THE PRINCESS OF FRANCE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “After his father’s death, theater director Victor returns to Buenos Aires to helm a radio version of a Shakespeare comedy, which attracts the interest of several actresses who have been — or hope to be — amorously involved with him.”
6/26/15- Decent reviews by critics, mostly for mood and language rather than the drama alone. Audiences have given this movie terrible ratings. TRDB.
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WHAT HAPPENED, MISS SIMONE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “This epic documentary of legendary recording artist and civil rights activist Nina Simone uses rare concert footage and her most memorable songs, along with diaries, letters, and interviews with Nina’s daughter, friends and collaborators, to tell the story of this beloved singer and black power icon. In “What Happened, Miss Simone?” Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Liz Garbus creates an unforgettable portrait of this iconic, controversial artist.”
6/24/15- Fairly good reviews from both critics and audiences. TRDB.
6/30/15- An excellent documentary about a special person. The music was great as well. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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TENTACLE 8- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a computer virus erases top-secret files at the National Security Agency, codebreaker Ray Berry becomes the target of an internal probe. Suddenly in the crosshairs, Ray must rely on his cunning to elude pursuers while trying to reveal the truth.”
6/19/15- Poor early reviews from critics but audiences have liked it uniformly. TRDB.
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THE WANTED 18- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “This true tale from the Palestinian intifada of the late 1980s uses animation, re-enactments and interviews to narrate the effort by Palestinian residents to maintain and protect their own herd of milk cows, in defiance of Israeli occupation laws.”
6/19/15- Fair reviews from critics and very good ones from audiences. TRDB.
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EVAPORATING BORDERS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “This pensive documentary focuses on desperate asylum-seekers who’ve reached the island of Cyprus, only to face a new set of trials. Divided into five chapters, the film underscores the challenges faced by these strangers in a strange land.
6/19/15- Just 2 reviews so far– one up and one down (the NY Times). It sounds interesting to me and I’ll go for it. TRDB.
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GABRIEL- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “As he wages a battle against mental illness, a troubled teen looking for stability seeks to reunite with his former girlfriend. But his compulsive quest soon tests the boundaries of his family’s compassion.”
6/19/15- Very good reviews from critics and audiences although most of the critics felt the need to give some negative aspects of the movie. TRDB.
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MANGLEHORN- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Living only with his cat, brooding locksmith A.J. Manglehorn remains in a rut, penning endless letters to his idealized lost love. Given a chance for new relationship with a cheerful bank teller, A.J. faces a choice between the past and the present.”
6/19/15- Poor reviews in general for this movie starring Al Pacino. TRDB.
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HIPPOCRATES: DIARY OF A FRENCH DOCTOR- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In his pursuit of a medical degree, Benjamin Barois begins an internship in the hospital ward that his doctor father oversees. But the would-be physician soon finds his future endangered when a patient dies because of his negligence.”
6/19/15- Very good critical review and just OK reviews by audiences. TRDB.
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3 1/2 MINUTES, 10 BULLETS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In November 2012, loud music led to a lethal altercation in Florida between four black teens and a white man, leaving one youth dead in a hail of gunfire and leading to the controversial trial played out in this engrossing documentary.”
6/19/15- Excellent reviews from critics but audiences were mixed, more negative than positive. TRDB.
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RUBBLE KINGS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “During the 1970s, New York City’s neighborhoods were overrun by gang violence. This in-depth documentary looks at an unlikely band of young residents who helped bring peace to the streets by ushering in hip-hop culture.”
6/19/15- Good reviews by critics and excellent ones by audiences. TRDB.
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