Posts filed under 'All Reviews'
MARCH 21, 2025-
DEAR FRIENDS:
NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-
1)
MISERICORDIA– 2015. Synopsis by Rotten ‘Tomatoes. “The teasingly entwined ambiguities of love and death continue to fascinate Alain Guiraudie (Stranger by the Lake), who returns with a sharp, sinister, yet slyly funny thriller.”
3/20/25- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
2)
THE ASSESSMENT– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “THE ASSESSMENT follows Mia (Elizabeth Olsen) and Aaryan (Himesh Patel), a successful couple who hope to become parents in a near future where resources are extremely limited and the government keeps firm control over reproduction.”
3/25/25- Excellent reviews for this sci-fi drama. TRDB.
3)
MAGAZINE DREAMS– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Killian Maddox is consumed by his dream of becoming a world famous bodybuilder and one day gracing the cover of fitness magazines. He lives a lonely, regimented life, and his relentless drive for perfection only pushes him deeper towards self destruction, but beneath his tenacious pursuit of superstardom lies a desperate, aching need for human connection.”
3/22/2025- Good reviews by the critics and very good ones from audiences. TRDB.
MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE, NY
1) MIICKEY 17–
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UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In a mysterious and surreal interzone somewhere between Tehran and Winnipeg, the lives of multiple characters interweave with each other in surprising and mysterious ways.”
2/15/25- Very good reviews. TRDB.
3) ANORA– Mixed reviews and lots of criticism
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BLACK BAG– 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “BLACK BAG is a gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife Kathryn. When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or his country.” TRDB.
3/22/25- Mixed reviews but all said it was well done. TRDB
5) NO OTHER LAND–
6) I’M STILL HERE- A must see- See it!!
MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC IN DANBURY-
1) MAGAZINE DREAMS–
2) BLACK BAG–
3) OCTOBER 8–
4) MICKEY 17–
MOVIES PLAYING AT THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL-
1) BLACK BAG–
2) SING SING– I saw this movie and liked it. TRDB
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MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH-
1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-
a) MIDAS MAN-
b) BLACK BAG-
c) OCTOBER 8-
2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- Same as Lake Worth
ENJOY!!
THE REEL DR. BOB-
March 28th, 2025
THE ACTOR- 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Based on the novel Memory by Donald E. Westlake, The Actor finds Paul Cole (André Holland) stranded in a mysterious small town with no memory of who he is or how he got there.”
3/14/25- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
Tags: drama
March 14th, 2025
YOUNG HEARTS- 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Elias (14) feels attracted to his new neighbour Alexander (14). Soon he realizes that he’s truly in love for the first time. The interactions with his friends and family bring more questions than answers. Confused by his burgeoning feelings, Elias tries to sort out his inner chaos to prove that he is worth Alexander’s heart.
Tags: drama
March 14th, 2025
BLACK BAG- 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “BLACK BAG is a gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife Kathryn. When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or his country.” TRDB.
3/22/25- Mixed reviews but all said it was well done. TRDB
Tags: drama
March 13th, 2025
MARCH 7, 2025-
DEAR FRIENDS-
MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK=
1)
LEE- 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Lee, the directorial feature from award-winning Cinematographer Ellen Kuras, portrays a pivotal decade in the life of American war correspondent and photographer, Lee Miller (Kate Winslet). Miller’s singular talent and unbridled tenacity resulted in some of the 20th century’s most indelible images of war, including an iconic photo of Miller herself, posing defiantly in Hitler’s private bathtub.”
3/11/25- Weak reviews by the critics and strong ones from audiences. TRDB
NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-
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PICTURE THIS– 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In this heartfelt rom-com, struggling photographer Pia (Simone Ashley) receives a prediction: true love and career success await her in the next five dates she goes on. With her sister’s wedding looming and family playing matchmaker, her ex (Hero Fiennes Tiffin) reappears, throwing both her love and professional life into chaos.”
3/7/25- Some reviews are OK. TRDB. On PRIME.
2) HOUSEWIFE OF THE YEAR–
3) THERE’S STILL TOMORROW– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomates. In this moving comedic drama set in postwar Rome, a working-class woman dreams of a better future for herself and her daughter while facing abuse at the hands of her domineering husband. When a mysterious letter arrives, she discovers the courage to change the circumstances of her life. An Italian box office phenomenon and winner of six Italian Academy Awards. TRDB. “
3/7/23- Reviews are excellent. TRDB
4) EUPHUS–
MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE, NY
1) ANORA– Some loved it and others hated it. Very few neutral for this nominated drama
2) NO OTHER LAND– Very good
3) MICKEY 17-
4) THE BRUTALIST–
5) I’M STILL HERE– I LovedLoved this movie
MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY-
1) MICKEY 17–
2) MY DEAD FRIEND ZOE–
3) EX-HUSBANDS–
4) THE UNBREAKABLE BOY–
MOVIES PLAYING AT THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL, CT
1) MICKEY 17–
2) I’M STILL HERE–
3) THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG–
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MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH CO. NEAR ME
1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-
a) ANORA–
b) A COMPLETE UNKNOWN–
c) I’M STILL HERE–
d) THE BRUTALIST–
2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- Same as Lake Worth
3) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN, LAKE WORTH-
a) THE BRUTALIST (3/5–3/9)
ENJOY!!
THE REEL DR. BOB
March 12th, 2025
LEE- 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Lee, the directorial feature from award-winning Cinematographer Ellen Kuras, portrays a pivotal decade in the life of American war correspondent and photographer, Lee Miller (Kate Winslet). Miller’s singular talent and unbridled tenacity resulted in some of the 20th century’s most indelible images of war, including an iconic photo of Miller herself, posing defiantly in Hitler’s private bathtub.”
3/11/25- Weak reviews by the critics and strong ones from audiences. TRDB
Tags: biopic, drama
March 11th, 2025
MARCH 1, 2025
DEAR FRIENDS:
MOVIES I SAW DURING THIS WEEK- none
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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-
1)
WE BEAT THE DREAM TEAM– 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “WE BEAT THE DREAM TEAM reveals the little-known story of a group of college basketball players who were tasked with preparing Larry Bird, Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan and the rest of the legendary “Dream Team” for their Olympic debut in 1992.”
2/27/25- No reviews as yet but it sounds interesting. TRDB.
2) THE UNBREAKABLE BOY-
3) COMPENSATION-
4) BECOMING KATHARINE GRAHAM-
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THE ACCIDENTAL GETAWAY DRIVER– THE ACCIDENTAL GETAWAY DRIVER- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Long (Hi?p Tr?n Ngh?a), a Vietnamese driver in Southern California answers a late-night call for a ride. Already in his pajamas, he reluctantly accepts, picking up a man, Tây (Dustin Nguyen), and his two companions. But the men, recently escaped convicts from an Orange County jail, take Long hostage at gunpoint, thrusting him into their getaway plan.”
3/2/2024- Fair reviews. TRDB.
6) COLD WALLET-
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MY DEAD FRIEND ZOE– MY DEAD FRIEND ZOE- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes.” MY DEAD FRIEND ZOE is a dark comedy drama that follows the journey of Merit (Sonequa Martin-Green), a U.S. Army Afghanistan veteran who is at odds with her family thanks to the presence of Zoe (Natalie Morales), her dead best friend from the Army.”
3/2/25- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB
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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER-
1) OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTS-
2) A COMPLETE UNKNOWN-
3) BECOMING LED ZEPPELIN-
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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY-
1) EX-HUSBANDS-
2) THE UNBREAKABLE BOY-
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MOVIES PLAYING AT GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL–
1) NICKEL BOYS-
2) THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG-
3) OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTS-
MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH NEAR ME-
1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-
a) I’M STILL HERE
2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- Same as Lake Worth
3) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH- Short
ENJOY!!
THE REEL DR. BOB
March 4th, 2025
THE ACCIDENTAL GETAWAY DRIVER- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Long (Hi?p Tr?n Ngh?a), a Vietnamese driver in Southern California answers a late-night call for a ride. Already in his pajamas, he reluctantly accepts, picking up a man, Tây (Dustin Nguyen), and his two companions. But the men, recently escaped convicts from an Orange County jail, take Long hostage at gunpoint, thrusting him into their getaway plan.”
3/2/2024- Fair reviews. TRDB.
March 2nd, 2025
FEBRUARY 21, 2025-
DEAR FRENDS:
NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-
1) MILLERS IN MARIAGE-
2) EX-HUSBANDS–
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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE, NY
1) THE BRUTALIST–
2) PADDINGTON–
3) BECOMING LED ZEPPELIN–
4) VERMIGLIO–
MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY-
a) BECOMING LED ZEPPELIN–
b) I’M STILL HERE–
c) ONE OF THEM DAYS–
d) NICKEL BOYS–
MOVIES PLAYING AT THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL-
1) NICKEL BOYS–
2) OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTS–
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MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH NEAR ME-
1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-
a) I’M STILL HERE–
b) THE BRUTALIST
c) A COMPLETE UNKNOWN–
2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- Same as Lake Worth
3) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-
a) THE BRUTALIST– March–March 9
ENJOY!!
THE REEL DR. BOB–
February 25th, 2025
FEB. 15, 2025
DEAR FRIENDS:
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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-
1) THE STRIKE–
2) NOTES ON DISPLACMENT–
3) PADDINGTON IN PERU- Fair reviews
4)
UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In a mysterious and surreal interzone somewhere between Tehran and Winnipeg, the lives of multiple characters interweave with each other in surprising and mysterious ways.”
2/15/25- Very good reviews. TRDB.
MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE, NY
1) PADDINGTON IN PERU–
2)
I’M STILL HERE— 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Eunice Paiva investigates her husband Rubens’ disappearance while maintaining family stability. Rubens is a former PTB deputy who has gone missing.”
1/21/25- Excellent early reviews. TRDB
2/16/25- The movie was excellent and I think it should be required viewing. TRDB.
3) THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG-
4) OSCAR SHORTS–
MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY-
1) ARMAND-
2) PADDINGTON–
3) HEART EYES
4) BECOMING LED ZEPPELIN–
MOVIES PLAYING AT THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL-
1) I’M STILL HERE–
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MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH NEAR ME-
1) THE MOVIEWS OF LAKE WORTH-
a) PADDINGTON IN PERU–
b) I’M STILL HERE–
c) A COMPLETE UNKNOWN–
d) THE BRUTALIST–
2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-
a) I’M STILL HERE–
b) THE BRUTALIST–
c) SEPTEMBER 5–
3) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN, LAKE WORTH-
a) GROUND ZERO–
ENJOY!!
THE REEL DR. BOB
February 17th, 2025
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