THE FACE OF AN ANGEL- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “A filmmaker hopes to revive his career in Italy with an investigative piece on a high-profile murder trial. As he interviews those who are close to the story, he grows disillusioned with the insensitive cynicism that has developed around the case.”
6/19/15- Awful reviews!! TRDB.
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BALLS OUT- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “College student Caleb Fuller faces a challenge when his former flag-football squad reunites for a last chance at intramural glory. Up against their longtime rivals, Caleb’s team brings in an ex-teammate — who’s now paralyzed — as the coach.”
6/19/15- Good reviews from critics and audiences. TRDB.
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AN OPEN SECRET- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Lifting the veil on a taboo show business subject, this alarming documentary looks beyond the winsome smiles of Hollywood’s child stars to the long history of young actors who’ve been sexually exploited by powerful industry insiders.”
6/12/15- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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THE 11th. HOUR- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Told by her doctor that she’s too old to carry a baby to term, successful businesswoman Maria remains determined to become a mom. Driven to desperate measures, she seeks out prostitutes, hoping to find a mother-to-be willing to sell her child.”
6/12/15- Terrible reviews all around for this movie that actually sounded like it could be interesting. TRDB.
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CHAGALL-MALEVICH- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Regarded as one of history’s most gifted artists, Marc Chagall remains a towering figure in modern art. This dramatized biopic focuses on the young Chagall’s brief — and ultimately antagonistic — association with fellow painter Kazimir Malevich.”
6/12/15- Nearly all of the critics panned this movie but a few said it was “ambitious.” I’d skip it. TRDB.
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THE SEARCH FOR FREEDOM- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set against a backdrop of spectacular action footage, this inspiring documentary delves into the history and human stories behind the acceptance of once-fringe action and extreme sports into mainstream culture.”
6/11/15- I’ve seen only 1 review and it’s miserable. TRDB.
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WILD HORSES- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Aging rancher Scott Briggs must confront his past when a Texas Ranger resurrects a 15-year-old cold case and unearths family secrets involving a hate crime and a missing-persons mystery connected to the Briggs clan.”
6/5/15- This movie could have the worst reviews I have ever seen. TRDB.
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UNITED PASSIONS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Told through the stories of three driven men whose efforts were key to soccer’s global success, this engaging drama tracks the history of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport’s international governing body.”
6/5/15- Terrible reviews, period.
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THE NIGHTMARE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Through interviews and a series of eerie re-enactments, this intriguing documentary investigates real-life incidents of sleep paralysis, which leaves sufferers trapped in an often-terrifying transitional state between the sleeping and waking worlds.”
6/5/15- Weak reviews by critics and awful ones by audiences. TRDB.
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HUNGRY HEARTS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Mina and Jude get stuck in the bathroom of a New York City restaurant, romance, marriage and a child soon follow. But before long, the couple finds themselves clashing over the care of their infant, who’s not developing.”
6/5/15- Barely OK reviews at best. TRDB.
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