MEN AT LUNCH- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Inspired by the iconic 1932 snapshot of 11 unnamed workers eating lunch atop a steel girder during Rockefeller Center’s construction, documentarian Seán Ó Cualáin sets out to learn their identities, toasting the immigrant labor force in the process.”
9/4/13- This sounds interesting but it has received poor reviews so far. TRDB.
9/20/13- A poor review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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GENERATION IRON- 2013. Synopsis by IMDB. “Generation Iron – examines the professional sport of bodybuilding today and gives the audience front row access to the lives of the top 7 bodybuilders in the sport as they train to compete in the world’s most premiere bodybuilding stage – Mr. Olympia.”
9/4/13- No reviews as yet. TRDB.
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C.O.G.- 2013- Synopsis by Netflix. “Based on a short story by David Sedaris, this comedy follows the brash young author as he travels to Oregon to work on an apple farm. The journey exposes him to all sorts of culture clashes, but what awaits him at the farm is far worse.”
9/3/13- Mixed reviews in general, none great. The NY Times did not care for it. TRDB.
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BATTLE OF THE YEAR- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “With the help of their demanding coach, a celebrated American breakdancing team travels to France to try to win the world championship competition in this exhilarating drama. Along the way, they struggle to gain acceptance for their sport.”
9/3/13- Very few reviews at this time and they are all bad. TRDB.
9/20/13- A weak review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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WAMPLER’S ASCENT- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Wampler’s Ascent documents Steve Wampler as he attempts to become the first person with a disability to climb the biggest rock face in the world, El Captain in Yosemite National Park.”
8/30/13- Mixed early reviews. The NY Times gave it a qualified positive review today. TRDB.
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THE LAST CHRISTEROS- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This minimalistic film chronicles the little-known war of a band of Christeros, rural Christian rebels, against the Mexican government in the 1930s. The character-driven narrative focuses on the periods between skirmishes rather than conflict itself.”
8/30/13- Only 3 reviews so far– 1 down (Today’s NY Times) , 2 up. TRDB.
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GETAWAY- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “When washed-out race car driver Brent Magna’s wife is kidnapped, he partners with a sexy, enigmatic hacker known only as The Kid to track her down. But the figure behind the abduction is calling the shots, and is watching their every move.”
8/30/13- ALL reviews have been awful– NO easy task. TRDB.
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THE LIFEGUARD- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “After hitting a rough patch, 29-year-old Leigh abandons her journalism career, moves back in with her parents and gets a job as a lifeguard. Soon, she begins an affair with a teenage boy she meets at the pool.”
8/30/13- Awful reviews from almost everybody and from the NY Times as well. TRDB.
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AFTERNOON DELIGHT- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Although 30-something wife and mother Rachel appears to have the perfect life, she’s being driven crazy by boredom. While attempting to spice up her marriage, Rachel befriends a stripper named McKenna who educates her about being true to herself.”
8/30/13- This movie received poor reviews in general but the NY Times liked it in today’s review. TRDB.
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ABIGAIL HARM- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Echoing the theme of a Korean folk tale, this mysterious drama focuses on solitary New Yorker Abigail, who’s granted a wish by a mysterious stranger. Unfortunately, the granting of that wish brings consequences Abigail failed to consider.”
8/30/13- Poor reviews al around, including the one in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Add comment August 30th, 2013