Posts filed under 'Seen On-Demand'
THE FAMILY FANG- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Raised in a household dominated by their performance-artist parents, Annie and Buster have stayed far away as adults. But after an accident lands Buster back home and Annie joins him, things take an unexpected turn when Mom and Dad vanish.”
4/29/16- Fair reviews from both audiences and critics. TRDB.
5/10/16- Extremely creative and very well acted, this film makes its mark and is definitely worth seeing. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
Tags: drama
April 29th, 2016
WHERE TO INVADE NEXT?- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “With an eye toward finding solutions to the social problems plaguing America, provocative documentarian Michael Moore embarks on a European expedition to interview ordinary citizens about their nations’ effective policies and practices.”
12/23/15- Fairly good reviews from some critics and pretty bad ones from others. Audiences have seemed to like it. TRDB.
5/15/16- Another expose a la Moore but this one a bit lighter and maybe a bit more optimistic from this liberal idealist. I liked it. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
Tags: documentary
December 24th, 2015
A BALLERINA’S TALE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Chronicling prima ballerina Misty Copeland’s long and dramatic ascent to stardom, this intimate documentary examines the African-American dancer’s unique impact on the rarified world of classical ballet.”
10/28/15- Mixed reviews– more positive than negative. TRDB.
12/7/15- Enjoyable, especially the dancing. Also done well was the description of her emotions as she wrestled with the idea of being different than her peers and predecessors. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
Tags: documentary
October 27th, 2015
THE MARTIAN- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Abandoned on the surface of Mars after his crew concludes that he perished in a dust storm, astronaut Mark Watney must find a way to survive the planet’s harsh environment — despite having only 28 days of supplies left.”
10/2/15- Very good reviews but it sounds like a crowd pleaser to me. I’ll probably give it a chance, however since most of my friends have liked it very much. TRDB.
1/21/16- This awarded movie was 2 hours and 21 minutes and until the last 20 minutes I was ready to turn it off at any time. Basically sci-fi with hero worship and the can-do philosophy that was much better in Apollo 13. The special effects of the actual rescue were very good. Despite this review I’d still recommend seeing it. TRDB. Hotwire On-Demand.
Tags: sci-fi
October 5th, 2015
MISSISSIPPI GRIND- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Deeply in debt because of his compulsive gambling, 44-year-old Gerry hopes to change his luck by teaming with a slick young poker ace and heading to New Orleans to buy into a renowned high-stakes poker game.”
9/22/15- Very good reviews by critics and ok reviews by audiences. TRDB.
10/16/17– I found the movie generally interesting, particularly the relationship between the two guys. I had some trouble understanding their speech, especially at the beginning of the movie. It’s worth seeing. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
Tags: drama
September 22nd, 2015
TIME OUT OF MIND- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Homeless and struggling to survive on the streets of New York City, George Hammond admits himself to Bellevue Hospital as a last resort. Before long, he finds a sympathetic soul named Dixon, who encourages George to reshape his future.”
9/9/15- Fairly good professional reviews for this drama starring Richard Gere. Weak reviews from audiences so far. TRDB.
9/18/15- A very good portrait of what it’s like to be homeless and desperate. The movie grew on me after an initial period where I had trouble understanding the mumbled dialogue. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
Tags: drama
September 11th, 2015
STEVE JOBS: THE MAN IN THE MACHINE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Focusing on the harsher side of Apple’s mercurial CEO Steve Jobs, this unflinching documentary examines the demanding work environment he created for the company’s employees and his cultlike influence on technology culture.”
9/1/15- Very good reviews. TRDB.
9/4/15- A very good documentary that kept my interest throughout although I would have enjoyed knowing more about his personal life. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
Tags: documentary
September 1st, 2015
QUEEN OF EARTH- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “After Catherine experiences a series of life-altering events, her best friend Virginia invites her to her lake house to recuperate. Instead of reconnecting, the two women find their bond fractured when Catherine can’t control her obsessive thoughts.”
8/24/15- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
8/31/15- Great acting. You feel that you are in the head of Catherine and it does not feel good. I can’t say that the movie was terrific but I did enjoy it. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
Tags: drama
August 24th, 2015
FORT TILDEN- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Setting off on bicycles to the beach at Fort Tilden, pals Allie and Harper face a series of maddening but self-inflicted setbacks along the way. Before long, they realize the trek reflects their lives — and the uncertainty of their destinations.”
8/14/15- Very good reviews. TRDB.
8/22/15- An enjoyable comedy involving New York stereotypes and some clever writing. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
Tags: Comedy
August 17th, 2015
RESULTS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Pursuing personal renewal in the wake of an ugly divorce, the wealthy but unhappy Danny takes himself to the neighborhood gym and soon develops an unusual relationship with the gym’s owner, Trevor, and captivating trainer, Kat.”
5/30/15- Very good reviews from the critics and just OK reviews from audiences. TRDB.
6/6/15- I enjoyed this drama/comedy, especially the interaction between the main characters. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
Tags: Comedy, ddrama
May 31st, 2015
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