OUT LOUD- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Love and loyalty bend into unfamiliar forms in this social drama played out among a group of friends in the ravaged modern landscape of Lebanon. After one of them is beaten up for being gay, the shock brings out different reactions within the group.”
10/25/13- A very good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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CAPITAL- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Bright young financial star Marc Tourneuil is named CEO of one of France’s biggest banks because the company’s board believes he can be controlled. But as he’s thrown into a high-stakes, devious world, Marc has no intention of giving up his power.”
10/25/13- Poor review in today’s NY Times and mixed reviews at best from others. TRDB.
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I AM DIVINE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Get an inside look at the captivating story of Divine, aka Harris Glenn Milstead, who grew up as a chubby bullied Baltimore kid and rose to become filmmaker John Waters’s muse and an internationally celebrated drag superstar.”
10/25/13- Good reviews all around including the one in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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GO GRANDRIDERS- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “2 have gone through cancers, 4 need hearing aids, 5 suffer from high blood pressure and 8 have coronary diseases. And every one of them has symptoms of joint degeneration. However, at the age of 80 plus, they dare to ride on scooters and to feel the land they have lived for life-long again.”
10/25/13- A fair review in today’s NY Times but others have liked it more. TRDB.
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NOT YET BEGUN TO FIGHT- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “After his searing experiences as a pilot in the Vietnam War, retired Marine Eric Hastings turned to fly-fishing to help his personal healing process. As captured in this documentary, Hastings now offers the same solace to today’s wounded warriors.”
10/25/13- A good review in today’s NY Times and good reviews in general. TRDB.
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THE PIN- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Working at a morgue, Jacob is astonished to find that a body brought there is that of his long-lost sweetheart, Leah, bringing on a flood of memories. After falling in love with each other in the chaos of WWII, the two are soon separated by ill fate.”
10/25/13- A very good review in today’s NY Times but I couldn’t find a single other review. TRDB.
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JACKASS PRESENTS: BAD GRANDPA- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “In-character encounters with real folks provide comic fodder in this franchise featuring Johnny Knoxville in lecherous-gramps disguise. With hidden cameras in tow, Irving Zisman (Knoxville) takes his grandson on an offbeat cross-country tour.”
10/25/13- An OK review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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HOUSE IN THE ALLEY- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this creepy supernatural thriller, a young mother has a miscarriage and then refuses to allow the dead infant’s body to be taken from her. As her sanity declines, her husband must try to drive away the household demons assailing both of them.”
10/25/13- A poor review in today’s NY Times and from most others as well. TRDB.
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REMINGTON AND THE CURSE OF THE ZOMBADINGS- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a childhood curse comes true, teen jock Remington finds himself suddenly becoming gay and in a love triangle. As he tries to fend off his newly fabulous impulses and a homophobic serial killer, he must also battle some undead drag queens.”
10/25/13- This sounds weird but with just a few votes in the film has received some good reviews including an OK one in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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TOAD ROAD- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Feeling he’s living a meaningless life in a small town, disaffected junkie James jumps at the chance to escort newcomer Sara to Toad Road — and risk whatever may happen as they pass seven wooden gates that lead toward hell.”
10/25/13- Mixed reviews in general. The NY Times gave this a weak review. TRDB.
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