Posts filed under 'Drama'
THE LITTLE BEDROOM- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “With picturesque Lausanne, Switzerland, as the backdrop, this earnest drama follows the unlikely but growing kinship between conscientious private nurse Rose (Florence Loiret Caille) and her ill-tempered elderly patient, Edmond (Michel Bouquet). Facing losses that neither can accept — her, a stillborn baby, and him, his independence — Rose and Edmond gradually bond. Eric Caravaca provides strong support as Rose’s worried spouse.”
9/26/14- Just a few professional reviews now and they are very good. Audiences have had mixed opinion. TRDB.
Tags: drama
September 26th, 2014
LILTING- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the wake of her son’s untimely death, a grieving mother reaches out to her son’s roommate in an attempt to understand more about who he was. But she’s surprised to learn the roommates were actually lovers.”
9/26/14- Very good reviews from critics and audiences as well. The NY Times did not like it. TRDB.
2/21/15- I enjoyed this movie about 2 polar opposite type people grieving about the loss of a young man and trying to connect with each other. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama
September 26th, 2014
JIMI: ALL IS BY MY SIDE- 2014. “Synopsis by Netflix. “André Benjamin stars as Jimi Hendrix in this biopic that chronicles his rise to fame and the personal demons he battled along the way. Clips of the actual Hendrix punctuate the film as it explores little-known aspects of the troubled star’s life.”
9/26/14- Fairly good reviews from professional. Audiences gave mixed reviews. TRDB.
Tags: docudrama
September 26th, 2014
THE EQUALIZER- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this action-thriller based on the hit 1980s TV series, former intelligence operative Robert McCall comes out of retirement to help a young prostitute, only to end up in the Russian Mafia’s crosshairs.”
9/26/14- Mediocre critical review. Audiences have been a bit more positive. TRDB.
Tags: drama
September 26th, 2014
DAYS AND NIGHTS- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Chekhov’s classic The Seagull comes to 1980s New England in this story of an aging actress’s fateful choice to visit her son and ailing brother. Over the course of a Memorial Day weekend, her presence impacts every member of the household.”
9/26/14- Uniformly miserable reviews despite the wealth of talent in the film. TRDB.
Tags: drama
September 26th, 2014
BJORK: BIOPHILIA LIVE- 2014. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Biophilia live’ is a concert film by Nick fenton and Peter strickland that captures the human element of Björk’s multi-disciplinary multimedia project: Biophilia. recorded live at Björk’s show at london’s alexandra palace in 2013, the film features Björk and her band performing every song on ‘Biophilia’ and more using a broad variety of instruments – some digital, some traditional and some completely unclassifiable.”
9/26/14- Just a few reviews and they are good . TRDB.
Tags: drama, musical
September 26th, 2014
BELIEVE ME- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Four cash-strapped college students cook up a charity scam to pay their school expenses, but their wild success creates a moral dilemma for Sam Atwell, who’s becoming reluctant to use his considerable charisma to defraud unsuspecting donors.”
9/26/14- Awful critical review ( The NY Times liked it ) but audiences have liked it very much. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, drama
September 26th, 2014
ASMODEXIA- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “As a sinister spirit known as the Evil One begins taking over the souls of Barcelona denizens, exorcist Eloy de Palma and his granddaughter try valiantly to cure the growing number of afflicted. Meanwhile, a secret cult seeks to thwart their efforts.”
9/26/14- This movie actually got a few good reviews including the NY Times. I’ll skip it. TRDB.
Tags: drama
September 26th, 2014
GONE GIRL- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Based on Gillian Flynn’s novel of the same name, this unsettling thriller follows the mercurial Nick Dunne, who finds himself dogged by police and caught in a media maelstrom after he becomes the prime suspect in his wife’s disappearance.”
9/26/14- Very good reviews. The NY Times did not like it. TRDB.
10/9/14- Very well done mystery with interesting characters. A bit too long but I liked it. TRDB.
Tags: drama
September 26th, 2014
BEFORE SNOWFALL- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “When his sister flees her arranged marriage, young Siyar is expected to seek her out and bring her back to restore his family’s honor. Siyar’s pursuit takes him from Kurdistan to Istanbul — where he first begins to doubt his mission.”
9/23/14- A different type of “road trip” that shows how Siyar’s local community, working together with members abroad, tries to help him complete his mission. A great first few minutes, a little slow in the middle with a good last half hour. Well worth seeing. TRDB. At the Arab Film Festival at Jacob Burns Film Center.
September 24th, 2014
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