FOR A WOMAN- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Though 35-year-old Anne knows little about her parents’ past, the old photos and letters she examines after her mother’s death hint at a buried secret. As Anne digs deeper, she uncovers a hidden affair and other surprises in her family history.”
5/2/14- A good review in today’s NY Times and fairly good reviews in general. TRDB.
11/19/14- I liked this movie very much. Very realistic acting and screenplay. TRDB.
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JOURNEY TO THE WEST- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Stephen Chow’s unique take on a Chinese literary classic boasts eye-popping effects and wicked humor as Chen Xuanzang, who fights evil with love and nursery rhymes, clashes with Duan, a showy female warrior who’s in it for the thrill of the hunt.”
3/7/14- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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MIELE- 2013- Synopsis by Netflix. “Despite the controversial nature of her work, Miele remains convinced she’s doing the humane thing by helping suffering people end their lives. But when a client insists he’s lived long enough — despite being healthy — her belief system is shaken.”
3/7/14- Excellent reviews from everybody including the NY Times. TRDB.
1/7/15- Very well acted story that deals with euthanasia in an unusual manner. I liked it very much. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Between the world wars, Gustave H, the concierge at a prestigious European hotel, takes a bellboy named Zero as a trusted protégé. Meanwhile, the upscale guests are involved in an art theft and a dispute over a vast family fortune.”
3/7/14- Good reviews all around. TRDB.
4/13/14- A fun over-the-top comedy with relevance to the history of the times. TRDB.
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GRAND PIANO- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “A pianist returning to the stage five years after a public meltdown learns that a sniper will shoot him and his wife if he plays just one wrong note. But the gunman’s twisted motives go far deeper than anyone suspects.”
3/7/14– Good reviews all around including the one calling it fun in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
6/1/14- One of the more ridiculous movies I’ve seen in a long time. TRDB.
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BETHLEHEM- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “An informant for Israel’s Shin Bet intelligence service, Palestinian Sanfur is torn when his brother becomes an agency target. His tragic choice is complicated by his relationship with Razi, the boss, mentor and father figure who hired him as a teen.”
3/10/14- Very good reviews in general. The NY Times liked it also. TRDB.
3/10/14- I saw this today and liked it very much– just a few too many characters. Definitely worth seeing. TRDB.
Add comment March 10th, 2014
INTERIOR. LEATHER BAR- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Reimagining the 40 minutes of explicit gay S&M footage rumored to have been cut from the 1980 film Cruising, this fascinating film explores the normalization of gay culture and the boundaries of sexual and creative freedom.”
3/5/14- Mixed reviews, with as many negative as positive. The NY Times liked it. TRDB.
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TWO LIVES- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “As the European communist bloc is collapsing, Katrine’s quiet life in Norway is interrupted by questions about her early years in East Germany. With the truth about her past catching up with her, Katrine must try to explain the facts to her family.”
2/28/14- Very good reviews. The NY Times liked it also. TRDB.fi
4/2/14- A well acted and fascinating story. I enjoyed it very much and definitely recommend it. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
Add comment March 4th, 2014
STALINGRAD- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Amid the horrors of the Battle of Stalingrad in 1942, a group of Russian soldiers holes up in a house occupied by a terrified young woman. As a German colonel’s machinations destroy the surrounding city, the refugees find themselves forming a bond.”
2/28/14- Mixed reviews– half liked it and half did not. The NY Times did not. TRDB.
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THE LUNCHBOX- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Mumbai’s eerily reliable lunchbox delivery service erroneously sends a meal prepared by a young housewife to a lonely widower on the brink of retirement, the mistake ignites an exchange of notes and mutual fantasy between them.”
2/28/14-Very good reviews in general. I’ll see it. TRDB.
4/12/14- A sensitive movie about several lonely people. I enjoyed it very much. TRDB. At the Theater.
Add comment March 4th, 2014