PARIS MANHATTAN- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Thirtysomething Alice, who lives only for Woody Allen movies, is introduced to a handsome French man by her parents, who hope that sparks will fly. But will he be able to compete with the legendary director in Alice’s star-struck eyes?”
4/2/13- Good reviews for this movie although most called it kind of fluffy. TRDB.
4/12/13- A weak review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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NOT TODAY- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Traveling with his friends to Hyderabad, India on a whim, Caden’s expectations of a never-ending party crash hard. But not as hard as his conscience when he refuses to help a starving man and his little girl. Haunted by the images of Kiran and Annika, Caden attempts to right his wrong – only to discover Kiran has been forced to sell his own daughter.”
3/30/13- No reviews as yet. TRDB.
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TO THE WONDER- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Soon after returning to his native Oklahoma with a beautiful woman he met in Paris, Neil finds himself drifting toward an old friend. Meanwhile, the woman he brought back with him has unfinished business with her first husband.”
4/12/13- Weak reviews in general and a just OK one in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
10/7/13- Poetic and beautiful but without form and, as far as I’m concerned, ambiguous substance as well. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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INTO THE WHITE- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the early days of World War II, two military airplanes — one British and one German — are shot down over Norway. Now, the crews of both aircraft are forced to work together in a desperate attempt to survive the harsh winter conditions.”
3/30/13- Mixed reviews but none said that it was very good. TRDB.
7/24/13- I did not like this movie and I turned it off quickly. TRDB.
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DISCONNECT- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “This drama about the thrills and perils of seeking fulfillment online focuses on a male escort, an outcast schoolboy and a married couple in trouble. Each of the characters is fated to find out just how badly their secrets and desires can undo them.”
4/12/13- Good reviews from many critics as well as the NY Times. TRDB.
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THE ANGELS’ SHARE- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “After avoiding jail, Robbie vows to turn his life around for his newborn son. He has a talent for discerning fine whiskeys, and he and his community service cohorts hatch a plan to lift a few expensive bottles to buy themselves a better future.”
3/30/13- Very good reviews so far. TRDB.
4/12/13- A good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
4/22/13- A thoroughly enjoyable movie from Scotland. Luckily that there were sub-titles. TRDB.
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42- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This biopic focuses on the relationship between baseball icon Jackie Robinson and Brooklyn Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey, who signed Robinson and in 1947 made him the first black Major League Baseball player of the modern era.”
3/30/13- No reviews as yet but I can’t wait to see this movie. TRDB.
4/12/13- Today’s NY Times gave this movie an OK review basically saying that the movie was good but that it fell into the “hero worship” category. TRDB.
4/19/13- Very disappointed! I really wanted to like this movie but, as written by one critic, it was a superficial historical tribute with very little about the man himself. TRDB. At the Theater.
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MENTAL- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “After his wife has a breakdown, a smarmy politician hires Shaz, a “nanny” he finds on the side of the road, to care for his daughters. But the freewheeling Shaz has her hands full with the girls, each of whom claims her own brand of mental illness.”
3/29/13- Poor reviews all around. TRDB.
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BLANCANIEVES- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Shot in black and white and without dialogue, this unusual take on “Snow White” follows the young daughter of a matador who finds fame after escaping the clutches of her evil stepmother to join a band of bullfighting dwarves.”
3/29/13- Very good reviews including the review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
9/9/13- I saw this silent film at the Martha’s Vineyard International Film Festival a few days ago and I thought it was great. TRDB.
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WRONG- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “When his beloved dog, Paul, goes missing, Dolph Springer scours the town for him. In the process, he affects the lives of an offbeat pet detective, a jogging addict, a sexy pizza delivery girl and others he meets on his mission.”
3/29/13- A poor review in today’s NY Times and mixed reviews from other critics. TRDB.
7/9/16- Creative but absurd and I’m sorry I watched the whole thing. TRDB. Netflix.
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