THE HUMAN EXPERIMENT- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “While activists attempt to raise awareness about the profusion and detrimental health effects of untested chemicals in everyday products, their efforts are hampered by industry lobbyists, as chronicled in this eye-opening documentary.”
4/17/15- Just 6 reviews– 3 up and 3 down. Sounds boring to me. TRDB.
Add comment April 17th, 2015
SONGS FROM THE FOREST- 2015. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “As a young man, American Louis Sarno heard a song on the radio that gripped his imagination. He followed the mysterious sounds all the way to the Central African rainforest and found their source with the Bayaka Pygmies, a tribe of hunters and gatherers. He never left. Today, twenty-five years later, Louis Sarno has recorded more than 1,000 hours of unique Bayaka music. He is a fully accepted member of the Bayaka society and has a 13-year-old son, Samedi.
4/10/15- Just 1 review– the NY Times and they liked it. TRDB.
Add comment April 11th, 2015
IN COUNTRY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Spurred by varying motivations, a group of war veterans gathers in the Oregon woods to re-enact battle sequences from the Vietnam conflict. Armed with weapons from the era, they confront the momentous combat experiences that still affect their lives.”
4/10/15- I’ve seen just 4 reviews for this documentary– 3 up and 1 down (NY Times). I might give this a try. TRDB.
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DIOR AND I- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Asked to fill the shoes of iconic designer John Galliano, Raf Simons is given two months to prepare his inaugural fashion collection for Christian Dior in this behind-the-scenes look at the high-pressure world of haute couture.”
4/10/15- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
10/10/15- This documentary was an inside view of the fashion industry that made up for the lack of suspense by using deadlines and clever music. I enjoyed it– very good but not great. TRDB.
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THAT GUY DICK MILLER- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Character actor Dick Miller has appeared in nearly 200 films, but few moviegoers know his name — only that they’ve seen him somewhere. In this nostalgic documentary, Miller’s friends and Hollywood colleagues reflect on the man and his long career.”
4/3/15- Very good critical review and excellent reviews from audiences. TRDB.
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LAMBERT & STAMP- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “This fascinating documentary follows aspiring filmmakers Chris Stamp and Kit Lambert as they search London’s youth scene in the early 1960s for a subject for their new movie — and wind up discovering and managing legendary band the Who.”
4/3/15- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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THE HAND THAT FEEDS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Led by humble sandwich maker Mahoma López, a group of undocumented immigrant workers at a New York City café risks deportation and their jobs as they fight for fair wages, safe working conditions and an independent labor union.”
4/3/15– Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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THE FORECASTER- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “This timely documentary profiles financial whiz Martin Armstrong, who was jailed for fraud in 1999 but maintained that he was the victim of a conspiracy. Refusing to turn over case-related materials, he spent 11 years in prison for contempt of court.”
4/3/15- I’ve seen just 3 reviews– 1 up and 2 down. TRDB.
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THE SECRET OF WATER- 2015.
3/20/15- An anonymous reviewer had this to say– “from the moment life first came into existence upon our planet, it was dependent upon the vitality of water. Over the years, our use and misuse of this precious resource has altered the vital information it carries in unexpected ways. As we consult with prominent scientists, including Konstatin Korotkov and Masaru Emoto, we gain insights into unlocking the secret of water so we can begin restoring vitality and vibrancy to all life on Earth.”
No reviews at present.TRDB.
Add comment March 20th, 2015
CAN’T STAND LOSING YOU- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Iconic rock guitarist Andy Summers reflects on his high-flying years with The Police, including the group’s unlikely origins and its inevitable demise, due to the antagonisms and emotional stress that came with world fame.”
3/20/15 Awful professional reviews but audiences have liked it. TRDB.
Add comment March 20th, 2015