Posts filed under 'Opening Regionally or Nationwide'
DOWNTOWN EXPRESS- 2012. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Set in the world of Russian immigrants living in New York City, Downtown Express uses music to explore the clash of old world values against the lure and excitement of a new country. Under the watch of his loving but overbearing father, virtuoso violinist and Juilliard student Sasha (Grammy nominee Philippe Quint) prepares for a critical recital meant to launch his career. Yet, he is increasingly drawn to the rhythms of the streets of New York, and when he meets singer-songwriter Ramona (acclaimed recording artist Nellie McKay), he joins her band, falls in love, and begins to lead a double life, careening frantically between two worlds. As his classical debut nears, Sasha must decide whether to break with his father and forge his own destiny.” Just a few reviews and they are poor. TRDB.
Tags: drama
April 10th, 2012
ARTIFICIAL PARADISES- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “This moving drama charts the gentle intimacy that develops between Luisa, a twentysomething beauty who journeys to a Mexican seaside resort to kick her heroin habit, and Salomón, an aging, weed-smoking alcoholic who resides nearby.”
3/31/12- Weak review in today’s NY Times and mixed reviews elsewhere. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
April 7th, 2012
GOD SAVE MY SHOES- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “The romance between women and one of modern fashion’s most celebrated elements — shoes — takes the spotlight in this revealing doc. Designers, fashion mavens and women from all walks of life discuss how shoes have become such objects of desire.”
3/31/12- Awful reviews all over. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
April 7th, 2012
LOVE IN THE BUFF- 2012. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Former lovers Jimmy and Cherie discover that getting over each other isn’t as easy as they thought in this sequel to the romantic comedy Love in a Puff. Six months after their whirlwind romance, Jimmy and Cherie are ready to move on. For Jimmy, that means moving to Beijing for a new career opportunity. As Jimmy begins dating pretty flight attendant Shang You-you, Cherie arrives in Beijing to open a new business and catches the eye of Malaysian Chinese I.T. specialist Sam. But after communicating in a series of texts, Jimmy and Cherie reconnect. Despite feeling that the spark is still there, however, their differences are still as pronounced as ever. As their current significant others begin to sense that something isn’t right, Jimmy and Cherie can’t help but feeling like maybe they were too quick to call it quits, and that perhaps there’s still hope for a future together.”
3/31/12- Very good review in today’s NY Times and from other reviewers as well. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
April 7th, 2012
SCENES OF A CRIME- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Tragic true events are recalled in this interrogation docudrama in which a father confesses to shaking his infant son to death, and later recants. Detectives assigned to the case soon resort to manipulation and false statements to get their man.”
3/31/12- Very good review in today’s NY Times and by most everybody else. TRDB.
Tags: drama
April 7th, 2012
FOUR LOVERS- 2010. Synopsis by Netflix. “When an open-minded jewelry designer (Marina Fois) and her husband (Roschdy Zem) swap partners with an equally adventurous tech specialist (Nicolas Duvauchelle) and his enticing wife (Élodie Bouchez), their stimulating spouse-sharing arrangement disintegrates under a tidal wave of confusion of jealousy. Written and directed by Antony Cordier, this steamy drama explores whether it’s possible to love two people at the same time.”
3/31/12- Weak review in today’s NY Times and by nearly everyone else as well. TRDB.
Tags: drama
April 7th, 2012
INTRUDERS- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Childhood demons become all too real in this thriller starring Clive Owen as the father of a girl who dreams of creatures that are out to get her family. A parallel story focuses on a Spanish mother and son who go up against a faceless stranger.”
3/31/12- Awful reviews in general but the Times gave it an OK. TRDB.
Tags: horror
April 7th, 2012
MIRROR MIRROR- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “This remake of the classic Grimm tale, starring Julia Roberts as the evil Queen, is much darker than the well-known animated Disney version. Snow White’s team of dwarves are a shady bunch, but dedicated to helping her regain her royal throne.”
3/31/12- Weak review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: drama
April 7th, 2012
MIS HUMAN SECRET WEAPON- 2012. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A secret unit of the U.S. Army during World War II, the Military Intelligence Service (MIS) was almost comprised of Nisei, second generation Japanese American, military men who had pledged absolute allegiance to the United States at a time when most were facing social and political inequalities. This film will explore an untold chapter in Japanese American history and have the audience think about the values of “Peace”. It describes how the MIS contributed to America’s victory and to Japan’s recovery after the World War II ended. This film is the third and final installment of the trilogy centered on Japanese American history during WWII, following “Toyo’s Camera – Japanese American History during WWII” (2008) and “442: Live with Honor, Die with Dignity” (2010).”
4/6/12- Good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: Documentary/History
April 6th, 2012
AMERICAN REUNION- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “The four lustful buddies of American Pie return to East Great Falls for their 10-year high school reunion and a flood of memories. In the franchise’s latest installment, the guys look back at their quest to lose their virginity in the first film.”
4/6/12- Weak review in today’s NY Times and weak professional reviews elsewhere as well. Audiences seem to like it. TRDB.
Tags: Romantic Comedy
April 6th, 2012
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