THE ADMIRAL: ROARING CURRENTS- 2014. “Bringing to life the heroic saga of Korean admiral Yi Sun-shin, this seagoing thriller recounts his remarkable battle against a massive Japanese armada in 1597. With the odds clearly stacked against him, Yi devises a deadly trap for the enemy.”
8/15/14- Just 2 reviews as of now– 1 up and 1 down. Audiences have liked it very much. TRDB.
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KABBALA ME. 2014. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Kabbalah Me is a personal journey into the esoteric spiritual phenomenon known as Kabbalah. In Kabbalah Me, director Steven Bram embarks on a spiritual investigation that leads him to reunite with the Hasidic branch of his family and connect to the community of Judaic scholarship. ”
8/12/14- No reviews as yet but this sounds interesting to me. TRDB.
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K2: SIREN OF THE HIMALAYAS- 2014. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “This breathtaking film follows an historic attempt to summit the world’s most challenging peak on the 100-year anniversary of the Duke of Abruzzi’s landmark K2 expedition in 1909. World-class alpinists Fabrizio Zangrilli and Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner team up with veteran climbers Jake Meyer and Chris Szymiec in a dangerous foray of high altitude mountaineering.”
8/12/14- Just 2 reviews but both were very good. TRDB.
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IF I STAY- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “While trying to choose between love and a musical career, 17-year-old Mia Hall finds her life upended by a tragic car crash that puts her in a coma. As she lies unconscious, Mia has a vision of her life that leads her to another crossroads.”
8/12/14- No reviews as yet. TRDB.
8/20/14-Reviews are mixed at about 50/50. TRDB.
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WHAT NOW? REMIND ME- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this unflinching video diary, Portuguese filmmaker Joaquim Pinto documents his struggle with HIV over the course of a year-long clinical trial. The moving and funny film captures Pinto’s indomitable spirit, home life and creative impulse.”
8/8/14- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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WHAT IF- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Wallace meets Chantry an animator and form an instant connection, striking up a close friendship. There is no denying the chemistry between them, leading the pair to wonder, what if the love of your life is actually your best friend?”
8/8/14- The movie sounds corny but has received good reviews. The NY Times didn’t care for it. TRDB.
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NO CAMERAS ALLOWED- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “This coming-of-age documentary chronicles the journey of James Marcus Haney, who’s obsessed with rock music and rock groups — a fascination that draws him into the world behind the stage when he joins one band’s cross-country tour.”
8/8/14- Just 2 reviews– 2 up (including the NY Times) and 1 down. TRDB.
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FIFI HOWLS FROM HAPPINESS- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Dubbed the Persian Picasso, Iranian artist Bahman Mohassess delighted the art world with his provocative work but ended up at odds with his country’s political leaders. This documentary finds him self-exiled in Italy, where he tells his story.”
8/8/14- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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DEEPSEA CHALLENGE- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “This epic documentary chronicles director James Cameron’s solo dive on March 26, 2012, as he pilots a submersible seven miles down to the lowest point of the Mariana Trench to gather data for scientific research.”
8/8/14- Very bad reviews from most critics, calling it a vanity project for James Cameron. TRDB.
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THE MAID’S ROOM- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “After going to work for a wealthy American family as a maid, undocumented immigrant Drina becomes privy to the household’s darkest secret. She wants to report the incident to authorities, but her alien status and powerful boss conspire to stop her.”
8/8/14- Bad reviews- even the few that were OK were critical. TRDB.
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