Thursday, January 31, 2013

Nobody Walks

The character maps in this are very well detailed but, in the end, it's just more people behaving badly. Meh. 2.5/5

Nobody Walks on Netflix

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Monday, January 28, 2013

Monsieur Lazhar

This tender French drama explores some little charter waters with grace & aplomb - well acted by all. 3.5/5

Monsieur Lazhar on Netflix

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Saturday, January 26, 2013

Keep the Lights On

It took a while for this understated drama to pull me in but when it did it never let go. Lovely acting. 4/5

Keep The Lights On on Netflix

Friday, January 25, 2013

Anton Chekhov's The Duel

Andrew Scott is simply marvelous in this understated yet powerful drama - the acting is exquisite. 3.5/5

Anton Chekhov's The Duel on Netflix

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Pina

This is a monumental achievement in directing & cinematography - beautiful & lush & dynamically danced and shot. Amazing. 5/5

Pina on Netflix

Monday, January 21, 2013

Madhouse

This utterly predictable horror/thriller has decent acting which makes the failings all the more tragic. Too bad. 2.5/5

Madhouse on Netflix

Saturday, January 19, 2013

The Deep Blue Sea

How can a film so softly beautiful be so darkly tragic? Amazing acting in an amazing film - lovely. 4/5

The Deep Blue Sea on Netflix

Friday, January 18, 2013

Craigslist Joe

This is a well done and inspiring documentary about the kindness of strangers that surprised even me. 4/5

Craigslist Joe on Netflix

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Breathless

I'm sorry but I really disliked this. Hated the style, the acting, the plot, the direction - not for me thanks. 1.5/5

Breathless on Netflix

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Hell and Back Again

Simply the best Afghan war documentary I've yet seen. It seamlessly blends war footage with life at home. Special props to Willie Nelson for singing the title song. This is a must-see for everyone. Awesome film. 5/5

Hell and Back Again on Netflix

Monday, January 14, 2013

Now Is Good

I hadn't realized how much this had gotten to me until it ended and I burst into tears. Tenderly acted, lovely. 4/5

Now Is Good on Netflix

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Jack & Diane

I rented a teen coming-of-age movie. I did NOT rent a film about werewolves. WTF Juno, you're better than this! 2/5

Jack & Diane on Netflix