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THE BOY AND THE HERON
THE BOY AND THE HERON- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A young boy named Mahito yearning for his mother ventures into a world shared by the living and the dead. There, death comes to an end, and life finds a new beginning. A semi-autobiographical fantasy about life, death, and creation, in tribute to friendship, from the mind of Hayao Miyazaki.”
11/22/23- Excellent reviews for this animated film from Japan. TRDB.
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FILM REVIEWS #973
DEAR FRIENDS:
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK- NONE
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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-
1) THE KILLER– 2023.
11/14/23- I didn’t care for this movie at all. It received good reviews from the critics and weak ones from audiences. TRDB.
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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-
1) THE LADY BIRD DIARIES– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “”The Lady Bird Diaries” is a groundbreaking documentary that looks at one of the most influential and least-understood first ladies, featuring audio from the 123 hours of personal and revealing diaries Lady Bird Johnson began recording after JFK’s assassination and continued throughout her husband’s administration.”
11/15/23- Excellent reviews from the critics and fairly good ones from audiences. TRDB.
2) THIS MUCH WE KNOW– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Grieving the suicide of a friend, L. Frances Henderson heads to Las Vegas, the suicide capitol of the nation, to seek answers. There she learns about the shocking death of a local teenager who leaped from the roof of the city’s tallest casino.”
11/16/23- Weak reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
3) SALTBURN– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Academy Award winning filmmaker Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman) brings us a beautifully wicked tale of privilege and desire. Struggling to find his place at Oxford University, student Oliver Quick (Barry Keoghan) finds himself drawn into the world of the charming and aristocratic Felix Catton (Jacob Elordi), who invites him to Saltburn, his eccentric family’s sprawling estate, for a summer never to be forgotten.”
11/16/23- Fair early reviews. TRDB.
4) FALLEN LEAVES– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In modern-day Helsinki, two lonely souls in search of love meet by chance in a local karaoke bar. However, the pair’s path to happiness is beset by numerous obstacles — from lost numbers to mistaken addresses, alcoholism, and a charming stray dog.”
11/17/23- Reviews are excellent for this Finnish comedy/drama. TRDB.
5) RUSTIN– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The architect of 1963’s momentous March on Washington, Bayard Rustin was one of the greatest activists and organizers the world has ever known.”
11/17/23- Good reviews by the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRD
6) THE DISAPPEARANCE OF SHERE HITE– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Shere Hite’s 1976 bestselling book,?The Hite Report, liberated the female orgasm by revealing the most private experiences of thousands of anonymous survey respondents. Her findings rocked the American establishment and presaged current conversations about gender, sexuality, and bodily autonomy. So how did Shere Hite disappear?”
11/17/23- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
7) JFK: WHAT THE DOCTORS SAW. 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Directed by Barbara Shearer (Loving Elvis), the film reveals startling medical observations about JFK’s wounds when seven doctors who were in the Parkland Hospital ER reunite to discuss a day none of them can forget. In never-before-seen footage from this reunion, the doctors share in vivid detail their indelible memories of what they did and saw in Trauma Room 1. Several of those doctors there that day remain certain that what they saw looked like an entry wound — a bullet hole in JFK’s throat — an observation that contradicts what Americans have been told by numerous official investigations.”
11/17/23- No reviews as yet but sounds interesting. TRDB.
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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE, NY
1) ANATOMY OF A FALL–
2) PRISCILLA–
3) THE HOLDOVERS–
4) MAY DECEMBER-
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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY, CT-
1) THE HOLDOVERS–
2) PRISCILLA–
3) TAYLOR SWIFT-
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MOVIES PLAYING AT GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL, CT
1) PRISCILLA-
2) THE HOLDOVERS–
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MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH CO. NEAR ME
1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-
a) THE HOLDOVERS–
b) PRISCILLA–
2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY, FL-
a) THE HOLDOVERS–
b) PRISCILLA-
3) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN, LAKE WORTH-
a) STOP MAKING SENSE–
ENJOY!!
THE REEL DR. BOB
Add comment November 19th, 2023
RUSTIN
RUSTIN- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The architect of 1963’s momentous March on Washington, Bayard Rustin was one of the greatest activists and organizers the world has ever known.”
11/17/23- Good reviews by the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB
Add comment November 17th, 2023
FILM REVIEWS #972
NOVEMBER 9, 2023-
DEAR FRIENDS:
SORRY– this issue is being sent a few days late–
QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-
1) THE HOLDOVERS– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “From acclaimed director Alexander Payne, THE HOLDOVERS follows a curmudgeonly instructor (Paul Giamatti) at a New England prep school who is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to go.”
10/31/23- Excellent reviews for this comedy/drama. TRDB.
11/13/23- I liked the movie, particularly the second half. TRDB.
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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-
1) ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE–
A blind French girl and a young German soldier’s paths collide during WWII.
I saw this limited series on TV and I did not enjoy it at all. TRDB.
2) THE HOLDOVERS– see above
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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-
1) WHAT HAPPENS LATER– Sounds cute but received really poor reviews
2) SUBJECT- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In the golden age of documentaries, who benefits? SUBJECT reveals the unintended consequences — good, bad, and complicated — of having your life shared on screen. Featuring the protagonists of acclaimed documentaries The Staircase, Hoop Dreams, The Wolfpack, Capturing the Friedmans, and The Square.”
11/6/23- Mostly good reviews. TRDB.
3) QUIZ LADY– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In Quiz Lady, a brilliant but tightly wound, gameshow-obsessed young woman, Anne (Awkwafina), and her estranged, train-wreck of a sister Jenny (Sandra Oh), must work together to help cover their mother’s gambling debts. When Anne’s beloved dog is kidnapped, they set out on a wild, cross-country trek to get the cash the only way they know how: by turning Anne into a bona-fide gameshow champion.”
11/6/23- Fairly good reviews from most critics. TRDB.
4) ALL DIRT ROADS TASTE OF SALT– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A lyrical, decades-spanning exploration across a woman’s life in Mississippi, the feature debut from award-winning poet, photographer and filmmaker Raven Jackson is a haunting and richly layered portrait, a beautiful ode to the generations of people and places that shape us.”
11/6/23- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.
5) BEYOND UTOPIA– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A suspenseful, riveting portrait of the lengths people will go to gain freedom, BEYOND UTOPIA follows various families as they attempt to flee North Korea, one of the most oppressive places on Earth, a land they grew up believing was a paradise.”
11/6/23- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
6) FINGERNAILS– Really weak reviews
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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE, NY-
1) TAYLOR SWIFT–
2) PRISCILLA-
3) THE HOLDOVERS–
4) THE KILLER–
5) KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON–
6) ANATOMY OF A FALL–
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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY, CT-
1) ANATOMY OF A FALL–
2) KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON-
3) THE HOLDOVERS-
4) PRISCILLA–
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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL, CI-
1) ANATOMY OF A FALL–
2) KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON–
3) THE ROAD DANCE–
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MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL NEAR ME-
1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-
2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-
a) PRISCILLA-
b) THE HOLDOVERS–
c) KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON–
3) THE SHADOWOOD 18 THEATER IN WELLINGTON, FL
a) PRISCILLA–
b) THE HOLDOVERS–
c) KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON–
d) TALOR SWIFT–
e) RADICAL–
4) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-
a) ARCHANGEL– (Fri–Sun)
ENJOY!!
THE REEL DR. BOB
Add comment November 14th, 2023
FILM REVIEWS #971
NOVEMBER 2, 2023-
DEAR FRIENDS:
QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK- NONE
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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-
1) NYAD– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A remarkable true story of tenacity, friendship and the triumph of the human spirit, NYAD recounts a riveting chapter in the life of world-class athlete Diana Nyad. Three decades after giving up marathon swimming in exchange for a prominent career as a sports journalist, at the age of 60, Diana (four-time Academy Award nominee Annette Bening) becomes obsessed with completing an epic swim that always eluded her: the 110 mile trek from Cuba to Florida.”
10/20/2023- Good but not great reviews for this drama/ documentary. TRDB.
10/18/23– I saw this movie and I think you can forget about it although it had some historical value. TRDB.
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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-
1) THE HOLDOVERS— Good reviews for this drama/comedy.
2) AFTER DEATH- Poor reviews
3) DEEP RISING– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “5 years after Anote’s Ark, Matthieu Rytz returns with this up-to-the-minute tale of geopolitical, scientific, and corporate intrigue that exposes the machinations of a secretive organization empowered to greenlight massive extraction of metals from the deep seafloor that are deemed essential to the electric battery revolution.”
10/31/23- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.
4) PAIN HUSTLERS- Poor reviews
5) PRISCILLA– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley at a party, the man who is already a meteoric rock-and-roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in private moments: a thrilling crush, an ally in loneliness, a vulnerable best friend.”
11/1/23- Excellent reviews for this movie. TRDB.
6) FOUR DAUGHTERS– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “This riveting exploration of rebellion, memory, and sisterhood reconstructs the story of Olfa Hamrouni and her four daughters, unpacking a complex family history through intimate interviews and performance to examine how the Tunisian woman’s two eldest were radicalized by Islamic extremists.”
11/2/23- Excellent reviews for this documentary/drama. TRDB.
7) RADICAL– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In a Mexican border town plagued by neglect, corruption, and violence, a frustrated teacher tries a radical new method to break through his students’ apathy and unlock their curiosity, their potential… and maybe even their genius. Based on a true story.”
11/3/23- Very good reviews for this Spanish drama. TRDB.
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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE, NY
1) ANATOMY OF A FALL–
2) THE HOLDOVERS– Very good reviews
3) KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON–
4) THE KILLER– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After a fateful near-miss an assassin battles his employers, and himself, on an international manhunt he insists isn’t personal.”
11/3/23- Good reviews for this mystery. TRDB.
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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY, CT-
1) PRISCILLA– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley at a party, the man who is already a meteoric rock-and-roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in private moments: a thrilling crush, an ally in loneliness, a vulnerable best friend.”
11/1/23- Excellent reviews for this movie. TRDB.
2) THE PERSIAN VERSION– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Leila is an Iranian American woman who strives to find balance and embrace her opposing cultures. When her large family reunites in New York City for her father’s heart transplant, she keeps everyone at arm’s length — until a secret is revealed.”
10/20/23- Fair reviews for this comedy/drama. TRDB.
3) TAYLOR SWIFT–
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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL, CT
MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH, FL NEAR ME-
1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-
a) WHAT HAPPENS LATER– Fair reviews
b) THE PERSIAN VERSION- Fair reviews
2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- SAME AS LAKE WORTH
3) THE REGAL SHADOWOOD 18 IS SHOWING “PRISCILLA” AND “RADICAL.”
4) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH- (Fri.–Sunday)
a) STOP MAKING SENSE–
ENJOY!!
THE REEL DR. BOB
Add comment November 5th, 2023
THE PERSIAN VERSION
THE PERSIAN VERSIAN- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Leila is an Iranian American woman who strives to find balance and embrace her opposing cultures. When her large family reunites in New York City for her father’s heart transplant, she keeps everyone at arm’s length — until a secret is revealed.”
10/20/23- Good reviews for this comedy/drama. TRDB.
Add comment October 20th, 2023
MY LOVE AFFAIR WITH MARRIAGE
MY LOVE AFFAIR WITH MARRIAGE- 10/5/22- Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “From an early age, songs and fairytales convinced Zelma that Love would solve all her problems as long as she abided by societal expectations of how a girl should act.”
10/5/23- Very good reviews. TRDB.
Add comment October 6th, 2023
MORE THAN EVER
MORE THAN EVER- 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “He?le?ne and Mathieu have been happy together for many years. The bond between them is deep. Faced with an existential decision, He?le?ne travels alone to Norway to seek peace, an act that will test the strength of their love.”
10/5/22- Excellent reviews for this French drama. TRDB.
Add comment October 6th, 2023
NOWHERE
NOWHERE- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Pregnant, alone and drifting in the sea, a woman trapped in a shipping container tries to survive after fleeing a devastated totalitarian country.”
9/28/23- Reviews are few and just fair at best. TRDB. Netflix
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