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ELECTORAL DYSFUNCTION- 2012. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After discovering that the right to vote is missing from the U.S. Constitution, political humorist Mo Rocca sets out on a road trip to see how voting works — and doesn’t work — in America. He heads to Indiana, home to some of the strictest election laws in the country, and meets one Republican and one Democrat who take him inside their efforts to get out every vote during the 2008 Presidential election. As he progresses on his journey, Mo searches for the Electoral College; critiques ballot design with Todd Oldham; investigates the heated battle over Voter ID and voter fraud; and explores the case of a former felon who was sentenced to ten years in prison — for the crime of voting.”
9/21/12- Mixed reviews in general and in today’s NY Times. Audiences have liked it very much. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
September 21st, 2012
HEAD GAMES- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “This incisive documentary reveals how, with more than 1 million sports-related concussions occurring in the U.S. every year, athletes, doctors, coaches and parents are paying closer attention to the long-term damage resulting from collision sports.”
9/21/12- Great review in today’s NY Times and fairly good reviews by other critics as well. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
September 21st, 2012
THE ORANGES- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “When newly unattached Nina Ostroff (Leighton Meester) comes home for Thanksgiving dinner, her parents make plans to pair her up with their neighbors’ successful son, Toby (Adam Brody). But then Nina locks eyes with Toby’s father, wrecking everyone’s expectations. Catherine Keener, Allison Janney, Oliver Platt and Alia Shawkat co-star in this comic tale of redefining happiness when it comes to relationships.”
Just a few reviews at this time and they are all POOR. TRDB.
10/5/12- Bad, bad review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: drama
September 18th, 2012
THE RIGHT TO LOVE: AN AMERICAN FAMILY- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “This documentary recounts the debate stirred when two gay parents and their adopted kids decided to create a YouTube channel called Gay Family Values. The mix of hostility and support the family inspired reveals the deep divisions in U.S. society.”
9/14/12- Weak review in today’s NY Times. Mixed professional review in general and audiences have liked it. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
September 15th, 2012
THE STAND UP- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “A year after his girlfriend’s death, Zoe Hardwick abandons his career as a stand-up comedian and reluctantly accepts a job as a kindergarten teacher. Much to Zoe’s surprise, the kids and a fellow teacher revive his interest in life.”
9/14/12- Weak review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: drama
September 15th, 2012
THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “While Bebe floats around in the first flush of new love, her best friend DeeDee is bitter and self-destructive after a breakup. When they meet Clementine, who’s also dealing with relationship issues, the three go on a zany New York escapade together.”
10/19/12- An OK review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: drama
September 11th, 2012
BRINGING UP BOBBY- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Olive is a European exile living in Oklahoma with her 10-year-old son, trying to raise him properly even as her past begins to close in on her. Her son, however, has the same roguish charm that landed her in trouble in the first place.”
Weak reviews all over including today’s (9/28/12) NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: drama
September 11th, 2012
THE WAITING ROOM- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “This disquieting documentary relates the stories of medical patients, many of them uninsured, as they wait to be seen at a California hospital. The film also portrays the efforts of hospital professionals to cope with a drastically strained system.”
Excellent review all around. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
September 11th, 2012
BUTTER- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a gifted butter sculptor announces his retirement, his ambitious wife sees her hopes for future fame — and the presidency — melt away. She sets out to take up the mantle, but soon learns how cutthroat the world of pro butter sculpting can be.”
OK early reviews. TRDB.
10/5/12- Good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: drama
September 10th, 2012
DESPERATE ENDEAVORS- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “This drama inspired by a true story follows Indian immigrant Ram Patel as he tries to make it big in New York in 1973. Ram’s desperation to provide for his growing family leaves him deeply in debt until he undergoes a spiritual awakening.”
9/7/12- Poor review in today’s NY Times but audiences have liked this so far. TRDB.
Tags: drama
September 7th, 2012
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