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FILM REVIEWS #886

JANUARY 27 2022-
DEAR FRIENDS:
JUST A FEW TECH PROBLEMS BUT INFO IS CORRECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES-
1) MUNICH: THE EDGE OF WAR- Netflix
2) DONKEYHEAD- Netflix
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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-
1) MUNICH: THE EDGE OF WAR- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Based on the international bestseller by Robert Harris. It is Autumn 1938 and Europe stands on the brink of war. Adolf Hitler is preparing to invade Czechoslovakia and Neville Chamberlain’s government desperately seeks a peaceful solution.”

1/21/2021– Very good reviews by the critics and by audiences as well. TRDB.
On Netflix.
1/24/22- I liked the movie even though it seemed simplistic at times. It was a good history lesson. TRDB
2)  DONKEYHEAD- 2022.  Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A failed writer unravels after her father’s health takes a turn for the worse and her three siblings show up to handle the situation.”

1/24/2022- I really liked this movie about a family in crisis. TRDB. Netflix

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COMING TO NETFLIX THIS WEEK ON DISC-
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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREEAMABLE-
1) MUNICH: THE EDGE OF WAR- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Based on the international bestseller by Robert Harris. It is Autumn 1938 and Europe stands on the brink of war. Adolf Hitler is preparing to invade Czechoslovakia and Neville Chamberlain’s government desperately seeks a peaceful solution.”
1/21/2021– Very good reviews by the critics and by audiences as well. TRDB.
On Netflix.
1/24/22- I liked the movie even though it seemed simplistic at times. It was a good history lesson. TRDB
2) INTRODUCTION– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Youngho (Shin Seokho) goes to see his father who is tending to a famous patient. He surprises his girlfriend, Juwon (Park Miso), in Berlin where she is studying fashion design. He goes to a seaside hotel to meet his mother and brings his friend Jeongsoo (Ha Seongguk) with him. In each instance, he anticipates an important conversation.”

1/23/21- Fair to good reviews for this movie from Korea. TRDB. In Theaters

3) LUNANA: A YEAR IN THE CLASSROOM-  2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “An aspiring singer living with his grandmother in the capital of Bhutan dreams of getting a visa to relocate to Australia.”

1/23/22- Very good reviews for this foreign drama. TRDB. In Theaters

4) A SHOT THROUGH THE WALL– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After shooting an innocent African-American man in Brooklyn, a Chinese-American cop wades through his guilt as he attempts to navigate the intricate and complicated worlds of media, justice, and racial politics in modern day New York.”

1/24/22- Very good reviews by the critics and poor ones from audiences. TRDB. In Theaters and various platforms including Amazon

5)  DEFINITION PLEASE– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A former spelling bee champ struggles to live up to her potential as an adult. When her estranged brother comes home, long-simmering truths boil over.”

1/23/2022- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.  Netflix

6) SALT IN MY SOUL– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes.  Based on Mallory Smith’s posthumously published memoir of the same name, Salt In My Soul offers a rare look inside the mind of a young woman trying to live fully while dying. Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of 3, Mallory turned to a secret diary to record her inner thoughts. Using that treasure trove of writing, and hours of audio and video discovered after her untimely death, the film is a classic coming of age story about choosing to live mindfully and joyously in the face of immense struggle.”

1/24/20 Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB  In Theaters

7) SIMPLE  PASSIION– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A mother falls into an addictive relationship with a Russian diplomat with whom she has nothing in common. “

1/24/2020- Weak reviews but it does sound interesting. TRDB

8) DONKEYHEAD-  2022.  Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A failed writer unravels after her father’s health takes a turn for the worse and her three siblings show up to handle the situation.”

1/24/2022- I really liked this movie about a family  very much. TRDB. Netflix

9) COMPARTMENT NO. 6– 2021. Synopis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A young Finnish woman escapes an enigmatic love affair in Moscow by boarding a train to the arctic port of Murmansk. Forced to share the long ride and a tiny sleeping car with a larger than life Russian miner, the unexpected encounter leads the occupants of Compartment No. 6 to face major truths about human connection.”

1/26/22- Very good reviews. TRDB. 

SKIP THESE-
1)  THE KING’S DAUGHTER– Sounds ridiculous  to me   In Theaters
2) THE TIGER RISING– On Streaming platforms
3) THE ROYAL TREATMENT– Terrible reviews. Netflix
4) THE LAST THING MARY SAW– Poor reviews.
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MOVIES SHOWING  AT THE JACOB BURNS FIOM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE NY-
1) WEST SIDE STORY-
2) FLEE-
3) THE VELVET QUEEN- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In the heart of the Tibetan highlands, multi-award-winning nature photographer Vincent Munier guides writer Sylvain Tesson on his quest to document the infamously elusive snow leopard. Munier introduces Tesson to the subtle art of waiting from a blind spot, tracking animals, and finding the patience to catch sight of the beasts.”

12/24/21- Great reviews for this French documentary. TRDB.

4) THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Power-hungry Macbeth sets his sights on the Scottish throne after receiving a prophecy from three witches.”

12/24/21- Great reviews by the critics and by audiences as well. TRDB.

5) LICORICE PIZZA– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Director Paul Thomas Anderson returns to one of his favorite settings — California’s San Fernando Valley — for this coming-of-age tale about a high school student who’s also juggling the demands of being a successful child actor.”

11/28/21- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

MOVIES SHOWING AT THE AMC THEATER  IN DANBURY CT
1) AMERICAN UNDERDOG-
2) LICORICE PIZZA– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Director Paul Thomas Anderson returns to one of his favorite settings — California’s San Fernando Valley — for this coming-of-age tale about a high school student who’s also juggling the demands of being a successful child actor.”

11/28/21- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

3) BELFAST- I liked this movie.
4) PARALLEL MOTHERS– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Two women, Janis and Ana, coincide in a hospital room where they are going to give birth. Both are single and became pregnant by accident. Janis, middle-aged, doesn’t regret it and she is exultant. The other, Ana, an adolescent, is scared, repentant and traumatized..”

12/24/21- Excellent reviews for this Spanish drama. TRDB.

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MOVIES SHOWING IN PALM BEACJH Co FLORIDA
A) THE LIVING ROOM THEATERS AT FAU IN BOCA RATON
1) A HERO– 1/6/21- Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Rahim (Amir Jadidi) is in prison because of a debt he was unable to repay. During a two-day leave, he tries to convince his creditor (Mohsen Tanabandeh) to withdraw his complaint against the payment of part of the sum. But things don’t go as planned…”

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

2) PARALLEL MOTHERS– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Two women, Janis and Ana, coincide in a hospital room where they are going to give birth. Both are single and became pregnant by accident. Janis, middle-aged, doesn’t regret it and she is exultant. The other, Ana, an adolescent, is scared, repentant and traumatized..”

12/24/21- Excellent reviews for this Spanish drama. TRDB.

3) A TASTE OF HUNGER
4) FLEE
5) THE VELVET QUEEN
B) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH (Wed–Sun))
1) PARALLEL MOTHERS– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Two women, Janis and Ana, coincide in a hospital room where they are going to give birth. Both are single and became pregnant by accident. Janis, middle-aged, doesn’t regret it and she is exultant. The other, Ana, an adolescent, is scared, repentant and traumatized..”

12/24/21- Excellent reviews for this Spanish drama. TRDB.

2) WEST SIDE STORY
3) HOUSE OF GUCCI
C) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- Same as LAKE WORTH ABOVE
D) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH
1) POTATO DREAMS OF AMERICA
ENJOY!!
THE REEL DR. BOB

 

Add comment January 28th, 2022

A SHOT THROUGH THE WALL

A SHOT THROUGH THE WALL- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After shooting an innocent African-American man in Brooklyn, a Chinese-American cop wades through his guilt as he attempts to navigate the intricate and complicated worlds of media, justice, and racial politics in modern day New York.”

1/24/22- Very good reviews by the critics and poor ones from audiences. TRDB.

Add comment January 24th, 2022

film reviews #885– draft as of 1/17/22

JANUARY 21, 2022;
DEAR FRIENDS:-
QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-
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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) PIG– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this revenge thriller, reclusive Rob has retreated from civilization to hunt for truffles in the Oregon wilderness. But when his prized foraging pig is kidnapped, Rob has to return to Portland — and his troubled past — to reclaim the animal.”

7/14/21- Excellent reviews for this drama/mystery. TRDB.

1/16/22- Way overrated in my book. TRDB.

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MOVIES COMING TO NETFLIX ON DISC-

1) THE FRENCH DISPATCH– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in 1950s France and featuring a star-studded cast, this ensemble dramedy threads together and brings to life a trio of short stories written for the final edition of an American magazine.”

10/20/21- Fair to good reviews for this dramedy. TRDB.

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMABLE-

1) BELLE– 2022. Synopsis by Netflix. “While living a quiet life with her father in a small mountain village, 17-year-old Suzu finds her way into a virtual world known as “U,” where she assumes the persona of a much-loved singer named Belle.”

1/16/2022- Excellent reviews for this Japanese animated drama. TRDB.  InTheaters

2) WHO WE ARE: A CHRONICLE OF RACISM IN IN AMERICA– 2022. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this illuminating documentary that intertwines interviews, archival film, a lecture and personal anecdotes, civil-rights lawyer Jeffery Robinson delivers a powerful rebuke of the racist views that have scarred America’s past and haunt its present.”

1/16/22- Excellent reviews by the critics and awful ones by audiences. TRDB. In Theaters.

3) DELICIOUS–  2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Writer/director Éric Besnard’s mouth-watering new historical comedy indelibly pairs Grégory Gadebois and Isabelle Carré as a gifted chef and his unlikely protégé, who must find the resolve to free themselves from servitude.”
1/16/22- Excellent reviews. TRDB.  In Theaters and various streaming  platforms

4)  THE PINK CLOUD– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A mysterious and deadly pink cloud appears across the globe, forcing everyone to stay home. Strangers at the outset, Giovana and Yago try to invent themselves as a couple as years of shared lockdown pass. While Yago is living in his own utopia, Giovana feels trapped deep inside.”

1/17/21- Early reviews are excellent. TRDB. In Theaters and on various streaming platforms

5) WHY IS WE AMERICANS? 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “By turns kinetic and intimate, ‘Why is We Americans?’ is an in-depth, cinematic exploration of Newark’s legendary Baraka family.”

1/17/2021- No reviews as yet. TRDB. In Theaters

6) ITALIAN STUDIES– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “From award-winning filmmaker Adam Leon, Italian Studies is a lyrical film about dislocation, connection, and the elusive nature of identity. While visiting New York City from her native London, writer Alina Reynolds (Academy Award®-nominee Vanessa Kirby) inexplicably loses her memory and suddenly becomes unmoored and adrift on the streets of Manhattan with no sense of time or place — or even her own name.”

1/13/2002- Poor reviews. TRDB. In Theaters and streaming

9) A COPS AND ROBBERS STORY– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In the 1980s, Corey Pegues was embroiled in a life of crime as a member of New York City’s infamous Supreme Team gang. After a near-death gang confrontation, Pegues flees the city, only to return years later as a rising star in the NYPD. When Pegues speaks publicly in support of police reform, he becomes a target within the department and details of his former life are thrust into the spotlight.”

1/17/22. Reviews are fair at best. TRDB.  Streamable

SKIP THESE

1) SCREAM– Violent
2) BRAZEN– Netflix
3) DEAR MOTHER– Netflix
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MOVIES SHOWING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE NY
MOVIES SHOWING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY, CT
MOVIES SHOWING IN FLA.- PALM BEACH CO.
A) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH
B) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY
C) THE LIVING ROOM THEATERS AT FAU IN BOCA RATON
D) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH
ENJOY!!
THE REEL DR. BOB

 

Add comment January 17th, 2022

WHO WE ARE: A CHRONICLE OF RACISM IN AMERICA

WHO WE ARE: A CHRONICLE OF RACISM IN IN AMERICA- 2022. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this illuminating documentary that intertwines interviews, archival film, a lecture and personal anecdotes, civil-rights lawyer Jeffery Robinson delivers a powerful rebuke of the racist views that have scarred America’s past and haunt its present.”

1/16/22- Excellent reviews by the critics and awful ones by audiences. TRDB.

Add comment January 16th, 2022

FILM REVIEWS #885

JANUARY 13, 2022
DEAR FRIENDS:
QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-
1) THE TENDER BAR
2) BLUE BAYOU- Netflix
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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-
1) THE TENDER BAR– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The Tender Bar tells the story of J.R. (Tye Sheridan), a fatherless boy growing up in the glow of a bar where the bartender, his Uncle Charlie (Ben Affleck), is the sharpest and most colorful of an assortment of quirky and demonstrative father figures.”

12/18/21- Weak reviews despite a strong cast. TRDB.

1/7/22- Not sure what the critics are thinking on this one but I liked it very much. TRDB.

2) BLUE BAYOU–  2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Born in Korea but adopted by Americans and raised in the heart of the Louisiana bayou, Antonio LeBlanc has worked hard to make a good life for his wife and stepdaughter. But his world is upended when he suddenly faces the prospect of deportation.”

9/15/21- Fair reviews but it does sound interesting. TRDB.

1/9/22 – Many stories like this but each one has its merits. I enjoyed the movie very much. TRDB.

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COMING TO NETFLIX ON DISC-
1) LAST NIGHT IN SOHO– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this psychological thriller, a young woman who longs to become a fashion designer finds herself transported to 1960s London to meet her singing idol. But her dream come true quickly turns into a nightmare.”

10/27/21- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.

2) MOFFIE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “For 16-year-old Nicholas van der Swart, completing his compulsory military service in 1981 South Africa means hiding the fact that he’s gay — a punishable crime at the time. But keeping his secret becomes even harder as he falls for another recruit.”

4/10/21- Excellent reviews by the critics and poor ones from audiences. TRDB.

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-
1) A HERO– 1/6/21- Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Rahim (Amir Jadidi) is in prison because of a debt he was unable to repay. During a two-day leave, he tries to convince his creditor (Mohsen Tanabandeh) to withdraw his complaint against the payment of part of the sum. But things don’t go as planned…”

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

2) THE 355– 2021, Synopsis by Netflix. “Lady spies have their day as a team of female agents from government agencies around the world bands together — and embraces their differences — to prevent an evil organization from sending the planet into chaos.”

1/6/21- No reviews noted yet but it does not sound good to me. We’ll see!! TRDB. In Theaters.

3)  THE COMMANDO-  2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In this edge-of-your-seat crime thriller starring Michael Jai White and Mickey Rourke, an elite DEA agent (White) returns home after a failed mission when his family makes an unexpected discovery in their house — a stash of money worth $3 million.”

1/7/22- Weak reviews — we’ll see. TRDB. In theaters and on various streaming platforms including Prime Video.

4) SEE FOR ME– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Sophie, a young blind woman, house-sitting at a secluded mansion, finds herself under invasion by thieves seeking a hidden safe. Her only means of defense: a new app called “See For Me.” It connects her to a volunteer across the country who helps her survive by seeing on her behalf.”

1/7/22- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.  

5) AMERICAN GLADFLY-2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After decades of quiet living, 89 year-old former U.S. senator Mike Gravel comes out of retirement when a group of teenagers convince him to run for president. Through Senator Gravel’s official Twitter account, the Gravel teens embark on an unlikely adventure to qualify him for the Democratic debates in order to advance an anti-war, anti-corruption, and direct democracy agenda in the 2020 presidential race.”

1/8/22- Just a few early reviews and they for this documentary and are good. TRDB. Prime Video

6) EXPEDITION CONTENT– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “An immersive marvel of sonic ethnography, Expedition Content draws on audio recordings made by recent college graduate and Standard Oil heir Michael Rockefeller as part of the 1961 Harvard-Peabody Expedition to Netherlands New Guinea that set up tents among the indigenous Hubula (also known as Dani) people.”

1/8/22- No reviews as yet but I am familiar with this project and I’ll let you know about this documentary. TRDB. In Theaters.

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SHOWING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE, NY

A) PARALLEL MOTHERS– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Two women, Janis and Ana, coincide in a hospital room where they are going to give birth. Both are single and became pregnant by accident. Janis, middle-aged, doesn’t regret it and she is exultant. The other, Ana, an adolescent, is scared, repentant and traumatized..”

12/24/21- Excellent reviews for this Spanish drama. TRDB.

B) A HERO– 1/6/22 – Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Rahim (Amir Jadidi) is in prison because of a debt he was unable to repay. During a two-day leave, he tries to convince his creditor (Mohsen Tanabandeh) to withdraw his complaint against the payment of part of the sum. But things don’t go as planned…”

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

C) FRANCE- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In FRANCE, a satirical drama set in contemporary Paris, Léa Seydoux stars as France de Meurs, a seemingly unflappable superstar TV journalist whose career, home life, and psychological stability are turned upside down after she carelessly drives into a young delivery man on a busy street.”

12/10/21- Awful reviews for this French movie but it sounded OK to me. TRDB.

D) WEST SIDE STORY– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Love at first sight strikes when young Tony spots Maria at a high school dance in 1957 New York City. Their burgeoning romance helps to fuel the fire between the warring Jets and Sharks — two rival gangs vying for control of the streets.”

12/8/21- Excellent reviews for this re-make. TRDB.

E) LICORICE PIZZA– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Director Paul Thomas Anderson returns to one of his favorite settings — California’s San Fernando Valley — for this coming-of-age tale about a high school student who’s also juggling the demands of being a successful child actor.”

11/28/21- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

F) THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Power-hungry Macbeth sets his sights on the Scottish throne after receiving a prophecy from three witches.”

12/24/21- Great reviews by the critics and by audiences as well. TRDB.

SHOWING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY, CT
A) AMERICAN UNDERDOG– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “American Underdog tells the inspirational true story of Kurt Warner (Zachary Levi), who went from a stockboy at a grocery store to a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback. The film centers on Warner’s unique story and years of challenges and setbacks that could have derailed his aspirations to become an NFL player.”

12/22/21- Excellent reviews from everybody. TRDB.

B) WEST SIDE STORY-  2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Love at first sight strikes when young Tony spots Maria at a high school dance in 1957 New York City. Their burgeoning romance helps to fuel the fire between the warring Jets and Sharks — two rival gangs vying for control of the streets.”

12/8/21- Excellent reviews for this re-make. TRDB.

SHOWING AT THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH( Fri.–Sun)
A) RED ROCKET– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The audacious new film from writer-director Sean Baker (The Florida Project, Tangerine), starring Simon Rex in a magnetic, live-wire performance, Red Rocket is a darkly funny and humane portrait of a uniquely American hustler and a hometown that barely tolerates him.”

12/10/21- Good reviews by the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.

B) NIGHTMARE ALLEY– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this remake of a noir classic, wily hustler Stanton Carlisle finds the carnival the perfect place to ply his trade. Setting himself up as a spiritual guru, Carlisle wastes no time in parting the wealthy from their money.”

12/15/21- Good reviews for this mystery/thriler. TRDB.

C) WEST SIDE STORY– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Love at first sight strikes when young Tony spots Maria at a high school dance in 1957 New York City. Their burgeoning romance helps to fuel the fire between the warring Jets and Sharks — two rival gangs vying for control of the streets.”

12/8/21- Excellent reviews for this re-make. TRDB.

D) THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Power-hungry Macbeth sets his sights on the Scottish throne after receiving a prophecy from three witches.”

12/24/21- Great reviews by the critics and by audiences as well. TRDB.

E) HOUSE OF GUCCI-  2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “House of Gucci is inspired by the shocking true story of the family behind the Italian fashion empire. When Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga), an outsider from humble beginnings, marries into the Gucci family, her unbridled ambition begins to unravel the family legacy and triggers a reckless spiral of betrayal, decadence, revenge, and ultimately… murder.”

11/24/21- Fair reviews from the critics and good ones from audiences. TRDB.

MOVIES SHOWING AT THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- Same as LAKE WORTH above
MOVIES SHOWING AT THE LIVING ROOM THEATERS AT FAU IN BOCA RATON-
A) ITALIAN STUDIES– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “From award-winning filmmaker Adam Leon, Italian Studies is a lyrical film about dislocation, connection, and the elusive nature of identity. While visiting New York City from her native London, writer Alina Reynolds (Academy Award®-nominee Vanessa Kirby) inexplicably loses her memory and suddenly becomes unmoored and adrift on the streets of Manhattan with no sense of time or place — or even her own name.”

1/13/2002- Poor reviews. TRDB.

B) A HERO– 1/6/22- Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Rahim (Amir Jadidi) is in prison because of a debt he was unable to repay. During a two-day leave, he tries to convince his creditor (Mohsen Tanabandeh) to withdraw his complaint against the payment of part of the sum. But things don’t go as planned…”

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

C) FRANCE- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In FRANCE, a satirical drama set in contemporary Paris, Léa Seydoux stars as France de Meurs, a seemingly unflappable superstar TV journalist whose career, home life, and psychological stability are turned upside down after she carelessly drives into a young delivery man on a busy street.”

12/10/21- Awful reviews for this French movie but it sounded OK to me. TRDB.

D) RED ROCKET– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The audacious new film from writer-director Sean Baker (The Florida Project, Tangerine), starring Simon Rex in a magnetic, live-wire performance, Red Rocket is a darkly funny and humane portrait of a uniquely American hustler and a hometown that barely tolerates him.”

12/10/21- Good reviews by the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.

E) THE TENDER BAR– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The Tender Bar tells the story of J.R. (Tye Sheridan), a fatherless boy growing up in the glow of a bar where the bartender, his Uncle Charlie (Ben Affleck), is the sharpest and most colorful of an assortment of quirky and demonstrative father figures.”

12/18/21- Weak reviews despite a strong cast. TRDB.

1/7/22- Not sure what the critics are thinking on this one but I liked it very much. TRDB.

F) THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Power-hungry Macbeth sets his sights on the Scottish throne after receiving a prophecy from three witches.”

12/24/21- Great reviews by the critics and by audiences as well. TRDB.

MOVIS SHOWING AT THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-
1) LUZZU- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Because of dwindling harvests and government restrictions, Maltese fisherman Jesmark is struggling to feed his family. Backed into a corner when his boat breaks down, he joins a black-market fishing operation as his priorities change.”

10/16/21- Excellent reviews for this drama from Malta. TRDB.

2) THE SOUVENIR– 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this romantic drama, film student Julie is struggling to find her voice when she falls for the charismatic but mysterious Anthony. As love blooms, so does her creativity, but her mother and friends fear that the relationship will destroy Julie.”

5/17/19- Great reviews by the critics and terrible ones from audiences. I’ll try to see this one. TRDB.

ENJOY!!
THE REEL DR. BOB

 

Add comment January 14th, 2022

SEE FOR ME

SEE FOR ME– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Sophie, a young blind woman, house-sitting at a secluded mansion, finds herself under invasion by thieves seeking a hidden safe. Her only means of defense: a new app called “See For Me.” It connects her to a volunteer across the country who helps her survive by seeing on her behalf.”

1/7/22- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.  

 

Add comment January 7th, 2022

REOPENING NIGHT

REOPENING NIGHT- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Following the cast, crew and staff of Public Theater as they prepare to mount an adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Merry Wives,” at the Delacorte Theater in New York City. Contending with the ever-present threat of COVID-19 and one of the rainiest Julys on record, the production marks the return of live theatre following more than a year of closures in the city.”

12/25/21- Just 1 early review and it is good. TRDB

Add comment December 25th, 2021

TRY HARDER!

TRY HARDER!- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “At San Francisco’s highly ranked public school Lowell High, the pressure to get into a top college is intense. This documentary follows five students as they vie to attract the attention of their dream schools while remaining true to themselves.”

12/4/21- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

Add comment December 4th, 2021

FLEE

FLEE- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “FLEE tells the story of Amin Nawabi as he grapples with a painful secret he has kept hidden for 20 years, one that threatens to derail the life he has built for himself and his soon to be husband. Recounted mostly through animation to director Jonas Poher Rasmussen, he tells for the first time the story of his extraordinary journey as a child refugee from Afghanistan.”

12/4/21- Excellent reviews from the critics for this animated documentary.

Add comment December 4th, 2021

LICORICE PIZZA

LICORICE PIZZA – 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Director Paul Thomas Anderson returns to one of his favorite settings — California’s San Fernando Valley — for this coming-of-age tale about a high school student who’s also juggling the demands of being a successful child actor.”

11/28/21- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

Add comment November 28th, 2021

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