DON JON- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Jon Martello’s romantic exploits are legendary among his friends, but his obsession with online porn is starting to sap his enthusiasm for real sex. As he tries to regain his hunger for intimacy, Jon meets two women with vital lessons to teach him.”
9/15/13- Fairly good reviews so far. TRDB.
9/27/13- A very good review in today’s NY Times and from others as well. TRDB.
Add comment September 15th, 2013
POPULAIRE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this romantic comedy set in the 1950s, a smooth-talking insurance agent is so impressed with his secretary’s skills that he encourages her to enter speed-typing competitions. He also invites her to live in his mansion, and romance slowly blooms.”
9/6/13- Mixed reviews in general but most liked it. The NY Times liked it–just. TRDB.
Add comment September 10th, 2013
AFTERNOON DELIGHT- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Although 30-something wife and mother Rachel appears to have the perfect life, she’s being driven crazy by boredom. While attempting to spice up her marriage, Rachel befriends a stripper named McKenna who educates her about being true to herself.”
8/14/13- Mostly poor reviews. TRDB.
Add comment August 14th, 2013
WE’RE THE MILLERS- Synopsis by Netflix. “When a small-time pot dealer gets mugged, he needs to find a way to pay back his supplier. Agreeing to smuggle in a major stash from Mexico, he rounds up a fake family to act as his cover, and they head for the border in an RV.”
8/7/13- A weak review in today’s NY Times and from nearly everyone else as well. TRDB.
Add comment August 7th, 2013
I GIVE IT A YEAR- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this romantic comedy, newlyweds Nat and Josh find their marriage beginning to fall apart almost immediately after their fairy tale wedding. The couple seeks the advice of a counselor, but both are also tempted by old and new lovers.”
8/3/13- I’ve seen several reviews and they are mixed. TRDB.
8/9/13- A poor review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Add comment August 3rd, 2013
GIRL MOST LIKELY- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “After staging an unsuccessful suicide to get her boyfriend’s attention, a struggling playwright moves back home to live with her mother, her mother’s boyfriend and a handsome lodger who sings with a Backstreet Boys cover band.”
7/16/13- Bad reviews from most critics. TRDB.
Add comment July 16th, 2013
THE HOT FLASHES- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “A group of middle-aged women — all former basketball champs — come together to challenge the current all-star high school team in a fun-filled, fast-paced tournament to raise money for breast cancer prevention.”
7/12/13- A weak review in today’s NY Times and elsewhere as well. TRDB.
Add comment July 15th, 2013
COMPUTER CHESS- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This comedic period piece set before PCs became commonplace centers on a 1980s chess tournament in which human competitors get their first crack at testing their skills against a machine.”
7/3/13- Just a few reviews and they are good. TRDB.
11/11/13- Reviews may have been good but I found the movie to be incredibly boring and I turned it off quickly. TRDB.
Add comment July 3rd, 2013
DEALIN’ WITH IDIOTS- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Comedian Max Morris decides to take on the challenge of managing his son’s youth baseball team, which also means taking on the kids’ parents. Jeff Garlin directs and stars in this semi-improvised comedy about youthful and grown-up ambition.”
10/16/13- Poor reviews from most critics. TRDB.
Add comment June 27th, 2013
BERT AND ARNIE’S GUIDE TO FRIENDSHIP- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Helmed by first time director, Jeff Kaplan, “Bert and Arnie’s Guide to Friendship” follows the romantic misadventures of Bert Sheering (Matt Oberg – Comedy Central’s “Ugly Americans”), a sophisticated, yet sexually repressed author and Arnie Hubert (Stephen Schneider – NBC’s “Best Friends Forever”), a no-nonsense executive and unabashed ladies man. When Bert discovers that Arnie is sleeping with his wife, this modern day odd couple are launched into a journey filled with comedy, romance and ultimately, friendship.”
6/21/13- Miserable professional reviews but audiences have liked it. TRDB.
Add comment June 21st, 2013