Posts with the tag 'documentary'
BLACKFISH- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This fascinating documentary examines the life of performing killer whale Tilikum — who has caused the deaths of several people while in captivity — and questions the safety and humaneness of confining these intelligent creatures.”
7/3/13- Just a few reviews and they are all good. TRDB.
7/19/13- A good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
3/5/14- A wonderful documentary/expose that also paid tribute to the whales. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: documentary
July 3rd, 2013
THE ACT OF KILLING- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “This unique documentary recalls the bloody era in Indonesia when pro-government death squads slaughtered more than a million suspected Communists. Now in positions of power, two ex-squad leaders gleefully reenact their atrocities for the filmmakers.
7/3/13- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
7/19/13- The NY Times liked this movie very much. TRDB.
7/27/14- A breathtaking documentary that must be taken seriously. Creative and bold in its scope. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: documentary
July 3rd, 2013
THE SECRET DISCO REVOLUTION- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Featuring interviews with disco legends and vintage clips from the glory days of polyester and strobe lights, this documentary theorizes that the maligned musical genre was more than a cultural phenomenon: It was an anthem for change.”
6/28/13- Weak reviews in general but the NY Times seemed to like it in today’s review. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
June 28th, 2013
MAGIC CAMP- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “To escape the pressures of growing up, magic-obsessed kids congregate at the one place they can be themselves. They want to prove their worth on the same stage where superstar magicians like Blaine & Copperfield once performed. But to get there, they need to learn more than sleight of hand & tricks of the trade. They have to find the magic inside.”
6/28/13- Today’s review in the NY Times was the only one I could find and it was very good. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
June 28th, 2013
GIDEON’S ARMY- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “At Atlanta’s Southern Public Defender Training Center, three recent law school grads prepare to represent some of the poorest of the poor. But their idealism will be tested by an overtaxed system — and the culture’s low opinion of their defendants.”
6/28/13- Just a few professional reviews so far and they are very good. Mixed audience reviews, however. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
June 28th, 2013
TERMS AND CONDITIONS MAY APPLY- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This cautionary documentary looks into the consumer implications of pushing the “I Agree” button on commercial and social websites. As more information about us is shared ever more widely, former notions of privacy are becoming obsolete.”
6/27/13- Just a few reviews at this time and they are all good. TRDB.
7/12/13- A good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
June 27th, 2013
SOMM- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Filmed in six countries over a two-year period, this documentary follows four sommeliers as they embark on an all-consuming course of study for the prestigious (and nearly impossible to pass) Master Sommelier exam.”
6/21/13- A weak review in today’s NY Times and mixed professional reviews at best. Audiences, however, have liked the movie. TRDB.
8/3/17- I’m not sure where the critics are coming from but I found this documentary interesting and a very good character study as well. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: documentary
June 21st, 2013
THE LOTTERY OF BIRTH- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This intriguing documentary examines society and the path to its future, starting with the notion that none of us asks to be born. Top minds discuss how our personal needs affect our choices, which in turn shape culture as a whole.”
6/21/13- A poor review of the movie if not the topic in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
June 21st, 2013
DOWNLOADED- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Discover the history of Napster, which began as an unassuming bit of computer code in 1998 and would eventually change the nature of music sales. This film spotlights the site’s teenage founders and reveals its unexpected and earth-shattering legacy.”
6/21/13- A very good review in today’s NY Times and mixed reviews from other critics. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
June 21st, 2013
STORM SURFERS 3D- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Now in their 40s, surfing legends Ross Clarke-Jones and Tom Carroll team with meteorologist and surf forecaster Ben Matson to track down and conquer the biggest, most dangerous waves in Australia. Actress Toni Collette narrates.”
6/14/13- A good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
June 14th, 2013
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