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APRIL 10, 2025-
DEAR FRIENDS:
MOVIES I SAW DURING THIS WEEK- NONE- but I am planing to go to the movies later this afternoon.
NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-
1) SECRET MALL APARTMENT– In 2003, eight Rhode Islanders created a secret apartment inside the busy Providence Place Mall and kept it going for four years, filming everything along the way. Far more than just a wild prank, the secret mall apartment became an incredibly meaningful act for all the participants, at once an act of defiance against local gentrification, a boundary-pushing work of public/private art, and a 750 square foot space that sticks it to the man.”
2)
JULIE KEPS QUIET– As the star player at an elite youth tennis academy, Julie’s life revolves around the game she loves. She trains hard, pausing only for class or physical therapy before returning to the gym fixated on making it into the Belgian Tennis Federation. When her coach Jérémy is suddenly suspended following the suicide of one of his female protégées, all the players at the academy are encouraged to speak up about their experiences with him. Julie, however, decides to keep quiet.”
4/2/25- Very good reviews. TRDB.
3) GRAND TOUR– Very good reviews. TRDB.
4) VIET AND NAM– 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In the depths of the underground coal mines, where danger awaits and darkness prevails, Nam and Viet, both young miners, cherish fleeting moments, knowing that one of them will soon leave for a new life across the sea.”
4/2/25- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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HOLY COW– 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After the tragic death of his father, 18 year old Totone is thrust into the unexpected and very adult role of looking after his younger sister and their failing family farm in the Jura section of France.”
4/3/25- Very good reviews. TRDB
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THE FRIEND– 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In The Friend, writer and teacher Iris (Naomi Watts) finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor (Bill Murray) dies suddenly and bequeaths her his beloved 150 lb. Great Dane.”
4/4/25- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE-
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THE FRIEND– 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In The Friend, writer and teacher Iris (Naomi Watts) finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor (Bill Murray) dies suddenly and bequeaths her his beloved 150 lb. Great Dane.”
4/4/25- Very good reviews. TRDB.
2) DEATH OF A UNICORN– Weak reviews
3) THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND–
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THE PENGUIN LESSONS– 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976. Expecting an easy ride, Tom discovers a divided nation and a class of unteachable students. However, after he rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach, his life is turned upside-down.”
3/30/25- Fair reviews from the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB
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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY-
1)
THE LUCKIEST MAN IN AMERICA– Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In 1984, a man named Michael Larson appeared on a popular game show called PRESS YOUR LUCK. Unfortunately for the producers, Michael was about to make history. In trying to beat the system, he caused one of the strangest moments on television.”
4/6/23- Most reviews were weak but there were a few that appeared to be OK. “
2) THE FRIEND–
3) THE WOMAN IN THE YARD–
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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE GREENWOOD THEATER IN BETHEL-
1) THE LUCKIEST MAN IN AMERICA–
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MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH NEAR ME-
1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH
a) THE FRIEND–
b) YANIV–
c) OCTOBER 8-
2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- Same as Lake Worth
3) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH
a) FLOW–
ENJOY!!
THE REEL DR. BOB–
April 6th, 2025
SECRET MALL MOVIE- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In 2003, eight Rhode Islanders created a secret apartment inside the busy Providence Place Mall and kept it going for four years, filming everything along the way. Far more than just a wild prank, the secret mall apartment became an incredibly meaningful act for all the participants, at once an act of defiance against local gentrification, a boundary-pushing work of public/private art, and a 750 square foot space that sticks it to the man.”
4/2/2024- Very good early reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
April 2nd, 2025
APRIL 4, 2025-
DEAR FRIENDS:
MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-
1)
OCTOBER 8– 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The emergence of anti-Semitism on college campuses, in social media and on the streets since October 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked Israel. TRDB.
3/14/25- Few reviews but sounds good. TRDB.
3/30/25– An Excellent Documentary!! SEE IT!!! I’m glad I did. TRDB
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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-
1)
THE PENGUIN LESSONS– 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976. Expecting an easy ride, Tom discovers a divided nation and a class of unteachable students. However, after he rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach, his life is turned upside-down.”
3/30/25- Fair reviews from the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB
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MOVIES PLAYING AT JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE, NY-
1) DEATH OF A UNICORN– Weak reviews by the critics and fair ones from audiences.
2) BLACK BAG– I saw this and you can skip it. TRDB.
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THE PENGUIN LESSONS– 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976. Expecting an easy ride, Tom discovers a divided nation and a class of unteachable students. However, after he rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach, his life is turned upside-down.”
3/30/25- Fair reviews from the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB
4) MISERICORDIA-
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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY-
1) DEATH OF A UNICORN–
2) AUDREYS CHILDREN–
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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL-
1)
THE PENGUIN LESSONS– 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976. Expecting an easy ride, Tom discovers a divided nation and a class of unteachable students. However, after he rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach, his life is turned upside-down.”
3/30/25- Fair reviews from the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB
2) CANDLEWOOD–
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MOVIES PLAYING IN THE PALM BEACH AREA-
1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-
a) YANIV–
b) OCTOBER 8-
2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- Same as above
3) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-
a) RUMOURS–
ENJOY!!
THE REEL DR. BOB-
April 1st, 2025
THE PENGUIN LESSONS- 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976. Expecting an easy ride, Tom discovers a divided nation and a class of unteachable students. However, after he rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach, his life is turned upside-down.”
3/30/25- Fair reviews from the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB
Tags: drama
March 30th, 2025
MARCH 21, 2025-
DEAR FRIENDS:
NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-
1)
MISERICORDIA– 2015. Synopsis by Rotten ‘Tomatoes. “The teasingly entwined ambiguities of love and death continue to fascinate Alain Guiraudie (Stranger by the Lake), who returns with a sharp, sinister, yet slyly funny thriller.”
3/20/25- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
2)
THE ASSESSMENT– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “THE ASSESSMENT follows Mia (Elizabeth Olsen) and Aaryan (Himesh Patel), a successful couple who hope to become parents in a near future where resources are extremely limited and the government keeps firm control over reproduction.”
3/25/25- Excellent reviews for this sci-fi drama. TRDB.
3)
MAGAZINE DREAMS– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Killian Maddox is consumed by his dream of becoming a world famous bodybuilder and one day gracing the cover of fitness magazines. He lives a lonely, regimented life, and his relentless drive for perfection only pushes him deeper towards self destruction, but beneath his tenacious pursuit of superstardom lies a desperate, aching need for human connection.”
3/22/2025- Good reviews by the critics and very good ones from audiences. TRDB.
MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE, NY
1) MIICKEY 17–
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UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In a mysterious and surreal interzone somewhere between Tehran and Winnipeg, the lives of multiple characters interweave with each other in surprising and mysterious ways.”
2/15/25- Very good reviews. TRDB.
3) ANORA– Mixed reviews and lots of criticism
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BLACK BAG– 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “BLACK BAG is a gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife Kathryn. When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or his country.” TRDB.
3/22/25- Mixed reviews but all said it was well done. TRDB
5) NO OTHER LAND–
6) I’M STILL HERE- A must see- See it!!
MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC IN DANBURY-
1) MAGAZINE DREAMS–
2) BLACK BAG–
3) OCTOBER 8–
4) MICKEY 17–
MOVIES PLAYING AT THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL-
1) BLACK BAG–
2) SING SING– I saw this movie and liked it. TRDB
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MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH-
1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-
a) MIDAS MAN-
b) BLACK BAG-
c) OCTOBER 8-
2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- Same as Lake Worth
ENJOY!!
THE REEL DR. BOB-
March 28th, 2025
THE ACTOR- 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Based on the novel Memory by Donald E. Westlake, The Actor finds Paul Cole (André Holland) stranded in a mysterious small town with no memory of who he is or how he got there.”
3/14/25- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama
March 14th, 2025
YOUNG HEARTS- 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Elias (14) feels attracted to his new neighbour Alexander (14). Soon he realizes that he’s truly in love for the first time. The interactions with his friends and family bring more questions than answers. Confused by his burgeoning feelings, Elias tries to sort out his inner chaos to prove that he is worth Alexander’s heart.
Tags: drama
March 14th, 2025
BLACK BAG- 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “BLACK BAG is a gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife Kathryn. When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or his country.” TRDB.
3/22/25- Mixed reviews but all said it was well done. TRDB
Tags: drama
March 13th, 2025
MARCH 7, 2025-
DEAR FRIENDS-
MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK=
1)
LEE- 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Lee, the directorial feature from award-winning Cinematographer Ellen Kuras, portrays a pivotal decade in the life of American war correspondent and photographer, Lee Miller (Kate Winslet). Miller’s singular talent and unbridled tenacity resulted in some of the 20th century’s most indelible images of war, including an iconic photo of Miller herself, posing defiantly in Hitler’s private bathtub.”
3/11/25- Weak reviews by the critics and strong ones from audiences. TRDB
NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-
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PICTURE THIS– 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In this heartfelt rom-com, struggling photographer Pia (Simone Ashley) receives a prediction: true love and career success await her in the next five dates she goes on. With her sister’s wedding looming and family playing matchmaker, her ex (Hero Fiennes Tiffin) reappears, throwing both her love and professional life into chaos.”
3/7/25- Some reviews are OK. TRDB. On PRIME.
2) HOUSEWIFE OF THE YEAR–
3) THERE’S STILL TOMORROW– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomates. In this moving comedic drama set in postwar Rome, a working-class woman dreams of a better future for herself and her daughter while facing abuse at the hands of her domineering husband. When a mysterious letter arrives, she discovers the courage to change the circumstances of her life. An Italian box office phenomenon and winner of six Italian Academy Awards. TRDB. “
3/7/23- Reviews are excellent. TRDB
4) EUPHUS–
MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE, NY
1) ANORA– Some loved it and others hated it. Very few neutral for this nominated drama
2) NO OTHER LAND– Very good
3) MICKEY 17-
4) THE BRUTALIST–
5) I’M STILL HERE– I LovedLoved this movie
MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY-
1) MICKEY 17–
2) MY DEAD FRIEND ZOE–
3) EX-HUSBANDS–
4) THE UNBREAKABLE BOY–
MOVIES PLAYING AT THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL, CT
1) MICKEY 17–
2) I’M STILL HERE–
3) THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG–
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MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH CO. NEAR ME
1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-
a) ANORA–
b) A COMPLETE UNKNOWN–
c) I’M STILL HERE–
d) THE BRUTALIST–
2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- Same as Lake Worth
3) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN, LAKE WORTH-
a) THE BRUTALIST (3/5–3/9)
ENJOY!!
THE REEL DR. BOB
March 12th, 2025
LEE- 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Lee, the directorial feature from award-winning Cinematographer Ellen Kuras, portrays a pivotal decade in the life of American war correspondent and photographer, Lee Miller (Kate Winslet). Miller’s singular talent and unbridled tenacity resulted in some of the 20th century’s most indelible images of war, including an iconic photo of Miller herself, posing defiantly in Hitler’s private bathtub.”
3/11/25- Weak reviews by the critics and strong ones from audiences. TRDB
Tags: biopic, drama
March 11th, 2025
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