Posts filed under 'Drama'
CARNAGE- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this comic drama from director Roman Polanski, two sets of parents meet in the aftermath of an incident in which one of their children bullied the other. As the evening progresses, the adults confront each other in increasingly hostile ways.”
9/25/11- An article (not a review) about this movie in today’s NY Times. It will be shown at the NY Film Festival. TRDB.
12/16/11- Weak review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
4/3/12- A voyeuristic look at the dissolution of what was to be a congenial meeting of 2 sets of parents. TRDB.
Tags: drama
September 25th, 2011
TOAST- 2010. Synopsis by Netflix. “Adapted from famed food writer Nigel Slater’s memoir, this drama centers on young Nigel (Freddie Highmore), who struggles with his mother’s death, a troubled relationship with his father (Ken Stott) and a new stepmother (Helena Bonham Carter) even as he pursues his passion for cooking. When the family moves to the country, the now-teenaged Nigel finds new doors opening — to exciting culinary opportunities as well as sexual awakening.”
9/23/11- A review in today’s NY Times that I couldn’t decipher but good reviews in general. TRDB.
2/4/12- The first half hour was difficult to watch but the movie definitely improved and I enjoyed it. Knowing that the story was basically true helped as well. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama, Foreign
September 24th, 2011
THE IDES OF MARCH- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Dirty tricks stand to soil an ambitious young press spokesman’s idealism in a cutthroat presidential campaign where “victory” is relative. The film is inspired by the real-life experiences of an aide who worked on Howard Dean’s failed 2004 run.” Very good early reviews. I saw the coming attractions and it looked good. TRDB.
10/7/11- Only a fair review at best in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
10/10/11- A very good political drama, especially George Clooney as the candidate. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: drama
September 23rd, 2011
DIRTY GIRL- 2010. Synopsis by Netflix. “When promiscuous teen Danielle (Juno Temple) is sentenced to special ed for making sexually charged comments in class, she befriends gay, overweight Clarke (Jeremy Dozier), who agrees to join her on a search to find her father — in part, so he can get away from his own. Milla Jovovich, Mary Steenburgen and William H. Macy co-star in this quirky coming-of-age tale of independence, adolescence and acceptance.” Several good reviews. TRDB.
10/7/11- An awful review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: drama
September 23rd, 2011
SLEEPING BEAUTY- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this dark tale, college gal Lucy takes a decidedly offbeat job: As a “sleeping beauty,” she’s paid to be fondled or otherwise handled by strangers while in a sedated sleep. Soon, however, she begins to wonder just what she’s submitting to.”
9/18/11- An article (not review) in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
11/18/11- Mixed reviews with some OK ones and some terrible ones as well. TRDB.
12/2/11- Good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
4/10/12- A very unusual premise but a disappointing movie. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
September 19th, 2011
THE WAY- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “When his son dies while hiking the famed Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in the Pyrenees, Tom (Martin Sheen) flies to France to claim the remains. Looking for insights into his estranged child’s life, he decides to complete the 500-mile mountain trek to Spain. Tom soon joins up with other travelers and realizes they’re all searching for something. Emilio Estevez writes and directs this drama about self-discovery.” Very good professional reviews but so far only poor audience reaction. TRDB.
9/18/11- An article (not a review) in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
10/7/11- Good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
12/26/11- I liked this movie very much. Enjoyed the story and the acting. TRDB. At the theater.
Tags: drama
September 19th, 2011
MELANCHOLIA- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “This inventive drama charts the disintegrating relationship between newly married twentysomething Justine and her melancholy sister, Claire, just as Earth hurtles toward certain collision with a newly discovered planet.”
9/18/11- An article (not a review) about this in today’s NY Times. Starring Kirsten Dunst. TRDB.
10/11- Great reviews but my friends hated it and called it pretentious. TRDB.
3/19/12- A very sad and very well done movie. I liked it. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama, sci-fi
September 19th, 2011
3- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Berliners Hanna (Sophie Rois) and Simon (Sebastian Schipper), a couple in their 40s, have grown restlessly comfortable in their marriage. Independently, each meets and romances Adam (Devid Striesow), a handsome younger man. When Hanna becomes pregnant, all three must face what they’ve tried to ignore. Each man has reasons for staying with Hanna — and staying together. Tom Tykwer (Run Lola Run) helms this entry in the 2010 Venice Film Festival.”
9/16/11- Good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
2/7/12- If the truth is stranger than fiction this movie must be true. Interesting, weird and well acted. Certainly not for everyone. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama, Foreign
September 16th, 2011
RESTLESS- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “After she is diagnosed with a disease that will soon claim her life, a young girl (Mia Wasikowska) strikes up an unusually strong friendship with a boy (Henry Hopper) who deals with the problems in his own troubled family by attending funerals. As their relationship deepens into love, the two discover a curious connection to the spirit of a World War II kamikaze pilot (Ryo Kase). Gus Van Sant directs this touching drama.”
9/16/11- Weak review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
2/2/12- The weak reviews were pretty accurate. I’m not sure why I saw the entire movie– I guess hoping it would get better and some interest in the quirkiness. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
September 16th, 2011
SILENT SOULS (2011)- Synopsis by Netflix. “In accordance with traditional customs, devastated Miron (Yuriy Tsurilo) embarks on a road trip to spread his deceased wife’s (Yuliya Aug) ashes. Joined by his friend Aist (Igor Sergeyev), the mournful widower shares intimate details about their love life, which allude to an underlying tension. Directed by Aleksei Fedorchenko, this subtle drama delicately explores powerful themes such as grief and memory.”
9/16/11- Great review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
3/30/13- A slow, deliberate drama about saying goodbye to loved ones and to customs. I liked it. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama, Foreign
September 16th, 2011
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