THE LESSER BLESSED- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “The story of three unlikely friends isolated in a small rural town discovering what they can of life and love amid racial tensions and the recklessness of youth, in a world clouded by a dark mystery from his past.”
7/9/13- Mixed reviews. TRDB.
12/28/14- An interesting coming of age story with some unusual differences from others of the same genre. I liked it. TRDB.
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THE LOOK OF LOVE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This bittersweet biopic chronicles the over-the-top life of Paul Raymond, England’s Hugh Hefner, from nightclub mind reader to burlesque impresario. When not putting nude women on stage, he indulges in every excess and nearly destroys his family.”
7/5/13- Very mixed reviews- more negative than positive. The NY Times liked it. TRDB.
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SOME GIRL(S)- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “A narcissistic writer who’s about to get married embarks on a cross-country journey to reconnect with each of his exes, including his high school sweetheart, a married professor and his friend’s younger sister.
6/28/13- Mixed reviews and today’s NY Times is no exception. TRBD.
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PETUNIA- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Charlie Petunia hails from a family of neurotic New Yorkers and has sworn off sex. When he meets George, Charlie thinks he’s finally found a guy worth breaking that pledge — but their relationship hits a snag when Charlie learns George has a wife.”
6/28/13- A weak review in today’s NY Times and from all professional reviews that I’ve read. TRDB.
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LAURANCE ANYWAYS- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Thirtysomething high school teacher Laurence seems to have the perfect life, but when he confesses to his fiancée that he wants to live as a woman, he must overcome both her resistance and that of his bewildered family and dubious co-workers.”
6/28/13- Very good reviews all around including the one in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
10/10/13- While this movie was both different and interesting it was way too long and many of the scenes were very drawn out. I really can’t recommend it. TRDB.
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I’M SO EXCITED- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a flight bound for Mexico City runs into trouble, the frightened passengers aboard start sharing their deepest secrets to distract themselves from impending doom — with hilarious results.”
6/28/13- Mixed review in general and a very weak one in today’s NY Times for this latest by Almodovar. TRDB.
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BYZANTIUM- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “On the run for a gruesome crime, two mysterious “sisters” take refuge in a seaside town, where their shocking secret lies waiting to be discovered. Bloody and brooding, Neil Jordan’s gothic tale delves into the ladies’ shared dark history.”
6/28/13- Mixed reviews in general and an OK one in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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STILL MINE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “His home in disrepair, elderly farmer Craig Morrison must build a better shelter for his wife, whose health is deteriorating rapidly. He faces the wrath of an overzealous government inspector but refuses to back down.”
6/27/13- Great reviews. TRDB.
7/19/13- An excellent review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
6/9/14- A sensitive beautifully scripted movie with great acting as well. Highly recommended. TRDB. Netflix.
Add comment June 27th, 2013
THE HUNT- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Lucas is rebuilding his life after a bitter divorce: He has a new job and a girlfriend, and is working on his relationship with his teenage son. But an unfounded accusation of pedophilia changes everything as his community turns against him.”
6/27/13- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
7/12/13- A very good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
7/27/13- I liked this movie very much but it was one of the most troubling films I’ve ever sat through. TRDB.
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FRUITVALE STATION- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This dramatic rendering of a real-life tragedy recounts the final hours of Oscar Grant, shot by San Francisco transit police on New Year’s Day, 2009. In portraying the energy Oscar brought to life, the film mourns the tragic loss of a unique soul.”
6/27/13- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
7/12-13- A very good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
8/4/13- An excellent movie with great acting from a true story a few years ago. My only objection was some difficulty understanding the conversation at times. TRDB.
Add comment June 27th, 2013