THE GOLDEN ERA- 2014. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Directed by Ann Hui (A Simple Life, God of Killers, The Postmodern Life of My Aunt), the film traces the life of Xiao Hong, one of China’s most famous essayist and novelist, reflecting the progressive thinking not frequently seen during the time period.”
10/17/14- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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ETERNITY: THE MOVIE- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “This spoof of tacky 1980s pop culture follows a pair of would-be pop stars who form a two-man band, playing bad music in garish getups. But sexual misunderstandings soon put the duo’s relationship to the test.”
10/17/14- I’ve seen just 4 professional reviews and they are all terrible. TRDB.
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DEFAULT- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “After Somali pirates take over a U.S. TV news crew’s charter jet, they’re surprised to learn their abductors’ chief demand isn’t money: It’s a face-to-face interview between celebrated journalist Frank Saltzman and self-styled terrorist leader Atlas.”
10/17/14– Poor reviews. TRDB.
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THE BEST OF ME- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this wistful drama, sparks reignite between former high school flames when they return to their hometown decades later for a funeral. But painful memories of the past may prevent them from having a future together.”
10/17/14- Terrible reviews and even my loving Michelle Monaghan won’t get me to see this one. TRDB.
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DIPLOMACY- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a doomed and demented Adolf Hitler orders his army to level Paris with explosives before abandoning the city, Swedish consul general Raoul Nordling launches a diplomatic attempt to persuade a German general not to execute the plan.”
10/15/14- Good professional and audience reviews. TRDB.
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ADDICTED- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “With a caring husband, three kids and a great career, Zoe has it all, until she develops an insatiable hunger for sex with other men. Though she’s still devoted to her husband, Zoe’s new addiction puts her marriage — and her life — in danger.”
10/10/14- Awful professional reviews and OK audience ones. TRDB.
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WAITING FOR AUGUST- 2004. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “There is a generation of young people being raised by their teen siblings in Eastern Bloc countries such as Romania, while their parents are working in other European countries sending money back home to their children called The Home Alone Generation.’
10/14- Very good reviews from critics– audiences did not like it. TRDB.
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#STUCK- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “After an alcohol-fueled sexual encounter, virtual strangers Guy and Holly get stuck together in gridlocked Los Angeles traffic. As a result, they end up revealing far more about themselves than they ever intended to during their “casual” meeting.”
10/10/14- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
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MEET THE MORMONS- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Produced by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this uplifting documentary spotlights the lives of six very different church members, demonstrating in the process Mormonism’s broad appeal and contemporary relevance.”
10/10/14- Uniformly bad, bad reviews by critics. Audiences have liked it. TRDB.
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I AM ALI- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Drawing from a collection of audiotapes recorded by Muhammad Ali as a personal journal, this affecting documentary offers new perspectives on the legendary boxer’s life outside the ring.”
10/10/14- Poor professional reviews but audiences have liked it very much. TRDB
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