Posts with the tag 'drama'
STARRY EYES- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Determined to make it as an actress in Hollywood, Sarah Walker spends her days working a dead-end job, enduring petty friendships and going on countless casting calls in hopes of catching her big break. After a series of strange auditions, Sarah lands the leading role in a new film from a mysterious production company. But with this opportunity comes bizarre ramifications that will transform her both mentally and physically into something beautiful… and altogether terrifying. From the producer of Cheap Thrills and Jodorowsky¿s Dune, Dennis Widmyer & Kevin Kolsch¿s STARRY EYES is an occult tale of ambition, possession, and the true cost of fame.”
11/14/14- OK reviews from critics and audiences. TRDB.
Tags: drama, horror
November 17th, 2014
LOVE HUNTER- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Ten years after trading rock stardom in Serbia for the bright lights of New York City, Milan Mumin is driving a cab and trying to scrape up the money to record an album. But his plans are thrown for a loop when his Serbian girlfriend comes to town.”
11/14/14- Just 1 professional review (the NY Times) and they liked it very much. Audiences have uniformly liked this movie. TRDB.
Tags: drama
November 16th, 2014
THE HOMESMAN- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “In a frontier town in the Nebraska Territory, self-reliant spinster Mary Bee Cuddy is tasked with escorting a trio of deranged women to a sanctuary in Iowa. Joining her on the arduous trek is George Briggs, an Army deserter Mary rescued from hanging.”
11/14/14- Good professional reviews and weak audience ones. I’d see anything with Hilary Swank. TRDB.
2/26/15- I didn’t find this movie particularly interesting and that’s with some top talent performing. I did watch the whole thing, however. TRDB.
Tags: drama
November 16th, 2014
FOXCATCHER- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Preparing for the 1988 Olympics, two sibling wrestlers cross paths with a paranoid schizophrenic millionaire in this drama based on a true story. The competitive Schultz brothers soon learn their new acquaintance is a dangerous distraction.”
11/14/14- Very good reviews. TRDB.
12/1/14- I liked this movie very much and highly recommend it. TRDB.
Tags: drama
November 16th, 2014
BUTTER ON THE LATCH- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Old friends Sarah and Isolde reunite at a Balkan folk festival in the California forest, where Sarah is soon enchanted by the handsome Steph. As she seduces him, Sarah all but ignores Isolde, arousing strange visions that blur reality and fantasy.”
11/14/14- Good professional reviews. Audiences have mixed reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama, horror
November 16th, 2014
BRAHMIN BULLS- 2014. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “When Ashok makes a surprise visit to Los Angeles to visit his estranged son, the two begin a journey to mend their relationship until Sid discovers that his father has actually come in search of an old flame.”
11/14/14- Just 2 professional reviews and they are both positive. Audiences have liked it very much. TRDB.
Tags: drama
November 16th, 2014
BEYOND THE LIGHTS- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Unprepared for the demands of fame and the conflicts that success generates, rising musical star Noni Jean finds herself in a moment of suicidal despair — until she’s rescued by a young policeman who’s destined to become her lover.”
11/14/14- Generally good reviews but several said it was VERY cheesy and one said if it was any cheesier they could pour it on macaroni. TRDB.
4/40/15- Definitely lots of cheese as noted above but there were still some positives to this film and I managed to see the entire thing. Can’t say I recommend it, however. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
November 16th, 2014
BESIDE STILL WATERS- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Devastated by losing his parents in a car crash, Daniel Thatcher is upset when none of his friends attends the funeral. Looking for closure, he insists that they come to a memorial celebration in the family home, leading to a night of reminiscences.”
11/14/14- Mixed reviews from critics. Audiences have liked it a lot. TRDB.
4/23/15- Despite a few goofy scenes this movie had something to say and I liked it very much TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, drama
November 16th, 2014
BAD TURN WORSE- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “What starts as an unwise way to finance a weekend of pre-college partying ends up as something far worse for the teens in this noir-ish crime drama. After stealing from his boss, Billy Joe learns that the cash he lifted was earmarked for a gangster.”
11/14/14- Liked by many critics but not one gave it a very good review. Audiences were mixed. I’ll recommend it but it’s up for grabs. TRDB.
1/14/15- Interesting and unpredictable and I liked this movie about a few people in a small town. TRDB.
Tags: drama
November 16th, 2014
ALWAYS WOODSTOCK- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “With her life in upheaval, frustrated songwriter Catherine Brown retreats to her vacant family home in Woodstock, N.Y., to review her priorities. Aided by a longtime friend of her parents, Catherine begins to reclaim her sense of purpose.”
11/14/14- Some of the worst reviews I have seen! TRDB.
Tags: drama
November 16th, 2014
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