{"id":5397,"date":"2011-11-17T10:35:57","date_gmt":"2011-11-17T10:35:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thereeldrbob.com\/?p=5397"},"modified":"2011-12-27T10:59:30","modified_gmt":"2011-12-27T10:59:30","slug":"film-reviews-392","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thereeldrbob.com\/?p=5397","title":{"rendered":"FILM REVIEWS #392"},"content":{"rendered":"

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QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES FOR THE WEEK-<\/div>\n
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1) THE GREATEST MOVIE EVER SOLD- Netflix<\/div>\n
2) STOLEN LIFE- Netflix Streaming<\/div>\n
3) FORGED- Netflix<\/div>\n
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1) J. EDGAR<\/strong>– 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Leonardo DiCaprio stars in this riveting biopic as J. Edgar<\/strong> Hoover, the longtime FBI director as notorious for his overzealous methods of law enforcement as for the rumors regarding his cross-dressing and close relationship with prot\u00e9g\u00e9 Clyde Tolson.”\u00a0Poor professional reviews but audiences have liked it. TRDB.<\/strong>11\/15\/11-The movie was just OK. Reminded me of movies by Oliver Stone with a great deal of playing with the facts. DiCaprio was great. TRDB. <\/strong><\/div>\n
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1) BAD TEACHER<\/strong>– 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Cameron Diaz stars as Elizabeth Halsey, a scheming and coarse-tongued middle school teacher<\/strong> who gets dumped by her wealthy boyfriend and rebounds by sinking her claws into a handsome substitute teacher<\/strong> (Justin Timberlake). There’s just one problem, though: He’s already dating Amy Squirrel (Lucy Punch), the most revered teacher<\/strong> on campus. And Ms. Squirrel is not at all eager to hand over her beau, who is slated to inherit his family’s fortune.”6\/24\/11- Sounds stupid but has received some good reviews including the NY Times today. TRDB.<\/strong><\/div>\n

11\/10\/11- I got this movie for a few laughs but I got nothing and turned it off. Awful! TRDB.<\/strong> Netflix.<\/p>\n

2) THE GREATEST MOVIE EVER SOLD<\/strong>– 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Intrepid filmmaker Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me) directs this entertaining, bitingly ironic documentary, which scrutinizes the<\/strong> pervasive marketing, advertising and product placement practices that have become de rigueur in the<\/strong> entertainment industry. Cheerfully using the<\/strong> proceeds gleaned from product placement within this film to finance it (and underscore his point), Spurlock reveals the<\/strong> corporate power that saturates both film and television.” Very good early reviews. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

11\/10\/11- Spurlock does it again. After “Super Size Me” he comes up with an original idea that proves to be interesting and thought provoking.” See it!!\u00a0TRDB.<\/strong> Netflix.<\/p>\n

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3) STOLEN LIFE<\/strong>– 2005. Synopsis by Netflix. “A young girl’s lonely life seems to be looking up when she’s accepted by a university, but her joy is short-lived. Having been raised by indifferent relatives in Beijing, naive freshman Yan’ni (Xun Zhou) finds it hard to resist when a charming deliveryman starts to pay attention to her. But she’s soon on a downward spiral, as she becomes pregnant, drops out of school and ends up living in her lover’s drab room.”11\/11\/11- A great story with great acting and I highly recommend it. TRDB.<\/strong> Netflix Streaming.<\/div>\n

4) BRIDESMAIDS<\/strong>– 2011. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Kristen Wiig leads the cast as Annie, a maid of honor whose life unravels as she leads her best friend, Lillian (Maya Rudolph), and a group of colorful bridesmaids (Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Ellie Kemper) on a wild ride down the road to matrimony.” Fairly good reviews so far but a fair number of negative ones as well.\u00a0 A surprisingly good review from the NY Times on 5\/13\/11. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

11\/14\/11- A few good laughs but otherwise formulaic and not worth the 2 hours you’ll have to spend to see what happens. TRDB. <\/strong>Netflix.<\/p>\n

5) AN INVISIBLE SIGN<\/strong>– 2009. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a puzzling disease devastates her beloved father, math prodigy Mona Gray deals with the pain by isolating herself from the rest of the world and turning for comfort to the reliable world of mathematics. But when she later teaches math to troubled grade school kids, Mona discovers that her gift can be a route back from her long emotional exile. Marilyn Agrelo directs and Jessica Alba stars in this adaptation of the book by Aimee Bender.”\u00a0Poor reviews. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

11\/14\/11- Poor reviews, well deserved. I turned it off. TRDB.<\/strong> Netflix.<\/p>\n

6) CITY OF LIFE AND DEATH<\/strong>– 2009. Synopsis by Netflix. “Director Chuan Lu pulls off a rare feat by providing a clear-eyed drama about an event in Chinese-Japanese history — the 1937 Rape of Nanking following that city<\/strong>‘s capture by Japan — that still casts a shadow over relations between the countries. Shot in black and white, the film chronicles the six-week period through the eyes of multiple characters — including a Japanese soldier, a refugee camp supervisor, a resistance fighter and others.” Very good reviews. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

11\/15\/11- Brutal to watch! A brisk reminder that war is hell or worse. I think the movie is making a statement by all of the brutality but I would have related to it more if there was more dialogue, more character development and a bit less random killing. TRDB. <\/strong>Netflix.<\/p>\n

7) FORGED<\/strong>– 2010. Synopsis by Netflix. “Released from prison after serving a sentence for murdering his wife, Chuco returns to Scranton, Penn., where he meets his son, who naturally wants revenge. The two proceed to wrestle with their emotions and the past, forging an unlikely bond.” OK review in NY Times on 7\/29\/11. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

11\/16\/11- A fairly good drama about an ex-con trying to right a wrong. TRDB.<\/strong> Netflix.<\/p>\n

8)SIDEWALLS (MEDIANERAS)-<\/strong> 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Separated by the wall their apartments share, Mariana and Martin are the perfect couple. They have the same quirks, same tastes, same ideals, and even the same neuroses. They’re a match made in heaven. There’s just one problem: They’ve never met.”\u00a0 Very good early reviews. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

1\/16\/11- Different to say the least but I can’t say that\u00a0I really enjoyed.\u00a0I\u00a0liked the ending.\u00a0TRDB.<\/strong> On- Demand<\/p>\n

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1) THE DEVIL’S DOUBLE<\/strong>– 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Dominic Cooper stars as Uday Hussein — Saddam Hussein’s depraved, decadent elder son — and as Latif Yahia, the<\/strong> army lieutenant forcibly drafted to be his body double<\/strong>, in this drama based on Yahia’s autobiographical novel. With his family’s fate on the<\/strong> line, Yahia surrenders his identity to embody the<\/strong> hated figure but gains a conspirator in Uday’s concubine, Sarrab (Ludivine Sagnier), as he plots his escape.”The movie is discussed in a NY Times article (not a review)\u00a0on 7\/24\/11. TRDB.<\/strong><\/div>\n

11\/4\/11-\u00a0Weak reviews– some hating this movie and others saying it was\u00a0OK. I had planned to see it but now I think I’ll skip it. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2) SARAH’S KEY<\/strong>– 2010. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the midst of researching an article about the roundup of Jews that took place in Paris in 1942, American-born journalist Julia Jarmond (Kristin Scott Thomas) uncovers a sobering connection between her story and the home she shares with her boorish French husband (Frederic Pierrot). Gilles Paquet-Brenner directs this gripping drama based on a bestselling novel of the same name that was inspired by actual events.” Excellent professional reviews and average audience reaction. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

8\/15\/11- Great script and wonderful acting make this Holocaust movie different from others and I highly recommend it. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

3) MAKING THE BOYS<\/strong>–\u00a02009.\u00a0Synopsis by Netflix. “Revered by some for breaking new ground and reviled by others for reinforcing stereotypes, The Boys<\/strong> in the Band was the first gay-themed film to reach a mainstream audience. This documentary paints a vivid picture of how it got there. Through interviews with Tony Kushner, Edward Albee and more — plus wonderful period footage of Hollywood’s gay past (think Roddy MacDowell and Sal Mineo) — the film reveals The Boys<\/strong> in the Band’s enduring legacy.”\u00a0Very good reviews. TRDB. Good review in NY Times on 3\/11\/11.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a04) THESE AMAZING SHADOWS<\/strong>– 2011. Premise by Netflix. “Fueled by exclusive interviews and dazzling archival footage, filmmakers Paul Mariano and Kurt Norton shine a light on the work of the National Film Registry and the art of preserving aesthetically, culturally and historically significant cinema. Highlights in this Sundance selection include input from the likes of Christopher Nolan, John Waters, Rob Reiner, Debbie Reynolds, Tim Roth and George Takei.” At Sundance 2011. Only one review noted and it’s great. TRDB.<\/strong><\/div>\n
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5) THE GREEN<\/strong>– 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Michael, an idealistic drama teacher, moves to Connecticut with his partner, Daniel, but their idyllic life is shattered when a troubled high school student accuses Michael of molestation and everyone, including Daniel, assumes that he’s guilty.” A few reviews and they are all very good. TRDB.<\/strong><\/div>\n
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1) A WARM WIND<\/strong>– 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “After his cousin Buck returns from the Iraq War with physical disabilities and posttraumatic stress disorder, David upends his life to care for him. He soon faces conflict with family and friends who believe the government should take care of Buck.” No reviews as yet but sounds interesting. TRDB.<\/strong><\/div>\n
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2) THE DESCENDANTS<\/strong>– 2010. Synopsis by Netflix. “When his wife is killed in a Waikiki boating accident, distant father Matt King (George Clooney) begins an iffy journey to repair his fractured relationship with his two daughters. But he’s also trying to decide whether to let go of some valuable family real estate. Judy Greer, Beau Bridges and Matthew Lillard co-star in this tragic-comic tale of legacy and unexpected loss based on the<\/strong> novel by Kaui Hart Hemmings.” Very good early reviews. TRDB.<\/strong><\/div>\n
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3) RID OF ME<\/strong>– 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “This biting black comedy follows socially awkward newlywed Meris Canfield, who moves to Portland, Ore., with her hubby only to be deserted by him. She then befriends a wild child who introduces her to the joys of punk rock, sugar and self-discovery.” A few very good early reviews. TRDB.<\/strong><\/div>\n
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4) TYRANNOSAUR<\/strong>– 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Joseph (Peter Mullan), a doomed, damaged petty thief finds love in the most unlikely place when he literally runs into pious Hannah (Olivia Colman). He thinks her religious nature makes her better off than him, which is far from the truth. As Hannah opens up to him, Joseph discovers a woman as damaged and hungry for human contact as he. Eddie Marsan co-stars in the writing and directing debut of actor Paddy Considine.” Good early reviews. TRDB.<\/strong><\/div>\n
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5) THE LIE<\/strong>– 2010.\u00a0Synopsis by Netflix. “Sometimes, you reeeeally don’t want to go to work. And sometimes that feeling is so strong that you’ll do anything to get out of it — even if that means telling a lie<\/strong> that has the<\/strong> power to completely change the<\/strong> trajectory of your life. Joshua Leonard (who co-starred in the<\/strong> indie breakout hit The<\/strong> Blair Witch Project) makes his directorial debut with this indie drama based on a short story by T.C. Boyle.” Winner at Sundance 2011.<\/strong><\/div>\n
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1) 3<\/strong>– 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Berliners Hanna (Sophie Rois) and Simon (Sebastian Schipper), a couple in their 40s, have grown restlessly comfortable in their marriage. Independently, each meets and romances Adam (Devid Striesow), a handsome younger man. When Hanna becomes pregnant, all three must face what they’ve tried to ignore. Each man has reasons for staying with Hanna — and staying together. Tom Tykwer (Run Lola Run) helms this entry in the 2010 Venice Film Festival.”9\/16\/11- Good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.<\/strong><\/div>\n
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2) GRANITO<\/strong>– 2011. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Granito is a story of destinies joined by Guatemala’s past, and how a documentary film intertwined with a nation’s turbulent history emerges as an active player in the present. In Granito our characters sift for clues buried in archives of mind and place and historical memory, seeking to uncover a narrative that could unlock the past and settle matters of life and death in the present. Each of the five main characters whose destinies collide in Granito are connected by the Guatemala of 1982, then engulfed in a war where a genocidal scorched earth campaign by the military exterminated nearly 200,000 Maya people. Now, as if a watchful Maya god were weaving back together threads of a story unraveled by the passage of time, forgotten by most, our characters become integral to the overarching narrative of wrongs done and justice sought that they have pieced together, each adding their granito, their tiny grain of sand, to the epic tale.”<\/span><\/div>\n
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1) SIDEWALLS<\/strong> (MEDIANERAS)- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Separated by the wall their apartments share, Mariana and Martin are the perfect couple. They have the same quirks, same tastes, same ideals, and even the same neuroses. They’re a match made in heaven. There’s just one problem: They’ve never met.”\u00a0 Very good early reviews. TRDB.<\/strong><\/div>\n
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2) THE ROBBER<\/strong>– 2009. Synopsis by Netflix. “Having developed a taste for the<\/strong> adrenaline that comes from the<\/strong> thrill of the<\/strong> chase, Austrian marathon runner Johann Rettenberger (Andreas Lust) turns his disciplined mind and world-class athletic talents to a new hobby: robbing banks in broad daylight. But for how long can the<\/strong> fleet-footed thief keep outrunning the<\/strong> police? Franziska Weisz co-stars in this drama based on a true story, directed by Benjamin Heisenberg.” Good reviews including the NY Times on 4\/29\/11. TRDB.<\/strong>11\/8\/11- I liked this movie a lot. It reminded me of “Run Lola Run.” TRDB. <\/strong><\/div>\n

3)\u00a0JANIE JONES<\/strong>– 2010. Synopsis by Netflix. “Deserted by her drug-addicted mom (Elisabeth Shue) — a former groupie — in the middle of a rock concert, 13-year-old Janie<\/strong> (Abigail Breslin) drastically alters the course of her life when she announces to the band’s temperamental singer (Alessandro Nivola) that she’s his daughter. Although they’ve never met before, father and daughter go on the road together, eventually bonding over music and more.” Good audience reaction but poor professional reviews. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

4) LOOSIES<\/strong>– 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “A New York City pickpocket is forced to reexamine his choices when he crosses paths with a one-night stand who informs him she’s having his baby. At the same time, he’s trying to stay one step ahead of the detective whose badge he stole.” No reviews as yet. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

5) A LONELY PLACE TO DIE<\/strong>– 2011. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A group of five mountaineers are hiking and climbing in the Scottish Highlands when they discover a young Serbian girl buried in a small chamber in the wilderness. They become caught up in a terrifying game of cat and mouse with the kidnappers as they try to get the girl to safety.” Good\u00a0early reviews. TRDB.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1) A SCREAMING MAN- I saw this and liked it<\/div>\n
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2) ARTHUR- This is the re-make– Fair reviews at best<\/div>\n
3) BEATS RHYMES & LIFE- I did not like this movie at all<\/div>\n
4) BEAUTIFUL BOY- I liked this movie very much<\/div>\n
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5) BILL CUNNINGHAM NEW YORK- Very good reviews<\/div>\n
6) BLIND SIDE- I liked it<\/div>\n
7) BLUE VALENTINE- I thought this was a very good movie with lots of raw emotion. Not for everyone<\/div>\n
8)BRIGHTON ROCK- OK reviews<\/div>\n
9) COLD FISH- Different enough to be interesting but I can’t say I liked it<\/div>\n
10) CONSPIRATOR- I found this one just OK. Would have been a better documentary<\/div>\n
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11) HESHER- I did not like this one<\/div>\n
12) IN A BETTER WORLD- I loved the movie<\/div>\n
13) INCENDIES- Loved the film<\/div>\n
14) JANE EYRE- Just OK reviews but I liked it<\/div>\n
15) THE LAST RITES OF JOE MAY- Good reviews<\/div>\n
16) LIMITLESS- An OK sci-fi film<\/div>\n
17) LINCOLN LAWYER- Good movie<\/div>\n
18)LOVE CRIME- OK reviews- I haven’t seen it yet<\/div>\n
19) MAN ON THE TRAIN- I enjoyed it very much<\/div>\n
20) MARGIN CALL- I enjoyed it but I did not agree with those who said it was great<\/div>\n
21) MELANCHOLIA- Good reviews but friends hated it<\/div>\n
22) SOURCE CODE- I didn’t care for this one<\/div>\n
23) TERRI- I liked the movie<\/div>\n
24)THE KING’S SPEECH- I liked it with a few complaints<\/div>\n
25) THE TREE OF LIFE- I did not like this one at all<\/div>\n
26) VIVA RIVA- Good reviews but I hated it<\/div>\n
27) WEEKEND- Great reviews but I couldn’t understand half the dialogue<\/div>\n
28)WIN WIN- Very good and highly recommended<\/div>\n
29) THE WRESTLER- I liked it<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1) MOZART’S SISTER<\/strong>– Bethel. 2011. Synopsis by RottenTomatoes. “A speculative account of Maria Anna “Nannerl” Mozart (Marie Feret), five years older than Wolfgang (David Moreau) and a musical prodigy in her own right. Originally the featured performer, she has given way to Wolfgang as the main attraction, as their strict but loving father Leopold (Marc Barbe) tours his talented offspring in front of the royal courts of pre-French revolution Europe. Approaching marriageable age and now forbidden to play the violin or compose, Nannerl chafes at the limitations imposed on her gender but a friendship with the son and daughter of Louis XV offers an alternative.”8\/19\/11- Good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.<\/strong><\/div>\n

9\/25\/11- A bit slow but a very interesting film about gender issues, music and independence. I liked it.<\/strong>\u00a0TRDB. <\/strong>Netflix.<\/p>\n

2) LIKE CRAZY<\/strong>– Bethel, Saw Mill Hawthorne, Garden Cinema Norwalk. 2011.\u00a0Synopsis by Netflix. “American Jacob (Anton Yelchin) and British Anna (Felicity Jones) meet and fall madly in love at college in Los Angeles, but must make their relationship work long distance when Anna returns to London. With an ocean between them, their trust is tested, forcing them to confront the idea that their love may be impermanent. Or can it survive against the odds? Charlie Bewley, Oliver Muirhead, Finola Hughes and Ben York Jones also star.” Mentioned in NY Times on 1\/22\/11 re Sundance. Excellent reviews in general. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

10\/28\/11- Poor review in today’s NY Times and several friends did not like it. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

3) MARGIN CALL<\/strong>– 2011.\u00a0Bethel, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. Synopsis by Netflix. “An all-star cast shines in this engrossing drama about a critical 24-hour period at a high-profile investment bank in the early days of the 2008 financial crisis, when young analyst Peter Sullivan (Zachary Quinto) uncovers information that could destroy the firm. When he alerts upper management to the precarious position of their risky investments, an emergency meeting is held to decide if they should alert clients or abscond with the profits.” Very good early reviews. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

10\/21\/11- Excellent review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

10\/31\/11- A good “financial thriller” and although I enjoyed it I could have used a bit less of Kevin Spacey’s lessons. Jeremy Irons as the\u00a0head honcho was great.\u00a0TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

4) MELANCHOLIA<\/strong>– Jacob Burns, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “This inventive drama charts the disintegrating relationship between newly married twentysomething Justine and her melancholy sister, Claire, just as Earth hurtles toward certain collision with a newly discovered planet.”<\/p>\n

9\/18\/11- An article (not a review)\u00a0about this in today’s NY Times. Starring Kirsten Dunst. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

10\/11- Great reviews but my friends hated it and called it pretentious.\u00a0TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

5) THE SKIN I LIVE IN<\/strong>– Clearview 100. 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Robert Ledgard, a brilliant plastic surgeon, seeks to overcome the<\/strong> grief of his late wife’s disfigurement in<\/strong> a fiery car crash by inventing skin<\/strong> that is impervious to injury, but his experiments on a living woman hasten his descent into madness.”<\/p>\n

10\/14\/11- By Almodovar, this film got a weird but great review in today’s NY Times. My friends all hated the movie.\u00a0TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

6) THE WAY<\/strong>– Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “When his son dies while hiking the<\/strong> famed Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in the<\/strong> Pyrenees, Tom (Martin Sheen) flies to France to claim the<\/strong> remains. Looking for insights into his estranged child’s life, he decides to complete the<\/strong> 500-mile mountain trek to Spain. Tom soon joins up with other travelers and realizes they’re all searching for something. Emilio Estevez writes and directs this drama about self-discovery.” Very good professional reviews but so far only poor audience reaction. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

9\/18\/11- An article (not a review) in today’s NY Times. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

10\/7\/11- Good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

7) THE IDES OF MARCH<\/strong>– Saw Mill Hawthorne. 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Dirty tricks stand to soil an ambitious young press spokesman’s idealism in a cutthroat presidential campaign where “victory” is relative. The<\/strong> film is inspired by the<\/strong> real-life experiences of an aide who worked on Howard Dean’s failed 2004 run.” Very good early reviews. I saw the coming attractions\u00a0and it looked good.\u00a0TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

10\/7\/11- Only a fair review at best in today’s NY Times. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

10\/10\/11- A very good political drama, especially George Clooney as the candidate. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a08)J. EDGAR<\/strong>– Saw Mill Hawthorne, Danbury. 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Leonardo DiCaprio stars in this riveting biopic as J. Edgar<\/strong> Hoover, the longtime FBI director as notorious for his overzealous methods of law enforcement as for the rumors regarding his cross-dressing and close relationship with prot\u00e9g\u00e9 Clyde Tolson.”\u00a0Poor professional reviews but audiences have liked it. TRDB.<\/strong>11\/15\/11-The movie was just OK. Reminded me of movies by Oliver Stone with a great deal of playing with the facts. DiCaprio was great. TRDB. <\/strong><\/div>\n

9) MONEYBALL-<\/strong> Saw Mill Hawthorne, Danbury. 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “An all-star cast brings to life the true story of Billy Beane, a former jock turned general manager who uses unconventional methods to bring the best players to the Oakland A’s, a major league baseball team struggling against financial hardship.” <\/strong><\/p>\n

9\/23\/11- Good review in today’s NY Times and very good reviews in general. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

10\/3\/11- I liked this movie very much and I thought that Brad Pitt did a wonderful job playing Beane. TRDB.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

10) MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE<\/strong>– Jacob Burns. 2011.\u00a0Synopsis by Netflix. “After escaping from a violent cult in rural New York, Martha<\/strong> (Elizabeth Olsen) tries to reconnect with her estranged sister, Lucy (Sarah Paulson), and Lucy’s well-to-do husband, Ted (Hugh Dancy), but the brainwashing she endured continues to prevent her from forming an identity of her own. Overwhelmed with paranoia, guilt and shame, Martha<\/strong> isolates herself until Lucy begins to suspect her sister’s emotional trauma has deeper underlying causes.” Winner at Sundance 2011.<\/strong><\/p>\n

10\/21\/11-\u00a0 Only a fair review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

11\/8\/11- An interesting and very well acted psychological thriller and I liked it. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For Independent Films in\u00a0Your Neighborhood\u00a0go to- www.emergingpictures.com<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

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\nTHE REEL DR. BOB<\/span>
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