Posts filed under 'Seen On Netflix'
THE KINDERGARTEN TEACHER- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When one of Nira’s kindergarten students reveals himself to be a gifted poet, she urges the 5-year-old to develop his talent. But as the young bard produces ever-more sublime verse, Nira’s relationship with him grows increasingly obsessive.”
7/29/15- Fairly good reviews from critics and audiences alike for this Israeli drama. TRDB.
12/9/15- A bit weird buxZzzzzzt an engaging movie and I liked it. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama, Foreign
July 29th, 2015
BEST OF ENEMIES- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1968, two patrician intellectuals with opposite political views — William F. Buckley Jr. and Gore Vidal — participated in a series of televised debates that shocked America with their level of vitriol, as recounted in this riveting documentary.”
7/29/15- Very good reviews. TRDB.
11/21/15- An interesting documentary with lots of original footage. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
July 29th, 2015
SAMBA- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Living in Paris illegally for nearly a decade, Senegalese refugee Samba suddenly finds himself in a detention center and on the verge of deportation. When immigration caseworker Alice steps in to help, the two are irresistibly drawn to each other.”
7/24/15- Fair reviews at best but I plan on seeing it as I like the star Charlotte Gainsbourg very much. TRDB.
1/23/16- I enjoyed this drama very much especially Charlotte Gainsbourg. There was 1 scene that was beyond funny with 2 window washers- you’ll know it when you see it. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama, Foreign
July 27th, 2015
TWINSTERS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Alerted to a You Tube video featuring a woman who bears an eerie resemblance to her, adoptee Anaïs Bordier makes contact with her lookalike via social media — and the two discover they’re twins who were separated at birth.”
7/17/15- Three professional reviews and they are very good, including the NY Times. TRDB.
11/11/15- A remarkable story proving yet again that the truth is stranger than fiction. Very well done. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
July 17th, 2015
IF YOU DON’T, I WILL- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Already facing a rift in their marriage, Pomme and Pierre find things getting worse when their son leaves for college. During one of the couple’s regular hikes, Pomme decides to take a break from her discontent and stays behind to live in the woods.”
7/16/15– Let me say that I liked the movie, but mostly because of the principal actor and actress. I found the script alternating between sad and irritating but I would still recommend seeing it. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama, Foreign
July 16th, 2015
10,000 km- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Deeply in love and planning to have a baby, Barcelona residents Alex and Sergi must alter those plans when Alex is offered a one-year artist residency in America. But the couple vows to stay close via digital technology.”
7/10/15- Good reviews from critics and audiences alike. TRDB.
3/14/16- An interesting premise and good acting made this movie enjoyable. A bit slow in the middle. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
July 13th, 2015
DO I SOUND GAY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Seeking to explore his self-doubt and curious about other men’s discomfort with “sounding gay,” journalist David Thorpe helms this candid documentary about his research into the matter, which includes interviews with a host of gay celebrities.”
7/10/15- Good reviews by the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
1/12/16- Very original and thought provoking. A bit slow at times. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: documentary
July 12th, 2015
BOULEVARD- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Accustomed to his comfortable life and sexless marriage, unassuming bank employee Nolan Mack finds himself at a crossroads as he’s forced to confront his long-suppressed desires after meeting a troubled young hustler.”
7/10/15- Mediocre reviews from both critics and audiences. It’s Robin Williams’ last film and I’ll probably see it. TRDB.
9/15/15- I liked the movie. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
July 12th, 2015
JIMMY’S HALL- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “After being deported from Ireland to the United States, political firebrand Jimmy Gralton returns to his hometown a decade later and reopens the dance hall he once ran as a gathering place for youngsters — much to the dismay of community leaders.”
7/3/15- Fairly good reviews by the professionals and just OK ones from audiences. TRDB.
1/28/16- I couldn’t get into this movie and finally turned it off. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama, Foreign
July 3rd, 2015
IN HARMS WAY- 1965. Synopsis by Netflix. “This World War II epic focuses on the effect the Pearl Harbor attack had on military lives. After a failed counterstrike on the Japanese, Capt. Torrey gets shore duty, finds love with a nurse, reconciles with his son and is finally sent back to sea.”
7/1/15– Starring John Wayne, Kirk Douglas and Patricia Neal plus many others. I’ve seen this a few times before and never thought it was worth nearly 3 hours of my time. I still don’t. TRDB.
Tags: drama, war movie
July 1st, 2015
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