Posts filed under 'Seen On Netflix'
DOUBLE TAKE- 2009. Premise by Netflix. “Filmmaker Johan Grimonprez explores the period of the Cold War and the effect of advertising and Hollywood on the American people in this innovative blend of documentary and fiction focusing on Alfred Hitchcock’s themes surrounding identity. Written by award-winning British novelist Tom McCarthy, the film considers the era’s prosperity and paranoia, its political and social events, and Hitchcock’s fondness for characters meeting their doubles.”
2/11- I was totally bored and turned it off. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: Documentary/History
June 14th, 2010
STONEWALL UPRISING- 2010. Premise by Netflix. “Through eyewitness interviews and archival footage, documentary filmmakers Kate Davis and David Heilbroner recapture a pivotal moment in time that mobilized a generation of gay activists and marked the dawn of the modern Gay Rights Movement. Much like Rosa Parks’s symbolic refusal to move to the back of the bus, gay bar patrons’ refusal to comply with a police raid at Greenwich Village’s Stonewall Inn in 1969 would change the course of history.” I saw two reviews, one up, one down.
4/11- Generally good portrayal of a piece of history but I felt that after 45min I had seen it and then got bored and turned it off. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: Documentary/History
June 13th, 2010
THE GOOD GUY- Premise by Netflix. “Well aware of his own blessings, up-and-coming Wall Street star Tommy Fielding (Scott Porter) decides to mentor one of his co-workers, Daniel (Bryan Greenberg). But his new protégé may prove too apt a pupil in this romantic comedy penned and helmed by Julio DePietro. All is going according to plan until Daniel befriends Tommy’s new girlfriend, Beth (Alexis Bledel) — at which point things go rapidly south for Tommy.” Mostly poor reviews but a few good ones.
6/10- The worst and I turned it off. Hard to believe that some reviewers actually liked this trash. TRDB.
Tags: Drama/Romance
June 13th, 2010
COLLAPSE- Premise by Netflix. “In an avant-garde soliloquy, investigative journalist Michael Ruppert details his unnerving theories about the inexorable link between energy depletion and the collapse of the economic system that supports the entire industrial world. Helmed by filmmaker Chris Smith (American Movie), Ruppert’s monologue explains how the lies and political propaganda fed to Americans by big business will eventually lead to human extinction.” Very good reviews.
6/10- A very interesting and unusual documentary that I would definitely recommend. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
June 5th, 2010
HAPPY TEARS- Premise by Netflix. “Jayne (Parker Posey) and Laura (Demi Moore) return to their childhood home in Pittsburgh to look after their father, Joe (Rip Torn), a lively widower who may be slipping into dementia. The sisters are soon at odds over their father’s care — and over old family dramas. As Joe’s condition deteriorates, they are forced to confront myriad unpleasant memories. Ellen Barkin and Christian Camargo co-star.” Generally negative reviews.
6/10– Silly often but this film was still of interest with some poignant moments and some good comedy as well. TRDB.
Tags: drama
June 4th, 2010
TOE TO TOE- Premise by Netflix. “Out on the lacrosse pitch, wealthy but troubled Jesse (Louisa Krause) and poor but driven Tosha (Sonequa Martin) form an easy and deep bond, but their relationship is threatened once they enter the hallways of an elite prep school they attend in Washington, D.C. There, they must work to overcome racial and other tensions in their classmates, and in themselves, if they hope to keep their friendship alive. Emily Abt directs.” Very good reviews.
6/10- Despite the good reviews I felt that the script was trite. Very good acting saved it. TRDB.
Tags: drama
June 2nd, 2010
HOLY ROLLERS- 2010. Premise by Netflix. “Inspired by a true story, director Kevin Asch‘s film tells the story of Sam Gold (Jesse Eisenberg), a young Hasidic Jew from Brooklyn who breaks with Orthodox tradition when he becomes an intercontinental Ecstasy smuggler for an Israeli drug cartel. A blend of neurotic coming-of-age dramedy and tense crime thriller, the film features Justin Bartha (“National Treasure”) as Sam’s pal Yosef and hip-hop recording artist Q-Tip in a supporting role.” Fair reviews.
10/10- I agree- I thought that the movie was fair. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
June 1st, 2010
MICMACS- 2009. Premise by Netflix. “French filmmaker Jean-Pierre Jeunet takes a satirical look at the global arms trade with this foreign-language comedy starring Dany Boon as Bazil, who rallies his friends to take down weapons manufacturers responsible for his father’s death. Bazil also transforms a dump into an underground haven for cool tools and sculptures crafted from discarded junk. Dominique Pinon, André Dussollier and Jean-Pierre Marielle co-star.” Good review in NY Times.
12/10- A farce and an awful one at that. I turned it off. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: Comedy, Foreign
May 28th, 2010
EL BESO DEL SUENO (THE GOODNIGHT KISS)- Premise by Netflix. “EL BESO DEL SUENO- Premise by Netflix. “When a beautiful woman (Maribel Verdu of Y Tu Mama Tambien) who makes her living by posing as a prostitute, drugging her victims and stealing their money recovers a suitcase stuffed with cash, she unwittingly becomes part of a dangerous world of crime — and the target of a handsome police officer (Juan Diego), who falls under her spell. Eusebio Poncela, Tony Isbert, and Juan Diego co-star in this intricate thriller.”
5/10- Good story, very good acting and I really enjoyed the movie. TRDB.
May 27th, 2010
DEAR JOHN-
DEAR JOHN- Premise by Netflix. “While on leave, U.S. soldier John Tyree (Channing Tatum) falls for Southern college student Savannah (Amanda Seyfried), whose ideals and heartfelt principles are at once attractive and unfamiliar. But their love is put on hold when terrorist attacks prompt John to reenlist. Now, handwritten letters hold the lovers together. Lasse Hallstrom directs this modern romance based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks.”
5/10- A sappy movie but definitely had some merit. Once again the effect of war on ordinary people. TRDB.
Tags: Drama/Romance
May 26th, 2010
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