BRAHMIN BULLS- 2014. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “When Ashok makes a surprise visit to Los Angeles to visit his estranged son, the two begin a journey to mend their relationship until Sid discovers that his father has actually come in search of an old flame.”
11/14/14- Just 2 professional reviews and they are both positive. Audiences have liked it very much. TRDB.
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BEYOND THE LIGHTS- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Unprepared for the demands of fame and the conflicts that success generates, rising musical star Noni Jean finds herself in a moment of suicidal despair — until she’s rescued by a young policeman who’s destined to become her lover.”
11/14/14- Generally good reviews but several said it was VERY cheesy and one said if it was any cheesier they could pour it on macaroni. TRDB.
4/40/15- Definitely lots of cheese as noted above but there were still some positives to this film and I managed to see the entire thing. Can’t say I recommend it, however. TRDB. Netflix.
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BESIDE STILL WATERS- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Devastated by losing his parents in a car crash, Daniel Thatcher is upset when none of his friends attends the funeral. Looking for closure, he insists that they come to a memorial celebration in the family home, leading to a night of reminiscences.”
11/14/14- Mixed reviews from critics. Audiences have liked it a lot. TRDB.
4/23/15- Despite a few goofy scenes this movie had something to say and I liked it very much TRDB.
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BAD TURN WORSE- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “What starts as an unwise way to finance a weekend of pre-college partying ends up as something far worse for the teens in this noir-ish crime drama. After stealing from his boss, Billy Joe learns that the cash he lifted was earmarked for a gangster.”
11/14/14- Liked by many critics but not one gave it a very good review. Audiences were mixed. I’ll recommend it but it’s up for grabs. TRDB.
1/14/15- Interesting and unpredictable and I liked this movie about a few people in a small town. TRDB.
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ALWAYS WOODSTOCK- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “With her life in upheaval, frustrated songwriter Catherine Brown retreats to her vacant family home in Woodstock, N.Y., to review her priorities. Aided by a longtime friend of her parents, Catherine begins to reclaim her sense of purpose.”
11/14/14- Some of the worst reviews I have seen! TRDB.
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TONY TAKATANI- 2004. Synopsis by Netflix. “Based on a story by celebrated Japanese author Haruki Murakami, this visually poetic fable tells the story of Tony Takitani (Issei Ogata), a solitary technical illustrator. Raised as an only child and partially estranged from his father, Takitani is unaware of his own loneliness until he falls in love with Eiko (Rie Miyazawa). He soon marries her and comes alive for the first time. But Eiko’s obsessive passion for couture leads to tragedy.”
11/13/14- I saw this movie some years ago and liked it. TRDB.
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TEDDY BEAR- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “A shy and socially inept 38-year-old Danish bodybuilder travels to Thailand, where he learns some unexpected lessons about life and love.”
11/12/14- A very good drama with a sensitive touch and some interesting family dynamics. I’d recommend it. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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THE WORLD IS BIG AND SALVATION LURKS AROUND THE CORNER- 2008. Synopsis by Netflix. “Decades after moving with his parents from Bulgaria to Germany, Alex (Carlo Ljubek) loses his memory in a terrible car accident. But by embarking on a tandem bicycle adventure with his quirky grandfather (Miki Manojlovic), Alex begins to reconnect with his forgotten past. Based on Ilija Trojanow’s autobiography, this touching drama explores such powerful themes as family, loyalty and cultural identity.”
11/11/14- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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WRECKERS- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Dawn and David return to his hometown, an unexpected visit from David’s unbalanced brother makes Dawn question how well she knows her husband.”
11/11/14- A very dark movie, most of it very slow. About family secrets. You can skip it. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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WEST- 2014- Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “East Germany. Summer, late 70’s. Three years after her boyfriend Wassilij’s apparent death, Nelly Senff decides to escape from behind the Berlin wall with her son Alexej, leaving her traumatic memories and past behind. Pretending to marry a West German, she crosses the border to start a new life in the West.”
11/7/14- Just 3 professional reviews– 2 up and 1 down (the NY Times). Audience reviews are mixed as well. Sounds interesting to me and I’ll try to see it. TRDB.
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