WHEN I SAW YOU- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Displaced to a Jordanian refugee camp with his mother in the wake of the Six-Day War, a restless 11-year-old Palestinian has trouble adjusting. Yearning to reunite with his missing father, the headstrong boy sets out on a life-changing journey.”
1/15/14-A very good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
3/23/15- An interesting and thought provoking Palestinian movie. TRDB.
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GENERATION WAR- Synopsis by IMDB. “Berlin, 1941. Five friends eager to become heroes in an adventure that will change the face of Europe – and that will forever change them as well.
1/15/14- A very good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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THE PERFECT STRANGER- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “The arrival of a foreigner causes a stir in a small Mediterranean village when it’s rumored that he will be reopening an old shop. The stranger’s arrival brings hope to the locals, but the language barrier obscures his intentions for being there.”
1/10/14- I enjoyed this slow moving drama very much. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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GLORIA- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “A middle-aged divorcée looking to fill the void in her life sees an opportunity for a permanent relationship when she meets a charming former naval officer. But baggage from the past may derail their romance.”
1/24/14- Great reviews in general and also from the NY Times in today’s review. TRDB.
3/26/14- Wonderful acting by the leading lady and an interesting story make this Chilean movie definitely worth seeing. TRDB.
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THE ROCKET- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Determined to disprove the common belief that he brings bad luck to everyone around him, outcast Laotian boy Ahlo builds a giant rocket with the intention of participating in the lucrative but dangerous competition at a rocket festival.”
1/5/14- Universally great reviews. TRDB.
3/30/14- A very good movie that was really like a fable about an optimistic child and what he can accomplish using his wits and leftover war materials. TRDB. At the Theater.
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IN BLOOM- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “In post-Soviet Georgia, teen pals Eka and Natia live with their families in decaying high-rises and a social landscape rife with crime and despair. Sticking together in this bleak world, the girls use their nascent sexuality to gain the upper hand.”
Very good reviews. TRDB.
11/22/14- As noted, very good reviews but I was bored to distraction and could not care less what happened to anyone in the film. That’s when I turned it off. TRDB.
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THE SELFISH GIANT- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Two teenage boys band together to steal copper wire from power stations and railway lines to sell to a local scrap dealer in this dour drama. Their friendship sours when Kitten, the scrap dealer, begins to favor one of the boys over the other.”
12/20/13- Very good reviews. TRDB.
1/5/14- This movie got very good reviews but frankly I just can’t understand it. One negative reviewer said that she checked her watch several times and that about says it for me. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
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PERSONAL TAILOR- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This clever comedy follows a company that specializes in giving ordinary people the chance to live another life for a single day. No matter what they’re escaping, the choices each client makes reveals something about his or her inner desires.”
12/20/13- A good review in today’s NY Times and from audiences as well. TRDB.
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WHAT’S IN A NAME?- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Vincent and Elizabeth join her brother, his wife and a friend for dinner, and the impending birth of their child is the topic of the evening. Their shared warmth dissolves when Vincent reveals the hideous name he’s chosen for his first offspring.”
12/13/13- Good reviews including the one in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
5/6/16- Clever, clever, clever!! I really liked this French comedy that examines family dynamics. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Add comment December 13th, 2013
LIV AND INGMAR- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This documentary chronicles the collaboration of Swedish director Ingmar Bergman and actress Liv Ullmann, who made 12 films together over 42 years. The film weaves behind-the-scenes footage, film clips, and excerpts from letters and memoirs.”
12/13/13- A good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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