Posts with the tag 'drama'
BREATHLESS- 1960. Premise by Netflix. “After shooting a cop, young thief Michel (Jean-Paul Belmondo) meets and shacks up with Patricia (Jean Seberg), an American who sells the International Herald Tribune on the streets of Paris. Hiding out in her hotel room, Michel tries to sell Patricia on a plan to go with him to Italy. But, she doesn’t know that includes a foray into criminal life. Director Jean-Luc Godard shot to cinematic stardom with this benchmark film of the French new wave. Great reviews and I liked this a lot each time I saw it.
Tags: drama
July 17th, 2010
SALT- 2010. Premise by Netflix. “After she’s accused of being a Russian sleeper spy, rogue CIA agent Evelyn Salt (Angelina Jolie) goes on the run, using every tactic, accent and disguise she knows to elude her pursuers, clear her name and protect her husband. Her supervisor, Winter (Liev Schreiber), buys her story, while counterintelligence officer Peabody (Chiwetel Ejiofor) decidedly does not and will do anything to stop her in this fast-paced, intrigue-filled spy adventure.” More positive reviews than negative but even the good ones weren’t very good. I’ll wait for the DVD. TRDB.
Tags: drama
July 17th, 2010
SPOKEN WORD- Premise by Netflix. “Drawn back home by his dying father (Ruben Blades), spoken word superstar Cruz (Kuno Becker) falls back into his old habits of all-night partying and drug abuse. As his life spins out of control, Cruz realizes he must regain his voice and earn his family’s forgiveness. Directed by Victor Nunez, this New Mexico-based drama co-stars Miguel Sandoval as a local crime boss who tempts the talented poet with easy money.” No reviews yet.
Tags: drama
July 17th, 2010
THE CONCERT- 2009. Synopsis by Netflix. “The winner of two César Awards, this uplifting comedy focuses on Andrei Filipov (Aleksei Guskov), a Russian conductor whose music career was cut short by politics. Now an alcoholic janitor, Filipov seizes a chance to reunite his orchestra and reclaim his life. Using a purloined invitation to a Parisian festival as incentive, Filipov gathers his rag-tag musicians and a French violinist (Mélanie Laurent) to realize his long-cherished dream.” A few very positive reactions but more fairly negative ones. The story sounds interesting and I’ll give it a try. TRDB.
6/24/11- A ridiculous farce and I turned it off fairly quickly. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
July 16th, 2010
GOOD MORNING HEARTACHE- 2008. Premise by Netflix. “A group of documentary filmmakers sets out to chronicle the journey of a young married couple with a newborn baby. But when the pair decides to split during shooting, the film takes an interesting new twist. With a camera following their every move and practically zero privacy, the couple has little room to resolve their marital crisis.”
Tags: drama, Foreign
July 13th, 2010
ACTS OF WORSHIP-
ACTS OF WORSHIP- 2001. Premise by Netflix. “Alix (Ana Reeder) is a druggie living on the streets of Manhattan. Digna (Michael Hyatt) is an acclaimed photographer in the same city. Their worlds intersect when Digna finds Alix passed out in a stairwell and decides to take her in and help her get back on her feet. At first, it seems the two women couldn’t be more different, but as they get to know each other, they realize they’re both driven by the same fear and soon form a strong bond.”
7/10- The first 10 minutes showed what it’s like to live as a junkie on the streets of NY and after that I truly disliked this boring movie and turned it off after a half hour. TRDB.
Tags: drama
July 13th, 2010
YOU CAN COUNT ON ME- Premise by Netflix. “Single mom Sammy Prescott (Laura Linney) is already preoccupied with raising her son (Rory Culkin), who’s become sullen — and curious about his missing dad — when her wayward brother, Terry (Mark Ruffalo), appears, instantly bonding with the boy and instigating a perilous father-son reunion. Meanwhile, Sammy is embroiled in a half-hearted affair with her new boss (Matthew Broderick). This Oscar-nominated drama won the Sundance Grand Jury Prize.”
I liked this movie a lot. TRDB.
Tags: drama
July 12th, 2010
JUNO- Premise by Netflix. “Facing an unplanned pregnancy while she’s still in high school, quirky teen Juno MacGuff (Ellen Page) devises a plan to locate her unborn baby’s perfect adoptive parents. But the seemingly ideal couple (Jason Bateman and Jennifer Garner) Juno chooses still has some growing up to do. Michael Cera co-stars in this offbeat coming-of-age comedy with an Oscar-winning original screenplay penned by Diablo Cody.”
7/10- Great story, great acting and I liked this movie a lot. TRDB.
Tags: drama
July 12th, 2010
THE VICIOUS KIND- 2008. Premise by Netflix. “When angry Caleb Sinclaire (Adam Scott) reluctantly agrees to drive his younger brother, Peter, and Peter’s girlfriend, Emma Gainsborough (Brittany Snow), home for Thanksgiving, he finds himself attracted to his brother’s pretty companion. Before long, his desire morphs into an obsession that could either completely unhinge the family — or be the catalyst he needs to confront feelings he has long repressed. J.K. Simmons and Alex Frost co-star.”
7/10- Very difficult to watch at times but I stuck it out and did find some merit. TRDB.
Tags: drama
July 11th, 2010
WELCOME TO THE RILEYS- 2010. Premise by Netflix. “Devastated by their daughter’s death eight years ago, Doug (James Gandolfini) and his guilt-ridden wife, Lois (Melissa Leo), lead depressing lives without much meaning. But by forming an unconventional relationship with teen call girl Mallory (Kristen Stewart), the couple begins to rediscover hope. Directed by Jake Scott, this compelling family drama also stars David Jensen, Kathy Lamkin and Lance E. Nichols. Only fair reviews by most.
2/11- A fair drama at best with lots of stereotypical materiel but the film definitely had some merit, particularly at the end. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
July 11th, 2010
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