The Reel Dr. Bob

JUNE 1, 2023-

DEAR FRIENDS:

I WILL BE AWAY FOR A SHORT WHILE. NEXT WEEK I MAY BE ABLE TO SEND AN ABBREVIATED NEWSLETTER BUT THE WEEK AFTER I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO SO– YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN!!!

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) YOU HURT MY FEELINGS– Theater

2) EVERYTHING WENT FINE- Prime

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) 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.”

5/23/23- Just a few reviews so far but they are excellent. TRDB.

5/28/23- I liked this movie very much. TRDB

2) EVERYTHING WENT FINE– 2023. “When André (André Dussollier) contacts his adult daughter, Emmanuèle, (Sophie Marceau) with a devastating final wish, she is forced to reconcile her past with him, in François Ozon’s powerful family drama.”

4/17/23- Excellent reviews from the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.

5/29/23- Wonderful acting and a very important topic as well. I liked it very much. TRDB. Prime video

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NEW MOVIES OPENING IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) 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.”

5/23/23- Just a few reviews so far but they are excellent. I liked it very much. TRDB. In Theaters

2) THE WIND & THE RECKONING– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “1893. The Hawaiian Kingdom has been overthrown by a Western power just as an outbreak of leprosy engulfs the tropical paradise. The new government orders all Native Hawaiians suspected of having the foreign disease banished permanently to a remote colony on the island of Moloka’i that is known as ‘the island of the living grave’. When a local cowboy named Ko’olau (Jason Scott Lee) and his young son Kalei (Kahiau Perreira) contract the dreaded disease, they refuse to allow their family to be separated, sparking an armed clash with brutal white island authorities.”

5/26/23- Excellent reviews from audiences– none yet from critics. TRDB. In Theaters

3) WE MIGHT AS WELL BE DEAD– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A high-rise building near the forest is famous for its carefully curated community. When a dog disappears and her daughter refuses to leave the bathroom, security officer ANNA faces an absurd battle against an irrational fear, that slowly spreads amongst the residents and rattles this utopia with a view.”

5/26/23- Very good reviews for this German drama. TRDB. In Theaters

4) WILL-O’-THE WISP– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “On his deathbed, his royal highness Alfredo, King without a crown, is taken back to distant youth memories and the time he dreamt of becoming a fireman. The encounter with instructor Afonso from the fire brigade, opens a new chapter in the life of the two young men immersed in love and desire, and the will to change the status quo.”

5/26/23- Excellent reviews for this Portuguese drama. TRDB. In Theaters

5) UNCLENCHING THE FISTS– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Ada is stuck. Living in a dead-end industrial town in North Ossetia, she is caught in the tight grip of the men in her life. But when her older brother returns home and her domineering father suddenly falls ill, Ada finally sees a possible path to freedom.”

5/26/23- Fairly good reviews for this Russian drama. TRDB. Streaming

6) WHITE BALLS ON WALLS– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Amsterdam’s Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art wants to become more diverse and inclusive. But how to go about that? An honest look behind the scenes into the sometimes-fraught process taking place in many public institutions.”

5/26/23- Just 4 reviews so far and they are good for this Dutch documentary and they are good  TRDB.

7) BEING MARY TYLER MOORE– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Chronicling the vanguard career of Mary Tyler Moore, weaving her personal narrative with the beats of her professional accomplishments, highlighting her groundbreaking roles and the indelible impact she had on generations of women who came after her.”

5/26/23 – Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. Streaming

8) VICTIM/SUSPECT– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “On her first solo investigation, journalist Rae de Leon travels nationwide to uncover a shocking pattern: Young women tell the police they’ve been sexually assaulted, but instead of finding justice, they’re charged with the crime of making a false report, arrested, and even imprisoned by the system they believed would protect them.”

5/27/23- Fair reviews by the critics and poor ones by audiences. TRDB. Netflix

SKIP THESE-

1) ABOUT MY FATHER-

2) KANDAHAR-

3) THE WRATH OF BECKY-

4) INFLUENCER-

5) THE ATTACHMENT DIARIES-

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

1) ARE YOU THERE GOD?-

2) SANCUARY– After inheriting his father’s hotel chain, Hal attempts to end his long and secret relationship with Rebecca. A battle of wills ensues over the course of one incredibly fraught night, with both Rebecca and Hal struggling to keep the upper hand as their power dynamic swings wildly back and forth.

3) YOU HURT MY FEELINGS– see above

4) MASTER GARDENER-

5) IT AIN’T OVER–

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MOVIES SHOWING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY, CT

1) YOU HURT MY FEELINGS–

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MOVIES SHOWING IN PALM BEACH COUNTY-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) YOU HURT MY FEELINGS-

b) THE STARLING GIRL–

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-

a) YOU HURT MY FEELINGS–

b) THE STARLING GIRL–

c) SOMEWHERE IN QUEENS–

d) ROISE & FRANK– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Grief-stricken Róise lost her husband, Frank, two years ago. Her son, Alan, worries about her but the arrival of a mysterious dog seems to bring happiness to her life once more. Róise soon comes to believe that the dog is, in fact, Frank reincarnated. He has come back to be with her again… and to coach the local sports team.”

6/2/23- Excellent reviews for this Scottish drama. TRDB. In Theaters and Amazon Prime

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

a) BEAU IS AFRAID– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A paranoid man embarks on an epic odyssey to get home to his mother in this bold and ingeniously depraved new film from writer/director Ari Aster.

4/19/23- Fair reviews from critics and audiences. TRDB. ( Fri–Sun)

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MAY 25, 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) MASTER GARDENER– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Directed by Academy Award® nominee Paul Schrader based on his original screenplay, MASTER GARDENER follows Narvel Roth (award-winner Joel Edgerton), the meticulous horticulturist of Gracewood Gardens. He is as much devoted to tending the grounds of this beautiful and historic estate, to pandering to his employer, the wealthy dowager Mrs. Haverhill.”

5/18/23- Fair reviews for this drama. TRDB.

2) THE NIGHT OF THE 12th.-2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In nearly every police precinct, detectives are inevitably confronted with a case that goes unsolved. The more heinous the crime, the more it haunts those whose duty it is solve it. Such is the dilemma for Yohan Vivès–a young, recently promoted police Captain–when he begins investigating the gruesome murder of a young women named Clara in the town of Grenoble.”

5/20/23- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB. In Theaters

3) SANCTUARY– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. ” Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Set over the course of one night in a single hotel room, “Sanctuary” tells the story of a dominatrix (Margaret Qualley) and Hal (Christopher Abbott), her wealthy client. About to inherit his late father’s position and fortune, Hal tries to end their relationship, but when his attempt to cut ties backfires, disaster ensues.”

5/21/23- Excellent reviews from the critics and weak ones from audiences. Sounds interesting to me. TRDB. In Theaters and on VUDU

4) THE COW WHO SANG A SONG INTO THE FUTURE–  2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “When thousands of fish die in a polluted river in southern Chile, Magdalena, a woman long-deceased, emerges amongst their lifeless bodies. Magdalena encounters her widowed husband, sending him into a state of shock and prompting the return of their daughter, Cecilia. Magdalena’s presence and her effect on the environment stirs curiosity and fear among her family. As the past comes into focus, mother and daughter are met with the opportunity to change the future.”

5/21/23- Excellent reviews for this Spanish drama. TRDB. In Theaters now and streaming in July.

5) THE TAKING– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Examining the myth of Monument Valley, its symbolism in westerns and its significance during the conquest of the West and in American history.”

5/21/23- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. In Theaters

6) STAY AWAKE– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A quietly powerful look at the ripple effects of opioid addiction, STAY AWAKE explores addiction from the lesser-seen viewpoint of the caretakers–in this case teenaged brothers Oleff and Argus. Their mother, played by Metz, is loving and well-meaning but powerless to pull herself out of the destructive cycle of her disease.”

5/22/23- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB. In Theaters

7) BUTTERFLY VISION– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After spending months as a prisoner in Donbas, Ukrainian aerial reconnaissance expert Lilia returns home to her family. But the trauma of captivity continues to torment her and surface in dreamlike ways. Something growing deep within Lilia will not allow her to forget, yet she refuses to identify as a victim and will fight to liberate herself.”

5/22/23- Good reviews for this movie from Ukraine. TRDB. In Theaters

8)  MUSEUM OF THE REVOLUTION– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “”The wind got up in the night and took our plans away,” reads the proverb in the opening titles of MUSEUM OF THE REVOLUTION. It’s a reference to the 1961 plan to build a grand museum in Belgrade as a tribute to Socialist Yugoslavia. Meant to “safeguard the truth” about the Yugoslav people, the plan never got beyond the construction of the basement. The derelict building now tells a very different story from the one envisioned by the initiators 60 years ago. The cavernous, damp, pitch-dark space is inhabited by the outcasts of a society reshaped by capitalism.”

5/22/23- Just 3 reviews for this documentary from Serbia and they are very good. TRDB. In Theaters

9) WHITE BUILDING– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “20-year-old Samnang and two of his friends live in the White Building, a landmark tenement in Phnom Penh. In this fast-changing city, the three boys practice their dance routine dreaming of television talent contests while their parents lead a more traditional lifestyle. But the White Building is to be demolished. Samnang observes his father unsuccessfully attempting to bring together his divided neighbors on the government’s compensation offers for residents to move out, and he must face his best friend’s departure from Cambodia.”

5/21/23- Excellent reviews for this drama from Cambodia. TRDB. In Theaters

10) GIVING BIRTH TO A BUTTERFLY– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After having her identity stolen online, Diana Dent leaves her family and goes on a road trip with her son’s pregnant girlfriend to track down the perpetrators. The mismatched travel companions form an unexpected bond as they concede to the hardships of their own lives, and their hunt for answers becomes a surreal journey of self-discovery and empowerment.”

5/22/23- Fair reviews but, as many of you know, I love road trip movies and I would see this one. TRDB.  On Vudu and Prime

11) 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.

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

1) 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.”

5/23/23- Just a few reviews so far but they are excellent. TRDB. In Theaters

2) RAGING BULL–

3) ARE YOU THERE GOD?-

4) THE STARLING GIRL–

5) MASTER GARDENER–

6) IT AIN’T OVER–

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY, CT-

1) ARE YOU THERE GOD?-

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.

3) 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.”

5/23/23- Just a few reviews so far but they are excellent. TRDB.

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MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH COUNTY

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) THE STARLING GIRL–

b) YOU HURT MY FEELINGS

c) ARE YOU THERE GOD?-

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-

a) ISREAL SWINGS FOR GOLD–

b) SOMEWHERE IN QUEENS–

c) YOU HURT MY FEELINGS–

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

a) EVERYTHING WENT FINE– 2023. “When André (André Dussollier) contacts his adult daughter, Emmanuèle, (Sophie Marceau) with a devastating final wish, she is forced to reconcile her past with him, in François Ozon’s powerful family drama.”

4/17/23- Excellent reviews from the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB. (Fri–Sun)

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MAY 18, 2023

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK- NONE

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK- NONE

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NEW MOVIES AT THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) 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. In Theaters

2) STILL: A MICHAEL J. FOX MOVIE– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The film, which will incorporate documentary, archival and scripted elements, will recount Fox’s extraordinary story in his own words — the improbable tale of an undersized kid from a Canadian army base who rose to the heights of stardom in 1980s Hollywood.”

5/12/23- Excellent reviews from the critics and audiences. TRDB. In Theaters and on Apple tv

3) MONICA– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Monica is an intimate portrait of a woman who, for the first time in 20 years, returns home to the Midwest to take care of her ailing mother.”

5/12/23- Very good reviews for this drama. TRDB. Not streaming yet

4) BLACKBERRY– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “‘BlackBerry’ tells the story of Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie, the two men that charted the course of the spectacular rise and catastrophic demise of the world’s first smartphone.”

5/10/23- Great reviews for this docudrama. TRDB. In Theaters

5) THE STARLING GIRL– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Seventeen-year-old Jem Starling struggles to define her place within her fundamentalist Christian community in rural Kentucky. Even her greatest joy of dancing with the church group is tempered by worry that her actions are sinful and she is caught between a burgeoning awareness of her own sexuality and her religious devotion. With the return of Owen, an enigmatic youth pastor, Jem soon finds herself attracted to his worldliness and charm.”

5/12/23- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB. In Theaters

6) L’IMMENSITA– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Rome, 1970s: a world which straddles new neighborhoods being created, TV variety shows still in black & white, societal advances and family models that now seem outdated. Clara and Felice have just moved into a new apartment. Their marriage has reached a point of no return: they no longer love each other, but they can’t seem to leave each other either.”

5/12/23- Fair reviews for this Italian drama. TRDB. In Theaters

7) DEALING WITH DAD- 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “DEALING WITH DAD follows MARGARET CHANG as she reluctantly goes back to her hometown with her hapless brothers to deal with the sudden depression of their dad. The thing is, everybody hates him and he’s actually nicer depressed than well.”

5/12/23- Fair reviews. TRDB.  Vudu and Prime

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

1) MASTER GARDENER–

2) THE EIGHT MOUNTAINS–

3) IN AIN’T OVER–

4) ARE YOU THERE GOD?

5) BLACKBERRY–

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY, CT-

1) IT AIN’T OVER–

2) ARE YOU THERE GOD?-

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MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH CO.

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) ISRAEL SWINGS FOR GOLD-

b) ARE YOU THERE GOD?

c) SOMEWHERE IN QUEENS

d) CARMEN-

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-

a) ARE YOU THERE GOD?

b) SOMEWHERE IN QUEENS–

c) CARMEN-

d) ISRAEL SWINGS FOR GOLD–

3) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-

a) MASTER GARDENER– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Directed by Academy Award® nominee Paul Schrader based on his original screenplay, MASTER GARDENER follows Narvel Roth (award-winner Joel Edgerton), the meticulous horticulturist of Gracewood Gardens. He is as much devoted to tending the grounds of this beautiful and historic estate, to pandering to his employer, the wealthy dowager Mrs. Haverhill.”

5/18/23- Fair reviews for this drama. TRDB. (Fri–Sun)

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MAY 11, 2023

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) THE QUIET GIRL–

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) THE QUIET GIRL– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Rural Ireland. 1981. Nine-year-old Cait is sent away from her overcrowded, dysfunctional family to live with foster parents for the summer. Quietly struggling at school and at home, she has learned to hide in plain sight from those around her. She blossoms in their care, but in this house where there are meant to be no secrets, she discovers one painful truth.”

12/18//22- Excellent reviews from the critics and audiences as well. TRDB. 

5/9/23– This was the second time I saw this movie and I liked it even more this time. TRDB

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) QUEENS OF THE QING DYNASTY– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In a remote small town, a neurodivergent teen forms an unlikely rapport with an international student from Shanghai volunteering at the hospital where they are a patient. Between the two, a bond forms, cemented by their candid conversations, nightly text messages, and exchange of their deepest secrets. The boundaries of their friendship quickly expand into something special, altering their inner alchemy.”

5/7/23- Excellent reviews for this Lgbtq drama. TRDB.

2) UNREST– 2023. “Unrest is the story of young watchmaker, Josephine, in 1877 Switzerland, who gets involved with the rising anarchist movement as new technologies begin to transform money, time and labor in a small town.”

5/7/23- Good reviews for this French drama. The NY Times liked it very much. TRDB.

3) 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 .

4)  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. On Vudu and Prime

5) SLAVA UKRAINI– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “One year after the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy takes us to the heart of the combat through this war diary made during the second half of 2022.”

5/3/23- No reviews yet but I’d take a chance and see it. TRDB.

5/8/23- Poor reviews just in. TRDB.

6) RICEBOY SLEEPS– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Set in the 90s, a Korean single mother raises her young son in the suburbs of Canada determined to provide a better life for him than the one she left behind.”

5/8/23- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

7) 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.”

SKIP THESE-

1) WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?

2) ANXIOUS NATION-

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

1) THE EIGHT MOUNTAINS– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After meeting as children over a series of summers in the Italian Alps, Pietro (Luca Marinelli) and Bruno (Alessandro Borghi) reunite as adults to build a mountainside cottage which becomes a site of both reflection and reconciliation.”

4/30/23- Excellent reviews for this drama from Italy. TRDB.

2) BLACKBERRY- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “‘BlackBerry’ tells the story of Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie, the two men that charted the course of the spectacular rise and catastrophic demise of the world’s first smartphone.”

5/10/23- Great reviews for this docudrama. TRDB.

3) ARE YOU THERE GOD?

4) 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.

5) OTHER PEOPLE’S CHILDREN–

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY, CT-

1) 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.”

2) ARE YOU THERE GOD?

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MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH COUNTY-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) ARE YOU THERE GOD?

b) SOMEWHERE IN QUEENS-

c) ISRAEL SWINGS FOR GOLD–

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- Same as Lake Worth above

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

a) SHOWING UP- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A sculptor (Michelle Williams) preparing to open a new show must balance her creative life with the daily dramas of family and friends, in Kelly Reichardt’s vibrant and captivatingly funny portrait of art and craft.”

4/8/23- Very good reviews from the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB. Fri–Sun

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MAY 4, 2023

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

I AM WATCHING “ALASKA DAILY” ON PRIME AND ENJOYING IT– LOVE HILLARY SWANK!!

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK- NONE

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) THE EIGHT MOUNTAINS– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After meeting as children over a series of summers in the Italian Alps, Pietro (Luca Marinelli) and Bruno (Alessandro Borghi) reunite as adults to build a mountainside cottage which becomes a site of both reflection and reconciliation.”

4/30/23- Excellent reviews for this drama from Italy. TRDB.

2) R.M.N.- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Award-winning director Cristian Mungiu’s (4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days) gripping portrait of ethnic and economic resentments tearing at the fabric of a small mountain town.”

4/30/23- Excellent reviews for this drama from Romania. TRDB.

3) POLITE SOCIETY– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A merry mash-up of sisterly affection, parental disappointment and bold action, POLITE SOCIETY follows martial artist-in-training Ria Khan who believes she must save her older sister Lena from her impending marriage.”

4/30/23- Excellent reviews from the critics and good ones from audiences. TRDB.

4) ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT’S ME, MARGARET– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions.”

4/30/23- Excellent reviews from all. TRDB.

5) NUCLEAR NOW– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “As fossil fuels continue to cook the planet, the world is finally becoming forced to confront the influence of large oil companies and tactics that have enriched a small group of corporations and individuals for generations.”

4/30/23- Just a few reviews so far and they are mixed. One reviewer called this documentary “blah.”  TRDB.

6) FOUR QUARTETS– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten tomatoes. “Ralph Fiennes’s exquisite performance of T. S. Eliot’s poetic masterpiece is dynamically translated from stage to screen by director Sophie Fiennes.”

4/30/23- Fair reviews for this drama. TRDB.

7) BIG GEORGE FOREMAN– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. ‘Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World is based on the remarkable true story of one of the greatest comebacks of all time and the transformational power of second chances.”

4/30/23- Awful reviews by the critics but excellent reviews from audiences. I’ll skip it- I saw the coming attractions and that was enough. TRDB.

8) THE RESTLESS– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Leila and Damien are deeply in love. Despite his bipolarity , he tries to pursue his life with her, knowing he may never be able to offer her what she desires.”

4/30/23- Very good reviews for this French drama. TRDB.

9) THOSE WHO REMAINED– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A man living a solitary life in post-World War II Hungary meets a young girl.”

4/30/23- Excellent reviews by the critics for this movie from Hungary and so-so reviews by audiences. TRDB.

10) WINTER BOY– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Lucas is 17 when his teenage world is suddenly shattered. He views his life as a wild animal in need of taming. Between a brother settled in Paris and a mother with whom he now lives alone, Lucas will have to fight to rediscover hope and love.”

4/30/23- Fair to good reviews for this French drama. TRDB.

11) BROADWAY– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Nelly has escaped from her wealthy and controlling family. As she dances in a strip club, she meets Markos, a small yet charismatic gangster, who helps her run away from her stepfather’s henchmen. Markos soon becomes her protector and lover.”

4/30/23- Excellent reviews for this Greek drama. TRDB.

12) WYNONNA JUDD: BETWEEN HELL AND HALLELUUJAH-2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “WYNONNA JUDD: BETWEEN HELL AND HALLELUJAH offers audiences a raw, first-hand glimpse into Wynonna’s life as she bravely embarks on her next chapter following Naomi Judd’s untimely passing.”

4/30/23- Just 1 review and it is poor. TRDB.

13) CENTURION: THE DANCING STALLION– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The journey begins as Ellissia (Midthunder) adopts a white stallion to train in the art of Mexican horse dancing. As she starts teaching the handsome but previously abused Centurion, Ellissia falls critically ill, which keeps her from competing in a celebrated equestrian event. Under the watchful eyes of her father (Zane).”

4/30/23- No reviews as yet. TRDB.

SKIP THIS-

1) THE END OF SEX-

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

1) AIR–

2) OTHER PEOPLE’S CHILDREN– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Rachel is 40 years old, with no children. She loves her life: her high school students, her friends, her ex, her guitar lessons. When she falls in love with Ali, she becomes attached to Leila, his 4-year-old daughter. She tucks her into bed, cares for her, loves her like her own. But to love other people’s children is risky.”

4/23/23- Excellent reviews for this French comedy/drama. TRDB.

3) POLITE SOCIETY– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A merry mash-up of sisterly affection, parental disappointment and bold action, POLITE SOCIETY follows martial artist-in-training Ria Khan who believes she must save her older sister Lena from her impending marriage.”

4/30/23- Excellent reviews from the critics and good ones from audiences. TRDB.

4) R.M.N.- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Award-winning director Cristian Mungiu’s (4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days) gripping portrait of ethnic and economic resentments tearing at the fabric of a small mountain town.”

4/30/23- Excellent reviews for this drama from Romania. TRDB.

5) ARE YOU THERE GOD? –

6) CHEVALIER– limited screenings

7) SHOWING UP-

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY, CT-

1) LOVE AGAIN–

2) ARE YOU THERE GOD?

3) POLITE SOCIETY–

4) GUY RITCHIE’S COVENANT

5) AIR-

MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH Co.

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) ISRAEL SWINGS FOR GOLD–

b) ARE YOU THERE GOD?

c) SOMEWHERE IN QUEENS–

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-

a) LOVE AGAIN–

b) ISRAEL SWINGS FOR GOLD–

c) ARE YOU THERE GOD?

d) SOMEWHERE IN QUEENS–

3) THE STONZEK THEATER AT THE LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH- (Friday–Sunday)

a) SLAVA UKRAINI– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “One year after the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy takes us to the heart of the combat through this war diary made during the second half of 2022.”

5/3/23- No reviews yet but I’d take a chance and see it. TRDB.

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APRIL 27, 2023-

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) SOMEWHERE IN QUEENS–

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) SOMEWHERE IN QUEENS– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Leo Russo (Ray Romano) lives a simple life in Queens, New York with his wife Angela (Laurie Metcalf), their shy but talented son “Sticks” (Jacob Ward), and Leo’s close-knit network of Italian-American relatives and neighborhood friends. Happy enough working at the family construction business alongside his father (Tony Lo Bianco) and younger brother (Sebastian Maniscalco), Leo lives each week for Sticks’ high-school basketball games.”

4/17/23- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

4/24/23- I liked this movie very much. TRDB.

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) GUY RITCHIE’S: THE COVENANT–  2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant follows US Army Sergeant John Kinley (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Afghan interpreter Ahmed (Dar Salim). After an ambush, Ahmed goes to Herculean lengths to save Kinley’s life. When Kinley learns that Ahmed and his family were not given safe passage to America as promised, he must repay his debt by returning to the war zone to retrieve them before the Taliban hunts them down first.”

4/22/23- Good reviews by the critics and excellent reviews from audiences. TRDB.

2) OTHER PEOPLE’S CHILDREN– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Rachel is 40 years old, with no children. She loves her life: her high school students, her friends, her ex, her guitar lessons. When she falls in love with Ali, she becomes attached to Leila, his 4-year-old daughter. She tucks her into bed, cares for her, loves her like her own. But to love other people’s children is risky.”

4/23/23- Excellent reviews for this French comedy/drama. TRDB.

3) A TOURIST’S GUIDE TO LOVE– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Work brings an American travel executive to Vietnam, where a free-spirited tour guide helps open her eyes to a beautifully adventurous way of life.”

4/23/23- Fair reviews but it sounded OK to me. TRDB. Netflix

4) DAY GROUND BURNING– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In the Sol Nascente favela on the edge of Brasília, Brazil, a group of women hijacks a pipeline to sell oil to the community.”

4/23/23- Excellent reviews for this documentary/drama. TRDB.

5) JUDY BLUME FOREVER– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The radical honesty of the books by trailblazing author Judy Blume changed the way millions of adolescent readers understood themselves, their sexuality, and what it meant to grow up, but also led to critical battles against book banning and censorship.”

4/23/23- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. Prime Video

6) TWILIGHT– This movie was made in 1990 but released now. About a policeman who returns to his original profession as a cop in order to find the killer of a young girl.

7) LITTLE RICHARD: I AM EVERYTHING– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Through a wealth of archive and performance that brings us into Richard’s complicated inner world, the film unspools the icon’s life story with all its switchbacks and contradictions.”

4/23/23- Excellent reviews by the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB. Vudu

8) PLAN 75– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In a near dystopian future, Japan’s government launches PLAN 75, a program encouraging the elderly to terminate their own lives to relieve its rapidly aging population’s social and economic burdens. In Chie Hayakawa’s remarkable and sensitive feature film debut, the lives of three ordinary citizens intersect in this new reality.”

4/23/23- Excellent reviews for this sci-fi drama.  TRDB.

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

1) ARE YOU THERE GOD–

2) POLITE SOCIETY–

3) SHOWING UP–

4) JOYLAND-

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY, CT-

1) ARE YOU THERE GOD-

2) POLITE SOCIETY–

3) BEAU IS AFRAID–

4) CHEVALIER–

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MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH Co.-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) BIG GEORGE FOREMAN

b) ARE YOU THERE GOD–

c) SOMEWHERE IN QUEENS–

d) CHEVALIER-

e) AIR

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-

a) ARE YOU THERE GOD

b) SOMEWHERE IN QUEENS–

c) BIG GEORGE FOREMAN–

d) CHEVALIER-

e AIR-

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

a) SMOKING CAUSES COUGHING– (Fri.-Sun.)

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