REALITY- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Jovial fishmonger and small-time con artist Luciano hopes to enrich his humble family by participating in the Italian version of “Big Brother,” but his obsession with appearing to be an ideal contestant soon has his family doubting his sanity.”
3/15/13- A good review in today’s NY Times and elsewhere as well. TRDB.
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IF I WERE YOU- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “In a bungled plot to pay back her husband’s infidelity, a jilted wife finds herself forced to star as King Lear in a spectacularly terrible production, with her husband’s younger lover playing the role of the king’s fool.”
3/15/13- Bad review in today’s NY Times and elsewhere. TRDB.
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UPSIDE DOWN- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Adam lives on a poverty-stricken world, while Eden is from its affluent twin planet, and their love sparks an interplanetary incident. Social stigma, family and government forces work to keep them apart, but they’ll stop at nothing to be together.”
3/15/13- Awful reviews everywhere. TRDB.
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YOU DON’T NEED FEET TO DANCE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This affecting documentary reveals the world of Sidiki Conde, who lost the use of his legs at age 14 but lives a busy life as a performance artist. Mastering all the obstacles New York City offers, Conde also leads workshops for disabled youth.”
3/22/13- Reviewed in today’s NY Times, I’m not sure if it was positive or negative. TRDB.
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MURPH: THE PROTECTOR- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “MURPH: The Protector is a feature-length documentary based on LT Michael Murphy’s life of honor, courage and commitment, as told by his friends, family and teammates. Michael gave his life for his men in 2005 and was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 2007.”
3/14/13- Michael gave his life for his men in 2005 and was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 2007. TRDB.
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LOVE AND HONOR- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Dalton, serving in Vietnam, gets a “Dear John” letter and turns a week’s furlough into a desperate (and illegal) trip home to win back his girl. Joined by his friend and fellow soldier Mickey, Dalton’s move could land them both in the stockade.”
3/14/13- Just a few early reviews and they are mixed. TRDB.
3/22/13- An awful review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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HUNKY DORY- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Minnie Driver plays a drama teacher who challenges her listless students to put on a pop-musical version of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest.” Set in 1976, the film features plenty of teen angst as well as the teacher’s search for a substitute Prospero.”
3/14/13- Early reviews are mixed but more positive than negative. TRDB.
3/22/13- The NY Times gave this movie an OK review today. TRDB.
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THE HAPPY POET- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Director Paul Gordon also stars in this quirky indie offering as an earnest but penniless poet who tries to make a living by making a stand — that is, a food stand that only sells organic eats and caters to a mostly vegetarian crowd. His unconventional menu doesn’t appeal to everyone, particularly those hankering for a hot dog. But it does attract a regular customer (Liz Fisher) who just so happens to love poetry.”
3/14/13- Poor early reviews. TRDB.
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DOWNEAST- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Set during an era of U.S. post-industrialization in which numerous factories have been exported, Downeast focuses on Antonio Bussone’s efforts to open a processing factory in rural Maine.”
3/8/13- A good review in today’s NY Times and elsewhere as well. TRDB.
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GIRL RISING- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “10×10 is a social action organization seeking educational equality for underprivileged girls across the globe. Director Richard Robbins tells the moving stories of several of these girls, with help from some of the most recognizable female voices of today.”
3/8/13- Good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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