DESPARATE ACTS OF MAGIC- 2013. Snyopsis by Netflix. “Jason, an office drone who dreams of making it big as a magician, meets Stacy, who puts her own sleight-of-hand skills to use picking pockets. But their budding romance may not survive a high-stakes magic competition that pits them head-to-head.”
5/3/13- Fairly good reviews in general and in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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TURTLE HILL BROOKLYN- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “When his conservative sister shows up unexpectedly at his 30th birthday party, Will is forced to come out to her for the first time. As the festivities progress and the alcohol flows, the guests’ attitudes and some shocking truths begin to emerge.”
5/3/13- Generally poor reviews including the one in today’s NY Times which called the ending and everything else about this movie inconclusive. TRDB.
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WUSS- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this black comedy, Mitch is a timid teacher at a rough high school. After he’s repeatedly beaten up by several thuggish students, he decides to get revenge with the help of eccentric schoolgirl Maddie, who has a few problems of her own.”
5/3/13- Poor review of the movie in today’s NY Times but some good words included about the directing. TRDB.
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ONCE UPON A TIME IN BROOKLYN- 2013. Released after serving several prison sentences, Bobby Baldano is torn between returning to a lucrative life of crime on the mobbed-up streets and honoring his family — a decision that may prove dangerous.”
5/3/13- Awful reviews all over including today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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GENERATION UM- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the wake of an all-night party in New York City, John and his beautiful friends Mia and Violet have a series of frank conversations. These insights change their attitudes toward each other in the hours leading up to yet another party.”
5/3/13- Awful reviews. TRDB.
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THE GREAT GATSBY- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Leonardo DiCaprio stars as literary icon Jay Gatsby in this adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel. Fascinated by the mysterious, affluent Gatsby, his neighbor Nick Carraway bears witness to the man’s obsessive love and spiral into tragedy.”
5/10/13- The reviewer in today’s NY Times said that the movie was enjoyable but it didn’t seem to me as if he enjoyed it. Mixed reviews from other critics but audiences seem to have liked it. TRDB.
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GIPPI- 2013. Synopsis by IMDB. “Gippi is a 14-year-old girl who lives in Simla with her mother Pappi and little brother Booboo. She is overweight and awkward and doesn’t know how to handle the physical, emotional and social changes happening in her life.”
4/29/13- No reviews as yet. TRDB.
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WHAT RICHARD DID- 2002. Synopsis by Netflix. “After embarking on a summer fling with pretty Lara Hogan, privileged teen Richard Karlsen senses competition for Lara from one of his rugby teammates. But when Richard’s jealousy surfaces at a party, it gives rise to tragic repercussions.”
4/28/13- Very good early reviews. TRDB.
5/10/13- Great review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
5/14/13- A very good drama with especially good acting by the lead actor. Be advised that there are no sub-titles and the Irish English is a bit difficult to understand. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
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THE RELUCTANT FUNDAMENTALIST- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Pakistani professor Changez Khan regales a journalist with his U.S. experiences in the opening scene of this compelling post-9/11 drama. As their chat continues, however, it emerges that Khan has much more on his mind than the past.”
4/26/13- A fair review in today’s NY Times and mixed reviews from others as well. TRDB.
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SUN DON’T SHINE- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Driving the sun-scorched highways of eastern Florida, Leo and Crystal aren’t on a vacation or aimless road trip; their journey is much more sinister. Each passing mile reveals more about them and the dark truth behind their voyage.”
4/26/13- A good review in today’s NY Times and from other critics as well. TRDB.
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