The Reel Dr. Bob

AUGUST 22, 2024-

DEAR FRIENDS:

MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) DIDI– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In 2008, during the last month of summer before high school begins, an impressionable 13-year-old Taiwanese American boy learns what his family can’t teach him: how to skate, how to flirt, and how to love your mom.”

7/29/24- Excellent reviews for this movie from Taiwan. TRDB.

8/19/24- I don’t know what the critics were thinking. Except for two short scenes- 1 in the beginning and one at the end I found the movie boring. TRDB.

2)  THE TEACHER’S LOUNGE– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Carla Nowak, a dedicated sports and math teacher, starts her first job at a high school. She stands out among the new staff because of her idealism. When a series of thefts occur at the school and one of her students is suspected, she decides to get to the bottom of the matter on her own. Carla tries to mediate between outraged parents, opinionated colleagues and aggressive students, but is relentlessly confronted with the structures of the school system.”

2/8/24- Excellent reviews by the critics and weak ones from audiences. From Germany. TRDB.

8/23/24- I liked this movie and recommend it, especially for new young teachers. TRDB.

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) RED ISLAND– Weak reviews

2) THE GOOD HALF– Poor reviews by the critics and excellent ones by audiences

3) IN THE REARVIEW–

4) CLOSE TO YOU– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Academy Award Nominee Elliot Page (Juno, The Umbrella Academy, Inception) stars as a trans man who returns to his hometown for the first time in years. On his journey, he confronts his relationship with his family, reunites with a first love, and discovers a newfound confidence in himself. A Toronto International Film Festival premiere.”

8/17/23- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.

5) CALIGULA- THE ULTIMATE CUT. 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Now, 43 years after the 1980 release of historical epic CALIGULA, producer and reconstructionist Thomas Negovan has realized the creators’ original vision with CALIGULA: THE ULTIMATE CUT, a version comprised of entirely never-before-seen footage shot in 1976.

8/17/23- Good reviews. TRDB.

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE-

1) BETWEEN THE TEMPLES– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In BETWEEN THE TEMPLES, Ben (Jason Schwartzman) is a forty-something cantor losing his voice and possibly his faith. Struggling to meet the expectations of his rabbi, congregation, and not one but two Jewish mothers (Caroline Aaron and Dolly De Leon), Ben finds his world turned upside down when his grade school music teacher re-enters his life as an adult bat mitzvah student.”

8/20/24- Very good early reviews. TRDB.

2) SING SING–

3) TWISTERS-

4) GOOD ONE-

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY-

1) BETWEEN THE TEMPLES–

2) MY PENGUIN FRIEND–

3) IT ENDS WITH US–

4) DIDI–

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL-

a) BETWEEN THE TEMPLES-

b) TOUCH–

C) IT ENDS WITH US–

d) MY PENGUIN FRIEND–

MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH Cc NEAR ME-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) MY PENGUIN FRIEND–

b) IT ENDS WITH US–

c) BETWEEN THE TEMPLES–

d) THE FORGE– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Isaiah Wright has some growing up to do. A year out of high school with no plans for his future, Isaiah is challenged by his single mom and a successful businessman to start charting a better course for his life.”

8/22/24- Very early reviews are mixed. TRDB.

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-

a) MY PENGUIN FRIEND–

b) IT ENDS WITH US-

c) DIDI-

d) BETWEEN THE TEMPLES–

3) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWTOWN LAKE WORTH-

a) DO NOT EXPECT TOO MUCH FROM THE END OF THE WORLD–

THE REEL DR. BOB–

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AUGUST 15, 2024:

DEAR FRIENDS:

MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) IT ENDS WITH US– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “IT ENDS WITH US, the first Colleen Hoover novel adapted for the big screen, tells the story of Lily Bloom, a woman who overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a new life in Boston and chase a lifelong dream of opening her own business.”

8/13/24- Poor reviews from the critics but excellent ones from audiences and I liked it very much. TRDB.

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) IT ENDS WITH US– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “IT ENDS WITH US, the first Colleen Hoover novel adapted for the big screen, tells the story of Lily Bloom, a woman who overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a new life in Boston and chase a lifelong dream of opening her own business.”

8/13/24- Poor reviews from the critics but excellent ones from audiences and I liked it very much.TRDB.

2) THE INSTIGATORS– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Rory ( Matt Damon) and Cobby (Casey Affleck) are reluctant partners: a desperate father and an ex-con thrown together to rob a corrupt politician’s ill-gained earnings. But when the heist goes wrong, the two find themselves engulfed in a whirlwind of chaos.

8/13/24- Poor reviews by the critics and fair reviews by audiences. TRDB.

3) GIRL YOU KNOW IT’S TRUE–Hit producer Frank Farian (Matthias Schweighöfer) takes on unknown dancers Rob Pilatus (Tijan Njie) and Fab Morvan (Elan Ben Ali) for his next music project. A meteoric rise ensues that exceeds all bounds.

8/11/24- Excellent reviews for this movie. On Prime Vidio and Apple TV

4) GOOD ONE– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In India Donaldson’s insightful, piercing debut, 17-year-old Sam (Lily Collias) embarks on a three-day backpacking trip in the Catskills with her dad, Chris (James Le Gros) and his oldest friend, Matt (Danny McCarthy). As the two men quickly settle into a gently quarrelsome brotherly dynamic, airing long-held grievances, Sam, wise beyond her years, attempts to mediate.”

8/11/24- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER Pleasantville, NY

1) SING SING– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Divine G (Colman Domingo), imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn’t commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men, including a wary newcomer (Clarence Maclin), in this stirring true story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art, starring an unforgettable ensemble cast of formerly incarcerated actors.”

7/16/23- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.

2) GOOD ONE– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In India Donaldson’s insightful, piercing debut, 17-year-old Sam (Lily Collias) embarks on a three-day backpacking trip in the Catskills with her dad, Chris (James Le Gros) and his oldest friend, Matt (Danny McCarthy). As the two men quickly settle into a gently quarrelsome brotherly dynamic, airing long-held grievances, Sam, wise beyond her years, attempts to mediate.”

8/11/24- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

3) TWISTERS–

4) DIDI- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In 2008, during the last month of summer before high school begins, an impressionable 13-year-old Taiwanese American boy learns what his family can’t teach him: how to skate, how to flirt, and how to love your mom.”

7/29/24- Excellent reviews for this movie from Taiwan. TRDB.

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY-

1) MY PENGUIN FRIEND–

2) ROB PEACE-

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL-

1) MY PENGUIN FRIEND–

2) IT ENDS WITH US–

3) TOUCH–

MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH, FL NEAR ME-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) MY PEGUIN FRIEND-

b) IT ENDS WITH US–

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-

a) MY PENGUIN FRIEND– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A sweeping family adventure, My Penguin Friend is a triumphant tale of friendship between a lonely father and a little lost penguin who recharges his spirit and heals his family with an unshakable, ocean-crossing loyalty. Humble fisherman Joa?o (international star Jean Reno) has turned away from the world in the wake of tragedy.”

8/14/24- No reviews as yet. TRDB.

b) IT ENDS WITH US–

c) DIDI- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In 2008, during the last month of summer before high school begins, an impressionable 13-year-old Taiwanese American boy learns what his family can’t teach him: how to skate, how to flirt, and how to love your mom.”

7/29/24- Excellent reviews for this movie from Taiwan. TRDB.

3) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-

a) FEMME– 8(16–8/18) Skip This One!!

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AUGUST 9, 2024

DEAR FRIENDS-

MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Based on David Grann’s broadly lauded best-selling book, “Killers of the Flower Moon” is set in 1920s Oklahoma and depicts the serial murder of members of the oil-wealthy Osage Nation, a string of brutal crimes that came to be known as the Reign of Terror.”

8/5/24- Excellent reviews by most. I thought the acting was great but the movie was way to long.TRDB.

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) TRAP– Poor Reviews

2) ELIZABETH TAYLOR: THE LOST TAPES–  2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes- ELIZABETH TAYLOR: THE LOST TAPES offers an unprecedented exploration into the life of Elizabeth Taylor, Hollywood’s quintessential star. With extraordinary access to Taylor’s personal archives and 40 hours of newly unearthed, intimate audio interviews with journalist Richard Meryman, audiences are invited to rediscover, not just a mega star of Hollywood’s Golden Age, but a complex woman who navigated lifelong fame, personal identity, and public scrutiny on a global stage from early childhood.”

8/7/2024- Excellent reviews by all for this documentary. TRDB.

3) WAR GAME– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “War Game sweeps audiences into an elaborate future-set simulation that dramatically escalates the threat posed by the January 6, 2021 insurrection. The film follows a bipartisan group of US defense, intelligence, and elected policymakers spanning five presidential administrations as they participate in an unscripted role-play exercise.”

8/5/24- Fair to good reviews. TRDB.

4) ROB PEACE– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Directed, adapted by, and starring Academy Award® nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 YEARS A SLAVE), ROB PEACE follows the true story of a brilliant young man (Jay Will) torn between his father’s shadowed past and his own promising future.”

8/5/23- Good reviews. TRDB. In Theaters 8/16

5) SEBASTIAN— 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Max (Ruaridh Mollica) is a 25-year-old aspiring novelist, living in London and paying dues working at a literary magazine. Frustrated by his own ambitions and the pressures to succeed, Max begins moonlighting as a sex worker with the pseudonym Sebastian, secretly meeting men via an escorting platform and using his experiences to fuel his stories.”

8/7/24- Fair reviews. TRDB.

6) PEAK SEASON– 2023. “New York yuppies Amy and Max arrive in the wealthy resort town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming for a summer vacation. Amy wants to enjoy a romantic getaway with her fiancé. But Max neglects Amy to spend the week working, leaving her to wander town alone. Amy finds a friend in Loren, a local wilderness guide who takes her fly fishing.”

8/5/2003. Excellent reviews by all. TRDB.

7) COUP!- 2024. “Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A mysterious grifter appears on an isolated seaside estate claiming to be a wealthy family’s new chef. When a plague descends on the island, the mischievous cook rouses his fellow staff to rebel and take over the mansion. The servant becomes the master in this devious class-war comedy starring Peter Sarsgaard.”

8/7/24- Fair reviews from the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB.

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER-

1) TWISTERS–

2) WIDOW CLICQUOT–

3) KNEECAP–

4) DIDI–

5) HOW TO COME ALIVE WITH NORMAN MAILER–

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY-

a) THE LAST FRONT– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In a Belgian village during the tumultuous start of World War I, the Lambert family finds themselves thrust into the heart of the conflict in THE LAST FRONT. At the center is Leonard Lambert (Iain Glen), a devoted husband and father who grapples with protecting his family amidst the chaos of war as German forces advance to their village.”

8/8/24- Fairly good early reviews. TRDB.

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL-

a) THE LAST FRONT– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In a Belgian village during the tumultuous start of World War I, the Lambert family finds themselves thrust into the heart of the conflict in THE LAST FRONT. At the center is Leonard Lambert (Iain Glen), a devoted husband and father who grapples with protecting his family amidst the chaos of war as German forces advance to their village.”

8/8/24- Fairly good early reviews. TRDB.

MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH COUNTY NEAR ME-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH- Nothing I can recommend

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- Nothing I can recommend

3) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-

a) GREEN BORDER–  2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In the treacherous and swampy forests that make up the so-called “green border” between Belarus and Poland, refugees from the Middle East and Africa trying to reach the European Union are trapped in a geopolitical crisis cynically engineered by Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko.”

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AUGUST 2, 2024-

DEAR FRIENDS-

MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK- NONE

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) SWAN SONG– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “An immersive, behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s leading ballet companies as it mounts a new production of Swan Lake. Ballet icon Karen Kain, on the eve of her retirement, directs the National Ballet of Canada. The film weaves together intimate scenes of the creative process and the dancers’ personal lives.”

7/29/24- Good reviews for this documentary. TRDB. On Prime, Fandango and Apple + and in Theaters

2) ONLY THE RIVER FLOWS– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “1990s small town China. A woman’s body washes up in the local river. The chief of p. olice, Ma Zhe, is tasked with heading up the investigation.”

7/29/23- Fair reviews. TRDB. In Theaters

3) CIRCQUE- DU SOLEIL: WITHOUT A NET– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “When Cirque du Soleil moves to reboot its flagship production, O, more than a year after an abrupt global shutdown, both performers and crew members face uncertainty as they work to return to their world-class standards in time for the (re)opening night curtain in Las Vegas. With unprecedented access, filmmaker Dawn Porter captures the dramatic personal highs and lows of the world’s most famous circus act on its journey back from the existential brink.”

7/29/2023- Good early reviews for this documentary. TRDB. On Prime

4) DIDI– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In 2008, during the last month of summer before high school begins, an impressionable 13-year-old Taiwanese American boy learns what his family can’t teach him: how to skate, how to flirt, and how to love your mom.”

7/29/24- Excellent reviews for this movie from Taiwan. TRDB.

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER–

1) TWISTERS-

2) KNEECAP-

3) DIDI–

4) WIDOW CHILQUOT–

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY-

1) TWISTERS-

2) KNEECAP-

MOVIES PLAYING AT THR GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL

1) TWISTERS–

2) TOUCH-

MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH CO. NEAR ME-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) TWISTERS–

b) WIDOW CHILQUOT–

c) FLY ME TO THE MOON–

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-

a) TWISTERS–

b) WIDOW CHILQUOT–

c) FLY ME TO THE MOON–

3) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-

a) THE BEAST– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The year is 2044: artificial intelligence controls all facets of a stoic society as humans routinely “erase” their feelings. Hoping to eliminate pain caused by their past-life romances, Gabrielle (Léa Seydoux) continually falls in love with different incarnations of Louis (George MacKay).

8/1/24- Very good reviews by the critics and poor ones from audiences. TRDB. Aug 2.–Aug 4

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JULY 26, 2024-

DEAR FRIENDS:

MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) WIDOW CLICQUOT– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After her husband’s untimely death, Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot flouts convention by assuming the reins of the fledgling wine business they had nurtured together. Steering the company through dizzying political and financial reversals, she defies her critics and revolutionizes the champagne industry to become one of the world’s first great businesswomen.”

7/19/24- Fairly good reviews for this drama and I liked it.  TRDB.

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) FIND ME FALLING– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After a failed comeback album, a rock star retreats to a cliffside home on Cyprus, only to find his new life complicated by visitors, and an old flame.”

7/23/2024- Awful reviews from the critics and weak ones from audiences. TRDB but I liked  this simple romantic comedy. On Netflix

2) WIDOW CLICQUOT– See above

3) CROSSING– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “From acclaimed director Levan Akin (And Then We Danced), CROSSING is a moving and tender tale of identity, acceptance and unlikely connection that transcends borders and generations. Lia, a retired school teacher living in Georgia, hears from a young neighbor Achi that her long lost niece Tekla, a transgender woman, has crossed the border into Turkey.”

7/23/2024- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB, On Fandango.

4) GREAT ABSENCE– 2034. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A father and son who’ve been estranged for a long time finally reconcile among lost memories and dispersed pieces of lives.”

7/23/24- Good reviews for this drama. TRDB.

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER-

1) FLY ME TO THE MOON

2) TWISTERS-

3) WIDOW CLICQUOT–

4) SEVEN SAMURAI-

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY, CT

1) TWISTERS–

2) FLY ME TO THE MOON–

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL, Ct-

1) TWISTERS–

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

1) WIDOW CLICQUOT-

2) FLY ME TO THE MOON–

3) TWISTERS–

4) THELMA-

5) THE FABULOUS FOUR– Awful early reviews

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- Same as Lake Worth

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-

1) EVIL DOES NOT EXIST–  (July 26–July 28)

ENJOY!!

THE REEL DR. BOB

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JULY 19, 2024-

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) FLY ME TO THE MOON– Theater

2) HILLBILLY ELEGY– Netflix

MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) FLY ME TO THE MOON– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, Fly Me To The Moon is a sharp, stylish romantic comedy set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Brought in to fix NASA’s public image, sparks fly in all directions as marketing maven Kelly Jones (Johansson) wreaks havoc on launch director Cole Davis’s (Tatum) already difficult task. When the White House deems the mission too important to fail, the countdown truly begins.”  

7/18/24- I found the movie enjoyable. TRDB.

2) HILLBILLY ELEGY– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Former Marine and current Yale Law student J.D. Vance has worked hard to distance himself from his Appalachian roots. But when a family crisis calls him back to his hometown, he’s forced to come to terms with his complex family history.”

7/15/24- Weak reviews by the critics and  very good ones by audiences. TRDB.

7/16/24-I found it entertaining. TRDB

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) MADE IN ENGLAND– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Martin Scorsese reflects on the influence of filmmakers Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, whose decades-long collaboration led to a series of classics that made the duo a crucial part of British cinema.”

7/15/24- Excellent early reviews. TRDB.

2) TWICE COLONIZED– 2023. Renowned Inuit lawyer Aaju Peter has led a lifelong fight for the rights of her people. A member of a historically marginalized and oppressed community, Aaju’s heritage puts her in the unique position of someone who has been “twice colonized” — first by European settlers who arrived in the Arctic, and then by modern-day Canadian policies and institutions. But while launching an effort to establish an Indigenous forum at the EU, Aaju finds herself facing a difficult and deeply personal journey to mend her own wounds after the unexpected passing of her youngest son. In this “powerful exploration of cultural trauma” (The Film Stage), director Lin Alluna follows alongside Aaju Peter as she strives to reclaim her language and identity after a lifetime of whitewashing and forced assimilation.”

3) TOUCH– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A romantic and thrilling story that spans several decades and continents; TOUCH follows one widower’s emotional journey to find his first love who disappeared 50 years ago, before his time runs out.”

7/10/24- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.

4) SORRY/ NOT SORRY– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “An inside look at Louis CK’s public downfall and surprising return to the spotlight. Featuring interviews with women who spoke up about his sexual misconduct, New York Times journalists who broke the story, and fellow comedians such as Michael Ian Black, Michael Schur, and Aida Rodriguez. Examines cancel culture and the legacy of the #MeToo movement. A New York Times production.”

5) FLY ME TO THE MOON– see above

6) DANDELION– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Dandelion (KiKi Layne), a struggling but determined singer-songwriter in a downward spiral, reluctantly takes a last-ditch effort gig where she meets Casey (Thomas Doherty), a guitarist who walked away from his dream long ago. ”

7/15/24- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.

7) THE CONVERT– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “New Zealand in the 1830s is a largely M?ori world, dominated by tribal wars. Seeking redemption from a dark past, lay preacher Thomas Munro (GUY PEARCE) is on board a trading vessel heading to the newly established town of Epworth.”

7/15/24- Very good reviews by the critics and poor ones from audiences. TRDB.

8) SING SING– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Divine G (Colman Domingo), imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn’t commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men, including a wary newcomer (Clarence Maclin), in this stirring true story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art, starring an unforgettable ensemble cast of formerly incarcerated actors.”

7/16/23- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.

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MOVIES PLAYING AT–

1) THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER-

a) FLY ME TO THE MOON–

b) TOUCH–

c) THELMA–

d) WIDOW CLICQUOT– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After her husband’s untimely death, Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot flouts convention by assuming the reins of the fledgling wine business they had nurtured together. Steering the company through dizzying political and financial reversals, she defies her critics and revolutionizes the champagne industry to become one of the world’s first great businesswomen.”

7/19/24- Fairly good reviews for this drama. TRDB.

2) THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY-

a) FLY ME TO THE MOON–

b) LONGLEGS–

c) TOUCH–

d) THELMA–

3) AT THE GREENWOOD  FEATURES IN BETHEL-

a) FLY ME TO THE MOON–

MOVIES IN PALM BEACH NEAR ME-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) WIDOW CLICQUIT– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After her husband’s untimely death, Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot flouts convention by assuming the reins of the fledgling wine business they had nurtured together. Steering the company through dizzying political and financial reversals, she defies her critics and revolutionizes the champagne industry to become one of the world’s first great businesswomen.”

7/19/24- Fairly good reviews for this drama. TRDB.

b) LONG LEGS–

c) FLY ME TO THE MOON–

d) THELMA–

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- Same as Lake Worth with the addition of

“Kinds of Kindness.”

3) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-

a) JUNE ZERO– (FRI.–SUN)

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JULY 11, 2024-

DEAR FRIENDS-

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) I AM: CELINE DION– 2024. Directed by Academy Award nominee Irene Taylor, I AM: CELINE DION gives us a raw and honest behind-the-scenes look at the iconic superstar’s struggle with a life-altering illness. Serving as a love letter to her fans, this inspirational documentary highlights the music that has guided her life while also showcasing the resilience of the human spirit.”

7/10/24- Excellent reviews from everyone and I liked it very much. Don’t see this movie if you are squeamish. TRDB. On Prime

2) THE OLD OAK– 2023- Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The Old Oak is the last pub standing in a once thriving mining village in northern England, a gathering space for a community that has fallen on hard times. There is growing anger, resentment, and a lack of hope among the residents, but the pub and its proprietor TJ are a fond presence to their customers. When a group of Syrian refugees move into the floundering village, a decisive rift fueled by prejudices develops between the community and its newest inhabitants.”

4/11/24- Fair reviews for this drama.

7/12/24- I just saw this for the 2nd time and liked it very much.TRDB.

MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) I AM: CELINE DION– 2024. Directed by Academy Award nominee Irene Taylor, I AM: CELINE DION gives us a raw and honest behind-the-scenes look at the iconic superstar’s struggle with a life-altering illness. Serving as a love letter to her fans, this inspirational documentary highlights the music that has guided her life while also showcasing the resilience of the human spirit.”

7/10/24- Excellent reviews from everyone and I liked it very much. Don’t see this movie if you are squeamish. TRDB. On Prime

2) THE OLD OAK– 2023- Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The Old Oak is the last pub standing in a once thriving mining village in northern England, a gathering space for a community that has fallen on hard times. There is growing anger, resentment, and a lack of hope among the residents, but the pub and its proprietor TJ are a fond presence to their customers. When a group of Syrian refugees move into the floundering village, a decisive rift fueled by prejudices develops between the community and its newest inhabitants.”

4/11/24- Fair reviews for this drama. TRDB.

7/12/24 I just saw this for the 2nd time and I liked it very much both times. TRDB.

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING

1) THIS CLOSENESS– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Tensions rise when a couple stays at the home of a reclusive host, with the three entering an intimate battle to gain and regain territory.”

7/7/24- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.

2)  CONFESSIONS OF A GOOD SAMARITAN–  2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Director Penny Lane’s decision to become a “good Samaritan” by giving one of her kidneys to a stranger turns into a funny and moving personal quest to understand the nature of altruism. Confessions of a Good Samaritan is a provocative inquiry into the science, history, and ethics of organ transplantation, asking an ancient question in a whole new way: Who is your neighbor, and what do you owe them?”

7/7/24- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB

3) JUNE ZERO– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The 1961 preparations for the execution of Adolf Eichmann, a principal architect of the Holocaust, are revisited in a gripping and surprising new vision from American filmmaker Jake Paltrow. Based on true accounts, June Zero is told from the unique perspectives of three distinct figures: Eichmann’s Jewish Moroccan prison guard, an Israeli police investigator who also happens to be a Holocaust survivor and a precocious and clever 13-year-old Libyan immigrant.”

4) FANCY DANCE– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Since her sister’s disappearance, Jax (Lily Gladstone) has cared for her niece Roki (Isabel Deroy-Olson) by scraping by on the Seneca-Cayuga reservation in Oklahoma. Every spare minute goes into finding her missing sister.”

7/12/24- Very good reviews. TRDB.

MOVIES PLAYING AT:

JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE NY-

1) FLY ME TO THE MOON– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, FLY ME TO THE MOON is a sharp, stylish comedy-drama set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Brought in to fix NASA’s public image, sparks fly in all directions as marketing maven Kelly Jones (Johansson) wreaks havoc on launch director Cole Davis’s (Tatum) already difficult task. When the White House deems the mission too important to fail, Jones is directed to stage a fake moon landing as back-up and the countdown truly begins.”

7/10/2024- Weak early reviews for this drama but I plan on seeing this film regardless of the reviews. TRDB.

2) KINDS OF KINDNESS–

3) TOUCH– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A romantic and thrilling story that spans several decades and continents; TOUCH follows one widower’s emotional journey to find his first love who disappeared 50 years ago, before his time runs out.”

7/10/24- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.

4) THELMA–

5) LAST SUMMER–

THE AMC IN DANBURY-

1) FLY ME TO THE MOON– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, FLY ME TO THE MOON is a sharp, stylish comedy-drama set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Brought in to fix NASA’s public image, sparks fly in all directions as marketing maven Kelly Jones (Johansson) wreaks havoc on launch director Cole Davis’s (Tatum) already difficult task. When the White House deems the mission too important to fail, Jones is directed to stage a fake moon landing as back-up and the countdown truly begins.”

7/10/2024- Weak early reviews for this drama. TRDB.

3) TOUCH– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A romantic and thrilling story that spans several decades and continents; TOUCH follows one widower’s emotional journey to find his first love who disappeared 50 years ago, before his time runs out.”

7/10/24- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.

4) SOUND OF HOPE–

5) HORIZON–

6) THELMA

7) THE BIKERIDERS– Good reviews. TRDB.

THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL, CT

1) FLY ME TO THE MOON–

2) JANET PLANET–

3) THELMA–

MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH NEAR ME

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) FLY ME TO THE MOON–

b) AMERICA–

c) SOUND OF HOPE–

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- Same as Lake Worth

3) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-

a) CHRONICLES OF A WANDERING SAINT–

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