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IS ANYBODY THERE?- Premise by Netflix. “Growing up in a seaside nursing home run by his parents takes its toll on 10-year-old Edward (Bill Milner), but things begin to look up for the lonely boy when a retired magician (Michael Caine) with a zest for life moves in. Set in the 1980s, this poignant tale follows the developing friendship between Clarence — a spirited old troublemaker hiding from his past — and death-obsessed Edward, a youngster unable to live life in the moment.” This film got OK reviews and I plan to see it.
11/27/09- Just saw this and as far as I’m concerned Michael Caine was the only saving grace for this banal movie and I turned it off. Netflix. 11/09
Tags: drama
November 5th, 2009
DANGEROUS LIASONS- 1988. Directed by Stephen Frears. Starring Glenn Close, John Malkovich and Michelle Pfeiffer. Close and Malkovich play a pair of scheming nobles in Paris and in particular Close bets Malkovich that he can’t bed Pfeiffer and get written proof of the conquest. Considered somewhat of a classic, I did enjoy the film but not with rave reviews. Netflix Streaming. 11/09
Tags: Drama/Romance
November 3rd, 2009
ALICE DOESN’T LIVE HERE ANYMORE- Directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Ellen Burstyn, Harvey Keitel and Kris Kristofferson. About a young mother whose abusive husband is killed in an accident. She sells her house and hits the road with her 11yr. old son with the goal of reaching Monterey, where she was last happy. The movie is about her emotional trip and the people she meets. Wonderful classic. Netflix Streaming. 11/09
Tags: drama
November 1st, 2009
THE MERRY GENTLEMAN- 2008. Premise by Netflix. “Play Preview Kelly Macdonald stars as a young wife who escapes an abusive marriage to begin a new life on her own. But when she finds herself a witness to a murder, she develops an unusual bond with a glum hit man. Beloved actor Michael Keaton makes his directorial debut with this quirky drama from a script by Ron Lazzeretti. The film premiered at the famed Sundance Film Festival in 2008.” I saw this and liked it a lot.
Tags: drama
October 31st, 2009
BALLAST- Premise by Netflix. 2008. “In a small Mississippi Delta township, one of the poorest places in the rich nation of America, a single mother struggles to provide for herself and her son. Their fragile lives are tragically ripped apart when an extreme act of violence occurs. Michael J. Smith Sr., JimMyron Ross, Tarra Riggs and Johnny McPhail star in this lyrical drama (nominated for multiple Independent Spirit Awards, including Best Feature) that explores long-standing conflicts and the meaning of family.”
From RottenTomatoes- “A searing debut by director Lance Hammer, this subtle and contemplative Mississippi set drama lingers long after its conclusion.”
11/23/09- I just saw this and liked it, although not as much as the critics and in particular I had some trouble getting into the movie at first but the second half was much better.
Tags: drama
October 31st, 2009
SHOW ME LOVE-Premise by Netflix. “Elin (Alexandra Dahlstrom) and Agnes (Rebecka Liljeberg) are social opposites. While Elin is gorgeous, lively and wildly popular at school, Agnes is sullen, lonely and rejected as a nerdy lesbian. But when Agnes develops a crush on Elin, the exploration of love between them alleviates Elin’s perpetual boredom. This Swedish award-winner reflects the joy and pain of relationships, the insecurity of youth and the courage it takes to be different.”
Here’s my review-
SHOW ME LOVE- 1998. Sweden. Directed by Lukas Moodysson and starring Alexandra Dahlstrom and Rebecca Liljeberg. About two teenage girls in Sweden dealing with sexual feelings, fitting in with peers, and their feelings for each other. Very good depiction of teen angst in general. Netflix Streaming. 10/09
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 28th, 2009
THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE- 1942. Directed by Tay Garnett and starring Lana Turner and John Garfield. About a drifter who takes a job at a small restaurant and falls for the wife (Turner), a femme fatale. I saw this many years ago and decided to see it again before the release of Jerichow, another remake that I plan to see soon. Dated, of course, but I liked it. Netflix.
Tags: drama
October 28th, 2009
DON’T LOOK DOWN- 2008. Argentina. Directed by Eliseo Subiela (Man Facing Southeast) and starring Antonella Costa and Leandro Stivelman. A young man meets a somewhat older woman by accident when he sleepwalks and literally falls into her bed. She educates him in the ways of love and sex through spirituality. I liked the movie. Netflix. 10/09
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 26th, 2009
THE ANSWER MAN- Premise by Netflix. “He wants to be left alone, but Arlen Faber (Jeff Daniels), author of a best-selling book about spirituality, finds himself harassed by single mom Elizabeth (Lauren Graham) and recovering addict Kris (Lou Taylor Pucci), who think Arlen can solve their problems. Arlen knows he has no real answers, but as he and Elizabeth fall in love, they all discover hope in unexpected places. John Hindman directs this romantic drama.” This film got generally POOR reviews BUT a few very good ones.
11/23/09- Just saw this movie and it is incredibly stupid. Miss it!! TRDB
Tags: drama
October 21st, 2009
THE ENGLISH SURGEON- Premise by Netflix. “Get acquainted with the work of British brain surgeon Henry Marsh, who, since his haunting first visit to a Russian hospital in the early 1990s, has been devoted to founding a quality brain surgery clinic in the former Soviet Union. Marsh cobbles together secondhand tools and used equipment from hospitals in the U.K. to treat patients in need, such as Marian, a Ukrainian man for whom Marsh is his greatest hope.” Excellent reviews for this documentary.
11/9/09–Just saw this and here’s what I said- ” Directed by Geoffrey Smith and about Henry Marsh, a British neurosurgeon who does volunteer work in the Ukraine. The film is about the frustration of practicing in an undeveloped area, particularly when there are political problems in play. A few patients are explored in detail, including close-ups of surgery and the film is not for the squeamish. It’s really about a day in the life of a neurosurgeon and I liked it. Netflix. 11/09
Tags: documentary
October 21st, 2009
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