Posts filed under 'Drama'
REMINGTON AND THE CURSE OF THE ZOMBADINGS- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a childhood curse comes true, teen jock Remington finds himself suddenly becoming gay and in a love triangle. As he tries to fend off his newly fabulous impulses and a homophobic serial killer, he must also battle some undead drag queens.”
10/25/13- This sounds weird but with just a few votes in the film has received some good reviews including an OK one in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, drama
October 29th, 2013
TOAD ROAD- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Feeling he’s living a meaningless life in a small town, disaffected junkie James jumps at the chance to escort newcomer Sara to Toad Road — and risk whatever may happen as they pass seven wooden gates that lead toward hell.”
10/25/13- Mixed reviews in general. The NY Times gave this a weak review. TRDB.
October 29th, 2013
CLOSER TO THE MOON- 2013. Synopsis by IMDB. “A Romanian police officer teams up with a small crew of bank robbers to pull off a heist by convincing everyone at the scene of the crime that they are only filming a movie.”
10/19/13- No reviews as yet. TRDB.
Tags: drama
October 19th, 2013
TWO JACKS- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “2 Jacks is a comical adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s short story Two Hussars, comparing the generational change from father to son within the same business. The fast-paced Hollywood lifestyle, with romance and glamor, comes alive in 2 Jacks; a now-and-then look at the renowned way of living.”
10/18/13- An OK review in today’s NY Times but very weak reviews in general. TRDB.
Tags: drama
October 18th, 2013
TORN- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “After two mothers lose sons to a bomb at a shopping mall, they develop a deep emotional connection as they recover from their mutual sorrow. But when one victim’s brother becomes a suspect in the crime, the women’s bond is put to the test.”
10/18/13- A good review in today’s NY Times and the few other professional reviews I’ve seen are positive as well. TRDB.
Tags: drama
October 18th, 2013
THE TAIWAN OYSTER- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a fellow American dies, two expatriate teachers in Taiwan decide to steal the corpse for a proper burial but have trouble finding a good spot. Their quest puts them in touch with a broad range of humanity.”
10/18/13- A fairly good review in today’s NY Times and in the 2 other reviews I have seen. TRDB.
Tags: drama
October 18th, 2013
LOST FOR WORDS- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “While in Hong Kong, Michael, a former United States Marine, becomes enchanted with Anna, a lovely dancer from mainland China. As their love grows, the two discover that not everyone approves of their cross-cultural romance.”
10/18/13- Mixed reviews– more negative than positive. The NY Times didn’t care for it. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 18th, 2013
HELLBENDERS- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “To prepare themselves for the fires of hell, the demon-hunting members of the aptly named Hellbound Saints of Brooklyn Parish take vows to commit every type of sin they can possibly fathom.”
10/18/13- This one sounds weird and most reviews were negative. The NY Times thought it had merit and liked it. JUST! TRDB.
Tags: drama
October 18th, 2013
THE WIND RISES- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Master animator Hayao Miyazaki spins a decades-spanning tale inspired by the life of Jirô Horikoshi, designer of the World War II fighter plane the Zero. Too nearsighted to become a pilot, Jirô settles for building planes, with spectacular results.”
11/8/13- Very good reviews all around and audiences have liked it as well. TRDB.
Tags: animation, drama
October 16th, 2013
REACHING FOR THE MOON- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “When American poet Elizabeth Bishop makes an inspiring visit to Rio, she catches the eye of an old friend’s lover, Brazilian architect Lota de Macedo Soares, and begins to blossom under her attention, changing in ways she never imagined.”
10/30/14- Mediocre critical review but audiences have liked it a bit more. I enjoyed the movie however. The NY Times did not. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 16th, 2013
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