ONCE UPON A TIME IN BROOKLYN- 2013. Released after serving several prison sentences, Bobby Baldano is torn between returning to a lucrative life of crime on the mobbed-up streets and honoring his family — a decision that may prove dangerous.”
5/3/13- Awful reviews all over including today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Add comment May 3rd, 2013
GENERATION UM- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the wake of an all-night party in New York City, John and his beautiful friends Mia and Violet have a series of frank conversations. These insights change their attitudes toward each other in the hours leading up to yet another party.”
5/3/13- Awful reviews. TRDB.
Add comment May 3rd, 2013
THE GREAT GATSBY- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Leonardo DiCaprio stars as literary icon Jay Gatsby in this adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel. Fascinated by the mysterious, affluent Gatsby, his neighbor Nick Carraway bears witness to the man’s obsessive love and spiral into tragedy.”
5/10/13- The reviewer in today’s NY Times said that the movie was enjoyable but it didn’t seem to me as if he enjoyed it. Mixed reviews from other critics but audiences seem to have liked it. TRDB.
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SEE GIRL RUN- Synopsis by Netflix. “Fleeing a stale marriage, New Yorker Emmie returns home and hooks up with old flame Scott, a cartoonist who’s settled for mediocrity. Amid the promise of new romance, they discover that the years apart have changed them forever.”
4/28/13- Early reviews are fair at best. TRDB.
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WHAT RICHARD DID- 2002. Synopsis by Netflix. “After embarking on a summer fling with pretty Lara Hogan, privileged teen Richard Karlsen senses competition for Lara from one of his rugby teammates. But when Richard’s jealousy surfaces at a party, it gives rise to tragic repercussions.”
4/28/13- Very good early reviews. TRDB.
5/10/13- Great review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
5/14/13- A very good drama with especially good acting by the lead actor. Be advised that there are no sub-titles and the Irish English is a bit difficult to understand. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
Add comment April 28th, 2013
THE RELUCTANT FUNDAMENTALIST- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Pakistani professor Changez Khan regales a journalist with his U.S. experiences in the opening scene of this compelling post-9/11 drama. As their chat continues, however, it emerges that Khan has much more on his mind than the past.”
4/26/13- A fair review in today’s NY Times and mixed reviews from others as well. TRDB.
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SUN DON’T SHINE- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Driving the sun-scorched highways of eastern Florida, Leo and Crystal aren’t on a vacation or aimless road trip; their journey is much more sinister. Each passing mile reveals more about them and the dark truth behind their voyage.”
4/26/13- A good review in today’s NY Times and from other critics as well. TRDB.
Add comment April 26th, 2013
PARADICE: LOVE- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Teresa, a 50-year-old Austrian, vacations on Kenya’s sun-kissed shores looking for love among the local beach boys who survive on European “sugar mamas.” She falls for Munga, but soon realizes that his false sincerity is part of the sex tourism game.”
4/26/13- A good review in today’s NY Times and elsewhere as well. TRDB.
Add comment April 26th, 2013
THE NUMBERS STATION- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Burned-out black ops agent Emerson is given the lackluster assignment of protecting Katherine, a young code operator at a remote CIA station. When the station comes under attack, Emerson is forced to choose between orders and ethics.”
4/26/13- Poor reviews all around including today’s NY Times review. TRDB.
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MORTEM- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “This enigmatic thriller tracks two women on a country drive who check into a spooky-looking hotel and end up locked in a room full of strange voices. But when one roomate’s male lover magically appears, reality begins bending in earnest.”
4/26/13- A weak review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Add comment April 26th, 2013