The Reel Dr. Bob

JULY 14, 2022-

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) OFFICIAL COMPETITION–

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) OFFICIAL COMPETITION- 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Penélope Cruz and Antonio Banderas star as two egomaniacs commissioned by a millionaire to make a movie together in this sharp comedy skewering wealth, art, and pride.”

6/26/22– Excellent reviews for this drama/comedy. TRDB.

7/9/22- Funny at times and enjoyable. TRDB

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) BOTH SIDES OF THE BLADE– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Juliette Binoche is Sara, a woman whose life spirals out of control when she becomes involved in a passionate love triangle. From acclaimed writer-director Claire Denis.”

7/9/22- Fairly good reviews for this drama/mystery. TRDB. In Theaters

2) MURINA– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Tensions rise between restless teenager Julija and her oppressive father Ante when an old family friend arrives at their Croatian island home.”

7/9/22- Excellent early reviews. TRDB. in Theaters

3) THIS MUCH I KNOW TO BE TRUE– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Shot on location in London & Brighton, Andrew Dominik’s new feature documentary THIS MUCH I KNOW TO BE TRUE captures Nick Cave and Warren Ellis’ exceptional creative relationship as they bring to life the songs from their last two studio albums.”

7/9/22- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. Mubi

4) FAIR PLAY– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “In the film, inspired by Eve Rodsky’s New York Times best-selling book Fair Play, Eve takes us on her journey to change the unfair work dynamic in her own home and in society at large. By following three families on their own journeys to find balance at home, we see how even the smallest fights around dirty dishes are actually linked to systemic issues affecting millions of families across the globe.”

7/9/22- N0 reviews as yet. TRDB. In theaters and on Amazon

5) FIRE OF LOVE– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Fire of Love tells the story of two French lovers, Katia and Maurice Krafft, who died in a volcanic explosion doing the very thing that brought them together: unraveling the mysteries of our planet, while simultaneously capturing the most explosive volcano imagery ever recorded.”

7/9/22- Excellent reviews from the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB. In Theaters

6) COP SECRET– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Iceland’s toughest cop will stop at nothing to solve a string of violent bank robberies. However, when he’s forced to take on a new partner, the pressures of cracking the case prove too much for the tough-as-nails renegade.”

7/9/22- Fair reviews. TRDB. In Theaters

SKIP THIS-

1)  HELLO, GOODBYE, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN– Awful reviews. Netflix

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

1) WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING– Synopsis by RT. “From the best-selling novel comes a captivating mystery. Where the Crawdads Sing tells the story of Kya, an abandoned girl who raised herself to adulthood in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina.”

2) MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS– Synopsis by RT. In  partnership with the House of Dior, MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS tells the story of a widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London who falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, and decides that she must have one of her own. 

3)  BOTH SIDES OF THE BLADE– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Juliette Binoche is Sara, a woman whose life spirals out of control when she becomes involved in a passionate love triangle. From acclaimed writer-director Claire Denis.”

7/9/22- Fairly good reviews for this drama/mystery. TRDB.

4) MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON- Excellent reviews for this animated movie.

5) ELVIS– I liked it

MOVIES SHOWING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY, CT

1) GABBY GIFFORDS WON’T BACK DOWN– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down tells the extraordinary story of former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords: her relentless fight to recover following an assassination attempt in 2011, and her new life as one of the most effective activists in the battle against gun violence.”

7/15/22- Excellent reviews!! TRDB.

2) MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS– Synopsis by RT. In  partnership with the House of Dior, MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS tells the story of a widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London who falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, and decides that she must have one of her own. 

3) ELVIS-

4) WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING– Synopsis by RT. “From the best-selling novel comes a captivating mystery. Where the Crawdads Sing tells the story of Kya, an abandoned girl who raised herself to adulthood in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina.”

MOVIES SHOWING IN PALM Co, FL

1) MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING–

b) MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS– Synopsis by RT. In  partnership with the House of Dior, MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS tells the story of a widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London who falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, and decides that she must have one of her own. 

c) ELVIS

2) MOVIES OF DELRAY- SAME AS LAKE WORTH

3) THE LIVING ROOM THEATERS AT FAU IN BOCA RATON-

a) BOTH SIDES OF THE BLADE– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Juliette Binoche is Sara, a woman whose life spirals out of control when she becomes involved in a passionate love triangle. From acclaimed writer-director Claire Denis.”

7/9/22- Fairly good reviews for this drama/mystery. TRDB.

b) GABBY GIFFORDS WON’T BACK DOWN– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down tells the extraordinary story of former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords: her relentless fight to recover following an assassination attempt in 2011, and her new life as one of the most effective activists in the battle against gun violence.”

7/15/22- Excellent reviews!! TRDB.

c)  MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS– Synopsis by RT. In  partnership with the House of Dior, MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS tells the story of a widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London who falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, and decides that she must have one of her own. 

d) OFFICIAL COMPETITION– (see above)

4) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-

a) APPLES- 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Amidst a worldwide pandemic that causes sudden amnesia, middle-aged Aris (Aris Servetalis) finds himself enrolled in a recovery program designed to help unclaimed patients build new identities.”

6/29/22- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

JULY 7, 2022

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) ELVIS– At Jacob Burns

2) TANGO SHALOM- Prime

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) ELVIS– 2022. Synopsis by RT, “The film explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler), seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). The story delves into the complex dynamic between Presley and Parker spanning over 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom.”

6/29/22- Fair reviews from the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB.

7/3/22- I enjoyed this movie– good acting all around and a well done story of his life. TRDB.

2) TANGO SHALOM– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Moshe Yehuda (Jos Laniado), a Hasidic Rabbi and amateur Hora dancer, enters a big televised Tango competition to save his Hebrew school from bankruptcy. There is only one problem: due to his orthodox religious beliefs, he is not allowed to touch a woman!”

9/21/21- Fairly good reviews for this comedy. TRDB.

7/7/22- I enjoyed this comedy- SO REDICUOUS that it was funny.TRDB.

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

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MOVIES SHOWING AT JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE NY-

1) OFFICIAL COMPETITION– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Penélope Cruz and Antonio Banderas star as two egomaniacs commissioned by a millionaire to make a movie together in this sharp comedy skewering wealth, art, and pride.”

6/26/22- Excellent reviews for this drama/comedy. TRDB.

2) BEBA- 2022. Synopsis by RT. “First-time feature filmmaker Rebeca “Beba” Huntt undertakes an unflinching exploration of her own identity in the remarkable coming-of-age documentary/cinematic memoir BEBA.”

7/6/22- Good reviews. TRDB.

3) ELVIS–

4) MR. MALCOLM’S LIST– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “When she fails to meet an item on his list of requirements for a bride, Julia Thistlewaite (Zawe Ashton) is jilted by London’s most eligible bachelor, Mr. Malcolm (??p?? Dìrísù). Feeling humiliated and determined to exact revenge, she convinces her friend Selina Dalton (Freida Pinto) to play the role of his ideal match. Soon, Mr. Malcolm wonders whether he’s found the perfect woman…or the perfect hoax.”

7/3/22- Good reviews for this drama. TRDB.

5) APPLES– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Amidst a worldwide pandemic that causes sudden amnesia, middle-aged Aris (Aris Servetalis) finds himself enrolled in a recovery program designed to help unclaimed patients build new identities.”

6/29/22- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

MOVIES SHOWING AT AMC IN DANBURY, CT

1) MR. MALCOLM’S LIST–

2) TOP GUN: MAVERICK–

3) ELVIS-

MOVIES SHOWING IN PALM BEACH Co. FLA

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) MR. MALCOLM’S LIST–

b) ELVIS-

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-

a) ELVIS–

3) THE LIVING ROOM THEATERS AT FAU IN BOCA RATON-

a)   ELVIS

b) LOST ILLUSIONS–

c) MR. MALCOLM’S LIST–

d) OFFICIAL COMPETITION–

e) THE FORGIVEN–

4) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH- (7/8-7/10)

1) CRIMES OF THE FUTURE– Fair reviews by the critics and really poor ones from audiences. Sci- fi movie

JULY 2, 2022

DEAR FRIENDS-

BACK NOW AFTER A FEW WEEKS AWAY.

MOVIES I SAW LAST WEEK-

1) THE JANES– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “In the spring of 1972, police raided an apartment on the South Side of Chicago. Seven women were arrested and charged. The accused were part of a clandestine network. Using code names, blindfolds, and safe houses to protect their identities and their work, they built an underground service for women seeking safe, affordable, illegal abortions. They called themselves Jane.”

6/13/22- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

7/1/22-I enjoyed this documentary very much. TRDB. 

THESE ARE NEW MOVIES THAT OPENED ON JUNE 17-

1) CHA CHA REAL SMOOTH– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Fresh out of college and without a clear life path going forward, 22-year-old Andrew is stuck back at home with his family in New Jersey. But if there’s one thing that belongs on his nonexistent résumé, it’s how to get a party started, which lands him the perfect job of motivational dancing at the bar and bat mitzvahs for his younger brother’s classmates.”

6/26/22- Mixed reviews– some fairly good and others fairly poor. TRDB. In Theaters

2) OFFICIAL COMPETITION– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Penélope Cruz and Antonio Banderas star as two egomaniacs commissioned by a millionaire to make a movie together in this sharp comedy skewering wealth, art, and pride.

6/26/22- Excellent reviews for this drama/comedy. TRDB. In Theaters

3) GOOD LUCK TO YOU, LEO GRANDE– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “In GOOD LUCK TO YOU, LEO GRANDE, two-time Academy Award winner Emma Thompson (Love, Actually) embodies the candor and apprehension of retired teacher Nancy Stokes, and newcomer Daryl McCormack (Peaky Blinders) personifies the charisma and compassion of sex worker Leo Grande. As Nancy embarks on a post-marital sexual awakening and Leo draws on his skills and charm, together they find a surprising human connection.”

6/26/22- Excellent reviews for this comedy/drama.  TRDB. On Hulu

4) FATHER OF THE BRIDE– Synopsis by RT. “You are enthusiastically invited to the love, the food, the music and the fun of “Father of the Bride,” a modern rom-com updated from the timeless classic. This sparkling story of a family and its unbreakable bonds illustrates the surprising and funny ways the heart can adapt in the name of love.”

5) COCOON– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Nora, a shy 14-year-old Berlin girl, will never forget this way too hot summer. Surrounded by people with disrupted biographies, from different cultures and backgrounds, she makes her way into adulthood. Nora gets her first period, falls in love with another girl, learns to stand up for herself and gets her heart broken for the first time. When summer ends, things will never be the same again for Nora.”

6/26/22- Excellent early reviews for this German drama. TRDB. Various platforms

6) A MAN OF INTEGRITY– 2022. Reza, having distanced himself from the urban quagmire, leads a simple life along with his wife and young son, somewhere in a remote village in Northern Iran. He spends his days working on his goldfish farm. Nearby, a private company with close links to the government and local authorities, has taken control of nearly every aspect of regional life. Its shareholders, accumulating wealth, power and economic influence, have been pushing local farmers and small owners to sell off their belongings, farms and estates, to the benefit of the Company’s influential network and its monopoly.”

6/26/22- Excellent reviews by the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB. In Theaters

7) STAY PRAYED UP- 2022. Synopsis by RT. “A spirited celebration of 83-year-old Lena Mae Perry and her legendary North Carolina gospel group The Branchettes. The film documents The Branchettes as they record their first, fully live album.”

6/26/22- No reviews yet for this documentary. TRDB. In Theaters

8) MAD GOD– On Shudder

9 BITTERBRUSH- 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Emelie Mahdavian’s sweeping documentary BITTERBRUSH follows Hollyn Patterson and Colie Moline, range riders who are spending their last summer herding cattle in remote Idaho. Totally off the grid with only their dogs as companions, Hollyn and Colie brave inclement weather and perilous work conditions while pondering their futures. A portrait of friendship, life transitions, and the work of two skilled young women in the isolated and beautiful landscape of the American West, BITTERBRUSH is an intimate portrayal of a way of life rarely seen on film.”

6/26/22- Fairly good early reviews. TRDB. In Theaters

10) POSER– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Wallflower Lennon Gates (Sylvie Mix) yearns for access to the inner sanctum of the underground music scene in Columbus, Ohio. When she creates a podcast to interview the local artists she adores, Lennon discovers her own musical ambitions, develops a fast friendship with the striking, confident performer Bobbi Kitten, and in the process creates an identity not wholly her own.”

6/26/22- Good reviews. TRDB. In Theaters

NEW MOVIES THAT OPENED JUNE 24-

1) DOULA–

2) DOWN WITH THE KING–

3) ENDANGERED– Great reviews

4) RISE– Good reviews

5) BEBA–  Fair Reviews

6) OLGA-

SKIP THESE-

1) SPIDERHEAD- Terrible reviews. Netflix.

2) JERRY & MARGE GO LARGE– Poor reviews. On Paramount

3) THE MAN FROM TORONTO–

4) THE BLACK PHONE– Sounds Scary

MOVIES OPENING ON 7/1-

1) THE FORGIVEN– In Theaters

2) MR. MALCOLM’S LIST–

3) HALLELUJAH: LEONARD COHEN, A JOURNEY, A SONG– In Theaters-

4) BEAUTY– Netflix

5) CLARA SOLA– In Theaters

6) ACCEPTED– On various platforms

7) FOURTH OF JULY– In Theaters

8) THE ART OF MAKING IT– In Theaters

9) THE WHITE RAVEN– In Theaters

MOVIES SHOWING FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 1– JULY 7

A) THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER

1) ELVIS– 2022. Synopsis by RT, “The film explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler), seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). The story delves into the complex dynamic between Presley and Parker spanning over 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom.”

6/29/22- Fair reviews from the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB.

2) APPLES- 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Amidst a worldwide pandemic that causes sudden amnesia, middle-aged Aris (Aris Servetalis) finds himself enrolled in a recovery program designed to help unclaimed patients build new identities.”

6/29/22- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

3) MR. MALCOLM’S LIST– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “When she fails to meet an item on his list of requirements for a bride, Julia Thistlewaite (Zawe Ashton) is jilted by London’s most eligible bachelor, Mr. Malcolm (??p?? Dìrísù). Feeling humiliated and determined to exact revenge, she convinces her friend Selina Dalton (Freida Pinto) to play the role of his ideal match. Soon, Mr. Malcolm wonders whether he’s found the perfect woman…or the perfect hoax.”6/29/22- Fairly good reviews for this romantic comedy. TRDB.

4) OFFICIAL COMPETITION– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Penélope Cruz and Antonio Banderas star as two egomaniacs commissioned by a millionaire to make a movie together in this sharp comedy skewering wealth, art, and pride.”

6/26/22- Excellent reviews for this drama/comedy. TRDB.

B) THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY, CT-

1) ELVIS–

2) MR. MALCOLM’S LIST– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “When she fails to meet an item on his list of requirements for a bride, Julia Thistlewaite (Zawe Ashton) is jilted by London’s most eligible bachelor, Mr. Malcolm (??p?? Dìrísù). Feeling humiliated and determined to exact revenge, she convinces her friend Selina Dalton (Freida Pinto) to play the role of his ideal match. Soon, Mr. Malcolm wonders whether he’s found the perfect woman…or the perfect hoax.”6/29/22- Fairly good reviews for this romantic comedy. TRDB.

C) MOVIES IN FLORIDA-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH- Not available at this time but usually the same as Delray

a) ELVIS-

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-

a) ELVIS–

b) MR. MALCOM’S LIST– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “When she fails to meet an item on his list of requirements for a bride, Julia Thistlewaite (Zawe Ashton) is jilted by London’s most eligible bachelor, Mr. Malcolm (??p?? Dìrísù). Feeling humiliated and determined to exact revenge, she convinces her friend Selina Dalton (Freida Pinto) to play the role of his ideal match. Soon, Mr. Malcolm wonders whether he’s found the perfect woman…or the perfect hoax.”6/29/22- Fairly good reviews for this romantic comedy. TRDB.

c) THE FORGIVEN–

3) THE LIVING ROOM THEATERS AT FAU IN BOCA RATON-

a) ELVIS–

b) LOST ILLUSIONS–

c) MR. MALCOM’S LIST- 2022. Synopsis by RT. “When she fails to meet an item on his list of requirements for a bride, Julia Thistlewaite (Zawe Ashton) is jilted by London’s most eligible bachelor, Mr. Malcolm (??p?? Dìrísù). Feeling humiliated and determined to exact revenge, she convinces her friend Selina Dalton (Freida Pinto) to play the role of his ideal match. Soon, Mr. Malcolm wonders whether he’s found the perfect woman…or the perfect hoax.”6/29/22- Fairly good reviews for this romantic comedy. TRDB.

d) THE FORGIVEN–

e) THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN–

4) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-

JUNE 16, 2022

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) HUSTLE– Netflix

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK

1)  HUSTLE– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Stanley Sugerman’s (Adam Sandler) love for basketball is unparalleled, but the travel weary Philadelphia 76ers scout who has higher ambitions of being a coach remains stuck on the road looking for the next unknown talent. His search around the world leads him to Spain, when he discovers Bo Cruz (NBA player Juancho Hernangómez), an incredible streetball player with a troubled past. Stanley and Bo connect.”

6/13/22- Excellent reviews-from the critics- I saw it and liked it very much. TRDB. Netflix

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) LOST ILLUSIONS– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “In 1821, Lucien de Rubempré (César winner Benjamin Voisin) arrives in Paris as a sensitive, and idealistic young poet determined to write a reputation-making novel. Instead, he finds himself swept into journalism, whose influence and reach is booming with the help of the printing press, widely available of late.”

6/13/22- Good reviews for this French drama. TRDB. In Theaters

2) HUSTLE– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Stanley Sugerman’s (Adam Sandler) love for basketball is unparalleled, but the travel weary Philadelphia 76ers scout who has higher ambitions of being a coach remains stuck on the road looking for the next unknown talent. His search around the world leads him to Spain, when he discovers Bo Cruz (NBA player Juancho Hernangómez), an incredible streetball player with a troubled past. Stanley and Bo connect.”

6/13/22- Excellent reviews. I saw it and liked it very much. TRDB. Netflix

3) TAHARA– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Carrie Lowstein (Madeline Grey DeFreece) and Hannah Rosen (Rachel Sennott) have been inseparable for as long as they can remember. When their former Hebrew school classmate, Samantha Goldstein, commits suicide, the two girls go to her funeral as well as the “Teen Talk-back” session designed to be an opportunity for them to understand grief through their faith.”

6/13/22- Excellent reviews. TRDB. In Theaters

4)  SMALL TOWN WISCONSIN– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “After losing a custody battle, perpetual teenager Wayne Stobierski steals his son away for one last father-son weekend to the city of their dreams — Milwaukee, Wisconsin. What’s supposed to be a light-hearted adventure, transforms into a journey of profound redemption.”

6/13/22- Good reviews by the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB. In theaters and various platforms

5) 1982– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “”1982″ is a life-affirming coming-of-age tale set at an idyllic school in Lebanon’s mountains on the eve of a looming invasion. It unfolds over a single day and follows an 11-year-old boy’s relentless quest to profess his love to a girl in his class.”

6/13/22- Excellent reviews by the critics and good ones from audiences. TRDB. In Theaters-

6) THE POLICEMAN’S LINEAGE–  Sounds fair to me. On various platforms

7) A SEXPLANTATION– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “To right the wrongs of his all-American sex education, A Sexplanation follows 36-year-old Alex on his quest to uncover naked truths and hard facts about sex–no matter how awkward it gets. From neuroscience labs to church pews, A Sexplanation features provocative conversations with psychologists, sex researchers–and even a Jesuit priest. With humor and grit, Alex takes audiences on a playful, heartfelt journey from a shame-filled past to a happier, healthier future.”

6/13/22- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. Various platforms

8) BEING BEBE– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Being BeBe intimately charts 15 years in the life of drag performer Marshall Ngwa (aka BeBe Zahara Benet): An immigrant to America from homophobic Cameroon.”

6/13/22- Early reviews are excellent for this documentary. TRDB. Various platforms

9) THE JANES– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “In the spring of 1972, police raided an apartment on the South Side of Chicago. Seven women were arrested and charged. The accused were part of a clandestine network. Using code names, blindfolds, and safe houses to protect their identities and their work, they built an underground service for women seeking safe, affordable, illegal abortions. They called themselves Jane.”

6/13/22- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. HBO

SKIP THESE-

1) THE WALK

2)  I’M CHARLIE WALKER– In theaters and various platforms

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

1) ELVIS–

SHOWING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY CT.-

1) TOP GUN–

2) DOWNTON ABBEY–

MOVIES SHOWING IN PALM BEACH CO.-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH- Not Available

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- Not Available

3) SHOWING AT THE LIVING ROOM THEATERS AT FAU IN BOCA RATON-

1) HAPPENING–

2) THE DUKE–

3) DOWNTON ABBEY–

4) THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN–

5) TIGER 24

MOVIES SHOWING AT THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-

1) IN BED WITH ULYSSES– (THURS.–SUNDAY)

JUNE 9, 2022

DEAR FRIENDS:

 I WILL BE OUT OF TOWN ON AND OFF DURING THE NEXT FEW WEEKS AND I MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEND A NEWSLETTER EVERY WEEK

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 IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) BENEDICTION– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Terence Davies, Benediction explores the turbulent life of WWI poet Siegfried Sassoon (Jack Lowden). The writer and soldier was a complex man who survived the horrors of fighting in the First World War and was decorated for his bravery but who became a vocal critic of the government’s continuation of the war when he returned from service.”

6/1/22- Excellent early reviews for this drama. TRDB. In theaters

2) FIRE ISLAND– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The story centers on two best friends (Joel Kim Booster and Bowen Yang) who set out to have a legendary summer adventure with the help of cheap rosé and their cadre of eclectic friends.”

6/5/22- Excellent reviews from the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB. Hulu

3)  MIRACLE– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Divided into two chapters, director Bogdan George Apetri’s MIRACLE begins with the young, beautiful Cristina Tofan (Ioana Bugarin) sneaking away from an isolated convent. The film’s second part follows Marius Preda (Emanuel Pârvu), a determined inspector retracing Cristina’s steps days after her departure.”

6/5/22- Excellent reviews for this drama from Romania. TRDB. In Theaters

4) THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN tells the heartwarming true story of Maurice Flitcroft (Mark Rylance), a dreamer and unrelenting optimist. This humble crane operator from Barrow-in-Furness managed to gain entry to The British Open Golf Championship qualifying in 1976, despite never playing a round of golf before. He shot the worst round in Open history and drew the ire of the golfing elite, but became a folk hero in the process and, more importantly, showed his family the importance of pursuing your dreams.”

6/5/22- Excellent reviews for this comedy. TRDB. In theaters

5) FORTUNE FAVORS LADY NIKUKO– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Brash single mother Nikuko is well-known for her bold spirit, much to the embarrassment of Kikuko, her pensive yet imaginative daughter. In contrast to her mother, Kikuko wants nothing more than to fit in as she navigates the everyday social dramas of middle school. Life in the harbor is peaceful until a shocking revelation from the past threatens to uproot the pair’s tender relationship.”

6/5/22- Very good reviews for this animated drama from Japan. TRDB. In Theaters

6) MY DEAD DAD– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “In this charming coming-of-age drama young burnout Lucas (Pedro Correa) is notified that his estranged father has passed away. Relieved to never have to hear about him again Lucas learns that his father left him the responsibility of managing an apartment complex in Los Angeles. Determined to sell off the complex without a second thought Lucas meets the eclectic tenants and soon discovers his father was a different man than the one he knew.”

6/5/22- Good reviews from the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB. HBO MAX-

7) 18 1/2- 2022. Synopsis by RT. “In 1974, a White House transcriber is thrust into the Watergate scandal when she obtains the only copy of the infamous 18 1/2-minute gap in Nixon’s tapes.”

6/5/2022- Fair reviews. TRDB. In Theaters

SKIP THESE-

1) WATCHER– Bloody and violent. Good reviews from the critics and weak ones from audiences. In Theaters

2)  AFTER BLUE– Sci fi with weak reviews

3) INTERCEPTOR– Awful reviews. Netflix

4) EIFFEL– Poor reviews by the critics and good ones from audiences. In Theaters.

5) THE SCORE– Awful reviews. In Theaters

6) CRIMES OF THE FUTURE– Very violent

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER-

1) BENEDICTION–

2) WATCHER–

3) THE DUKE–

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY CT-

1) TOP GUN: MAVERICK

MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH Co, FL-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH- Not available at this time

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-  Not available at this time

3) THE LIVING ROOM THEATERS AT FAU IN BOCA RATON-

a) BENEDICTION–

b) DOWNTON ABBEY–

c) JAZZ FEST: A NEW ORLEANS STORY-

d) HAPPENING-

e) THE DUKE–

4) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH- (Fri–Sun)

a) WORLD’S GREATEST DAD– Premise by Netflix. “Play Preview After his son (Daryl Sabara) dies in an awkward freak accident, high school poetry teacher Lance (Robin Williams) ghostwrites a suicide note to spare the family embarrassment. But when the note becomes an unexpected hit, Lance sees a chance to resurrect his writing career. In a bid for literary fame, Lance writes his son’s journal and passes it off as his own. Writer-director Bob Goldthwait‘s comedy debuted at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.” This film got fairly good reviews and I’ll see it.

12/10/09– I saw this and liked it a lot. One critic called the film “a mind blowing shot of black-comic genius” and I agree. Netflix. 12/09

JUNE 2, 2022-

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD- Prime

2) THE DUKE–

3) JULIA– CNN FILMS

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The Worst Person in the World is a modern dramedy about the quest for love and meaning in contemporary Oslo. It chronicles four years in the life of Julie (Renate Reinsve), a young woman who navigates the troubled waters of her love life and struggles to find her career path, leading her to take a realistic look at who she really is.”

2/23/22- Excellent reviews by all. I saw this movie and liked it. TRDB.

2) THE DUKE– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In 1961, Kempton Bunton, a 60-year old taxi driver, stole Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. It was the first (and remains the only) theft in the Gallery’s history.”

5/3/22- Very good reviews. TRDB

6/28/22- I enjoyed this movie based on a true story. TRDB.

3) JULIA– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “JULIA tells the story of the legendary cookbook author and television superstar who changed the way Americans think about food, television, and even about women. Using never-before-seen archival footage, personal photos, first-person narratives, and cutting-edge, mouth-watering food cinematography, the film traces Julia Child’s surprising path, from her struggles to create and publish the revolutionary Mastering the Art of French Cooking (1961) which has sold more than 2.5 million copies to date, to her empowering story of a woman who found fame in her 50s, and her calling as an unlikely television sensation.”

11/13/21- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

5/30/22- I enjoyed this well done documentary very much. TRDB.

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING–

1) TOP GUN: MAVERICK– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him.”

5/28/22- Great reviews from all and I’ll try to see this one. TRDB. In Theaters.

2) LOOK AT ME– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Look At Me: XXXTENTACION explores how Florida teenager Jahseh Onfroy became SoundCloud rapper XXXTENTACION, one of the most streamed artists on the planet.”

5/28/22- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. On HULU

3) A CHIARA- 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The Guerrasio family and friends gather to celebrate Claudio and Carmela’s oldest daughter’s 18th birthday. There is a healthy rivalry between the birthday girl and her 15-year-old sister Chiara as they compete on the dancefloor. It is a happy occasion, and the close-knit family are on top form. However, everything changes the next day when the father disappears.”

5/29/22- Excellent reviews for this drama from Italy. TRDB.  In Theaters.

4) THE TSUGUA DIARIES– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Crista, Carloto and João are building an airy greenhouse for butterflies in the garden. The three of them share household routines, day after day… and they are not the only ones.”

5/29/22- Fair to good reviews. TRDB.  In Theaters

5) FANNY: THE RIGHT TO ROCK– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Sometime in the 1960s, in sunny Sacramento, two Filipina-American sisters got together to play music. Little did they know their garage rock band would evolve into the legendary Fanny, the first all-woman band to release an LP with a major record label.”

5/30/22- Reviews are excellent for this musical documentary. TRDB. In Theaters

6) SINCE I BEEN DOWN– 2021. Synopsis by RT. “In 1993, Washington State voters passed the three-strikes law and sent children considered irredeemable super-predators to prison for life without parole. Influenced by the national drug war frenzy, escalating crime, and gang activity, during the fear-based political policies of the 1980’s and ’90’s, Tacoma, Washington sacrificed their most vulnerable children.”

5/30/21- Just a few reviews and they are excellent. TRDB. On various platforms

7) PAULIE GO! 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A young AI prodigy gets rejected from a world-renowned robotics lab and does what any rational teenager would do — steals a van and drive cross-country to Minnesota to track down the professor who turned him down.”

5/30/22- Fair early reviews. TRDB. Prime

8) DINNER IN AMERICA– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “On the run from the cops, a reckless singer finds sanctuary in the home of an awkward young woman who’s a fan of his punk-rock alter ego.”

5/29/22- Good reviews for this dramedy. TRDB.  In Theaters

SKIP THESE-

1) THERE ARE NO SAINTS-

2) PLAYLIST– In Theaters- In French

3) ZERO CONTACT – Awful reviews. In Theaters and various platforms

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

1) BENEDICTION– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Terence Davies, Benediction explores the turbulent life of WWI poet Siegfried Sassoon (Jack Lowden). The writer and soldier was a complex man who survived the horrors of fighting in the First World War and was decorated for his bravery but who became a vocal critic of the government’s continuation of the war when he returned from service.”

6/1/22- Excellent early reviews for this drama. TRDB.

2) CRIMES OF THE FUTURE– Horror and violent

3) THE DUKE– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In 1961, Kempton Bunton, a 60-year old taxi driver, stole Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. It was the first (and remains the only) theft in the Gallery’s history.”

5/3/22- Very good reviews. TRDB

6/28/22- I enjoyed this movie based on a true story. TRDB.

4) MONTANA STORY–

5) DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY, CT

1) CRIMES OF THE FUTURE–  Horror and violent

2) DOWNTON ABBEY–

3) JAZZ FEST–

MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH Co. FL-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) BENEDICTION-

b) TOP GUN: MAVERICK–

c) MONTANA STORY–

d) DOWNTON ABBEY–

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- Same as Lake Worth above except also showing AUTOMAT

3) THE LIVING ROOM THEATERS AT FAU IN BOCA RATON-

a) BENEDICTION– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Terence Davies, Benediction explores the turbulent life of WWI poet Siegfried Sassoon (Jack Lowden). The writer and soldier was a complex man who survived the horrors of fighting in the First World War and was decorated for his bravery but who became a vocal critic of the government’s continuation of the war when he returned from service.”

6/1/22- Excellent early reviews for this drama. TRDB.

b) DOWNTON ABBEY–

c) THE DUKE–

d) JAZZ FEST–

4) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH