THE DEAD MAN AND BEING HAPPY- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In Award-winning Spanish director Javier Rebollo’s third feature, Santos (renowned Spanish actor José Sacristán), a sick, worn-down hired killer, impulsively heads out on one last assignment: a 2,000-mile excursion from his Buenos Aires hospital bed into the vast interior of Argentina.”
10/1/13- A mixed review in today’s NY Times but it sounds interesting to me. TRDB.
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TWO JACKS- 2013. Synopsis by IMDB. “Jack Hussar is a legendary Hollywood director, whose persona commands respect and adoration from his fans. Can his son, Jack Jr. maintain his legacy?”
9/29/13- No professional reviews yet but audiences have liked it very much. TRDB.
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PARADISE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “The comedy follows a sheltered young woman (Julianne Hough) who loses her faith after a plane crash and decides to go to Las Vegas to experience the wild side of life. On her journey, she meets unlikely companions (Russell Brand and Octavia Spencer) who inadvertently help her find her true self.”
9/29/13- Poor early reviews. TRDB.
10/18/13- Another poor review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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I’M IN LOVE WITH A CHURCH GIRL- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a tough-minded ex-drug dealer falls for a beautiful but highly devout Christian woman, their mutual attraction takes them both down a twisty path that tests their love — and their faith.”
10/18/13- A weak review in today’s NY Times and I could not find one positive review anywhere. TRDB.
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THE FIFTH ESTATE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Following the working relationship between WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and Daniel Domscheit-Berg, one of his earliest supporters, this fact-based drama recounts the early days of the revolutionary website and the inevitable conflict it wrought.”
9/29/13- Mostly poor reviews with a few good ones tossed in. TRDB.
10/18/13- A weak review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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ENZO AVITABILE MUSIC LIFE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Jonathan Demme helms this musical documentary that shines a light on the eclectic sounds of songwriter-musician Enzo Avitabile. The film blends performance footage with interviews that reveal Avitabile’s independent spirit.”
10/18/13- Good professional reviews in general and an OK one in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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TWO: THE STORY OF ROMAN & NYRO- 2013. Synopsis by IMDB. “Combining over twelve years of footage and narrated by their twin sons, TWO: The Story of Roman & Nyro, follows legendary songwriter Desmond Child and his lifelong partner’s loving journey to create their new modern family.”
9/29/13- No reviews as yet. TRDB.
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SPINNING PLATES- 2013. Synopsis by IMDB. “Spinning Plates is a documentary about three extraordinary restaurants and the incredible people who make them what they are. A cutting-edge restaurant named the seventh-best in the world whose chef must battle a life-threatening obstacle to pursue his passion. A 150-year-old family restaurant still standing only because of the unbreakable bond with its community. A fledgling Mexican restaurant whose owners are risking everything just to survive and provide for their young daughter. Their unforgettable stories of family, legacy, passion and survival come together to reveal how meaningful food can be, and the power it has to connect us to one another.”
10/25/13- Fairly good reviews in general although the NY Times didn’t care for it. TRDB.
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GIRL ON A BICYCLE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Just when he’s on the brink of proposing to his beautiful girlfriend, tour bus driver Paolo becomes mesmerized by a woman he sees on a bicycle. Driven to track down the object of his obsession, Paolo ends up knocking her down with his bus.”
9/28/13- Weak early reviews. TRDB.
2/14/14-Poor review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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WE CAME HOME- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “We Came Home tells the story of Afghanistan through Afghan American artist, Ariana Delawari. Born into a suburban Los Angeles home, the same year the Soviets invaded Afghanistan, Ariana’s life unfolds parallel to the ever-changing events of her father’s homeland. Her parents name her after the ancient name of Afghanistan. Her home is filled with refugee relatives, parties with live Afghan music, and her father’s fierce dedication to his homeland.”
9/27/13- I’ve seen just 2 professional reviews and they were both good. Today’s NY Times was one of them. TRDB.
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