Girl Most Likely

This movie was far more charming & endearing than I had expected with solid acting throughout. Nice job. 3.5/5

Girl Most Likely on Netflix

Concussion

This drama about love & sex lacked the emotional depth it needed to truly impact - lovely to look at but empty. 3/5

Concussion on Netflix

Charlie Countryman

This tense thriller would have been more solid if Charlie's character was more established from the start. 3/5

Charlie Countryman on Netflix

Nights and Weekends

Swanberg & Gertwig are lovely in this tender drama but I really wanted more of the story & a longer film. 3/5

Nights and Weekends on Netflix

The Canyons

This movie is abysmally badly written & directed but James Deen can truly act - I believed him throughout. 2/5

The Canyons on Netflix

In a World...

Lake Bell wrote, directed & starred in this witty & engaging dramedy about the voice-over business. Charming. 3.5/5

In a World... on Netflix

Ain't Them Bodies Saints

Mara & Affleck are wonderful in this Southern gothic drama that mixed poetry & violence perfectly. 3.5/5

Ain't Them Bodies Saints on Netflix

Blue Jasmine

This is the first Woody Allen movie I've truly loved - darkly poignant & beautifully acted - tragically lovely. 5/5

Blue Jasmine on Netflix

Prisoners

A truly spectacular thriller with a perfectly constructed plot, brilliant acting & wonderful direction. Loved this! 4.5/5

Prisoners on Netflix

20 Feet from Stardom

This is a fascinating look at background singers - the stories are just amazing as is the music. Wow. 4/5

20 Feet from Stardom on Netflix

I Give It A Year

On one hand, this was genuinely LOL funny, but on the other it was depressing to watch this behavior. Mixed. 3/5

I Give It A Year on Netflix

You're Next

This is no thriller - it's straight up horror and not half bad at that. Very gruesome, great ending payoff. 3.5/5

You're Next on Netflix

Fruitvale Station

This recounting of the tragedy at Fruitvale is powerfully told, wonderfully acted & heartbreaking to watch. 4/5

Fruitvale Station on Netflix

Blue Caprice

This docudrama didn't probe nearly deep enough into the reasons behind the violence nor the DC terror - just okay. 3/5

Blue Caprice on Netflix

I'm No Dummy

This documentary about the history of ventriloquism is informative, insightful & interesting - I enjoyed this. 4/5

I'm No Dummy on Netflix

We Are What We Are

This American remake of the Spanish thriller by largely quite good but lost a whole star at the end. 3/5

We Are What We Are on Netflix

Thanks for Sharing

A stunningly perfect portrait of the strengths & challenges of 12 step programs beautifully told. Bravo. 4/5

Thanks for Sharing on Netflix
 

Ong Bak 3

This is really the second half of Ong Bak 2 & brings a satisfying storyline conclusion. Tony Jaa is amazing. 4/5

Ong Bak 3 on Netflix

Syrup

This was stylishly directed but very shallow & empty in plot, leaving me wanting to know & laugh more. Just good. 3/5

Syrup on Netflix

Drinking Buddies

This dramedy is far richer & more complex than I anticipated with interesting atypical characters. Nice. 3.5/5

Drinking Buddies on Netflix

My Joy

I have no idea what I just watched. This German drama is so convoluted & confusing I have no idea what happened. 1.5/5

My Joy on Netflix

The Last Stand

This action thriller is really weak with really bad acting & an atrocious script. I hoped for much better. 2/5

The Last Stand on Netflix

Good Ol' Freda

Having worked for local bands this hit home for me. I respect her privacy but admit I wanted to know more. 3.5/5

Good Ol' Freda on Netflix

The World's End

I was far more interested in the movie it started as than what it became - a lost opportunity I think. 3/5

The World's End on Netflix

Europa Report

How did I never hear about this movie? Why isn't everybody talking about this movie? It's one of the most innovative & gut wrenching sci-fi films I've seen in years & definitely a leader in the new sci-fi vanguard. Wonderful & nail0biting from start to finish - I loved it. 5/5

Europa Report on Netflix

Prince Avalanche

This quiet little dramedy was surprisingly deep, darkly complex & carried perfectly by the 2 leads. Bravo. 3.5/5

Prince Avalanche on Netflix