Posts filed under 'Seen On Netflix'
KEEP THE LIGHTS ON- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “The physical romance between a gay filmmaker and an attorney soon evolves into a more complex relationship, laced with conflicting desires. Over several turbulent years, both men struggle to build a true acceptance of the other’s strengths and flaws.”
Great early reviews in general and a very good one in the NY Times on 9/7/12. Audiences have been a bit less effusive. TRDB.
2/13/13- A very well acted and poignant drama about the relationship between two gay men but it could be about any two people. I liked it very much. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
August 19th, 2012
FOR ELLEN- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Would-be rock star Joby is forced to duel for joint custody of his 6-year-old daughter, Ellen, when his wife decides to end their marriage. Long absent from his daughter’s life, he must now convince the court that he deserves to share in her future.”
OK professional reviews with some critics calling the movie moving and poignant. TRDB.
9/7/12- Weak review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
4/17/13-The movie began a bit slow but became much better with time, especially the scene near the end with Dano and his daughter. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama
August 19th, 2012
NEIGHBORING SOUNDS- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “A disparate group of upper-middle-class neighbors, including a lonely housewife and a proud grandfather, fear that their apartment building will be overrun by criminals and hire a private security firm, but the watchmen only heighten the problem.”
Here’s what IMDB had to say– “Life in a middle-class neighborhood in present day Recife, Brazil, takes an unexpected turn after the arrival of an independent private security firm. The presence of these men brings a sense of safety and a good deal of anxiety to a culture which runs on fear. Meanwhile, Bia, married and mother of two, must find a way to deal with the constant barking and howling of her neighbor’s dog. A slice of ‘Braziliana’, a reflection on history, violence and noise.”
Very good reviews for this Brazilian movie that was described (not reviewed) in the Arts and Leisure section of the 8/19/12 NY Times. TRDB.
8/5/13- A good cross section of life in Recife, Brazil and the movie was enjoyable if not great. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
August 18th, 2012
THE GOOD DOCTOR- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Martin Blake, a young doctor setting out to establish his reputation, falls into an illicit romance with teenage patient Diane. When a colleague learns of the forbidden relationship, he uses the information to blackmail Dr. Blake for drugs.”
8/31/12- Weak review in today’s NY Times and elsewhere as well. TRDB.
1/28/13- Trash and I turned it off. TRDB.
Tags: drama
August 16th, 2012
FOR A GOOD TIME, CALL…- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Fate lands former college rivals Lauren and Kate together in the same apartment, where they launch a phone sex line to make ends meet. As business booms, the unlikely partners find themselves too busy (and too successful) to harbor old grudges.”
Sounds a bit dumb but this film has gotten very good reviews. TRDB.
8/31/12- Weak review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
4/15/13- This movie sounded dumb to me but I gave it a try because of a few good reviews. Miserable and I turned it off. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, drama
August 16th, 2012
BREATHING- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “A probationary job at a morgue leads a rootless teen delinquent to question his origins and launch a search for the mother he never knew. It all begins with the lifeless body of a woman who shares his family name but turns out to be a stranger.”
8/31/12- Excellent reviews in general and in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
12/4/14- I really enjoyed this movie. Acting was excellent and the story was an original way of handling a topic that has been worked before. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
August 16th, 2012
LITTLE BIRDS- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Lily (Juno Temple) and Alison (Kay Panabaker) struggle to overcome the boredom of being teenagers in a small town in this drama directed by Elgin James. Lily yearns to escape the confines of her surroundings, while Alison finds comfort in the familiar. When they meet three street kids and follow them to Los Angeles, the girls learn just how far they’re willing to go to find their freedom and remain friends.”
8/29/12- Just a fair review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
1/19/13- A weak plot story but it was difficult to not get involved with these characters and their plight with boredom and dysfunctional families and where it can lead. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
August 15th, 2012
WILD HORSE, WILD RIDE- Synopsis by Netflix. “An annual contest challenges 100 people across the United States to tame a wild mustang in 100 days. Following this dangerous and harrowing feat is a public showcase that determines whether these horses can be saved from a life in captivity.”
8/24/12- Excellent review in today’s NY Times and audiences have loved this movie as well. TRDB.
3/18/13- A very good documentary about several horse trainers and their love for their horses. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
August 7th, 2012
CRAIGSLIST JOE- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Setting out to explore whether America still has a sense of community, with people helping each other through hard times, 29-year-old Joseph Garner spends a month depending on the goodness of Craigslist posters for his survival.”
Good audience reviews but poor professional ones. TRDB.
12/13/12- I disliked this movie and turned it off quickly. If it wasn’t for the cameraman following Joe around who knows how many of those new “friends” would have been so nice to him?” TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: documentary
August 4th, 2012
MOSQUITA Y MARI- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Neighbors but by no means friends, high schoolers Yolanda and Mari discover a bond and an attraction when they‘re made study partners. One a star student, the other more focused on work — both are rocked to the core by their growing connection.”
8/3/12- Great review in today’s NY Times and by others as well. TRDB.
6/18/13- This movie received very good reviews but I found it just OK. I might have liked it more if I understood the attraction between the two young girls. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
August 3rd, 2012
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