THINK LIKE A MAN- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Kevin Hart stars in this romantic comedy as a relationship expert whose thesis on love and dating has made him all the rage with single women. But despite his so-called expertise, the “relationship guru” struggles to keep his own marriage together.”
4/20/12- Fair professional reviews but good audience reaction. TRDB.
10/6/12- A few good laughs and little more. I turned it off. Netflix.
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SNOW ON THA BLUFF- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in urban Atlanta, this hyperreal gangster drama centers on kinetic dope dealer Curtis Snow, who nabs a video camera off a pair of college kids, then begins recording the deals, deliveries and shoot-outs that comprise his daily operation. Whether outrunning the police or caring for his 2-year-old son, Snow takes the constant hustle in stride, but the fast-moving gangster feels real heat after crossing a revenge-minded rival dealer.”
4/20/12- Very good reviews in general and in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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REMEMBRANCE- 2011. Synopsis by the New York Jewish Film Festival. “Inspired by actual events, Remembrance depicts a remarkable love story that blossomed in the terror and squalor of a Nazi concentration camp in 1944 Poland. In a daring escape, Tomasz, a young Polish prisoner, rescues his Jewish lover, Hannah. In the chaos of the end of the war, they are forcibly separated and each is convinced that the other has died. More than 30 years later in New York City, Hannah believes she has seen her Tomasz interviewed on television and she begins to search for him again. Anna Justice (Max Minsky and Me, NYJFF 2009) directs this powerful and artfully crafted drama.”
4/19/12- An excellent movie depicting one of 6 million different stories. TRDB. At the Theater- part of the 2012 Jewish Film Festival at Jacob Burns.
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WHORES’ GLORY- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Prostitution may be a global profession, but each nation — including the three profiled in this provocative documentary — practices it in its own way. Journey to Mexico, Bangladesh and Thailand, where culture and religion have shaped the sex trade.”
4/27/12- Good professional reviews and mediocre audience reaction. Fair review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Add comment April 16th, 2012
MAMITAS- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “This coming-of-age tale centers on teenager Jordin Juarez, an arrogant, self-proclaimed ladies man who strikes up an unlikely friendship with Felipa Talia, the school bookworm, as they discover common ground in their Los Angeles community.”
No professional reviews as yet and only mediocre audience reaction. TRDB.
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ELLES- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “While investigating a story about students who become prostitutes to pay their way through university, a middle-aged French journalist befriends two of her subjects, whose strong personalities cause her to reevaluate her own bourgeois life.”
4/27/12– Poor reviews including the one in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
9/15/12- This movie had some redeeming social value and did hold my interest at times. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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THE BROKEN TOWER- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Written and directed by star James Franco, this lyrical drama explores the life of renowned American poet Hart Crane, who struggled with his homosexuality and his writing before committing suicide by jumping off a ship at age 32.”
Few reviews noted and they are not good. This movie is available on Netflix. TRDB.
4/27/12- Poor review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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A SIMPLE LIFE- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “After working for the Leung family for decades, aservant still takes care of filmmaker Roger Leung — but when she falls sick, the tables are turned as Roger looks after her in this heartwarming tale inspired by a true story.”
4/14/13- Very good review in yesterday’s NY Times and from various other sources as well. TRDB.
4/24/13- A thoughtful and very well acted movie that I highly recommend. TRDB.
Add comment April 14th, 2012
KADDISH FOR A FRIEND- About a young refugee and his family from Lebanon living in Germany who befriends an old Jewish man living in the apartment above him.
4/13/12- I saw this as part of the 2012 Jewish Film Festival at Jacob Burns. A very interesting and appealing plea for rapprochement between Arab and Jew on a 1 to 1 basis. TRDB.
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JESUS HENRY CHRIST- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Too-smart-for-his-own-good 10-year-old Henry James Herman sets out to locate his father, an anonymous sperm donor, in this quirky comedy. Along the way, Henry uncovers family secrets that only deepen his existential quandary.”
Weak professional reviews and fair audience reaction. TRDB.
5/4/12- Weak review in today’s NY Times but I think I’ll still see this one. TRDB.
Add comment April 10th, 2012