The Reel Dr. Bob

DECEMBER 21, 2024-

DEAR FRIENDS:

I MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEND ISSUES OF THE NEWSLETTER FOR 1-2 WEEKS BUT I’LL BE BACK!!

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MOVIES I SAW LAST WEEK-NONE

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) THE BRUTALIST–

2) THE SIX TRIPLE EIGHT–

3) THE ROOM NEXT DOOR–

4) THE COUNT OF MONTE-CRISTO–

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE, NY

1) FLOW–

2) QUEER–

3) OH, CANADA–

4) WICKED–

5) A REAL PAIN–

6) ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT–

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY-

1) WICKED–

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL-

1) WICKED-

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MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH NEAR ME-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH- Same as Delray- next line

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-

a) QUEER–

b) A REAL PAIN–

c) WICKED–

d) CONCLAVE

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DECEMBER 13, 2024-

DEAR FRIENDS:

MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) A REAL PAIN– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Mismatched cousins David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the odd-couple’s old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history. ”

12/15/24- The critics liked this movie very much and so did I. Audiences not as much. TRDB.

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) CARRY-ON- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A young TSA agent fights to outsmart a mysterious traveler who blackmails him into letting a dangerous package slip onto a Christmas Eve flight.”

12/15/24- The critics liked the movie very much. The audience reaction was poor. TRDB.

2) SEPTEMBER 5– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. ” During the 1972 Munich Olympics, an American sports broadcasting crew finds itself thrust into covering the hostage crisis involving Israeli athletes.”

12/15/24- Excellent early reviews. TRDB

3) YOUNG WERTHER–

4) ENDLESS SUMMER SYNDROME–

5) NATURE OF THE CRIME–

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MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH Co. NEAR ME-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) QUEER-

b) BONHOEFFER–

c) WICKED–

d) CONCLAVE–

e) A REAL PAIN– see above

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- Same as Lake Worth including “BAD SHABBOS”

3) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-

a) MUSIC FOR MUSHROOMS–

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1) MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE, NY

a) QUEER–

b) OH, CANADA–

c) WICKED–

d) NIGHT BITCH–

e) ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT–

f) A REAL PAIN-

2) THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY-

a) QUEER–

b) OH, CANADA–

c) WICKED–

3) THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL-

a) THE BLACK SEA–

b) WICKED–

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NOV.26, 2024-

MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

NEW MOVIES SHOWING IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING;-

1) ALL WE CAN IMAGINE AS LIGHT–

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE, NY

1) A REAL PAIN–

2) WICKED-

3) CONCLAVE-

4) ANORA-

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY-

1) WICKED–

2) BONHOEFFER–

3) A REAL PAIN–

4) CONCLAVE–

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL

1) WICKED-

2) A REAL PAIN-

3) CONCLAVE– I liked it

MOVIES IN PALM BEACH NEAR ME-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) A REAL PAIN

b) CONCLAVE-

c) BONHOEFFER– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “As the world teeters on the brink of annihilation, Dietrich Bonhoeffer is swept into the epicenter of a deadly plot to assassinate Hitler. With his faith and fate at stake, Bonhoeffer must choose between upholding his moral convictions or risking it all to save millions of Jews from genocide.”

11/20/24- Early reviews are just fair. TRDB.

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- Same as Lake Worth

3) THE STONZEK THEATER –

a) SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE– The IRISH accent was very difficult to understand!

4) AFTER YANG–  11When his young daughter’s beloved companion — an android named Yang — malfunctions, Jake (Colin Farrell) searches for a way to repair him. In the process, Jake discovers the life that has been passing in front of him, reconnecting with his wife (Jodie Turner-Smith) and daughter across a distance he didn’t know was there. Reviews are mixed. 11/22–11/24

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DEAR FRIENDS:

NOV.26, 2024-

MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

NEW MOVIES SHOWING IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING;-

1) ALL WE CAN IMAGINE AS LIGHT–

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE, NY

1) A REAL PAIN–

2) WICKED-

3) CONCLAVE-

4) ANORA-

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY-

1) WICKED–

2) BONHOEFFER–

3) A REAL PAIN–

4) CONCLAVE–

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL

1) WICKED-

2) A REAL PAIN-

3) CONCLAVE– I liked it

MOVIES IN PALM BEACH NEAR ME-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) A REAL PAIN

b) CONCLAVE-

c) BONHOEFFER– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “As the world teeters on the brink of annihilation, Dietrich Bonhoeffer is swept into the epicenter of a deadly plot to assassinate Hitler. With his faith and fate at stake, Bonhoeffer must choose between upholding his moral convictions or risking it all to save millions of Jews from genocide.”

11/20/24- Early reviews are just fair. TRDB.

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- Same as Lake Worth

3) THE STONZEK THEATER –

a) SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE– The IRISH accent was very difficult to understand!

4) AFTER YANG–  11When his young daughter’s beloved companion — an android named Yang — malfunctions, Jake (Colin Farrell) searches for a way to repair him. In the process, Jake discovers the life that has been passing in front of him, reconnecting with his wife (Jodie Turner-Smith) and daughter across a distance he didn’t know was there. Reviews are mixed. 11/22–11/24

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NOVEMBER 10, 2028

DEAR FRIENDS-

MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) C0NCLAVE- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “CONCLAVE follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events — selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope’s wake, secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church.”

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) JUROR # 2

2) A REAL PAIN– 2024. Synopsiis by Rotten  Tomatoes. “Mismatched cousins David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the odd-couple’s old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.”

11/4/24- Excellent reviews. The trailer looked silly to me. TRDB.

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE, NY

1) CONCLAVE– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “CONCLAVE follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events — selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope’s wake, secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church.”

2) BLITZ–  2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Sir Steve McQueen’s “Blitz” follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside. George, defiant and determined to return home to his mom and his grandfather Gerald (Paul Weller) in East London, embarks on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril, while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son.”

11/5/24- Fair reviews. TRDB.

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY-

a) HERE-

b) CONCLAVE–

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL-

a) HERE-

b) CONCLAVE–

MOVIES PLAYING PALM BEACH NEAR ME-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH–

a HERE–

b) CONCLAVE–

c) SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE-

d) LEE-

e) WHITE BIRD–

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- Same as Lake Worth with the addition of BLITZ

3) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-

a) BLACK BOX DIARIES- BLACK BOX DIARIES follows director and journalist Shiori Ito’s courageous investigation of her own sexual assault in an improbable attempt to prosecute her high-profile offender. Unfolding like a thriller and combining secret investigative recordings, vérité shooting and emotional first-person video, Shiori’s quest becomes a landmark case in Japan, exposing the country’s desperately outdated judicial and societal systems.

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OCTOBER 25, 2024-

DEAR FRIENDS:

MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) MUSIC OF THE HEART– 1999. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After being abandoned by her husband, depressed music teacher Roberta (Meryl Streep) lands a job teaching violin to underprivileged children in Harlem, New York. Despite initial friction from school principal Janet Williams (Angela Bassett) and the students, the program succeeds and attracts public recognition. After 10 years, however, the program is suddenly shut down following budget cuts — and Roberta, together with Williams and her former pupils, works to hold a fund-raising concert.”

10/23/24- Weak reviews at best but as far as “FEEL GOOD” is concerned I liked it.

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) FANATICAL: THE CATFISHING OF TEGAN AND SARA-

2) WOMAN OF THE HOUR– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “An aspiring actress crosses paths with a prolific serial killer in ’70s LA when they’re cast on an episode of “The Dating Game.” Based on a true story.”

10/22/24- Excellent reviews from the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB. I had to turn it off- too scary for me.

3) HIGH TIDE– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Heartbroken and adrift, undocumented Brazilian immigrant Lourenço searches for purpose in the queer mecca of Provincetown. As the summer season comes to a fade, he sparks an intense and unexpected romance with Maurice. Together, the two reconcile the pasts they’ve left behind and their uncertain futures.”

10/22/24- Early reviews are excellent. TRDB.

4) GOODRICH– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Andy Goodrich’s (Michael Keaton) life is upended when his wife and mother of their nine-year-old twins enters a 90-day rehab program, leaving him on his own with their young kids. Thrust into the world of modern parenthood, Goodrich leans on his daughter from his first marriage, Grace (Mila Kunis), as he ultimately evolves into the father Grace never had.”

10/23/24- Fair to good reviews. TRDB.

5) ANORA– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or winner ANORA is an audacious, thrilling, and comedic variation on a modern day Cinderella story. Mikey Madison (ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD) captivates as Ani, a young sex worker from Brooklyn whose life takes an unexpected turn when she meets and impulsively marries Vanya, the impetuous son of a Russian billionaire. However, when Vanya’s parents catch wind of the union, they send their henchmen to annul the marriage, setting off a wild chase through the streets of New York.”

10/22/24- Excellent reviews from the critics and very good ones from audiences. TRDB.

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE, NY

1) ANORA–

2) WE LIVE IN TIME

3) CONCLAVE– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “CONCLAVE follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events — selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope’s wake, secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church.”

11/1/2024- Very good reviews. TRDB.

4) EMILIA -PEREZ–

5) SATURDAY NIGHT–

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MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) HERE–

b) CONCLAVE- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “CONCLAVE follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events — selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope’s wake, secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church.”

11/1/2024- Very good reviews. TRDB.

c) WE LIVE IN TIME–

d) WHITE BIRD–

e) LEE–

2) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-

a) SEPARATED– Nov. 1–Nov 3

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OCTOBER 18, 2024-

DEAR FRIENDS:

MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) BLINK– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “When three of their four children are diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a rare and incurable disease that leads to severe visual impairment, the Pelletier family’s world changes forever. In the face of this life-altering news, Edith Lemay, Sébastien Pelletier and their children set out on a trip around the world to experience all its beauty while they still can.”

10/8/24- Good reviews for this documentary and I liked it. TRDB.

2) IN HER PLACE– 2024. “Chile’s submission for this year’s Academy Award for best international feature film is a historical psychodrama centered on a true story: In 1955, the writer María Carolina Geel shot and killed her lover in the crowded dining room of an upscale hotel in Santiago. Geel went to prison in a case that shook the country, and wrote a best-selling book about life behind bars. The president later pardoned her after the Nobel Prize-winning poet Gabriela Mistral appealed on her behalf.” Netflix

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) THE LAST OF THE SEA WOMEN– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In “The Last of the Sea Women,” an extraordinary band of feisty grandmother warriors wage a spirited battle against vast oceanic threats. Often called real-life mermaids, the haenyeo divers of South Korea’s Jeju Island are renowned for centuries of diving to the ocean floor — without oxygen — to harvest seafood for their livelihood.”

10/15/24- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

2) THE APPRENTICE– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A young Donald Trump (Sebastian Stan), eager to make his name as a hungry second son of a wealthy family in 1970s New York, comes under the spell of Roy Cohn (Jeremy Strong), the cutthroat attorney who would help create the Donald Trump we know today.”

10/15/24- Fair to good reviews. TRDB.

3) BAD GENIUS– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “BAD GENIUS is a gripping thriller that follows Lynn, a brilliant scholarship student, who devises an ingenious cheating scheme to help her friends ace their exams. As their underground cheating operation expands, Lynn finds herself at the center of a high-stakes game that tests her morals and pits her against the American education system.”

10/15/24- Good reviews for this movie. TRDB

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN  PLEASANTVILLE, NY

1) THE OUTRUN–

2) THE WILD ROBOT–

3) MY OLD ASS–

4) WE LIVE IN TIME– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield) are brought together in a surprise encounter that changes their lives. Through snapshots of their life together — falling for each other, building a home, becoming a family — a difficult truth is revealed that rocks its foundation.”

10/17/24- Fair to good early reviews. TRDB.

5) SATURDAY NIGHT–

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY-

1) EXHIBITING FORGIVENESS

2) GOODRICH-

3) SATURDAY NIGHT–

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL-

1) SATURDAY NIGHT–

2) THE OUTRUN–

3) BLINK–

4) THE OUTRUN–

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MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH CO NEAR ME-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) BLINK–

b) LEE–

c) WHITE BIRD–

d) SATURDAY NIGHT–

e) THE WILD ROBOT–

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- Same as Lake Worth

3) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-

a) A DIFFERENT MAN– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Aspiring actor Edward undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance. But his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare, as he loses out on the role he was born to play and becomes obsessed with reclaiming what was lost.”

10/18/24- Excellent reviews by the critics and fair ones from audiences. ” TRDB. 10/18–10/20

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