Posts with the tag 'drama'
INFINITELY POLAR BEAR- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When his wife heads to New York for an 18-month job, bipolar Harvard dropout Cameron is left to care for their two daughters. Struggling with his illness, Cameron brings his innate creativity — and love of his children — to the challenge.”
6/19/15- Very good reviews from audiences and critics alike. TRDB.
7/6/15- Even though this theme has been seen on the screen many times before, this movie, with great acting and a touching story was very enjoyable. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: Comedy, drama
June 19th, 2015
DOPE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the tough neighborhood of the Bottoms, high school senior Malcolm sports his own funky style while working hard to gain admission to a top college. But his clean-cut perspective take an unexpected turn when a local drug dealer befriends him.”
6/19/15- Very good reviews from critics and audiences with only a few who didn’t like it and/or think it was very creative. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, drama
June 19th, 2015
EDEN- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “As part of a DJ duo during the 1990s heyday of electronic dance music, young Parisian Paul achieves notoriety, only to see his career wane when he fails to keep pace with the metamorphosis of musical trends.”
6/19/15- Very good critical review but audiences have NOT liked it. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
June 19th, 2015
ABOUT ELLY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “After years abroad, Ahmad (Shahab Hosseini) returns to his native Iran to recover from his recent divorce, where he joins some old pals on a trip to the Caspian Sea. His friend also invites Elly (Taraneh Alidoosti), a young teacher who may be the cure for Ahmad’s broken heart. But when Elly mysteriously disappears, the group is forced to review their actions to figure out what happened to her in this thoughtful Iranian drama.”
6/17/15- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
9/12/15- This drama from Iran was interesting and very well done. A realistic look at friendship, trust and honesty. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama, Foreign
June 17th, 2015
WELCOME TO NEW YORK- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Modeled on the real-life scandal involving French statesman Dominique Strauss-Kahn, this cautionary drama of politics and lust tracks the fate of a powerful public figure whose reputation begins to crumble after he’s accused of raping a hotel maid.”
6/16/15- Fairly good professional reviews but awful audience ones. TRDB.
8/22/15-Most of the movie was enjoyable but the conclusion- the interchange between the two main characters was way overacted and without real emotion. Still, I’ll recommended seeing this film. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama, Foreign
June 16th, 2015
THE NUN- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Forced into a convent, 17-year-old Suzanne Simonin fights for physical and emotional freedom in this adaptation of Denis Diderot’s classic novel.”
6/16/15- I liked this movie very much despite the slow pace. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
June 16th, 2015
MADAME BOVARY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this faithful adaptation of Gustave Flaubert’s immortal novel, young Emma Bovary’s passions overwhelm her solemn vows of marriage when the dashing Marquis d’Andervilliers captivates her heart, ultimately leading her down the path to ruin.”
6/12/15- Weak critical review and just OK audience reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama
June 12th, 2015
THE 11th. HOUR- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Told by her doctor that she’s too old to carry a baby to term, successful businesswoman Maria remains determined to become a mom. Driven to desperate measures, she seeks out prostitutes, hoping to find a mother-to-be willing to sell her child.”
6/12/15- Terrible reviews all around for this movie that actually sounded like it could be interesting. TRDB.
Tags: drama
June 12th, 2015
CHAGALL-MALEVICH- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Regarded as one of history’s most gifted artists, Marc Chagall remains a towering figure in modern art. This dramatized biopic focuses on the young Chagall’s brief — and ultimately antagonistic — association with fellow painter Kazimir Malevich.”
6/12/15- Nearly all of the critics panned this movie but a few said it was “ambitious.” I’d skip it. TRDB.
Tags: drama
June 12th, 2015
SET FIRE TO THE STARS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When he invites Dylan Thomas to America for a series of poetry readings, hidebound academic John M. Brinnin is well aware of the Welshman’s reputation as a hell-raiser. But Brinnin is unprepared for the lengths he’ll have to go to keep Thomas sober.”
6/11/13- Fair reviews from critics and OK ones from audiences. TRDB.
Tags: drama
June 11th, 2015
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