ALLEGIANCE- 2012. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After being granted a questionable transfer that will keep him stateside as his National Guard unit deploys for Iraq, Lieutenant Danny Sefton (Seth Gabel) becomes embroiled in a last minute AWOL attempt by one of his soldiers (Bow Wow) — forcing him to choose between his loyalties to the fleeing soldier, his unit and his fiancé.”
12/28/12- A poor review in today’s NY Times and elsewhere as well. TRDB.
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A DARK TRUTH- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Former CIA operative Jack now holds court on a political talk show, but his old skills come out when a whistleblower approaches him for help. A grisly massacre has unfolded in a South American dictatorship, and Jack’s the man to expose the truth.”
A few early reviews and they are poor. TRDB.
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AQUI Y ALLA (HERE AND THERE)- 2012. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Pedro returns home to a small mountain village in Guerrero, Mexico after years of working in the US, and struggles to rebuild his family and follow his dream of starting a band: the Copa Kings.”
12/21/12- Most reviewers have liked this movie but it got a poor review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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AMERICAN EMPIRE- 2012. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “American Empire is a documentary about the hidden forces that are controlling America and the world, and how this affects you, your children and your grandchildren.”
12/21/12- Poor review in today’s NY Times and elsewhere as well. TRDB.
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THIS IS 40- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Writer-director Judd Apatow revisits Knocked Up’s married couple Pete and Debbie in this sequel as the pair wrestles with parenthood, keeping romance alive and the realities of getting older.”
12/21/12- A good review in today’s NY Times but fair reviews elsewhere. TRDB.
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56 UP- 2012. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Give me the child until he is seven and I will give you the man.” Starting in 1964 with Seven Up, The UP Series has explored this Jesuit maxim. The original concept was to interview 14 children from diverse backgrounds from all over England, asking them about their lives and their dreams for the future. Every seven years, renowned director Michael Apted, a researcher for Seven Up, has been back to talk to them, examining the progression of their lives.”
Early reviews are very good. TRDB.
1/4/13- A good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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LUV- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “This indie drama portrays a single day shared by an 11-year-old boy and his uncle, who’s recently rejoined the world after eight years in prison. When the older Vincent brings young Woody along on business, fresh lessons in life await them both.”
1/18/13- A good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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JASON BECKER: NOT DEAD YET- 2012. “This documentary chronicles the life of Jason Becker, a teen prodigy and ’80s rock-guitar hero whose career was derailed by Lou Gehrig’s disease. Decades after his diagnosis, Becker continues to make music via an innovative computerized system.”
12/14/12- Good review in today’ NY Times. TRDB.
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TRASHED- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Actor Jeremy Irons and director Candida Brady go on a worldwide quest to uncover how the enormous amount of garbage generated by the human race has affected the environment and what efforts are being made to repair the extensive damage.”
12/14/12- Fairly good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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LET FURY HAVE THE HOUR- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “This documentary explores the last three decades of “creative response”: using art as a political statement in response to reactionary politics. Interviews with more than 50 artists include Shepard Fairey, Eve Ensler, Tom Morello and Lewis Black.”
12/14/12- Poor reviews all around and in today’s NY Times as well. TRDB.
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