The Reel Dr. Bob

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) SCENES FROM A MARRIAGE– On HBO

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) SEASON 1 EPISODE 1 OF “ON THE VERGE“- This tv series has received poor reviews and so far I agree.

2) EPISODE 3 OF “SCENES FROM A MARRIAGE“- Very well done and I like it very much

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COMING TO NETFLIX THIS WEEK ON DISC- None that I recommend

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMABLE-

1) EL PLANETA– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “After Spain’s 2009 financial crisis leaves recently widowed María and her daughter destitute, they seize on a number of dishonest means to maintain their lifestyle, even as they face the threat of eviction from María’s seaside home.”

9/25/21- Excellent reviews for this Spanish drama. TRDB. In Theaters

2) EAST OF THE MOUNTAINS– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Upon learning that he’s dying, retired heart surgeon Ben Givens opts not to tell his family and instead heads to his hometown in Eastern Washington, planning to commit suicide. But a connection with a caring stranger gives Ben a new perspective.”

9/25/21- Excellent reviews for this drama/adventure. TRDB. In Theaters and on Prime video

3) THE VILLAGE DETECTIVE: A SONG CYCLE– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Examining the life and career of Soviet actor Mikhail Zharov after four reels of 35mm film were discovered off the coast of Iceland in 2016.”

9/25/21- Fairly good reviews for this documentary. TRDB. In Theaters

4) I’M YOUR MAN– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “To obtain funds for her research project, workaholic Alma agrees to take part in an experiment with Tom, a humanoid robot designed to be her ideal mate. Before long, Tom becomes a sounding board for Alma to dissect her deep-rooted disillusionment.”

9/25/31- Excellent reviews from the critics but just fair ones from audiences. TRDB. In Theaters

5) THE MANY SAINTS OF NEWARK– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this big-screen prequel to the long-running TV series “The Sopranos,” the action takes place during the 1960s in Newark, New Jersey, as hostilities reach a fever pitch between the black and Italian-American communities.”

9/28/21- Fair to good reviews. TRDB. In Theaters

6) BORIS KARLOFF: THE MAN BEHIND THE MONSTER– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Despite a 60-year career, Boris Karloff (who died in 1969) will forever be associated with one role: the monster in 1931’s “Frankenstein.” This documentary uses extensive interviews to bring the rest of Karloff’s career — and life — into focus.”

9/29/21- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. 

SKIP THESE-

1) JE SUIS KARL- After most of her family is murdered in a terrorist bombing, a young woman is unknowingly lured into joining the very group that killed them. On Netflix.

2) THE STARLING– A woman adjusting to life after loss contends with a feisty bird that’s taken over her garden — and a husband who’s struggling to find a way forward.. On Netflix.

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MOVIES SHOWING IN WESTCHESTER Co NY AND FAIRFIELD Co CT-

A) JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER-

NEW-

1) BREATHLESS- 1960. A classic.

2) I’M YOUR MAN- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “To obtain funds for her research project, workaholic Alma agrees to take part in an experiment with Tom, a humanoid robot designed to be her ideal mate. Before long, Tom becomes a sounding board for Alma to dissect her deep-rooted disillusionment.”

9/25/31- Excellent reviews from the critics but just fair ones from audiences. TRDB.

3) AZOR- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Swiss banker Yvan De Wiel travels to Argentina to pick up the pieces after his partner suddenly disappears, he finds a sinister landscape in which the country’s elite are in cahoots with the murderous military junta.”

9/11/21- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.

REPEATS-

4) LANGUAGE LESSONS– Limited screenings

5) THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE–

6) THE CARD COUNTER– Limited

B) AMC DANBURY

1) THE MANY SAINTS OF NEWARK– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this big-screen prequel to the long-running TV series “The Sopranos,” the action takes place during the 1960s in Newark, New Jersey, as hostilities reach a fever pitch between the black and Italian-American communities.”

9/28/21- Fair to good reviews. TRDB.

2) DEAR EVAN HANSEN– Poor reviews

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MOVIES SHOWING IN PALM BEACH Co

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

NEW-

1) ASIA- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix.  “To all outward appearances, single mom Asia and her teenage daughter, Vika, seem more like siblings, though they have little to do with each other. But as Vika’s health begins to fail, the underlying bond between them slowly surfaces.”

9/21/21- Excellent reviews from the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.

2) FALLING FOR FIGARO– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “For young fund manager Millie, her dream of opera stardom begins with singing lessons in the Scottish Highlands from a former diva. As Millie trains for a competition, she finds herself battling against — and then bonding with — fellow student Max.”

9/29/21- Just 3 reviews so far and they are mixed. TRDB.

3) BORIS KARLOFF: THE MAN BEHIND THE MONSTER– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Despite a 60-year career, Boris Karloff (who died in 1969) will forever be associated with one role: the monster in 1931’s “Frankenstein.” This documentary uses extensive interviews to bring the rest of Karloff’s career — and life — into focus.”

9/29/21- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. 

REPEATS-

4) LANGUAGE LESSONS– Limited screenings

5) LITTLE GIRL– Limited screenings

6) THE CAPOTE TAPES– Limited screenings

B) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH– (Friday to Sunday)

1) THE MANY SAINTS OF NEWARK– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this big-screen prequel to the long-running TV series “The Sopranos,” the action takes place during the 1960s in Newark, New Jersey, as hostilities reach a fever pitch between the black and Italian-American communities.”

9/28/21- Fair to good reviews. TRDB.

2) DEAR EVAN HANSEN- Poor reviews

C) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY–

D) THE STONZEK THEATER AT THE LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE–

1) DAYS– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Seeking therapy for his chronic pain, middle-aged Kang travels to Bangkok, where he hires young masseur Non for a full body massage. Though the two solitary men lead markedly different lives, they find a special — if brief — connection.”

9/28/21- Very good early reviews. TRDB. Showing Fri.- Sunday only

AUGUST 19, 2021

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) PASS OVER-

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COMING TO NETFLIX ON DISC-

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NEW MOVIES- STREAMABLE AND/OR IN THEATERS-

1) RESPECT- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career — from a child singing in her father’s church choir to her international superstardom — it’s the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice.”

8/12/21- Weak reviews from the critics and very good ones from audiences. TRDB. In Theaters

2) DAYS– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Seeking therapy for his chronic pain, middle-aged Kang travels to Bangkok, where he hires young masseur Non for a full body massage. Though the two solitary men lead markedly different lives, they find a special — if brief — connection.”

8/14/21- Excellent reviews for this foreign drama. TRDB. In Theaters-

3) NOT GOING QUIETLY– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Activism gets highly personal for public-interest lawyer Ady Barkan when he’s diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease at age 32 and given just a few years to live. As he copes with his illness, he embarks on a tireless crusade for health-care reform.”

8/14/21- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. In Theaters

4) CODA- 2001. Synopsis by Netflix.”As the sole hearing person in her family, 17-year-old Ruby plays a vital role in keeping their fishing business afloat. But when she discovers a passion for singing, she’s pulled in directions that may take her away from her parents and brother.”

8/11/21- Excellent reviews. TRDB.On Apple+

5) THE EAST- 2001. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1946, Indonesian nationalists take advantage of the power vacuum left by Japan’s surrender to rise up against Dutch colonial rule. But when Dutch soldier Johan de Vries is deployed to quell the rebels, he soon begins to question his mission.”

8/14/21- A few very good reviews and a few very bad reviews. One called it thoroughly generic. TRDB. In Theaters

6) MATERNA- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Materna follows the journeys of four New York women who are isolated by city life, separated by class, politics, race and religion, and yet bound by a shared hunger for identity and connection. With their futures at stake, the characters’ lives are upended by a fateful encounter underground, where their stories of personal transformation become a battle for survival.”

8/14/21-  Fair to good reviews. TRDB. In Theaters and several streaming platforms

including Prime Video

7) THE MEANING OF HITLER– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Dismantling the legend of Adolf Hitler that has persisted since his death in 1945, this thought-provoking documentary traces his ascension — and shatters the mistaken belief that evil can never again rise to power.”

8/14/21- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. Prime Video

8) EMA- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “After adopting troubled young Polo, married couple Ema and Gastón return him to the orphanage when the boy sets fire to their home, seriously injuring Ema’s sister. But the guilt-ridden Ema soon devises a secret plan to reclaim Polo.”

8/14/21- Very good reviews from the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB. In Theaters

9) SEARCHING FOR MR. RUGOFF– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “As head of theater chain and film distribution company Cinema 5, Donald Rugoff became famous for his outrageous marketing ideas. This showbiz documentary looks at Rugoff’s irrefutable influence on the industry and his subsequent slide into anonymity.”

8/14/21- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB In Theaters and virtual cinema

10) HOMEROOM– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Oakland High School’s class of 2020 is the focus of this documentary that follows the students through their senior year, capturing the innocence before the Covid-19 pandemic and chronicling their efforts to remove the campus police force.”

8/14/21- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. On Hulu

11) MISHA AND THE WOLVES– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Misha Defonseca’s autobiographical tale about escaping the Nazis by living with a pack of wolves is published, she becomes a celebrity. But after a fallout with the publisher exposes Misha’s story as false, an even darker tale emerges.”

8/14/21- Very good reviews. TRDB. On Netflix

12) THE LOST LEONARDO– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this documentary that unfolds like a thriller, an ancient painting of Jesus Christ sparks an art world frenzy as experts declare it the work of Leonardo da Vinci. But after fetching a record price at auction, the canvas vanishes before exhibition.”

8/14/21- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. In Theaters

13) USEDOM: A CLEAR VIEW OF THE SEA– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Director Heinz Brinkmann turns his lens on his birthplace, the Baltic island of Usedom, exploring the history and evolution of the locale once home to Germany’s grand health spas and the site of some of Europe’s most splendid villas.”8/14/21- Just two reviews noted and they are both good. TRDB. In Theaters

SKIP THESE–

1) FREE GUY–

2) WHITE AS SNOW- Terrible reviews.In Theaters

3) BECKETT– Terrible reviews from nearly every critic On Netflix.

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MOVIES SHOWING IN FAIRFIELD Co, NY AND FAIRFIELD Co, CT-

a) Jacob Burns Film Center-

b) Danbury-

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MOVIES SHOWING IN PALM BEACH Co, FL

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

b) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH

c)THE STONZEK THEATER AT THE LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE

ENJOY!!

THE REEL DR. BOB

JULY 15, 2021

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) UNFIT– Amazon Prime

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) UNFIT- Mental health professional speak about former President Trump’s fitness for office.

7/11/21- A well done and scary documentary. TRDB.

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MOVIES COMING TO NETFLIX ON DISC- None I can recommend

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NEW MOVIES– STREAMABLE, IN THEATERS OR BOTH

1) THE WOMAN WHO RAN– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The 24th feature from Hong Sangsoo, THE WOMAN WHO RAN follows Gamhee (Kim Minhee), who has three separate encounters with friends while her husband is on a business trip.”

7/7/21- Excellent reviews for this foreign drama. TRDB. In Theaters

2) THE LONELIEST WHALE: THE SEARCH FOR 52– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this engrossing documentary, filmmakers and scientists set out on a search for the “52 Hertz Whale,” which is thought to have spent its life in isolation because it communicates at a frequency different from any other whale.”

7/9/21- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. In Theaters

3) THE WITCHES OF THE ORIENT– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. The Japanese volleyball players called the “Oriental Witches” are now in their seventies. From the formation of the team at the factory until their victory at the Tokyo Olympics in 1964, memories and legends rise to the surface and blend inextricably.”

7/9/21- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB. In Theaters

4) THE PRICE OF FREEDOM-2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Taking a look at the eruption of gun violence in the United States, this eye-opening documentary examines the part that the National Rifle Association — with its enormous political influence — has played over the years.”

7/9/21- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. In Theaters

5) HER SOCIALIST SMILE– 2020. Synopsis—The film is fascinating – a portrait of a woman who has little to lose and is willing to give her all for what she believes in.

7/9/21- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. In Theaters

6) ROCK, PAPER AND SCISSORS– 2021. “Given the cast’s three outstanding performances and slick camerawork by Nicolás Colledani, this makes for a fascinating capsule of family brutality”– Streaming

7) SCALES– 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this magical fable from Saudi Arabia, the families of a small fishing village have long sacrificed one daughter to the sea to appease its mermaid-like inhabitants. Saved from this fate by her dad, resolute young Hayat elects to upend the practice.”

7/10/21- Very good reviews. TRDB. In Theaters

SKIP THESE–

1) SUMMERTIME– In Theaters

2) RUNNING AGAINST THE WIND– Really poor reviews. In Theaters and streaming

3) FIRST DATE–  Sounds awful. In Theaters and on streaming platforms

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A) LIVING ROOM THEATERS AT FAU IN BOCA RATON-

1) I CARRY YOU WITH ME– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Two Mexican men maintain a romantic relationship that spans decades.”

6/26/21- Great reviews by the critics and fair ones by audiences. TRDB.

2) MAMA WEED-

3) QUEEN BEES- Limited Screenings

4) ROADRUNNER: A FILM ABOUT ANTHONY BOURDAIN– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “With his larger-than-life personality, love of food and adventurous spirit, chef and writer Anthony Bourdain was a culinary and cultural force to be reckoned with, as chronicled in this insightful documentary.”

7/14/21- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB

5) SUMMER OF 85– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Two young men meet in dramatic fashion on the Normandy coast when Alexis capsizes his boat and mercurial David comes to the rescue. After becoming friends, they begin an intense romance, but things take a dark turn as David’s sinister side surfaces.”

6/19/21- Mixed reviews. TRDB.

B) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

1) ROADRUNNER: A FILM ABOUT ANTHONY BOURDAIN– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “With his larger-than-life personality, love of food and adventurous spirit, chef and writer Anthony Bourdain was a culinary and cultural force to be reckoned with, as chronicled in this insightful documentary.”

7/14/21- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB

2) QUEEN BEES– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “While her house undergoes repairs, fiercely independent senior Helen (Academy Award® winner Ellen Burstyn) moves into a nearby retirement community — just temporarily. Once behind the doors of Pine Grove Senior Community, she encounters lusty widows, cutthroat bridge tournaments and a hotbed of bullying “mean girls” the likes of which she hasn’t encountered since high school.

6/12/21- Mixed reviews for this comedy/drama. TRDB.

3) SHEPERD: THE STORY OF A JEWISH DOG– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The timeless, unbreakable bond between a boy and his faithful dog is put to the ultimate test in 1930s Germany, in the drama SHEPHERD: THE STORY OF A JEWISH DOG. When the Nuremberg Laws are passed forbidding Jews to own pets, Kaleb, a German Shepherd, is separated from his Jewish family and his beloved 10 year old master.”

6/17/21- Fair reviews by the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB.

4) I CARRY YOU WITH ME– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Two Mexican men maintain a romantic relationship that spans decades.”

6/26/21- Great reviews by the critics and fair ones by audiences. TRDB.Limited screenings

5) IN THE HEIGHTS– Limited

6) LANSKY– Poor reviews

C) THE STONZEK THEATER AT THE LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE

1) HOLLER– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “With her Ohio manufacturing town dying, Ruth Avery may have a ticket out as she’s accepted at a prestigious college. But after joining her brother on a scrap metal crew to raise the tuition, Ruth has second thoughts about leaving her family.”

6/13/21- Very good reviews. TRDB.

Showing from July 16–July 18 ( Fri., Sat and Sun.)

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MOVIES PLAYING IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY

A) JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER-

1) SUMMER OF SOUL– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “With a lineup that includes Stevie Wonder, the 5th Dimension and more, the Harlem Cultural Festival draws more than 300,000 people to a series of concerts in the summer of 1969. This documentary features never-before-seen footage from the event.”

6/26/21- Great reviews for this musical documentary. TRDB

2) NO ORDINARY MAN– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this re-examination of the life of jazz musician Billy Tipton — a woman who passed as a man until his death — his son Billy Jr. and a roster of trans performers honors Tipton’s legacy and provides insight into his experiences.”

7/15/21- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

3) ROADRUNNER: A FILM ABOUT ANTHONY BOURDAIN– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “With his larger-than-life personality, love of food and adventurous spirit, chef and writer Anthony Bourdain was a culinary and cultural force to be reckoned with, as chronicled in this insightful documentary.”

7/14/21- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB

4) 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.

B) DANBURY-

1) PIG– 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.

2) ROADRUNNER: A FILM ABOUT ANTHONY BOURDAIN– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “With his larger-than-life personality, love of food and adventurous spirit, chef and writer Anthony Bourdain was a culinary and cultural force to be reckoned with, as chronicled in this insightful documentary.”

7/14/21- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB

JULY 27, 2021

DEAR FRIENDS:

THIS NEWSLETTER, #860, WILL BE SENT EARLY SO IT WILL NOT INCLUDE MANY OF MY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LOCAL MOVIES DURING THE WEEK OF JULY 30 THROUGH AUG. 5

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK- None

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) THE LAST LETTER FROM YOUR LOVER– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A pair of interwoven stories set in the present and past, THE LAST LETTER FROM YOUR LOVER follows Ellie Haworth (Felicity Jones), an ambitious journalist who discovers a trove of secret love letters from 1965 and becomes determined to solve the mystery of the forbidden affair at their center.”

7/23/21- Fair reviews. TRDB.

7/25/21- Boring and I turned it off. TRDB.

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COMING TO NETFLIX ON DISC- NONE THAT I CAN RECOMMEND

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NEW MOVIES- STREAMABLE OR IN THEATERS OR BOTH

MOVIES SHOWING IN WESTCHESTER CO. NY OR IN FAIRFIELD CO. CT-

a) Jacob Burns Film Center-

1) THE GREEN KNIGHT– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this retelling of the epic 14th-century tale “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight,” Gawain — a member of King Arthur’s round table — seeks to prove his loyalty to the monarch by taking on the challenge of beheading the Green Knight.”

7/25/21- No reviews noted at this time but there has been some controversial press about this new film. TRDB

2) STILLWATER– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Unemployed roughneck Bill Baker (Academy Award® winner Matt Damon) travels from Oklahoma to Marseille to visit his estranged daughter Allison (Academy Award® nominee Abigail Breslin). Imprisoned for a murder she claims she did not commit.”

7/25/21- Good reviews for this drama. TRDB

b) Danbury-

MOVIES SHOWING IN PALM BEACH CO.-

a) Stonzek Theater at the Lake Worth Playhouse

1) SWEET THING- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The story revolves around the two siblings and their struggle to find solid ground in the homes of Adam, their alcoholic father, and Eve, their negligent mother. The children ultimately run away and find a temporary life for themselves around the town of New Bedford, MA.”

6/19/21- Excellent reviews. TRDB. July 30– Aug. 1

JULY 22, 2021

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) NAOMI OSAKA-

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

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COMING TO NETFLIX THIS WEEK ON DISC

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NEW MOVIES- STREAMABLE OR IN THEATERS-

1) MAMA WEED– 2021. Starring Isabelle Huppert. Fair reviews at best. In Theaters

2) THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREES– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Renowned forester and author Peter Wohlleben discusses the life, death and regeneration of trees.”

7/17/21- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. In Theaters

3) FIN– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In FIN, Roth and a professional group of scientists, researchers and activists sail around the globe to unveil the truth behind the death of millions of sharks, exposing the criminal enterprise that is impacting the extinction of the misunderstood creatures.”

7/17/21-  Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB. On Discover+

4) WE INTEND TO CAUSE HAVOC– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “WE INTEND TO CAUSE HAVOC highlights WITCH (We Intend to Cause Havoc), Zambia’s most popular rock band of the 1970s led by the powerful vocalist, Jagari, whose name is an Africanisation of Mick Jagger’s.”

7/17/21- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. On Apple TV

5) CAN YOU BRING IT– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Can You Bring It: Bill T. Jones and D-Man in the Waters is a feature documentary that traces the remarkable history and legacy of one of the most important works of art to come out of the age of AIDS–choreographer Bill T. Jones’s tour de force ballet “D-Man in the Waters.”

7/17/21- Great reviews for this documentary. TRDB. In Theaters

THESE WERE REVIEWED IN LAST WEEK’S ISSUE

1) PIG

2) NO ORDINARY MAN

SKIP THE FOLLOWING-

1) DIE IN A GUNFIGHT– Awful reviews- In Theaters and several streaming platforms

2) THE BOYS IN RED HATS– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “January 18, 2019. Surrounded by cheering classmates on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, 17-year-old Nick Sandmann instantly and unwittingly became a global headline as he appeared to confront Nathan Phillips, a Native American elder, at that year’s heated March for Life rally.”

7/17/21- Poor reviews for this documentary and I’ll skip it. TRDB. In Virtual cinemas

3) TOOFAAN– 2021. Synopsis by IMDB. “Farhan Akhtar plays a boxer in this fictional drama.”

7/17/21- Early reviews are poor. TRDB. On Amazon

4) CASANOVA, LAST LOVE– 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The famous libertine Casanova meets a young courtesan who challenges him by refusing to give him power or control over her.”

7/17/21- Poor reviews from the critics. TRDB. In Theaters

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MOVIES PLAYING IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY

1) JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER-

2) DANBURY

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MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

2) THE LIVING ROOM THEATER FAU IN BOCA RATON-

3) THE STONZEK THEATER AT THE LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE