Posts filed under 'Drama'
SWEET BEAN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Looking for help in his bakery — where he specializes in doriyaki pastries — Sentaro hires 76-year-old Tokue. To Sentaro’s surprise, his new employee has a unique talent for making the popular delicacy … but she’s also hiding a troubling secret.”
3/18/16- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
10/31/16- I enjoyed this movie very much. The old woman was a great character and the movie was like a poem for me. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama, Foreign
March 18th, 2016
THE PROGRAM- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “For years, journalist David Walsh doggedly pursued his conviction that bicycle racer Lance Armstrong was using performance-enhancing drugs. In 2012, Armstrong’s admission of guilt finally confirmed Walsh’s claims. This docudrama tells their story.”
3/18/16- Bad reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama
March 18th, 2016
MY GOLDEN DAYS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this episodic drama that unfolds in three segments, middle-aged anthropologist Paul Dédalus leaves the field and takes a desk job in Paris, where he muses on his turbulent youth and the love of his life, Esther.”
3/18/16- Very good reviews from critics and just fair ones from audiences. The NY Times and WSJ both rated it highly. TRDB.
8/12/16- A poignant coming of age drama from France. Complex and well acted and I enjoyed it. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
Tags: drama, Foreign
March 18th, 2016
MIDNIGHT SPECIAL- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “After discovering that his young son possesses extraordinary powers, a father must try to safeguard the boy not only from the intensive pursuit of government authorities but also a band of religious fanatics.”
3/18/16- Very good reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama
March 18th, 2016
KRISHA- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Reuniting with her family for Thanksgiving after years of estrangement, aging hippie Krisha arrives at her sister’s house with the best intentions. But things soon go downhill as Krisha’s presence creates confusion, animosity and embarrassment.”
3/18/16- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama
March 18th, 2016
THE CLAN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Based on a true story, this chilling crime saga follows the exploits of the Puccio clan, an outwardly respectable Argentinean family who earns a living by abducting the wealthy to extort ransoms — while authorities look the other way.”
3/18/16- Very good reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
March 18th, 2016
MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Based on real-life events, this intriguing drama recounts the story of young Annabel Beam, who suffers from an incurable digestive disorder. But when a string of miracles leads to her complete recovery, Annabel’s family and doctors are mystified.”
3/16/16- Fairly good reviews for this movie. While considered drama it might be considered sci-fi by others. TRDB.
Tags: drama
March 16th, 2016
REMEMBER- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “As lifelong friends Zev and Max move into their last years, they make a solemn pact to hunt down and take revenge on the Nazi commander who was responsible for slaughtering their families during World War II.”
3/11/16– Fairly good reviews especially by audiences. TRDB.
5/4/16– Good reviews but some said that it needed Plummer to keep it anchored. I liked it very much. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
March 12th, 2016
MARGUERITE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “French socialite Marguerite Dumont has one great passion in life: singing opera. Unfortunately, she’s exceedingly bad at it. But with no one brave enough to tell her, she throws her heart and soul into preparing for her first solo recital.”
3/11/16- Excellent reviews by the critics and fairly good ones from audiences. TRDB.
4/6/16- A bit slow at times but I did like it. TRDB.
Tags: drama
March 12th, 2016
HYENA ROAD- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “As Canadian Ryan Sanders and his team of snipers are protecting a strategic route into Taliban territory, guerillas ambush them. When the enemy is forced to retreat, Ryan’s crew returns to home base, where he’s drafted for a tricky covert operation.”
3/11/16- Weak professional reviews and OK audience ones. TRDB.
Tags: drama
March 12th, 2016
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