Posts filed under 'Opening Regionally or Nationwide'
WELCOME TO ME- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When mentally unstable Alice Klieg hits the lottery, she uses her winnings to produce and star in an off-the-wall talk show. Ignoring her illness and skipping her medication, she uses the spotlight to work through her deep-rooted pain.”
5/1/15- OK reviews from critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
5/19/15- Kristen Wiig was wonderful in this dramatic comedy and I really enjoyed the movie. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
Tags: Comedy, drama
May 1st, 2015
NATURAL RESISTANCE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Reprising the theme of his 2004 documentary Mondovino, wine authority Jonathan Nossiter visits Italy’s vineyards to chronicle independent vintners’ efforts to resist regulatory and commercial pressures to modernize their production methods.”
5/1/15- I’ve seen just 1 review (from the NY Times) and it’s good. Sounds boring to me. TRDB.
Tags: documentary, Foreign
May 1st, 2015
MARIE’S STORY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in 1885, this absorbing drama recounts the life of Marie Heurtin, who was born deaf and blind. Still uncommunicative at age 14, Maria is sent to an institute, where a dedicated nun slowly coaxes her into the world of human interaction.”
5/1/15- Very good reviews. The NY Times felt that the movie was too heavy on the relationships and not as interested in the teaching methods. We’ll see. TRDB.
May 1st, 2015
HYENA- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “After years of rubbing shoulders with London’s underworld, detective Michael Logan has made more than his share of shady deals. But this time, his maneuvering lands him in the crosshairs of his gangster confederates — and makes him a police target.”
5/1/15- OK reviews but the NY Times did not like it and from what I’ve read I don’t think I will either so I’m going to skip it. TRDB.
Tags: drama, thriller
May 1st, 2015
DAYS OF GRACE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set against the fervor of the 2002, 2006 and 2010 World Cup games, this drama presents three stories of violence and survival in Mexico City. Each is from a unique perspective, revealing the complex nature of crime in this troubled metropolis.”
5/1/15- Fair reviews from both critics and audiences. The NY Times liked it. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
May 1st, 2015
CAS & DYLAN- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “At 61, Dr. Cas Pepper is facing terminal cancer when he decides to give a lift to 22-year old Dylan, whose own unmoored life soon turns Cas’s world upside down. Soon, they’re both on the lam through the heartlands of Canada.”
5/1/15- Poor critical review, most calling it tired and clichéd. Audiences have enjoyed it, however. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
May 1st, 2015
BLACKBIRD- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Even as Mississippi teen Randy Rousseau maintains a virtuous lifestyle, he’s troubled by dreams and daydreams that eventually lead to the realization that he’s gay, bringing him into direct conflict with his conservative Baptist upbringing.”
4/27/15- Poor critical review but audiences have liked it. TRDB.
Tags: drama
April 27th, 2015
WA-SHOKU: BEYOND SUSHI- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Featuring interviews with well-known top chefs and culinary connoisseurs, this delicious documentary explores the history of traditional Japanese cuisine, from its origins to its rapid rise in popularity throughout the world.”
4/24/15- Just 4 reviews noted– 1 up and 3 down. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
April 24th, 2015
MISERY LOVES COMEDY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Entertainment industry lore suggests that comics and other funny showbiz folks are often sad or bitter in their personal lives. This engaging documentary explores that belief through candid interviews with Tom Hanks, Martin Short and more.”
4/24/15- Poor reviews. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
April 24th, 2015
JUST BEFORE I GO- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Courteney Cox makes her directorial bow with this darkly comic feature about Ted Morgan, a man contemplating suicide — but not before revisiting his hometown. As he begins to attack his bucket list, he soon realizes he’s not the only one suffering.”
4/24/15- Terrible reviews by the professionals but audiences have liked it. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, drama
April 24th, 2015
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