SIDDHARTH- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “After sending his 12-year-old son away to work, impoverished street merchant Mahendra Saini launches a search for the boy when he doesn’t return on the expected date. But Mahendra has no money and no picture of his child, hampering the hunt.”
Add comment July 30th, 2014
PERSECUTED- 2014. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The new movie Persecuted opening this July 18th depicts evangelist John Luther as the last obstacle in the way of sweeping religious reform. When a Senator frames Luther for the murder of an innocent teenage girl, an unprecedented era of persecution is unleashed.”
7/18/14- Awful reviews. TRDB.
Add comment July 20th, 2014
A FIVE STAR LIFE- 2014. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A Five Star Life is the sophisticated and delightful story of one woman’s quest for personal and professional fulfillment set against some of the most stunning cities and opulent hotels of the world. Stylish and independent, Irene (Margherita Buy) is a single career woman in her forties with a job to die for. As a luxury hotel critic, she checks into the world’s finest establishments incognito to assess their standards.”
7/18/14- Professional reviews and audience reaction are mixed. TRDB.
11/8/14- A delightful light drama, this movie will not win any awards but I liked it very much. TRDB.
Add comment July 20th, 2014
FANNY- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “When her true love sails away, a pregnant young woman who sells seashells marries a much older man to avoid scandal. But when the father of her child returns several months later, a complicated love triangle results.”
7/18/14- Reviews have been luke warm- the NY Times did not like it. TRDB.
6/12/15- Fair reviews at best but I enjoyed the movie. I like most of Daniel Auteuil’s work, this time as actor and director. TRDB.
Add comment July 20th, 2014
THE EMPTY HOURS- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “On the desolated coast of Veracruz, 17 year-old Sebastián takes over running his uncle’s small and cozy rent-by-the hour motel. There he meets Miranda, a regular customer who comes to the motel to meet a lover who always keeps her waiting. As Sebastián and Miranda get to know each other, an ambiguous game of seduction begins between them.”
7/11/14- Very good reviews. TRDB.
9/25/14- An interesting story taking place in a desolate area where boredom is the biggest issue. I liked it. TRDB.
Add comment July 14th, 2014
CLOSED CURTAIN- 2014. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “CLOSED CURTAIN, Jafar Panahi’s most recent non-film, made in secret, combines documentary and fictitious elements. A screenwriter goes into hiding with his dog after the regime declares dogs “impure” and bans them from walking in public.”
7/9/14- Great reviews. TRDB.
Add comment July 9th, 2014
MOOD INDIGO- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Based on a novel by Boris Vian, this visually dazzling love story centers on Chloé and Colin, a pair of newlyweds whose marriage is tested when Chloé suffers a mysterious illness that causes a flower to grow in her lung.”
7/8/14- OK reviews but some with qualifications. TRDB.
Add comment July 8th, 2014
POLICEMAN- 2014. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Yaron, an elite special operations squad leader, is the spiritual leader and alpha male among his peers, a small, highly trained team that is part of the Israeli Defense Ministry’s Anti-Terrorism unit.”
7/5/14- OK reviews from critics- the NY Times liked it very much. Audiences not so much. TRDB.
Add comment July 5th, 2014
MARIUS- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Young Marius dreams of setting off to sea. But when the woman he loves begins courting an older man to make him jealous, Marius is torn between true love and his longtime passion for a life of sailing.”
7/4/14- Mixed reviews– more positive than negative. The NY Times did not care for it. TRDB.
Add comment July 5th, 2014
SIDDARTH- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “After sending his 12-year-old son away to work, impoverished street merchant Mahendra Saini launches a search for the boy when he doesn’t return on the expected date. But Mahendra has no money and no picture of his child, hampering the hunt.”
6/27/14– Good critical review but audiences didn’t care for it. TRDB.
6/8/16- I enjoyed this sad but very realistic drama. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Add comment June 29th, 2014