Posts with the tag 'drama'
THIN ICE- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Midwest insurance salesman Mickey Prohaska (Greg Kinnear) hatches a get-rich-quick scheme that depends on him gaining possession of a rare and precious violin, but his planned score results in wild and unexpected consequences. Alan Arkin, Billy Crudup and Lea Thompson co-star in this meditation on lying and its consequences, written by sisters Jill and Karen Sprecher (Thirteen Conversations About One Thing).” Only fair review so far. TRDB.
10/7/12- Just a bit far-fetched and convoluted. You can safely skip it. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
February 14th, 2012
THE VOW- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Rachel McAdams stars in this romantic drama about a newlywed woman who slips into a coma after a car accident and awakens with amnesia. Her devoted husband (Channing Tatum) must help her recover — and he also needs to win her back.”
2/10/12- Weak professional reviews including today’s NY Times but audiences have given good early reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama
February 10th, 2012
THE DISH & THE SPOON- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Reeling with rage after learning of her husband’s infidelity, Rose departs for Delaware to find the other woman. But once she arrives, she shifts her focus to an unexpected romance with a teenage boy.”
2/10/12- Very good review in today’s NY Times but weaker ones in general. TRDB.
4/20/12- Interesting characters, well written and well acted. I liked it. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
February 10th, 2012
PRIVATE ROMEO- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” gets an update in this provocative drama, which sets the tale in an all-male military school where rival groups of cadets clash with one another — and find desire in unexpected quarters.”
2/10/12- Good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: drama
February 10th, 2012
RETURN- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “After a tour of duty in the Middle East, Kelli expects her life to return to normal when she rejoins her husband and two children at home. But she finds herself unable to fit in as she realizes her family and friends have changed during her absence.”
2/10/12-OK reviews in general and in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
5/14/12- An ok story about the effects of military duty on those deployed and their loved ones. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
February 10th, 2012
WE HAVE A POPE- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “The newly elected Pope suffers a panic attack just as he is due to appear on St Peter’s balcony to greet the faithful, who have been patiently awaiting the conclave’s decision. His advisers, unable to convince him he is the right man for the job, seek help from a renowned psychoanalyst (and atheist). But his fear of the responsibility suddenly thrust upon him is one that he must face on his own.” Generally poor reviews. TRDB.
4/6/12- Very good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
4/15/12- Despite the fair to poor reviews I enjoyed this film about a man suffering with the awesome responsibility placed on him and his questions about being able to do the job. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
Tags: drama, Foreign
February 7th, 2012
BLACK SNAKE MOAN- 2007. Synopsis by Netflix. “In writer-director Craig Brewer’s Southern-fried drama, which draws unexpected inspiration from the classic novel Silas Marner, blues musician Lazarus (Samuel L. Jackson) finds sex-addicted Rae (Christina Ricci) beaten and near death, and acts as a father figure to help redeem her. But before saving anyone else, Lazarus — whose wife deserted him — must face his own demons. Pop star Justin Timberlake co-stars.”
2/12- I saw this years ago and liked it very much– it never got critical acclaim. TRDB.
Tags: drama
February 6th, 2012
NEWLYWEDS- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “The honeymoon is short-lived for newlywedsBuzzy and Katy. His wild younger sister drops in unannounced, and her ex keeps asking to borrow money. Meanwhile, they watch helplessly as their best friends’ marriage of 19 years starts to come undone.” Better than average reviews– a few very good ones also. TRDB.
2/9/12- I love Edward Burns’ movies and this was no exception. Clever, well acted and insightful. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
Tags: Comedy, drama
February 6th, 2012
BULLHEAD- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Tortured by his past and despairing of his stultifying present life, Belgian cattle farmer Jacky becomes entangled in a violent web of deceit involving local mobsters and determined policemen after he uses illegal growth hormones on his herd.” Very well liked by audiences and I read only 1 professional review and it was terrific. TRDB.
2/17/12- Good review in today’s NY Times for this Oscar nominated (Best Foreign Film) movie. TRDB.
7/30/12- Can’t say that I liked it but the cinematography and acting did keep me involved and despite trying to turn this off a few times I kept coming back for more. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama, Foreign
February 3rd, 2012
THE TURIN HORSE- 2010. Synopsis by Netflix. “Hungarian director Béla Tarr helms this black-and-white drama about an aging farmer, his daughter and his horse, which picks up just after famed German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche shields the animal from the farmer’s whip.” Good early reviews. TRDB.
2/10/12- Very good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
January 31st, 2012
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