The Reel Dr. Bob

JANUARY 24, 2025

DEAR FRIENDS:

SORRY THAT THIS ISSUE IS A BIT INCOMPLETE AND A BIT LATE AS WELL!!

MOVIES  I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) THE ROOM NEXT DOOR– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Ingrid (Julianne Moore) and Martha (Tilda Swinton) were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. Ingrid went on to become an autofiction novelist while Martha became a war reporter, and they were separated by the circumstances of life.”

1/8/25- Good reviews for this new movie by Pedro Almodovar. I loved the movie- Great acting and important themes. TRDB

2) THE SIX TRIPLE EIGHT– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The Six Triple Eight is inspired by the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of color to serve overseas in WWII. Despite facing racism and sexism — and grueling working conditions — they were committed to serving their country with honor and distinction. Given an extraordinary mission and united in their determination, these unsung heroes delivered hope and shattered barriers.

1/23/25- Weak reviews by most and I agree. TRDB.

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) GRAND THEFT HAMLET– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. ”

2) ONE OF THEM DAYS– 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Best friends and roommates Dreux (Keke Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA) are about to have One of Them Days. When they discover Alyssa’s boyfriend has blown their rent money, the duo finds themselves going to extremes in a comical race against the clock to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact.”

1/21/25- Excellent reviews. TRDB

4) 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

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

1) THE BRUTALIST-

2) THE ROOM NEXT DOOR-

3) HARD TRUTHS- new

4) THE NICKEL BOYS-

5) THE LAST SHOWGIRL-

6) A COMPLETE UNKNOWN-

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY-

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL-

MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH COUNTY NEAR ME-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-

3) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-

ENJOY!!

THE REEL DR. BOB

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JANUARY 17, 2025-

DEAR FRIENDS:

MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK- NONE

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) IN THE IN THE SHADOW OF BEIRUT– 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “IN THE SHADOW OF BEIRUT is a searing cinematic portrait of modern-day Lebanon as seen through the eyes of four families living in the impoverished Sabra and Shatila neighborhoods of the city, scene of an infamous massacre in 1982. Filmed over four years with unique access to the families within these largely no-go areas for outsiders, the documentary is marked by a deep intimacy with its subjects and a bold cinematic style, with much of its visual and character-led storytelling sharing creative DNA with the team’s earlier film, Gaza.”

1/15/25[ Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

2) EVERY LITTLE THING–

3) EAT THE NIGHT– Poor reviews

4) THE LAST SHOWGIRL– 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The Last Showgirl, a poignant film of resilience, rhinestones and feathers, stars Pamela Anderson as Shelley, a glamorous showgirl who must plan for her future when her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run.”

1/11/25- Fair to good reviews for this movie. TRDB.

5) THE LAST REPUBLICAN–

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

1) THE BRUTALIST–

2) THE LAST SHOWGIRL– See above

3) A COMPLETE UNKNOWN–

4) NICKEL BOYS–

5) THE ROOM NEXT DOOR–

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY-

1) THE LAST SHOWGIRL–

2) A COMPLETE UNKNOWN–

3) BABYGIRL–

MOVIES PLAYING IN THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL-

1) THE ROOM NEXT DOOR–

2) A COMPLETE UNKNOWN–

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MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH NEAR ME-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) THE ROOM NEXT DOOR–

b) A  COMPLE UNKNOWN–

c) THE LAST SHOWGIRL–

d) BABYGIRL–

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-

a) THE LAST SHOWGIRL–

b) A COMPLETE UNKNOWN–

c) SEPTEMER 5 (NEW)- 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “During the 1972 Munich Olympics, an American sports broadcasting crew finds itself thrust into covering the hostage crisis involving Israeli athletes.”

1/17/2025- Very good reviews. TRDB.

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

a) THE END– 1/17–1/19

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JANUARY 10, 2025-

DEAR FRIENDS-

MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) SAINT JUDY– 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “This well-crafted biopic follows immigration lawyer Judy Wood as she takes up the case of an Afghani woman persecuted by the Taliban for starting a school for girls. In the process, Wood leads a fight that will change U.S. asylum laws for women.”

3/1/19- Generally good reviews and I liked it. I knew nothing about this brave woman before seeing the movie. TRDB.

2) THE SUBSTANCE– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself? You, only better in every way. You should try this new product, it’s called The Substance. IT CHANGED MY LIFE. With The Substance, you can generate another you: younger and more beautiful.”

9/19/24- Very good reviews  but I hated this blood-soaked movie and turned it off. TRDB.

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) THE ROOM NEXT DOOR- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Ingrid (Julianne Moore) and Martha (Tilda Swinton) were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. Ingrid went on to become an autofiction novelist while Martha became a war reporter, and they were separated by the circumstances of life.”

1/8/25- Good reviews for this new movie by Pedro Almodovar. TRDB.

2) THE LAST SHOWGIRL– 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The Last Showgirl, a poignant film of resilience, rhinestones and feathers, stars Pamela Anderson as Shelley, a glamorous showgirl who must plan for her future when her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run.”

1/11/25- Fair reviews for this movie. TRDB.

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE NY

1) A COMPLETE UNKNOWN– see it

2) NiCKEL BOYS–

3) BABYGIRL– Lots of talk about this movie and I plan to see it eventually.

4) NOSFERATU- A vampire movie and I’ll skip it

5) THE ROOM NEXT DOOR- see above

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY-

1) A COMPLETE UNKNOWN–

2) THE LAST SHOWGIRL– See above

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE GREENWOOD FEATURES THEATER IN BETHEL-

1)  A COMPLETE UNKNOWN–

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MOVIES PLAYING NEAR ME IN SOUTH FLORIDA-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) A COMPLETE UNKNOWN-

b) THE LAST SHOWGIRL- new

c) BABYGIRL-

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

THE REEL DR. BOB–

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