Posts with the tag 'Foreign'
THE SKIN I LIVE IN- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Robert Ledgard, a brilliant plastic surgeon, seeks to overcome the grief of his late wife’s disfigurement in a fiery car crash by inventing skin that is impervious to injury, but his experiments on a living woman hasten his descent into madness.”
10/14/11- By Almodovar, this film got a weird but great review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
3/21/12- I think that only Almodovar could pull this off. Very unusual to say the least but I really enjoyed it. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 14th, 2011
WHEN THE SEA RISES- 2004. Synopsis by Netflix. “Middle-aged performance artist Irène (Yolande Moreau) — who has her own one-woman road show — falls into an unlikely affair after unwittingly sparking the romantic interest of a lanky young drifter (Wim Willaert) who befriends her when her car breaks down. Also starring Olivier Gourmet, this charmingly offbeat tale is based on Moreau’s real-life experiences as a traveling comedian during the 1980s.”
10/10/11- I can’t say that I liked the movie but it was different and I stuck it out till the end. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 11th, 2011
BETTY BLUE- 1986. Synopsis by Netflix. “A woman who is prone to irrational bouts of fury begins a steamy romance with a handyman and writer in this Oscar-nominated drama. Eventually, her psychological scars begin to wreak havoc on their relationship.”
10/9/11- Poignant and I liked both the comedic portions and the very serious ones as well. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 9th, 2011
THE TREE- 2010. Synopsis by Netflix. “After the sudden death of her husband, Dawn O’Neil (Charlotte Gainsbourg) must provide for her four children despite her grief, while 8-year-old Simone (Morgana Davies) is convinced that her father’s spirit now lives in the giant Moreton Bay Fig tree in the front yard. Dawn takes comfort from Simone’s coping mechanism until the tree‘s roots threaten the stability of their home, and she must decide whether to be practical or listen to her heart.” OK reviews. TRDB.
12/2/11- Decent movie with a great Gainsbourg as usual. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 9th, 2011
THE WOMEN ON THE 6th FLOOR- 2010. Synopsis by IMDB. “In 1960s Paris, a conservative couple’s lives are turned upside down by two Spanish maids.”
10/7/11- Fairly good reviews in general but a poor one in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
10/18/11- The synopsis doesn’t do the film justice. I loved the characters, the screenplay, the music and basically everything else. A must see!! TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 7th, 2011
BAARIA- 2009. Synopsis by Netflix. “Over the course of the 20th century, three generations of a family face tumultuous personal and political events as their lives unfold in the Sicilian town of Bagheria — referred to as Baarìa by many locals. Acclaimed writer-director Guiseppe Tornatore (Cinema Paradiso, Malena) based his intimate comedy epic on his own experiences growing up in this village. Francesco Scianna, Margaret Madè, Raoul Bova, Laura Chiatti and Monica Bellucci co-star in this Golden Globe nominee.” Good early reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 7th, 2011
ANONYMOUS- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Who was Shakespeare? This Elizabethan drama imagines that the man we call the Bard really didn’t pen his body of timeless plays. The stages of London erupt in intrigue as the real author of the classics credited to Shakespeare comes to light.” Very good reviews. TRDB.
10/28/11- Review in today’s NY Times sounds bad to me. TRDB.
2/21/12- I was bored and bored quickly! Turned it off quickly too. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 7th, 2011
SIDEWALLS (MEDIANERAS)- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Separated by the wall their apartments share, Mariana and Martin are the perfect couple. They have the same quirks, same tastes, same ideals, and even the same neuroses. They’re a match made in heaven. There’s just one problem: They’ve never met.” Very good early reviews. TRDB.
1/16/11- Different to say the least and I can’t say I really enjoyed it. I liked the ending. TRDB. On-Demand
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 7th, 2011
THE SENTIMENT OF THE FLESH- 2010. Synopsis by Netflix. “A shared interest in human anatomy brings a female drawing student and a male radiologist together in an intense affair that moves toward obsession and danger as the couple explore each other’s “interior” secrets — both erotic and scientific.” Generally poor reviews. TRDB.
10/6/11- Barely OK, I did see it through. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 7th, 2011
LE HAVRE- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “This comedic drama relates the poignant tale of a young immigrant African boy arriving destitute in the French port of Le Havre, where he’s eventually taken under the wing of a former Bohemian writer who now chooses to shine shoes for a living.” Good audience reaction and OK professional reviews so far. TRDB.
10/21/11- Very good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
11/1/11- I found this movie interesting, in particular the characters of the neighborhood. Also, the love between the two principal characters was precious. TRDB. At the theater.
Tags: drama, Foreign
October 3rd, 2011
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