The Reel Dr. Bob

JULY 20, 2023

DEAR FRIENDS:

THIS NEWSLETTER WILL NOT INCLUDE  SEVERAL LOCAL THEATER SCHEDULES AS IT IS BEING SENT EARLY—

I WILL BE AWAY FOR A SHORT TIME SO YOU ARE ON YOU OWN!!

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) EARTH MAMA– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “With two children in foster care, Gia, a pregnant single mother pitted against the system, fights to reclaim her family. In her close-knit Bay Area community, she works to make a life for herself and her kids.”

7/15/23- Good to excellent reviews. TRDB. In Theaters

2) 20 DAYS IN MARIUPOL– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “As the Russian invasion begins, a team of Ukrainian journalists trapped in the besieged city of Mariupol struggle to continue their work documenting the war’s atrocities.”

7/15/23- Excellent reviews for this war documentary. TRDB.

3) THEATER CAMP-2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. TRDB. “Tony Award winner Ben Platt and Molly Gordon star in the new original comedy Theater Camp as Amos and Rebecca-Diane — lifelong best friends and drama instructors at a rundown camp in upstate New York. When clueless tech-bro Troy (Jimmy Tatro) arrives to run the property (into the ground), Amos, Rebecca-Diane and production manager Glenn (Noah Galvin) band together with the staff and students to stage a masterpiece, and keep their beloved summer camp afloat.”

7/15/23- Fair reviews. TRDB.

5) AFIRE– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “While vacationing by the Baltic Sea, writer Leon (Thomas Schubert) and photographer Felix (Langston Uibel) are surprised by the presence of Nadja (Paula Beer), a mysterious young woman staying as a guest at Felix’s family’s holiday home. Nadja distracts Leon from finishing his latest novel and with brutal honesty, forces him to confront his caustic temperament and self-absorption. ”

7/15/23- Good reviews for this movie from Germany. TRDB.

6) THE FIVE DEMANDS– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “THE FIVE DEMANDS tells the dramatic story of the student strike that changed the face of higher education. As colleges brace for a Supreme Court ruling later this year rolling back Affirmative Action, the story of the City University of New York (CUNY) proves to be more salient than ever. In April 1969, a small group of Black and Puerto Rican students shut down the City College of New York, an elite public university located right in the heart of Harlem. Fueled by the revolutionary fervor sweeping the nation, the strike soon turned into an uprising, leading to the extended occupation of the campus.”

7/15/23- Just 1 review so far and it is very good. TRDB.

7) LAKOTA NATION VS. THE UNITED STATES– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Lakota Nation vs. United States chronicles the Lakota Indians’ century-long quest to reclaim the Black Hills, sacred land that was stolen in violation of treaty agreements. A searing, timely portrait of resistance, the film explores the ways America has ignored its debt to indigenous communities, and ponders what might be done today to repair the wrongs of the past.”

7/16/23- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB

8) SOUND OF FREEDOM– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Sound of Freedom, based on the incredible true story, shines a light on even the darkest of places. After rescuing a young boy from ruthless child traffickers, a federal agent learns the boy’s sister is still captive and decides to embark on a dangerous mission to save her. With time running out, he quits his job and journeys deep into the Colombian jungle, putting his life on the line to free her from a fate worse than death.”

7/16/23- Weak reviews by the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB.

9) OPPENHEIER- No reviews as yet but I love all movies related to the MANHATEN Project.

10) BARBIE– No reviews as yet

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

1) OPPENHEIMER–

2) BARBIE-

3) THEATER CAMP -2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. TRDB. “Tony Award winner Ben Platt and Molly Gordon star in the new original comedy Theater Camp as Amos and Rebecca-Diane — lifelong best friends and drama instructors at a rundown camp in upstate New York. When clueless tech-bro Troy (Jimmy Tatro) arrives to run the property (into the ground), Amos, Rebecca-Diane and production manager Glenn (Noah Galvin) band together with the staff and students to stage a masterpiece, and keep their beloved summer camp afloat.”

7/15/23- Fair reviews. TRDB.

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY, CT-

1) OPPENHEIMER-

2) BARBIE–

3 SOUND OF FREEDOM– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Sound of Freedom, based on the incredible true story, shines a light on even the darkest of places. After rescuing a young boy from ruthless child traffickers, a federal agent learns the boy’s sister is still captive and decides to embark on a dangerous mission to save her. With time running out, he quits his job and journeys deep into the Colombian jungle, putting his life on the line to free her from a fate worse than death.”

7/16/23- Weak reviews by the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB.

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MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH COUNTY-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) BARBIE-

b) OPPENHEIMER–

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-

a) BARBIE-

b) OPPENHEIMER–

3) THE STONZEK THEATER AT THE LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE IN DOWNTOWN, LAKE WORTH-

a) PAST LIVES–

THE REEL DR. BOB–

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JULY 13, 2023-

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1)  RETURN TO SEOUL– Prime

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) RETURN TO SEOUL– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “On an impulse to reconnect with her origins, Freddie, 25, returns to South Korea for the first time, where she was born before being adopted and raised in France. The headstrong young woman starts looking for her biological parents in a country she knows so little about, taking her life in new and unexpected directions.”

12/3/22- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.

7/13/23– I liked the movie but it could have been shorter by a third. TRDB.

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NEW MOVIES PLAYING IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) ONCE UPON A TIME IN UGANDA– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Set in Uganda, this documentary follows two men from opposite sides of the world who come together over a shared love for Chuck Norris.”

7/7/23- Excellent reviews by the critics and fair ones by audiences. TRDB.

In Theaters

2) AMANDA– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Born into an upper-class family with a doting mother who foots the bill for her indolent lifestyle, 24-year-old combative Amanda (emerging talent Benedetta Porcaroli) searches for boyfriends but only finds misfits who are repelled by her intensity. She longs for connection but has never had a friend of her own… until she discovers a long lost childhood bond.”

7/7/23- Excellent reviews from the critics for this Italian drama. TRDB. In Theaters

3) THE LESSON– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Liam (Daryl McCormack), an aspiring and ambitious young writer, eagerly accepts a tutoring position at the family estate of his idol, renowned author J.M. Sinclair (Academy Award nominee Richard E. Grant). But soon, Liam realizes that he is ensnared in a web of family secrets, resentment, and retribution.”

7/7/23- Good reviews for this drama. TRDB. In Theaters

4) THE LEAGUE– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “THE LEAGUE celebrates the dynamic journey of Negro League baseball’s triumphs and challenges through the first half of the twentieth century. The story is told through previously unearthed archival footage and never-before-seen interviews with legendary players like Satchel Paige and Buck O’Neil — whose early careers paved the way for the Jackie Robinson era — as well as celebrated Hall of Famers Willie Mays and Hank Aaron who started out in the Negro Leagues.”

7/8/23- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. In Theaters

5) WHAM!- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In 1982, the best of friends and still teenagers – George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley as WHAM! set out to conquer the world. By June of 1986 they played their very last gig at Wembley Stadium having done exactly that. Now for the very first time, told in their own words, the amazing story of how in four years they dominated the charts around the world with timeless and classic pop songs.”

7/8/23- Excellent reviews by the critics and audiences as well. TRDB. Netflix

6) SOUND OF FREEDOM– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Sound of Freedom, based on the incredible true story, shines a light on even the darkest of places. After rescuing a young boy from ruthless child traffickers, a federal agent learns the boy’s sister is still captive and decides to embark on a dangerous mission to save her.”

7/14/23- Good reviews from the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB.

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

1) ASTEROID CITY–

2) THE LESSON–

3) YOU HURT MY FEELINGS–

4) PAST LIVES–

5) THE MIRACLE CLUB– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Set in 1967, THE MIRACLE CLUB is a heartwarming film that follows the story of three generations of close friends, Lily (Maggie Smith), Eileen (Kathy Bates), and Dolly (Agnes O’Casey) of Ballygar, a hard-knocks community in Dublin, who have one tantalizing dream: to win a pilgrimage to the sacred French town of Lourdes, that place of miracles that draws millions of visitors each year.”

7/13/23- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY, CT

1) THE MIRACLE CLUB–

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MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH CO.-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

1) THE LESSON

2) SOUND OF FREEDOM– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Sound of Freedom, based on the incredible true story, shines a light on even the darkest of places. After rescuing a young boy from ruthless child traffickers, a federal agent learns the boy’s sister is still captive and decides to embark on a dangerous mission to save her.”

7/14/23- Good reviews from the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB.

3) THE MIRACLE CLUB–

b) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-

1) THE MIRACLE CLUB–

2) THE LESSON–

3) SOUND OF FREEDOM–

4) PAST LIVES–

THE STONZEK THEATER AT THE LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-

a) 32 SOUNDS– 32 Sounds is an immersive feature documentary and profound sensory experience from Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Sam Green (The Weather Underground) featuring original music by JD Samson (Le Tigre, MEN). 

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JULY 6, 2023-

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) UMBERTO ECO- A LIBRARY OF THE WORLD– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Umberto Eco’s private library was a world in itself: more than 30,000 contemporary books and 1,500 rare and antique volumes. The director had worked with Eco one year before the writer’s death on a video project for the Venice Art Biennale in 2015, gaining access to the library.”

7/1/23- Excellent reviews for this Italian documentary. TRDB.

2) THE PASSENGERS OF THE NIGHT– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “On election night in 1981, celebrations spill out onto the street and there is an air of hope and change throughout Paris. But for Elisabeth, her marriage is coming to an end and she will now have to support herself and her two teenage children.”

7/1/23- Excellent reviews for this French drama. TRDB. In Theaters

3) EVERY BODY–  2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “EVERY BODY is a revelatory investigation of the lives of intersex people. The film tells the stories of three individuals who have moved from childhoods marked by shame, secrecy, and non-consensual surgeries to thriving adulthoods after each decided to set aside medical advice to keep their bodies a secret and instead came out as their authentic selves.”

7/1/23- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. In Theaters

4) MILLIE LIES LOW– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Millie, an architecture student from Wellington, New Zealand, has landed a competitive internship with a prestigious firm in New York. After telling everyone she knows about the opportunity, she suddenly suffers a panic attack as her plane is about to take off, and misses her flight.”

7/1/21- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.

5) AS FAR AS I CAN WALK– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Siisi, nicknamed Strahinja, a 22-year-old Ghanaian refugee, is doing everything to integrate in Serbia. He volunteers for the Red Cross in the camp where he lives, looks for work, plays on the local football team… His biggest challenge, however, is to win back the woman he loves.”

7/2/23- Fair reviews but it does seem interesting to me. TRDB.

6) IN THE COMPANY OF ROSE- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Tony-winning playwright and director James Lapine (Into the Woods, Sunday in the Park with George) befriends Rose Styron, the widow of the great American novelist William Styron (Sophie’s Choice). Rose shares the fascinating story of her complex life as a poet, journalist, human rights activist, life partner to William, and friend of the Kennedys, Phillip Roth, Carly Simon, the Clintons, James Baldwin, Leonard Bernstein, Meryl Streep, Gabriel Garcia Marquez and many other luminaries of her time.”

7/2/2023- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. In Theaters

7) PRISONER’S DAUGHTER– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After 12-years in prison, Max (Brian Cox) is diagnosed with terminal cancer and granted a compassionate release with the condition he reside with his daughter, Maxine (Kate Beckinsale). With no love lost toward Max but financially strapped and working multiple jobs to raise her only son, Ezra (Christopher Convery), she begrudgingly agrees to the conditions.”

7/2/23- Poor reviews from the critics and very good ones from audiences. TRDB. In Theaters

9) SIN LA HABANA– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Leonardo and Sara, a young Afro-Cuban couple, are desperate to leave the island. They decide that the best way to emigrate is for Leonardo to seduce a foreign woman, get legal status in another country, and then send for Sara. The woman they choose is Nasim, an Iranian-Canadian divorcée who is running from an oppressive past and yearning to have fun for the first time in her life.”

7/3/23- Excellent reviews for this Spanish drama. TRDB. On Prime Video

10) ROCK HUDSON: ALL THAT HEAVEN ALLOWED– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Archival footage and interviews with close friends provide insight into the life and career of Hollywood icon Rock Hudson.”

7/3/23- Good reviews by the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB. 

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

1) PAST LIVES–

2) ASTEROID CITY–

3) THE LESSON–

4) DESPERATE SOULS, DARK CITY AND THE LEGEND OF MIDNIGHT COWBOY

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY, CT-

1) EVERY BODY-

2) PAST LIVES–

3) ASTEROID CITY–

4) YOU HURT MY FEELINGS–

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MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH CO. FLORIDA-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) THE LESSON–

b) ASTEROID CITY–

c) PERSIAN LESSONS–

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-

a) THE LESSON–

b) PERSIAN LESSONS–

c) PAST LIVES–

d) ROISE & FRANK–

e) IT AIN’T OVER–

3) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-

a) BLUE JEAN– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “England, 1988 — Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government is about to pass a law stigmatizing gays and lesbians, forcing Jean, a gym teacher, to live a double life. As pressure mounts from all sides, the arrival of a new girl at school catalyzes a crisis that will challenge Jean to her core.”

6/18/23- Excellent reviews by the critics and really poor ones from audiences. TRDB

7/7—7/9)

JUNE 29, 2023-

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITE OF THE WEEK-

1) TAKE CARE OF MAYA– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “When nine-year-old Maya Kowalski was admitted to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in 2016, nothing could have prepared her or her family for what they were about to go through. As the medical team tried to understand her rare illness, they began to question the basic truths that bound the Kowalskis together.”

6/24/23- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

6/25/23- I saw this yesterday and I agree with those who praised this movie. Really a must see especially for those who care for children professionally.  TRDB.

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) REVOIR PARIS– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After an idyllic date night full of red wine and a late-night motorcycle ride home, Mia (Virginie Efira) stops at a Parisian bistro to take shelter from a downpour. Her reprieve is shattered when a gunman opens fire. Three months later, with a frustratingly hazy memory of the attack, Mia finds herself numbed and unable to resume her life.”

6/23/23- Excellent reviews for this French drama. TRDB. In Theaters

2) NO HARD FEELINGS– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “On the brink of losing her childhood home, Maddie (Jennifer Lawrence) discovers an intriguing job listing: wealthy helicopter parents looking for someone to “date” their introverted 19-year-old son, Percy, before he leaves for college. To her surprise, Maddie soon discovers the awkward Percy is no sure thing.”

6/23/23-Fair reviews from the critics and very good ones from audiences. TRDB. In Theaters

3) THE PERFECT FIND– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After a high-profile firing, Jenna’s (Gabrielle Union) fashion career comeback hits a snag when she falls for a charming, much younger coworker (Keith Powers) — who happens to be her boss’s son. As sparks fly, Jenna must decide if she’ll risk it all on a secret romance.”

6/23/23- Fair reviews from the critics and very good ones from audiences. TRDB. Netflix

4) WORLD’S BEST– 2023. Synopsis by Disney+. “In “World’s Best,” 12-year-old mathematics genius Prem Patel (Manny Magnus), in the midst of navigating the tumultuous hardships of adolescence, discovers his recently deceased father was a famous rapper and immediately sets out to pursue a career for himself as a rap superstar.”

6/23/23- Just 2 reviews so far and they are just OK. TRDB.

5) I’LL SHOW YOU MINE- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “An author sits down to interview her beguiling pansexual nephew, Nick, for a new book about his history as a model.”

6/23/23- Reviews are weak at best. TRDB

6) THE STROLL-2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The history of New York’s Meatpacking District told from the perspective of transgender sex workers who lived and worked there. They recount the violence, policing, and gentrification that led to a movement for transgender rights.”

7) SUBLIME-– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In a small coastal town, 16-year-old Manuel plays in a band with his best friends and shares an unbreakable bond with Felipe, who he’s known since childhood. Manuel is also dating Azul, but he begins to feel something unexpected when it comes to their first time together, and it makes him see things in a brand-new light and tests his relationships.

6/23/23 Good reviews by the critics and weak ones from audiences. TRDB. On Prime and Vudu

8) TAKE CARE OF MAYA- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “When nine-year-old Maya Kowalski was admitted to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in 2016, nothing could have prepared her or her family for what they were about to go through. As the medical team tried to understand her rare illness, they began to question the basic truths that bound the Kowalskis together.”

6/24/34- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. On Netflix

6/25/23- I saw this yesterday and I agree with those who praised this movie. Really a must see especially for those who care for children professionally.  TRDB.

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

1) ASTEROID CITY– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention (organized to bring together students and parents from across the country for fellowship and scholarly competition) is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events.”

6/20/23 Fair reviews by the critics and poor ones from the audiences. TRDB.

2) BLUE JEAN–

3) PAST LIVES– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life, in this heartrending modern romance.” TRDB.

6/3/23- Excellent reviews by the critics and good ones by audiences as well. TRDB.

4) YOU HURT MY FEELINGS– I liked this movie very much. TRDB.

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY CT.

1) PAST LIVES– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life, in this heartrending modern romance.” TRDB.

6/3/23- Excellent reviews by the critics and good ones by audiences as well. TRDB.

2) ASTEROID CITY– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention (organized to bring together students and parents from across the country for fellowship and scholarly competition) is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events.”

6/20/23 Fair reviews by the critics and poor ones from the audiences. TRDB.

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MOVIES PLAYING LOCALLY IN PALM BEACH Co.

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) ASTEROID CITY– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention (organized to bring together students and parents from across the country for fellowship and scholarly competition) is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events.”

6/20/23 Fair reviews by the critics and poor ones from the audiences. TRDB.

b) ASTEROID CITY– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention (organized to bring together students and parents from across the country for fellowship and scholarly competition) is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events.”

6/20/23 Fair reviews by the critics and poor ones from the audiences. TRDB.

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-

a) ASTEROID CITY– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention (organized to bring together students and parents from across the country for fellowship and scholarly competition) is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events.”

6/20/23 Fair reviews by the critics and poor ones from the audiences. TRDB.

b) PERSIAN LESSONS–

c) PAST LIVES–

d) ROISE & FRANK–

e) IT AIN’T OVER–

3) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-

a) THE PASSENGERS OF THE NIGHT– Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “On election night in 1981, celebrations spill out onto the street and there is an air of hope and change throughout Paris. But for Elisabeth, her marriage is coming to an end and she will now have to support herself and her two teenage children. She finds work at a late-night radio show and encounters a troubled teenager named Talulah whom she invites into her home.”  (June 30–July 2)

Excellent reviews for this French drama. TRDB.

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JUNE 22, 2013

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) YOU CAN LIVE FOREVER–

2) IT AIN’T OVER–

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) YOU CAN LIVE FOREVER– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. ‘In the early ’90s, gay teen Jaime is sent to live with her devout Jehovah’s Witness relatives after the death of her father. Jaime makes an unexpected connection with Marike, daughter of a prominent Witness Elder. The two are instantly drawn to each other, and begin a secret, unspoken romance.”

5/8/23- Very good reviews for this Lgbtq+ movie. TRDB.

6/22/23- I enjoyed this movie very much. TRDB.

2) IT AIN’T OVER– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “An intimate portrait of a misunderstood American icon, this emotional and uplifting documentary about Yogi Berra takes us beyond the caricatures and “Yogisms,” and into the heart of a sports legend whose unparalleled accomplishments on the baseball diamond were often overshadowed by his off-the-field persona.”

5/10/23- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

6/21/23- I saw this movie yesterday and liked it very much. TRDB. On Prime for $19.95

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) CADEJO BLANCO– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Sarita goes out dancing one night at the insistence of her free-spirited sister, Bea. Uncharacteristically, Sarita dances the night away, heading home alone when the party drags on too late. The next morning, after calling friends and neighbors, Sarita begins to panic when she realizes that Bea never made it home.”

6/18/23- Good reviews for this foreign drama (Spanish)- TRDB. On Vudu and Apple TV

2) BLUE JEAN– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “England, 1988 — Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government is about to pass a law stigmatizing gays and lesbians, forcing Jean, a gym teacher, to live a double life. As pressure mounts from all sides, the arrival of a new girl at school catalyzes a crisis that will challenge Jean to her core.”

6/18/23- Excellent reviews by the critics and really poor ones from audiences. TRDB

3) ALONERS– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Jina (Gong Seung-yeon) is the top employee at a call center, but despite talking to customers all day, she has shut out the world beyond her headset; she lives alone, eats alone, sleeps alone, and her cell phone is her constant companion. When one day she’s tasked with training a friendly and naïve new hire (Jung Da-eun), her icy armor is threatened.”

6/18/23- Excellent reviews by the critics and fair ones by audiences for this drama from Korea. TRDB. On Prime and Vudu

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS THEATER IN PLEASANTVILLE, NY-

1) PAST LIVES– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life, in this heartrending modern romance.”

6/3/23- Excellent reviews by the critics and good ones by audiences as well. TRDB.

2) ASTEROID CITY– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention (organized to bring together students and parents from across the country for fellowship and scholarly competition) is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events.”

6/20/23- Fair reviews by the critics and poor ones from the audiences. TRDB. In Theaters

3) BLUE JEAN– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “England, 1988 — Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government is about to pass a law stigmatizing gays and lesbians, forcing Jean, a gym teacher, to live a double life. As pressure mounts from all sides, the arrival of a new girl at school catalyzes a crisis that will challenge Jean to her core.”

6/18/23- Excellent reviews by the critics and really poor ones from audiences. TRDB

4) YOU HURT MY FEELINGS–

6/21/23- I liked this movie very much. TRDB. In Theaters

5) SCARLET– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Shortly after World War I, veteran Raphaël (Raphaël Thiery) returns home from the frontlines to find himself a widower, and father to an infant daughter. Raised by her father in rural Normandy, the child Juliette (Juliette Jouan) grows into a lonely young woman who dreams of greater possibilities. She seeks refuge in the nearby woods.”

6/21/23- Fair reviews from the critics and good ones from audiences. TRDB.

6) ‘CHILE 76-

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY, CT-

1) ASTEROID CITY– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention (organized to bring together students and parents from across the country for fellowship and scholarly competition) is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events.”

6/20/23 Fair reviews by the critics and poor ones from the audiences. TRDB.

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MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH Co.

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-

a) ASTEROID CITY

b) PERSIAN LESSONS–

c) ABOUT MY FATHER–

d) I’T AINT OVER–

e) ROISE & FRANK

3) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-

a) YOU HURT MY FEELINGS– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Beth (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), a popular writer, and her husband Don, a well-liked teacher, share the kind of relationship that truly, seriously, for the love of God cannot be real: that is, they’re actually in love. Even after decades of marriage, parenting, and their own successful careers, their physical spark has somehow not diminished; in fact, they seem to relish the opportunity to share a single ice cream cone and drive others — including their son, Charlie — mad.”  

5/28/23- I saw this movie and liked it very much. TRDB. (Fri–Sun.)

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JUNE 7, 2023

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) CONCERNED CITIZEN– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A dark comedy about gentrification in which a socially progressive man’s attempt to improve his Tel Aviv neighborhood goes unexpectedly awry. A satirical parable about the insidious ways in which privilege can unleash prejudice within.”

6/3/23- Very good reviews for this drama from Israel. TRDB.

6/4/23- I didn’t care for this movie at all. TRDB. On Prime.

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) PAST LIVES– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes .”Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life, in this heartrending modern romance.” TRDB.

6/3/23- Excellent reviews by the critics and good ones by audiences as well. TRDB.

2) AFTER SHERMAN– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “An exploration of coastal South Carolina’s history of racial trauma through the lens of Gullah culture and land preservation.”

6/3/23- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. In Theaters

3)  FALCON LAKE– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A shy teenager on a summer vacation experiences the joy and pain of young adulthood when he forges an unlikely bond with an older girl.”

6/3/23- Excellent reviews. TRDB

4) LYNCH/OZ– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The themes, images, and cultural vernacular of Victor Fleming’s The Wizard of Oz continue to haunt David Lynch’s art and filmography — from his very first short, The Alphabet, to his latest series, Twin Peaks: The Return.”

5) CONCERNED CITIZEN–  2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A dark comedy about gentrification in which a socially progressive man’s attempt to improve his Tel Aviv neighborhood goes unexpectedly awry. A satirical parable about the insidious ways in which privilege can unleash prejudice within.”

6/3/23- Very good reviews for this drama from Israel. I didn’t care for it. TRDB. In Theaters and Prime Video

6) REALITY– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “On a Saturday afternoon, in June 2017, Reality Winner, a 25-year-old in cut-off jeans, is confronted at her Georgia home by the FBI. A cryptic conversation begins and Reality’s life quickly begins to unravel.”

6/3/23- Excellent reviews by the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.  On MAX

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1) SHOOTING STARS-

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

1) PERSIAN LESSONS– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Set in occupied France in 1942, Persian Lessons follows Gilles (Nahuel Pe?rez Biscayart), a Belgian Jew, who narrowly avoids sudden execution by swearing to the guards that he’s Persian, not Jewish. While the lie temporarily saves him, Gilles is then assigned the extraordinary task of teaching Farsi, a language he doesn’t know, to Koch (Lars Eidinger), the officer in charge of the camp’s kitchen who dreams of opening a restaurant in Iran once the war is over.”

6/6/23- Fair reviews. TRDB.

2) CHILE ’76– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Chile, 1976. Carmen heads off to her beach house to supervise its renovation. Her husband, children and grandchildren come back and forth during the winter vacation. When the family priest asks her to take care of a young man he is sheltering in secret, Carmen steps onto unexplored territories, away from the quiet life she is used to.”

5/7/23- Excellent reviews from the critics for this Spanish drama.   TRDB .

3) ARE YOU THERE GOD?-

4) YOU HURT MY FEELIGS–

5) SANCTUARY–

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY, CT-

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MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH COUNTY-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) YOU HURT MY FEELINGS–

b) IT AIN’T OVER–

c) SOMEWHERE IN QUEENS–

d) ROISE & FRANK–

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- Same as LAKE WORTH

3) THE STONZEK THEATER AT THE LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH –

a) CHILE ’76– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Chile, 1976. Carmen heads off to her beach house to supervise its renovation. Her husband, children and grandchildren come back and forth during the winter vacation. When the family priest asks her to take care of a young man he is sheltering in secret, Carmen steps onto unexplored territories, away from the quiet life she is used to.”

5/7/23- Excellent reviews from the critics for this Spanish drama.   TRDB. (June 9–June 11)

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