WUSS- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this black comedy, Mitch is a timid teacher at a rough high school. After he’s repeatedly beaten up by several thuggish students, he decides to get revenge with the help of eccentric schoolgirl Maddie, who has a few problems of her own.”
5/3/13- Poor review of the movie in today’s NY Times but some good words included about the directing. TRDB.
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ONCE UPON A TIME IN BROOKLYN- 2013. Released after serving several prison sentences, Bobby Baldano is torn between returning to a lucrative life of crime on the mobbed-up streets and honoring his family — a decision that may prove dangerous.”
5/3/13- Awful reviews all over including today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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GENERATION UM- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the wake of an all-night party in New York City, John and his beautiful friends Mia and Violet have a series of frank conversations. These insights change their attitudes toward each other in the hours leading up to yet another party.”
5/3/13- Awful reviews. TRDB.
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FRAGMENTS OF KUBELKA- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “This epic documentary subtly introduces the complex world view of iconic filmmaker and theoretician Peter Kubelka (born 1934, Vienna). While Kubelka’s radical and pioneering body of films is a highly condensed work of about an hour focussing on the essence of cinema.”
5/3/13- An excellent review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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VENUS AND SERENA- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Offering an inside look at the Williams sisters — Venus and her younger sibling Serena — this documentary follows the tennis megastars throughout 2011, when disabling injuries and illness threatened to end their careers.”
5/10/13- A fair review in today’s NY Times saying that the movie was interesting for tennis fans but had nothing new to say. TRDB.
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GIPPI- 2013. Synopsis by IMDB. “Gippi is a 14-year-old girl who lives in Simla with her mother Pappi and little brother Booboo. She is overweight and awkward and doesn’t know how to handle the physical, emotional and social changes happening in her life.”
4/29/13- No reviews as yet. TRDB.
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TRASH DANCE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This documentary tracks the vision of choreographer Allison Orr as she coaxes a crew of trash collectors to perform for the public. The event ultimately takes place on an airport runway, where thousands of people watch 16 garbage trucks “dancing.”
4/26/13- A good review in today’s NY Times and from other critics as well. TRDB.
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SUN DON’T SHINE- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Driving the sun-scorched highways of eastern Florida, Leo and Crystal aren’t on a vacation or aimless road trip; their journey is much more sinister. Each passing mile reveals more about them and the dark truth behind their voyage.”
4/26/13- A good review in today’s NY Times and from other critics as well. TRDB.
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PARADICE: LOVE- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Teresa, a 50-year-old Austrian, vacations on Kenya’s sun-kissed shores looking for love among the local beach boys who survive on European “sugar mamas.” She falls for Munga, but soon realizes that his false sincerity is part of the sex tourism game.”
4/26/13- A good review in today’s NY Times and elsewhere as well. TRDB.
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ONE NIGHT STAND- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “A funny, behind-the-scenes journey as Broadway, Hollywood and indie artists collaborate to produce four original shorts in 24 hours. Four groups of writers and composers choose their casts and work overnight to write and compose four 15-minute musicals.”
4/26/13- A good review in today’s NY Times. I saw only one other review and it was positive. TRDB.
Add comment April 26th, 2013