Posts with the tag 'drama'
SLEEP FURIOUSLY- 2008. Synopsis by Netflix. “Experience the sweet and slow pace of life in a Welsh farming village through this soulful documentary, which profiles an aging community of charming residents as they attempt to maintain their traditional routines while staving off modernization. With gorgeous cinematography and music from Aphex Twin, filmmaker Gideon Koppel’s affecting portrait captures profoundly moving moments of sadness, humor and resilience.” Poor review in NY Times on 7/29/11. TRDB.
Tags: drama
July 30th, 2011
FORGED- 2010. Synopsis by Netflix. “Released from prison after serving a sentence for murdering his wife, Chuco returns to Scranton, Penn., where he meets his son, who naturally wants revenge. The two proceed to wrestle with their emotions and the past, forging an unlikely bond.” OK review in NY Times on 7/29/11. TRDB.
11/16/11- A fairly good drama about an ex-con trying to right a wrong. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
July 30th, 2011
SNOW FLOWER AND THE SECRET FAN- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. ” Noted director Wayne Wang helms this adaptation of Lisa See’s best-selling novel about two young girls in 19th-century China who are pledged as lifelong companions through an ancient ritual, although their friendship is sorely tested as they mature. Paralleling the story of Snow Flower and Lily, who communicate by writing on the folds of a white fan, are the modern-day tribulations of Sophia and Nina, who struggle to maintain their relationship.” Poor reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama
July 26th, 2011
FLYPAPER- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Two gangs unwittingly attempt to rob a bank at the same time, catching innocent Tripp Kennedy (Patrick Dempsey) in the middle of the action. In the midst of the melee, Tripp saves bank teller Kaitlin (Ashley Judd), and together they scheme to stay alive and out of love. When the bank’s security system goes into lockdown mode, the standoff pits crook against crook while Tripp and Kaitlin execute their plan.”
8/19/11- Mostly poor review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
12/13/11- Really, really bad and I turned it off. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
July 24th, 2011
LOU- 2010. Synopsis by Netflix. “This poignant drama follows Lou, an 11-year-old Australian coping with having been abandoned by her father when her estranged grandfather, Doyle, comes to live with the family. Much to Lou‘s surprise, she develops a deep bond with the ailing Doyle.”
8/15/11- An average drama that did keep my interest and I saw it through. I think you won’t be sorry if you sign on. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
Tags: drama, Foreign
July 24th, 2011
THE DEVIL’S DOUBLE- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Dominic Cooper stars as Uday Hussein — Saddam Hussein’s depraved, decadent elder son — and as Latif Yahia, the army lieutenant forcibly drafted to be his body double, in this drama based on Yahia’s autobiographical novel. With his family’s fate on the line, Yahia surrenders his identity to embody the hated figure but gains a conspirator in Uday’s concubine, Sarrab (Ludivine Sagnier), as he plots his escape.”
The movie is discussed in a NY Times article (not a review) on 7/24/11. TRDB.
11/4/11- Weak reviews– some hating this movie and others saying it was OK. I had planned to see it but now I think I’ll skip it. TRDB.
11/29/11- I shouldn’t have given this one a try. What garbage, from the acting with phony accents to the gangster like action. Miss this one! TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
July 24th, 2011
FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “This raucous rom-com chronicles the relationship of two busy singles, Dylan (Justin Timberlake) and Jamie (Mila Kunis), who agree to include sex in their friendship — minus the emotions and commitment. But things get complicated when Dylan (inevitably?) falls for his gal pal. Patricia Clarkson co-stars as Jaime’s hip mom and Woody Harrelson plays Dylan’s practical confidante, who advises him to man up when he pursues the newly dating Jamie.” Actually got an OK review from NY Times on 7/22/11. TRDB.
1/24/12- Despite the good reviews and a few funny situations I thought the movie was ridiculous and I turned it off midway. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: Comedy, drama, Romantic Comedy
July 23rd, 2011
SINGHAM- 2011. A Bollywood movie that actually got a good review from the NY Times– on 7/22/11. TRDB.
Tags: Bollywood, drama
July 23rd, 2011
SAIGON ECLIPSE- 2007. Synopsis by Netflix. “Beautiful, talented Kieu (Truong Ngoc Anh) is starring in a movie directed by Kim (Dustin Nguyen), a Vietnamese American who’s returned home to further his film career. But the production hits major obstacles when funding runs out and Kieu falls in love with Kim. Kieu’s family, who’s producing the film, must use dishonest means to get money, leading Kieu to reexamine her priorities. The story was inspired by a 19th-century Vietnamese epic poem.” Poor reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama
July 21st, 2011
GUN HILL ROAD- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “After serving a three-year stint in prison, tough-guy Enrique (Esai Morales) returns to his family in the Bronx to find that his wife (Judy Reyes) is a virtual stranger to him and, worse, his son (Harmony Santana) is in the middle of a sexual identity crisis. Now Enrique must find a way to accept his altered life or risk losing control and ending up back in jail. Rashaad Ernesto Green directs this compelling drama.” OK reviews so far. TRDB.
8/5/11- Good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
3/11/13- This movie was well done and although some of the issues faced by a man on parole have been explored before, this film introduces the transgender issue of the son as a further complication. I liked the film. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
July 21st, 2011
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