Posts with the tag 'drama'
THE TWO FACES OF JANUARY- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “A young American working as a tour guide and part-time con artist in Greece finds himself caught in a dangerous arrangement when a wealthy couple invites him to dinner at their hotel — and an accident forces them to flee the scene together.”
9/26/14- Very good reviews by the critics– audiences have been 50/50. TRDB.
10/16/14- I enjoyed this thriller very much. Great acting and an interesting story. TRDB.
Tags: drama
September 26th, 2014
THE SONG- 2014. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “THE SONG follows aspiring singer-songwriter Jed King (Alan Powell, Anthem Lights lead singer) as he struggles to catch a break and escape the long shadow of his father, a country music legend.”
9/26/14- Awful professional reviews and excellent audience reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Romance
September 26th, 2014
PRIDE- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “In an unlikely alliance, striking British mineworkers draw support from a coalition of gay and lesbian activists who solicit donations to help tide over the miners’ families during the 1984 standoff with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s government.”
9/26/14- Very good reviews. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, drama
September 26th, 2014
THE LITTLE BEDROOM- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “With picturesque Lausanne, Switzerland, as the backdrop, this earnest drama follows the unlikely but growing kinship between conscientious private nurse Rose (Florence Loiret Caille) and her ill-tempered elderly patient, Edmond (Michel Bouquet). Facing losses that neither can accept — her, a stillborn baby, and him, his independence — Rose and Edmond gradually bond. Eric Caravaca provides strong support as Rose’s worried spouse.”
9/26/14- Just a few professional reviews now and they are very good. Audiences have had mixed opinion. TRDB.
Tags: drama
September 26th, 2014
LILTING- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the wake of her son’s untimely death, a grieving mother reaches out to her son’s roommate in an attempt to understand more about who he was. But she’s surprised to learn the roommates were actually lovers.”
9/26/14- Very good reviews from critics and audiences as well. The NY Times did not like it. TRDB.
2/21/15- I enjoyed this movie about 2 polar opposite type people grieving about the loss of a young man and trying to connect with each other. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama
September 26th, 2014
THE EQUALIZER- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this action-thriller based on the hit 1980s TV series, former intelligence operative Robert McCall comes out of retirement to help a young prostitute, only to end up in the Russian Mafia’s crosshairs.”
9/26/14- Mediocre critical review. Audiences have been a bit more positive. TRDB.
Tags: drama
September 26th, 2014
DAYS AND NIGHTS- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Chekhov’s classic The Seagull comes to 1980s New England in this story of an aging actress’s fateful choice to visit her son and ailing brother. Over the course of a Memorial Day weekend, her presence impacts every member of the household.”
9/26/14- Uniformly miserable reviews despite the wealth of talent in the film. TRDB.
Tags: drama
September 26th, 2014
BJORK: BIOPHILIA LIVE- 2014. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Biophilia live’ is a concert film by Nick fenton and Peter strickland that captures the human element of Björk’s multi-disciplinary multimedia project: Biophilia. recorded live at Björk’s show at london’s alexandra palace in 2013, the film features Björk and her band performing every song on ‘Biophilia’ and more using a broad variety of instruments – some digital, some traditional and some completely unclassifiable.”
9/26/14- Just a few reviews and they are good . TRDB.
Tags: drama, musical
September 26th, 2014
BELIEVE ME- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Four cash-strapped college students cook up a charity scam to pay their school expenses, but their wild success creates a moral dilemma for Sam Atwell, who’s becoming reluctant to use his considerable charisma to defraud unsuspecting donors.”
9/26/14- Awful critical review ( The NY Times liked it ) but audiences have liked it very much. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, drama
September 26th, 2014
ASMODEXIA- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “As a sinister spirit known as the Evil One begins taking over the souls of Barcelona denizens, exorcist Eloy de Palma and his granddaughter try valiantly to cure the growing number of afflicted. Meanwhile, a secret cult seeks to thwart their efforts.”
9/26/14- This movie actually got a few good reviews including the NY Times. I’ll skip it. TRDB.
Tags: drama
September 26th, 2014
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