Posts filed under 'Seen On Netflix'
LEMON TREE- Premise by Netflix. “A Palestinian widow (Hiam Abbass) fights to keep her lemon grove from being uprooted when Israeli security forces declare it a threat to the Israeli defense minister living next door (Doron Tavory) in this foreign-language drama based on a true story. Teaming with a young lawyer (Ali Suliman), the widow takes her case to the Israeli Supreme Court. But in the process of seeking justice, she’s forced to hide the forbidden bond growing between them.” I saw this movie a few months ago and would recommend it highly.
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 21st, 2009
PARAISO TRAVEL- Directed by Simon Brand and starring Aldemar Correa. About a young man who leaves Colombia with his girl friend and comes to NY illegally. They are separated shortly after arrival and he must fend for himself for the first time. An excellent depiction of what it’s like traveling here illegally and fwhat life is like for illegal immigrants in general. Good movie. Netflix Streaming. 10/09
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 20th, 2009
WHITE NIGHT WEDDING- 2008. The movie takes place in northern Iceland where it remains light all day in the summer. The story is about a couple about to be married where the man is much older than the woman and her parents are dead set against the union. The story is told with many flashbacks to his first marriage. An unusual cast of characters. I liked it. Netflix. 10/09
Tags: Comedy, drama, Foreign
October 19th, 2009
KILOMETRE ZERO- 2005. Directed by Hiner saleem and starring Nazmi Kirik. About a man who is taken from his family in Iraqi Kurdistan and forced to fight with the Iraqi army. He is selected to deliver the body of a fallen comrade to his family and he and a driver go on a surreal journey. Very good movie and certainly another profound anti-war film. Netflix. 10/09
Tags: drama
October 19th, 2009
VANAJA- 2006. India. Directed by Rajnesh Domalpalli and starring Mamatha Bhukya. About a very poor 15yr. old girl who goes to work as a servant to for a wealthy mistress. After she is raped and becomes pregnant by her patron’s son all of the relationships change. Very good acting, some good Burra Katha dancing but ultimately a story about the caste system. I liked the movie a lot. Netflix. 10/09
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 18th, 2009
JERICHOW- Premise by Netflix. “While in his hometown for his mother’s funeral, broke Afghan-Soviet war veteran Thomas (Benno Fürmann) winds up meeting and working for passionate Turk Ali (Hilmi Sözer), who needs a driver to help him keep tabs on his chain of snack bars. But when Thomas meets Ali’s gorgeous German wife (Nina Hoss) and the sparks fly, he enters a passionate affair with her that threatens his new livelihood and friendship with the perpetually jealous Ali.” Very good reviews. TRDB
I just saw this remake of “The Postman Always Rings Twice” and l liked the movie yet one more time. Netflix Streaming. 10/09 TRDB
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 16th, 2009
IL DIVO- Premise by Netflix. “Paolo Sorrentino directs this superbly entertaining docudrama about the colorful life and political career of Italy’s Prime Minister Giulio Andreotti and his party’s decades-long throttlehold on Italian politics. Highlighting accusations of mafia ties, Sorrentino pulls no punches as he lays any number of corruption scandals and even political assassinations at the politician’s feet, all with a sly sense of humor. Toni Servillo stars as Andreotti.” Great reviews. TRDB.
I saw this and here’s what I said- ” One critic said that the movie should come with a set of Cliff Notes to explain what was going on in Italy and I AGREE. I turned it off halfway.” TRDB. Netflix Streaming. 10/09
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 16th, 2009
MEDICINE FOR MELANCHOLY- Premise by Netflix. “Waking from a one-night stand that neither remembers, Micah (Wyatt Cenac) and Joanne (Tracey Heggins) find themselves wandering the streets of San Francisco, sharing coffee and conversation and discovering that they share an unexpected deep connection. Barry Jenkins (nominated for a Best First Feature Independent Spirit Award) directs this poetic tale of love and sex that blends the elements of old-fashioned romance with the sensibilities of modern-day relationships.” Excellent reviews. TRDB.
11/2/09- Saw this and here’s what I said- “
MEDICINE FOR MELANCHOLY- Written and directed by Barry Jenkins and starring Tracey Heggins and Wyatt Cenac. About an African American couple who wake up in the morning at a friend’s home after a one night stand. She has a live in boyfriend who is away and makes it clear that this is only a one time deal as he pursues the relationship. They spend all of the next day together. Enjoyable movie. Netflix. 11/09 TRDB
Tags: drama
October 16th, 2009
SAVE ME- 2007. Premise by Netflix. “Mark (Chad Allen) is a young gay man who’s hit rock bottom. Gayle (Judith Light) and her husband, Ted (Stephen Lang), welcome him to Genesis House, a Christian haven for men like Mark to get on the right path — the straight path. When Mark’s mentor, Scott (Robert Gant), becomes too intimate, Gayle and Ted must face some uncomfortable realities. Only Mark and Scott know where their future lives will take them beyond Genesis House.”
I liked the movie and found it very believable. TRDB. Netflix. 10/09
Tags: drama
October 16th, 2009
THE PROPOSAL- 2009. Directed by Anne Fletcher. With Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds. Bullock plays a high powered big city editor and he her assistant. When she is threatened with deportation to Canada she coerces him to marry her so she can stay in the US. Perhaps I’m a sap but as trivial as this movie was at times, I laughed out loud and I think it’s worth watching. Netflix. 10/09
Tags: Comedy
October 15th, 2009
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