SUPERMENSCH: THE LEGEND OF SHEP GORDON- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Mike Meyers turns documentarian with this film on his friend, legendary manager Shep Gordon, whose client list ranged from Blondie to Alice Cooper. The film mixes Gordon’s own reminiscences with those from Michael Douglas, Sly Stallone and more.”
6/6/14– Fairly good reviews from critics. Audiences have liked this documentary much more. TRDB.
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THE ONLY REAL GAME- 2014. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “This deeply stirring documentary by award winning director Mirra Bank and narrated by Academy Award (R)-winner Melissa Leo, THE ONLY REAL GAME illuminates the magic of baseball for people in a remote and troubled place. Once princely Manipur, a strife-torn border state in northeast India, defies armed insurgency, drug trafficking and HIV/AIDS through love of our national pastime.”
6/6/14- I’ve seen only 3 critical reviews and they are all good. Audiences have liked this movie very much. TRDB.
Add comment June 8th, 2014
MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “A kind of minimalist documentary version of THE WOLF OF WALL STREET, MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE depicts the same world of limitless financial opportunity, the greed and irresponsibility that fueled it, and the world-shaking consequences that resulted, bringing ruin to both the former “masters of the universe” themselves and ordinary people across the globe.”
6/6/14- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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CITIZEN KOCH- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the wake of the Supreme Court’s landmark Citizens United decision that lifted a century-long ban on restricted corporate election spending, this powerful documentary explores the mounting struggle between money and American democracy.”
6/6/14- Critics are 50/50 on this movie but audiences have liked it more. TRDB.
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THE CASE AGAINST 8- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Bent on reversing California’s ban on same-sex marriage, a team of unlikely confederates joins forces to bring the issue before the U.S. Supreme Court. This insightful documentary tracks the veteran attorneys as they prepare for the landmark appeal.”
6/6/14- Very good reviews. The NY Times liked it also. TRDB.
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BURT’S BUZZ- 2014. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. ” The film chronicles Burt’s life as a photographer, beekeeper, and brand spokesman, following his complicated relationship with the company, his fans, and the world around him.”
6/6/14- Good reviews– the NY Times did not like it, however. TRDB.
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WHAT IS CINEMA?- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “With a focus on avant-garde filmmakers, Chuck Workman digs deep into the cinematic archives, presenting more than 100 clips old and new, plus illuminating conversations with directing greats like Robert Altman, Alfred Hitchcock and more.”
6/2/14- I found just 1 professional review and it’s very good. Audiences have uniformly enjoyed this documentary. TRDB.
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THE HORNET’S NEST- 2014- Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The Hornet’s Nest is a groundbreaking and immersive feature film, using unprecedented real footage to tell the story of an elite group of U.S. troops sent on a dangerous mission deep inside one of Afghanistan’s most hostile valleys.”
5/30/14- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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BEFORE YOU KNOW IT- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Examining the gap in social services, health insurance and community support for LGBTQ seniors, this compelling documentary follows three gay men over the course of a year as they navigate love, loneliness and life after 60.”
5/30/14- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
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KORENGAL- 2014. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “KORENGAL picks up where RESTREPO left off: the same valley, same men, but a very different look at the experience of war. KORENGAL not only shows what war looks like, but how war works and what it means to the young men who fight it. While one soldier cheers when he kills the enemy, another asks if God will ever forgive him for the killing he has done. As one soldier grieves the loss of a friend, another explains why he misses the war now that his deployment has ended.”
5/30/14- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
Add comment May 30th, 2014