE VOLUME 1- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Applying the episodic motif of Scheherazade and the Arabian Nights to Portugal’s modern history, director Miguel Gomes uses a sequence of satirical stories to portray the nation’s ongoing economic crisis and its roots.”
12/4/15- I’ve seen 4 professional reviews and 3 were positive– the outlier was the NY Times. TRDB.
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ALMOST THERE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Dan Rybicky and Aaron Wickenden met Peter Anton, they were more taken with the man than his art. But a visit to his home revealed a trove of collage diaries that left them awestruck. This film reveals their efforts to get the work seen.”
12/4/15- Excellent reviews from audiences and I’ve seen just 4 professional reviews and they are all very good. TRDB.
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