GABRIEL- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “As he wages a battle against mental illness, a troubled teen looking for stability seeks to reunite with his former girlfriend. But his compulsive quest soon tests the boundaries of his family’s compassion.”
6/19/15- Very good reviews from critics and audiences although most of the critics felt the need to give some negative aspects of the movie. TRDB.
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MANGLEHORN- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Living only with his cat, brooding locksmith A.J. Manglehorn remains in a rut, penning endless letters to his idealized lost love. Given a chance for new relationship with a cheerful bank teller, A.J. faces a choice between the past and the present.”
6/19/15- Poor reviews in general for this movie starring Al Pacino. TRDB.
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HIPPOCRATES: DIARY OF A FRENCH DOCTOR- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In his pursuit of a medical degree, Benjamin Barois begins an internship in the hospital ward that his doctor father oversees. But the would-be physician soon finds his future endangered when a patient dies because of his negligence.”
6/19/15- Very good critical review and just OK reviews by audiences. TRDB.
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THE FACE OF AN ANGEL- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “A filmmaker hopes to revive his career in Italy with an investigative piece on a high-profile murder trial. As he interviews those who are close to the story, he grows disillusioned with the insensitive cynicism that has developed around the case.”
6/19/15- Awful reviews!! TRDB.
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INFINITELY POLAR BEAR- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When his wife heads to New York for an 18-month job, bipolar Harvard dropout Cameron is left to care for their two daughters. Struggling with his illness, Cameron brings his innate creativity — and love of his children — to the challenge.”
6/19/15- Very good reviews from audiences and critics alike. TRDB.
7/6/15- Even though this theme has been seen on the screen many times before, this movie, with great acting and a touching story was very enjoyable. TRDB. At the Theater.
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DOPE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the tough neighborhood of the Bottoms, high school senior Malcolm sports his own funky style while working hard to gain admission to a top college. But his clean-cut perspective take an unexpected turn when a local drug dealer befriends him.”
6/19/15- Very good reviews from critics and audiences with only a few who didn’t like it and/or think it was very creative. TRDB.
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EDEN- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “As part of a DJ duo during the 1990s heyday of electronic dance music, young Parisian Paul achieves notoriety, only to see his career wane when he fails to keep pace with the metamorphosis of musical trends.”
6/19/15- Very good critical review but audiences have NOT liked it. TRDB.
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ABOUT ELLY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “After years abroad, Ahmad (Shahab Hosseini) returns to his native Iran to recover from his recent divorce, where he joins some old pals on a trip to the Caspian Sea. His friend also invites Elly (Taraneh Alidoosti), a young teacher who may be the cure for Ahmad’s broken heart. But when Elly mysteriously disappears, the group is forced to review their actions to figure out what happened to her in this thoughtful Iranian drama.”
6/17/15- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
9/12/15- This drama from Iran was interesting and very well done. A realistic look at friendship, trust and honesty. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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THE NUN- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Forced into a convent, 17-year-old Suzanne Simonin fights for physical and emotional freedom in this adaptation of Denis Diderot’s classic novel.”
6/16/15- I liked this movie very much despite the slow pace. TRDB.
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MADAME BOVARY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this faithful adaptation of Gustave Flaubert’s immortal novel, young Emma Bovary’s passions overwhelm her solemn vows of marriage when the dashing Marquis d’Andervilliers captivates her heart, ultimately leading her down the path to ruin.”
6/12/15- Weak critical review and just OK audience reviews. TRDB.
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