Posts filed under 'Seen On Netflix'
WINNEBAGO MAN- 2009. Premise by Netflix. “This entertaining documentary explores the phenomenon of Jack Rebney, who became an Internet sensation after a grainy, nearly 20-year-old video of him furiously swearing up a storm while filming a Winnebago sales video made the rounds online. Traveling to a mountaintop, filmmaker Ben Steinbauer tracks down Rebney — who’s become known in underground circles as the “Angriest Man in the World” — and tries to discover what makes the loner tick.” Very good reviews.
1/11- More a documentary about “viral videos” and their effects as much as about Rebney and basically who cares about him anyway? I had my fill quickly and turned it off. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: documentary
September 1st, 2010
THE OATH- 2010. Premise by Netflix. “Oscar-nominated director Laura Poitras’s documentary tells of two men whose fateful meeting in 1996 led them on a journey that would include Osama bin Laden, the horrific events of 9/11, Guantanamo Bay and a brush with the U.S. Supreme Court. Shot in Yemen, this intriguing film is the second installment — after My Country, My Country — of Poitras’s “The New American Century” trilogy about post-9/11 America.” Very good reviews.
10/10- Fascinating documentary about two men involved with Jihad, one who has foresworn 9/11 type violence and one who was imprisoned at Guantanamo. Very good. Netflix.
Tags: Documentary/History
September 1st, 2010
SOUNDTRACK FOR A REVOLUTION- 2009. By Bill Guttentag. Premise by Netflix. “Music was a powerful tool in the American civil rights movement, spreading a message that was difficult for many to hear and serving as an energizing force for nonviolent protest. This documentary celebrates that intersection of movement and music. Featuring new performances of freedom songs by artists such as Mary J. Blige, Wyclef Jean and John Legend, the film also includes archival footage and interviews with civil rights leaders.” Very good reviews.
10/10- Interesting documentary about the civil rights movement which would stand alone even without the music. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: Documentary/History
September 1st, 2010
THE WAITING ROOM- 2007. Premise by Netflix. “Single mom Anna (Anne-Marie Duff) breaks off a self-destructive affair with her friend’s husband (Rupert Graves) when she meets the man of her dreams — Stephen (Ralf Little), a handsome nursing home orderly — in a chance encounter at a train station. The feeling is mutual for Stephen, who loses interest in his tepid relationship with Fiona (Christine Bottomley) when Anna comes into the picture. Roger Goldby directs this romance set in London.”
Very good reviews. TRDB.
10/24/12- I saw this by mistake when, at first, I thought I was watching the new documentary with the same name but fortunately I did enjoy it. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama, Foreign
August 31st, 2010
BOY- 2009. Premise by Netflix. “Acclaimed Filipino director Auraeus Solito brings a dreamy romanticism to this tale about a budding teenage poet (Aeious Asin) who sells his comic book collection so he can afford to spend New Year’s Eve with Aries (Aries Pena), a handsome male dancer. Portraying the night of passion — and the connection between the pair — as a life-changing experience for the young man, the film is part romance and part sociopolitical commentary.” No reviews.
9/2- A colossal waste of time. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
August 31st, 2010
THE TOWN- 2010. Premise by Netflix. “As tenacious FBI agent Adam (Jon Hamm) hunts him down, ingenious bank robber Doug (Ben Affleck) pursues a risky relationship with Claire (Rebecca Hall), one of his former hostages. But while Doug and his cohorts plan their next hit, Adam hones in on Claire and falls for her in the process. Directed by Affleck and based on Chuck Hogan’s novel Prince of Thieves, this intricate thriller also stars Chris Cooper, Blake Lively and Jeremy Renner.” Fairly good reviews.
2/11- A really good, earthy crime film with an excellent performance by Affleck. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
August 30th, 2010
YOUTH IN REVOLT- 2009. Premise by Netflix. “Nick Twisp (Michael Cera), a cynical, sex-deprived teenager living a less-than-satisfactory existence, is pushed by the manifestation of his debonair, rebellious id (also Cera) to bed his dream girl, Sheeni Saunders (Portia Doubleday). Miguel Arteta directs this irreverent, dark comedy based on the popular novel series by C.D. Payne. Steve Buscemi, Ray Liotta, Justin Long, Fred Willard, Jean Smart, M. Emmet Walsh and Zach Galifianakis co-star.”
8/10- At times silly but still quite an enjoyable experience. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: Drama/Romance
August 28th, 2010
MAKE-OUT WITH VIOLENCE- 2008. Premise by Netflix. “Reeling from the disappearance of classmate Wendy Heart (Shellie Marie Shartzer), the lives of twin brothers Patrick (Eric Lehning) and Carol (Cody DeVos) take a dark turn when they discover the body of the teenage beauty — and much to their surprise, she’s not totally dead. Mystified by her condition, the brothers stash Wendy in their family’s abandoned summerhouse and search for ways to bring her back to life completely.” Good reviews.
1/11- I watched for about 20min. and could not stand the movie. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
August 27th, 2010
THE ROMANTICS- 2010. Premise by Netflix. “Mischief and sexual escapades ensue when a group of college friends reunite for the wedding of group members Lila (Anna Paquin) and Tom (Josh Duhamel) — and an old rivalry resurges between Lila and her maid of honor, Laura (Katie Holmes), who still holds a torch for the groom. Malin Akerman, Elijah Wood, Adam Brody and Jeremy Strong also star in this indie romantic comedy based on writer-director Galt Niederhoffer‘s novel.” Good early reviews but poor review in NY Times 9/10/10.
2/11- I agree with the Times– trite screenplay and unlikable characters. TRDB. Netflix.
August 27th, 2010
MAP OF THE SOUNDS OF TOKYO- 2009. Premise by Netflix. “When the daughter of prominent Tokyo businessman Mr. Nagara (Takeo Nakahara) commits suicide, Nagara’s heartbroken employee Ishida (Hideo Sakaki) hires part-time hit woman Ryu (Rinko Kikuchi) to kill the man (Sergi López) perceived as responsible for the daughter’s death. Meanwhile, a curious sound engineer becomes obsessed with Ryu and her life in this lyrical and mysterious drama from acclaimed Spanish director Isabel Coixet.” Fair early reviews at best.
1/11- This one is definitely different but appealing never-the-less and I did enjoy it. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama, Foreign
August 25th, 2010
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