SUMMER IN FEBRUARY- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “On the eve of World War I, artists AJ and Gilbert compete for the affections of the same girl, Florence, at a Bohemian colony in northern England. When Florence finally makes her choice, it sets in motion a chain of events none of them expect.”
1/17/14- Poor reviews all around including the review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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BAND OF SISTERS- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This inspiring documentary illustrates the turbulent journey of Catholic nuns in the U.S. following Vatican II in the early 1960s, when they began to leave behind their sheltered lives and become vocal advocates for social justice and civil rights.”
1/17/14- The NY Times gave this a fair at best review. Audiences have liked it. TRDB.
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GENERATION WAR- Synopsis by IMDB. “Berlin, 1941. Five friends eager to become heroes in an adventure that will change the face of Europe – and that will forever change them as well.
1/15/14- A very good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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HAMLET-2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This retelling of the classic strips it to its core story of murder and betrayal and centers it over one night in a post-World War II London hotel room. The result remains true to the original while adding provocative new dimensions.”
1/10/14- Poor review in today’s NY Times and from everybody else as well. TRDB.
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THE GROUNDED- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “A photographer and native of Haines, Alaska, learns that physical contact with the ground can heal pain in this intriguing documentary. Those helped by the technique share their stories as the discovery draws the curious from around the globe.”
1/10/14-Poor early reviews. TRDB.
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LIFE OF A KING- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “After serving an 18-year prison sentence, Eugene Brown resolves to remake his life and gets a job as detention monitor at a local high school. In an effort to raise the goals of the malcontents he deals with, Eugene founds the Big Chair Chess Club.”
1/17/14- A poor review in today’s NY Times but the reviewer complemented Gooding in the role. TRDB.
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IN NO GREAT HURRY: 13 LESSONS IN LIFE WITH SAUL LEITER- 2013.Once part of a renaissance in art photography, Saul Leiter chose to avoid the limelight in later years while continuing to take pictures. This affectionate documentary captures the reticent octogenarian living amid piles of his work.”
1/5/14- Mixed critical review and audiences have not cared for this documentary. TRDB.
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A SONG FOR YOU- 2013. Synopsis by IMDB. ““A song for you” tells a story of defiance, courage, creativity and love. Processing her family history, filmmaker Sharon Karp weaves interviews with her mother, fragments of a book her father wrote, photographs, documents and historical footage. In 1943 the Karp family escaped the Nazis by crossing the Pyrenees on foot with the help of the French Resistance. Now the filmmaker and her sisters retrace the escape route, trying to separate history from present day reality. The impact of the Holocaust on the daughters is revealed. The film provides an uplifting message while raising questions of responsibility in our choices. ‘A Song for You’ underscores the bravery of the righteous ones who risked their own lives to save the family.”
1/5/14- I couldn’t find any reviews at this time. TRDB.
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ALL THE LIGHT IN THE SKY- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “An aging actress living alone on the shores of Malibu spends her days pondering where her life has taken her and fearing what comes next. When her niece comes for a visit, the two find they share common ground despite generational differences.”
12/20/13- Good reviews in general and in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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PERSONAL TAILOR- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This clever comedy follows a company that specializes in giving ordinary people the chance to live another life for a single day. No matter what they’re escaping, the choices each client makes reveals something about his or her inner desires.”
12/20/13- A good review in today’s NY Times and from audiences as well. TRDB.
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