Posts with the tag 'drama'
DEAR WHITE PEOPLE- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “A racially themed bash thrown by white Ivy League students sparks four black classmates to reflect on their identity in this knowing satire. Inspired by helmer Simien’s popular Twitter feed, the comedy skewers the idea of a “post-racial” America.”
10/17/14- Great reviews from critics and mixed reviews from audiences. TRDB.
2/8/15– No matter how hard I tried, and I did try, I could not get into this movie and I turned it off. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, drama
October 17th, 2014
GORBACIOF- 2010. Synopsis by Netflix. “Prison cashier Gorbaciof spends his days counting cash for criminals and his nights playing high-stakes poker. His routine is subverted, however, when he falls for Lila, a lovely illegal Chinese immigrant who inspires him to break out of his rut.”
10/15/14- No reviews as yet. TRDB.
Tags: drama
October 15th, 2014
DIPLOMACY- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a doomed and demented Adolf Hitler orders his army to level Paris with explosives before abandoning the city, Swedish consul general Raoul Nordling launches a diplomatic attempt to persuade a German general not to execute the plan.”
10/15/14- Good professional and audience reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama
October 15th, 2014
THE JUDGE- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “After attending his mother’s funeral in rural Indiana, defense attorney Hank Palmer heads home to Chicago, only to be called back when his senile father is charged with murder. But when Hank takes the case, he uncovers some shocking family secrets.”
10/14/14- Weak professional reviews but audiences have enjoyed this movie. TRDB.
3/2/15- I’m with the critics on this one. A few nice scenes but the movie in general left lots to be desired, even with Robert Duvall and Vera Farmiga. TRDB.
Tags: drama
October 14th, 2014
1,000 TIMES GOOD NIGHT- Synopsis by Netflix. “After a near-death experience, top war photojournalist Rebecca (Juliette Binoche) is forced to choose between her work and the family on whom she depends. Putting family first, the conviction that her photos make a difference remains, making it difficult to walk away entirely.”
10/13/14- Fair audience and professional reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama
October 13th, 2014
THE LIBERATOR- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Édgar Ramírez stars as 19th-century revolutionary Simón Bolívar in this epic chronicle of the charismatic leader’s personal evolution. From his aristocratic roots to the loss of his wife, it’s the story of the events that shaped his destiny.”
10/13/14- Mediocre professional reviews but good audience ones. TRDB.
Tags: drama
October 13th, 2014
ADDICTED- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “With a caring husband, three kids and a great career, Zoe has it all, until she develops an insatiable hunger for sex with other men. Though she’s still devoted to her husband, Zoe’s new addiction puts her marriage — and her life — in danger.”
10/10/14- Awful professional reviews and OK audience ones. TRDB.
Tags: drama
October 11th, 2014
WHIPLASH- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Driven by his demanding music teacher, drummer Andrew is determined to succeed as a jazz musician — even if it destroys his personality. Under the shadow of his father’s failed artistic attempts, Andrew practices until his hands bleed.”
An excellent drama with a bit of schmaltz at the end. TRDB.
Tags: drama
October 10th, 2014
#STUCK- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “After an alcohol-fueled sexual encounter, virtual strangers Guy and Holly get stuck together in gridlocked Los Angeles traffic. As a result, they end up revealing far more about themselves than they ever intended to during their “casual” meeting.”
10/10/14- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, drama
October 10th, 2014
THE DISAPPEARANCE OF ELEANOR RIGBY: HIM/HER- Synopsis by IMDB. “Told from the male perspective, the story of a couple trying to reclaim the life and love they once knew and pick up the pieces of a past that may be too far gone.”
10/10/14- This is really 2 movies (Her and Him) directly related to the movie “The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them” that I liked. That one opened a month ago. These 2 movies give the perspective of the husband and wife separately, and they have received some good reviews so far. The NY Times did not care for it. TRDB.
Tags: drama
October 10th, 2014
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