GUIDELINES (La Marche a Suivre)- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Through discussions between errant students, teachers and guidance counselors at a rural Quebec high school, this pensive documentary looks at the challenges the teens face and education’s role in helping them navigate the winding path to adulthood.”
5/26/15- Just a few reviews so far and they are good. TRDB.
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THE JAPANESE DOG- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Having lost his wife and seen his entire world obliterated by a flood, Costache Moldu receives a visit from his long-estranged son, Ticu, whose 21st-century lifestyle proves to be as incompatible as ever with his father’s simple tastes.”
5/22/15- Just 4 reviews noted– 3 positive, including the NY Times and 1 negative. TRDB.
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LOVE AT FIRST FIGHT- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When he meets the intense, muscular and beautiful Madeleine Beaulieu on France’s southwest coast, mild-mannered Arnaud Labrède becomes obsessed with her — so much so that when she signs up for a military training course, he follows suit.”
5/22/15- A wide spectrum from fair to good reviews- mostly good, however. TRDB.
5/11/16- I enjoyed this movie about 2 young adults falling in love. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Add comment May 22nd, 2015
THE FAREWELL PARTY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Inventor Yehezkel lives at a facility for the elderly, where he comes up with gadgets to assist his fellow seniors. When neighbor Max asks him to build a machine that will enable Max to take his own life, Yehezkel must decide whether to oblige.”
5/22/15- Fairly good reviews from both critics and audiences. TRDB.
10/11/15- An excellent drama from Israel and worth seeing by both young and old. More about love than death. TRDB. Netflix.
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IN THE NAME OF MY DAUGHTER- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Leaving a soured marriage behind, Agnès Le Roux returns home to live with her mother, who owns a casino. Before long, Agnes begins a fateful romance with her mother’s closest adviser, the conniving Maurice Agnelet — and then vanishes into thin air.”
5/15/15- Poor reviews for this drama with a cast that includes Catherine DeNeuve. TRDB.
11/30/15- I enjoyed this movie very much– a drama about obsession. TRDB. Netflix.
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THE FILM CRITIC- Synopsis by Netflix. “Steeped in movies, cheerless film critic Víctor Tellez can’t help feeling that the cinematic world has descended into mediocrity. He also views real life as just another bad romantic comedy — until he meets the beautiful, devil-may-care Sofia.”
5/15/15- Reviews for this movie are mediocre with a few good ones noted. It sounds interesting to me and I’ll give it a try. TRDB.
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PIKU- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Family dynamics are on display in all their dysfunctional glory as Piku, a successful architect living in New Delhi, embarks on a road trip to Calcutta with her obstinate, aging father — and a cabdriver who gets caught in the middle.”
5/8/15- Just 2 reviews and both are positive. TRDB.
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1001 GRAMS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When newly divorced scientist Marie Ernst is tasked with transporting a perfect kilogram weight from Norway to a seminar in France, she soon finds herself being nudged out of her meticulously structured existence.”
5/8/15- Very good professional reviews but just so-so reviews from audiences. TRDB.
10/16/15- A bit slow but I liked the movie very much. TRDB. Netflix.
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THE 100 YEAR OLD MAN- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Allan Karlsson caps off his long and colorful life by escaping from his nursing home on his 100th birthday. In short order, he comes into a possession of a suitcase stuffed with cash. With his new friend Julius, Allan decides to take it on the lam.”
5/8/15- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
5/16/15- This movie was a big hit in Sweden but for me and for many critics it seemed ridiculous. There were a few funny scenes. TRDB. At the Theater.
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INTREPIDO: A LONELY HERO- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Middle-aged Antonio has lived his life as a jack-of-all-trades, but has nothing to show for it now that his wife has left him to raise their son. His outlook gets an unexpected boost when a younger woman enters his life.”
5/9/15- The NY Times gave this a poor review in todays issue. TRDB.
Add comment May 8th, 2015