Posts with the tag 'drama'
TWO GATES OF SLEEEP- 2010. Synopsis by Netflix. “This lyrical indie drama follows two brothers, Jack (Brady Corbet) and Louis (David Call), who live in the rural South and are devastated by their mother’s imminent death. As they try to make her last days comfortable, they prepare for the task of fulfilling her dying wish. Defying modern convention, Jack and Louis carry their mother’s coffin through river and woods in a deep communion with nature in order to bury her in a meaningful place.” Awful review in NY Times on 4/1/11. TRDB.
Tags: drama
April 1st, 2011
SOURCE CODE- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Jake Gyllenhaal portrays a soldier recruited for a time-bending government investigation that places him in another man’s mind and body, reliving the same traumatic event repeatedly in an effort to identify the perpetrators of a terrorist bombing. Vera Farmiga plays a communications specialist who provides the vital link to the soldier’s primary reality as he searches for critical clues within a recurring nightmare.” Very good early reviews and a good one in the NY Times on 4/1/11. TRDB.
8/10/11- Very good if you’re into Sci-Fi but I’m not. Still, I did see it through. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama, sci-fi
April 1st, 2011
ANOTHER HARVEST MOON- 2009. Premise by Netflix. “Although he’s cultivated strong friendships in the nursing home where he lives, elderly Frank (Ernest Borgnine) — beset with a failing memory and fears of another stroke — entertains grave questions about his future. His friends Alice (Doris Roberts) and Ella (Anne Meara) debate Frank’s plans as they face their own private worries in director Greg Swartz’s tender drama about aging, faith and family, co-starring Piper Laurie and Cybill Shepherd.” A few decent reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama
March 31st, 2011
LE QUATTRO VOLTE- 2010. Premise by Netflix. “This visual poem brings to life Pythagoras’s theory that the soul moves from human to animal to vegetable to mineral in its evolutionary journey. Wordlessly, the film follows an elderly Italian goat herder as he makes the remarkable transition. Director Michelangelo Frammartino captures the essence of everyday life in the Italian countryside as the man transforms into a baby goat, a giant tree and a lump of coal.” Many terrific reviews. TRDB.
9/15/11- When the reviews said that the movie was “wordless” they weren’t kidding. I guess I like dialogue and I hated this well received movie. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama, Foreign
March 30th, 2011
TRUST- 2010. Premise by Netflix. “After curious and vulnerable teenager Annie (Liana Liberato) falls into a trap set by an online sexual predator, her family begins to disintegrate, uncertain how to cope with such a devastating tragedy. Utterly consumed by rage, her father (Clive Owen) sets out seeking vengeance. Directed by David Schwimmer, this intensely emotional drama also stars Viola Davis, Thomas McCarthy and Catherine Keener.” Excellent reviews. Just OK review in NY Times on 4/1/11. TRDB.
8/2/11- The screenplay was a little bit formulaic but freightening never-the-less with well acted parts. I’d recommend it. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
March 25th, 2011
MARGIN CALL- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “An all-star cast shines in this engrossing drama about a critical 24-hour period at a high-profile investment bank in the early days of the 2008 financial crisis, when young analyst Peter Sullivan (Zachary Quinto) uncovers information that could destroy the firm. When he alerts upper management to the precarious position of their risky investments, an emergency meeting is held to decide if they should alert clients or abscond with the profits.” Very good early reviews. TRDB.
10/21/11- Excellent review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
10/31/11- A good “financial thriller” and although I enjoyed it I could have used a bit less of Kevin Spacey’s lessons. Jeremy Irons as the head honcho was great. TRDB.
Tags: drama
March 23rd, 2011
HARVEST- 2010. Premise by Netflix. “When college student Josh (Jack Carpenter) returns to his Connecticut home for a weekend visit, his mother, Anna (Victoria Clark), convinces him to stay for the summer to spend time with his cancer-stricken grandfather, Silvio (Robert Loggia). As the season wears on, Anna’s brothers Benny (Arye Gross) and Carmine (Peter Friedman) also come home, renewing old family conflicts. Marc Meyers directs this touching drama.” Good review in NY Times on 5/6/11. TRDB.
7/9/11- A good drama that I enjoyed despite being drawn out about 20min. too long. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
March 22nd, 2011
JANE EYRE- 2011. Premise by Netflix. “Driven from her post at Thornfield House by her brooding employer Edward Rochester’s (Michael Fassbender) impenetrable personality, young governess Jane Eyre (Mia Wasikowska) takes time to reflect on her childhood and the events that led her to the misty moors. Little does she know that Rochester’s mood is largely due to a dark secret. Judi Dench, Jamie Bell and Sally Hawkins co-star in this artful adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel.” Very good reviews. TRDB.
10/2/11- An excellent portrayal of the classic and definitely worth a viewing. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama, Romance
March 22nd, 2011
THE GIFT TO STALIN- 2011. Premise by Rotten Tomatoes. ” Set in Kazakhstan in 1949, during a time when minorities were forced to move to central Asia by the former Soviet government. A Jewish kid named Sashka is on a train with his grandfather, being deported with others. His grandfather dies on the train… Set in Kazakhstan in 1949, during a time when minorities were forced to move to central Asia by the former Soviet government. A Jewish kid named Sashka is on a train with his grandfather, being deported with others. His grandfather dies on the train and he has to get off with the body at a small village. He meets an old man, Kasym, and stays with him. But the tragedy is upon the village. Every villager is killed and only Sashka survived.” Good review in NY Times on 3/18/11. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
March 18th, 2011
MOTHERLAND- 2009. Premise by Netflix. “With his writing career tanking and his girlfriend (Abbie Cornish) casting him off, ex-druggie Eddie Morra’s (Bradley Cooper) fortunes finally turn around when he’s given a mysterious drug that provides astonishing mental powers — but its deadly side effects threaten his sanity. Adding to Eddie’s misery are shadowy businessman Carl Van Loon (Robert De Niro), who wants to exploit his new genius, and the other users willing to kill for his stash.” Just OK review in NY Times on 3/18/11.
Tags: drama
March 18th, 2011
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