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FILM REVIEWS #1004

JUNE 21, 2024-
DEAR FRIENDS:
QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-
1) TREASURE– At a Theater
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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-
1) TREASURE- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A father-daughter road trip set in 1990s Poland, TREASURE follows Ruth (Dunham), an American music journalist, and her father, Edek (Fry), a charmingly stubborn Holocaust survivor, on a journey to his homeland. While Ruth is eager to make sense of her family’s past, Edek embarks on the trip with his own agenda. This emotional, funny culture clash of two New Yorkers exploring post-socialist Poland is a powerful example of how reconnecting with family and the past can be an unexpected treasure.”

6/17/24- Poor reviews from the critics but excellent ones from audiences. I’m with audiences on this one. TRDB.

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NEW MOVIES AT THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-
1) TREASURE– see above
2) SUMMER SOLSTICE– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Trans man Leo’s (Bobbi Salvör Menuez) life is a jumble of auditions, acting classes, barista jobs, and situationships, all of which he hopes will amount to more. Unexpectedly, Leo’s college best friend, cisgender and straight Eleanor (Marianne Rendón), calls Leo announcing that she’ll be driving through NYC, and offers to pick him up for an impromptu trip upstate.”

5/16/23- Just 5 reviews so far and they are all excellent. TRDB.

3) REVERSE THE CURSE– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Reverse the Curse follows Ted (Logan Marshall-Green), a failed writer-turned-Yankees Stadium peanut slinger who moves back home after learning of the failing health of his Red Sox-obsessed father, Marty (David Duchovny). While Marty strives to make amends for his past, his health drops abruptly whenever his beloved Sox lose a game.

6/16/24- Really poor reviews by the critics and good ones from audiences. TRDB.

4) TIGER STRIPES– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The first amongst her friends to hit puberty, Zaffan, 12, discovers a terrifying secret about her body. Ostracized by her community, Zaffan fights back, learning that to be free she must embrace the body she feared, emerging as a proud, strong woman.”

6/17/24- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.

5) RIDE-
6) GHOSTLIGHT– 2024. “When melancholic construction worker Dan (Keith Kupferer) finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater’s production of Romeo and Juliet. As the drama onstage starts to mirror his own life, he and his family are forced to confront a personal loss.”
6/18/24- Early reviews are excellent. TRDB.
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MOVIES SHOWING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE NY
1) THELMA– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Inspired by a real-life experience of director Josh Margolin’s own grandmother, THELMA puts a clever spin on movies like MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, shining the spotlight on an elderly grandmother as an unlikely action hero.”

6/18/24- Early reviews are very good. TRDB.

2) GHOSTLIGHT- 2024. “When melancholic construction worker Dan (Keith Kupferer) finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater’s production of Romeo and Juliet. As the drama onstage starts to mirror his own life, he and his family are forced to confront a personal loss.”

6/18/24- Early reviews are excellent. TRDB.
MOVIES SHOWING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY-
1) I AM: CELINE DION
2) THELMA
3) GHOSTLIGHT
4) TREASURE
MOVIES SHOWING AT THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL, CT-
1)  THELMA-
2) TUESDAY
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MOVIES SHOWING IN PALM BEACH Co. NEAR ME-
1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-
a) THELMA
2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-
a) THELMA
b) TREASURE
3) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-
a) ROBOT DREAMS
ENJOY!!!
THE REEL DR. BOB
(www.thereeldrbob.com)

 

Add comment June 20th, 2024

REVERSE THE CURSE

REVERSE THE CURSE- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Reverse the Curse follows Ted (Logan Marshall-Green), a failed writer-turned-Yankees Stadium peanut slinger who moves back home after learning of the failing health of his Red Sox-obsessed father, Marty (David Duchovny). While Marty strives to make amends for his past, his health drops abruptly whenever his beloved Sox lose a game.

6/16/24- Really poor reviews by the critics and good ones from audiences.” TRDB

Add comment June 16th, 2024

FILM REVIEWS #1003

JUNE 14, 2024-
DEAR FRIENDS:
QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-
1) THE OLD OAK– Seen At a Theater but also on Prime Video
2) THE COLOR OF PARADISE– From Iran. On Fandango
3) HIT MAN– On Netflix
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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-
1) 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.

6/9/24- I liked this British drama very much. TRDB.

2) THE COLOR OF PAR ADISE– 1999. A beautiful story about a blind boy in Iran and his family. TRDB. On Fandango

3) HIT MAN– 2024. A deceptively dark thriller that’s also loaded with laughs, Hit Man is an outstanding showcase for leading man Glen Powell — and one of the most purely entertaining films of Richard Linklater’s career. TRDB.

6//13/242024. I enjoyed this very clever movie but I didn’t laugh a whole lot. TRDB.

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-
1) BANEL & ADAMA– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Banel and Adama are fiercely in love. The young couple lives in a remote village in northern Senegal. For them, nothing else exists except each other. But for the rest of their tight-knit village, duty dictates that Adama soon accept the role of chief. The two lovers have other plans… until something in the air changes.”

6/8/24- Excellent reviews for this movie from Senegal. TRDB.

2) LONGING– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Golden Globe Award-winning actor Richard Gere and Diane Kruger star in this captivating English-remake of the celebrated film by the original Director. Daniel Bloch (Gere) is shocked to discover a startling secret from his past and is immediately consumed by the extraordinary twists of a new life he never could have imagined. With each new encounter, Daniel uncovers a deeper layer of this fascinating mystery until he arrives at a crossroad in his own life.”
6/8/24- Poor reviews but I do like Richard Gere. TRDB.
3) I USED TO BE FUNNY– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “I Used To Be Funny is a dark dramedy that follows Sam Cowell (Rachel Sennott), an aspiring stand-up comedian and au pair struggling with PTSD, as she decides whether or not to join the search for Brooke (Olga Petsa), a missing teenage girl she used to nanny.”

6/8/24- Very good reviews. TRDB.

4) AM I OK? .2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Lucy and Jane have been best friends for most of their lives and think they know everything there is to know about each other. But when Jane announces that she’s moving from LA to London for a job, Lucy reveals a deeply buried, long-held secret.”

6/8/24- OK reviews. TRDB.

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE, NY
1) FIREBRAND– Poor Reviews
2) THE DEAD DON’T HURT– see previous reviews
3) TUESDAY-
4) ROBOT DREAMS– Good reviews for this animated movie
5) KIDNAPPED: THE ABDUCTION OF EDGARDO MORTARA
6) HIT MAN– Also on Netflix- see above for review
MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY-
1) INSIDE OUT-
2) TREASURE– Really poor reviews although the title sounded ok
3) TUESDAY-
4) FIREBRAND– Poor reviews
MOVIES PLAYING AT GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL-
1) TUESDAY
2) KIDDNAPED: THE ABDUCTION OF EDGARDO MORTARA
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MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH COUNTY NEAR ME–
1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-
a) EZRA
b) FIREBRAND
c) TREASURE- Weak reviews
2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-
a) EZRA
b) SIGHT– Liked it very much
c) THE OLD OAK– Excellent- !!!!
d) FIREBRAND
3) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-
a) I SAW THE TV GLOW– 2024. “Teenager Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate introduces him to a mysterious late-night TV show — a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. In the pale glow of the television, Owen’s view of reality begins to crack.”

5/22/24- Good reviews from the critics and just fair ones from audiences. TRDB.  June 14–June 16

ENJOY!!
THE REEL DR. BOB
(www.thereeldrbob.com)

 

Add comment June 15th, 2024

MOVIE REVIEWS #1002

JUNE 7, 2024-
DEAR FRIENDS:
QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-
1) SIGHT-
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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-
1) SIGHT– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “SIGHT, starring Greg Kinnear and Terry Chen, follows the inspiring true story of Ming Wang, an impoverished Chinese prodigy who flees Communist China to become a pioneering eye surgeon in America. When tasked with restoring the sight of an orphan who was blinded by her step mother, he must confront the trauma of living through the violent uprising in his youth, the Cultural Revolution.”

5/23/24- Good early reviews for this movie. TRDB

6/3/24- I enjoyed this movie despite an abundance of “Hollywood.” TRDB.

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-
1) THE DEAD DON’T HURT– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The Dead Don’t Hurt is a story of star-crossed lovers on the western U.S. frontier in the 1860s.

6/3/24- Good reviews by the critics and weak ones from audiences. TRDB.

2) YOUNG WOMAN AND THE SEA– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Daisy Ridley stars as the accomplished swimmer who was born to immigrant parents in New York City in 1905. Through the steadfast support of her older sister and supportive trainers, she overcame adversity and the animosity of a patriarchal society to rise through the ranks of the Olympic swimming team. ”

6/3/24- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

3) THE YOUNG WIFE– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “On her wedding day, all that stands between a young woman (Kiersey Clemons, DOPE) and marital bliss with her soon-to-be husband (singer/songwriter Leon Bridges) is surviving the chaos and expectations of family and friends, each intensifying her spiraling panic in the film critics are calling “intimate, profound, and visually gorgeous.”

6/4/24-  Very good reviews for this drama. TRDB.

4) THE GREAT LILLIAN HALL– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “As beloved Broadway star Lillian Hall (Jessica Lange) pours her heart, soul, and time into preparing for her next big role, she finds herself blindsided by confusion and forgetfulness. Battling against all odds to make it to opening night, while holding on to her fading memories and identity, she must navigate a tumultuous emotional journey — balancing her desire for the spotlight and the stark demands of the real world.”

6/4/24- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB. On MAX

5) MOVIEPASS, MOVIECRASH– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In a span of eight years, MoviePass went from being the fastest growing subscription service since Spotify to total bankruptcy, losing over $150 million in 2017 alone. MOVIEPASS, MOVIECRASH chronicles the company’s beginnings as an innovative movie ticketing model beloved by cinema goers, exploring the visionary mission of its entrepreneur co-founders, its impressive early successes, and its precipitous downfall caused by mismanagement and corporate greed.”

6/4/24- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE, NY
1) KIDNAPPED: THE ABDUCTION OF EDGARDO MORTARA – 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In 1858, in the Jewish quarter of Bologna, the Pope’s soldiers burst into the home of the Mortara family. By order of the cardinal, they have come to take Edgardo, their seven-year-old son. The child had been secretly baptized by his nurse as a baby and the papal law is unquestionable: he must receive a Catholic education.”

5.24.2024. Good reviews. TRDB.

2) HIT MAN– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Oscar-nominated director Richard Linklater’s sunlit neo-noir stars Glen Powell as strait-laced professor Gary Johnson, who moonlights as a fake hit man for the New Orleans Police Department.”

5/22/23- Excellent reviews for this movie. TRDB.

3) EZRA-
4) THE DEAD DON’T HURT
5) SUMMER CAMP
MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY-
1) EZRA-
2) SUMMER CAMP
3) SIGHT
4) THE FALL GUY
5) CHALLENGERS-
MOVIES PLAYING AT THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL, CT-
1) KIDNAPPED: THE ABDUCTION OF EDGARDO MORTARA
MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH NEAR ME-
1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-
a) SIGHT-
b) EZRA
c) SUMMER CAMP
2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-
a) THE OLD OAK
b) THE FALL GUY
c) EZRA-
d) SIGHT-
3) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-
a)  KIDNAPPED: THE ABDUCTION OF EDGARDO MORTARA-
(FRI–SUNDAY)
6/7/24- Good reviews
ENJOY!!
THE REEL DR. BOB
(www.thereeldrbob.com)

 

Add comment June 7th, 2024

FILM REVIEWS #1001

MAY 30, 2024-
DEAR FRIENDS:
QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK- NONE
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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK- NONE
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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-
1) THE BEACHBOYS– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “”The Beach Boys,” which streams on Disney+ beginning May 24, 2024, is a celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music, and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.”

5/24/2024- No reviews yet. TRDB. Streaming on Disney +

2) SOLO– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Simon (Théodore Pellerin) is a rising star in Montreal’s drag scene performing lively disco pop numbers weekly at his local club. Friendly with his fellow drag queens and supported by his sister, who delights in designing increasingly elaborate and beautiful costumes for his act.”

5/24/2023- Good reviews for this movie. TRDB.

3) HIT MAN– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Oscar-nominated director Richard Linklater’s sunlit neo-noir stars Glen Powell as strait-laced professor Gary Johnson, who moonlights as a fake hit man for the New Orleans Police Department.”

5/22/23- Excellent reviews for this movie. TRDB.

4) KIDNAPPED: THE ABDUCTION OF EDGARDO MORTARA– 2024. “In 1858, in the Jewish quarter of Bologna, the Pope’s soldiers burst into the home of the Mortara family. By order of the cardinal, they have come to take Edgardo, their seven-year-old son. The child had been secretly baptized by his nurse as a baby and the papal law is unquestionable: he must receive a Catholic education.”
5/24/2024- Good early reviews. TRDB.
5) EZRA- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “EZRA follows Max Bernal (Bobby Cannavale), a stand-up comedian living with his father (Robert De Niro), while struggling to co-parent his autistic son Ezra (introducing William Fitzgerald) with his ex-wife (Rose Byrne). When forced to confront difficult decisions about their son’s future, Max and Ezra embark on a cross-country road trip that has a transcendent impact on both their lives.”

6/1/24- Fair reviews from the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB.

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE NY-
1) BABES
2) HITMAN
3) EVIL DOES NOT EXIST
4) EZRA– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “EZRA follows Max Bernal (Bobby Cannavale), a stand-up comedian living with his father (Robert De Niro), while struggling to co-parent his autistic son Ezra (introducing William Fitzgerald) with his ex-wife (Rose Byrne). When forced to confront difficult decisions about their son’s future, Max and Ezra embark on a cross-country road trip that has a transcendent impact on both their lives.”

6/1/24- Fair reviews from the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB.

5) SUMMER CAMP
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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY, CT-
1) EZRA
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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL, CT
MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH CO. NEAR ME-
1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-
a) EZRA
b) THE FALL GUY
c) BABES-
d) SUMMER CAMP
2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-
a) BACK TO BLACK
b) THE FALL GUY
c) BABES-
d) EZRA-
e) SUMMER CAMP
3) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH
a) WILDCAT– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke, WILDCAT invites the audience to weave in and out of celebrated Southern Gothic writer Flannery O’Connor’s mind as she ponders the great questions of her writing: Can scandalous art still serve God? Does suffering precede all greatness? Can illness be a blessing?”

5/7/24- Poor reviews from the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.

(MAY 31–JUNE 2)

ENJOY!!
THE REEL DR. BOB
(www.thereeldrbob.com)

 

Add comment June 2nd, 2024

FILM REVIEWS #1000

MAY 23, 2024-
DEAR FRIENDS:
QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES THIS WEEK- NONE
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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK- NONE
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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-
1) FILM GEEK– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “FILM GEEK is a joyous and emotional look back at a movie-obsessed kid growing up in New York City and his relationship with his mysterious father.”

5/19/24- No reviews noted so far but it sounds interesting to me. TRDB.

2) IN OUR DAY– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Sangwon (Kim Minhee), an actress recently returned to South Korea, is temporarily staying with her friend, Jungsoo (Song Sunmi), and her cat, Us. Elsewhere in the city, the aging poet Uiju (Ki Joobong) lives alone, his cat having recently passed away. On this ordinary day, each of them has a visitor: Sangwon is visited by her cousin, Jisoo (Park Miso) and Uiju, by a young actor, Jaewon (Ha Seongguk). Each of them wants to learn about a career in the arts.”

5/19/24- Excellent reviews for this Korean drama. TRDB.

3) IF– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “From writer and director John Krasinski, IF is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower”

5/19/24- Weak reviews from the critics and fairly good ones from audiences. TRDB.

4) POOLMAN– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In Chris Pine’s feature directorial debut, Poolman tells the story of Darren Barrenman (Pine), a native Angeleno who spends his days looking after the pool of the Tahitian Tiki apartment block and fighting to make his hometown a better place to live.”

5/19/2023- Awful reviews. TRDB.

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE, NY
1) BABES– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “BABES follows inseparable childhood friends Eden (Ilana Glazer) and Dawn (Michelle Buteau), having grown up together in NYC, now firmly in different phases of adulthood. When carefree an single Eden decides to have a baby on her own after a one-night stand, their friendship faces its greatest challenge.”

5/22/24- Very good reviews from critics and OK ones from audiences. TRDB.

2) HIT MAN– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Oscar-nominated director Richard Linklater’s sunlit neo-noir stars Glen Powell as strait-laced professor Gary Johnson, who moonlights as a fake hit man for the New Orleans Police Department.”

5/22/23- Excellent reviews for this movie. TRDB.

3) EVIL DOES NOT EXIST– 2023. Synosis by Rotten Tomatoes. In the rural alpine hamlet of Mizubiki, not far from Tokyo, Takumi and his daughter, Hana, lead a modest life gathering water, wood, and wild wasabi for the local udon restaurant. Increasingly, the townsfolk become aware of a talent agency’s plan to build an opulent glamping site nearby, offering city residents a comfortable “escape” to the snowy wilderness.”

5/6/2024- Excellent reviews for this movie from Japan. TRDB.

4) FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA-
5) I SAW THE TV GLOW– 2024. “Teenager Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate introduces him to a mysterious late-night TV show — a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. In the pale glow of the television, Owen’s view of reality begins to crack.”

5/22/24- Good reviews from the critics and just fair ones from audiences. TRDB.

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY, CT-
1) BABES
2) BACK TO BLACK
3) IF
4) THE FALL GUY
5) CHALLENGERS
MOVIES PLAYING AT THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL, CT-
1) EVIL DOES NOT EXIST
2) THE FALL GUY
3) WILCAT– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke, WILDCAT invites the audience to weave in and out of celebrated Southern Gothic writer Flannery O’Connor’s mind as she ponders the great questions of her writing: Can scandalous art still serve God? Does suffering precede all greatness? Can illness be a blessing?”

5/7/24- Poor reviews from the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.

MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH CO. NEAR ME-
1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-
a) BABES
b) BACK TO BLACK
c) IF-
d) SIGHT– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “SIGHT, starring Greg Kinnear and Terry Chen, follows the inspiring true story of Ming Wang, an impoverished Chinese prodigy who flees Communist China to become a pioneering eye surgeon in America. When tasked with restoring the sight of an orphan who was blinded by her step mother, he must confront the trauma of living through the violent uprising in his youth, the Cultural Revolution.”

5/23/24- Good early reviews for this movie. TRDB.

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- Same as Lake Worth + The Fall Guy
3) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-
1) LA CHIMERA– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Everyone has their own Chimera, something they try to achieve but never manage to find. For the band of tombaroli, thieves of ancient grave goods and archaeological wonders, the Chimera means redemption from work and the dream of easy wealth.”

3/31/24- Excellent reviews for this Italian drama. TRDB. 5/24–5/26 only.

ENJOY!!
THE REEL DR. BOB
(thereeldrbob.com)

 

Add comment May 23rd, 2024

IF

IF- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “From writer and director John Krasinski, IF is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower”

5/19/24- Weak reviews from the critics and fairly good ones from audiences. TRDB.

Add comment May 19th, 2024

POOLMAN

POOLMAN- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In Chris Pine’s feature directorial debut, Poolman tells the story of Darren Barrenman (Pine), a native Angeleno who spends his days looking after the pool of the Tahitian Tiki apartment block and fighting to make his hometown a better place to live.”

5/19/2023- Awful reviews. TRDB.

Add comment May 19th, 2024

FILM REVIEWS #999

MAY 16, 2024-
DEAR FRIENDS:
QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK- NONE
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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK- NONE
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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) AISHA- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Aisha charts the experiences of a young Nigerian woman as she seeks international protection in Ireland. Caught in limbo for years in Ireland’s immigration system, Aisha Osagie develops a friendship with former prisoner Conor Healy who she meets at one of the accommodation centers.”

5/11/24- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.

2) A PRINCE– “Pierre-Joseph goes to an apprenticeship college to train as a gardener. There he meets a series of characters — Franc?oise Brown, the principal, Alberto, his botany teacher, and Adrien, his employer — who will prove decisive in his apprenticeship story and in unleashing his sexuality.”
3) GASOLINE RAINBOW-“Celebrated directorial duo the Ross Brothers (Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets and Contemporary Color) turn their pioneering hybrid approach to the cinematic road trip with GASOLINE RAINBOW. Undoubtedly candid yet deeply loving, this is an expansive portrait of the new generation as told in their own words.” 
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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE, NY
1) CHALLENGERS
2) WILDCAT
3) I SAW THE TV GLOW
4) EVIL DOES NOT EXIST-
MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY-
1) THE FALL GUY
2) BACK TO BLACK
3) CHALLENGERS
MOVIES PLAYING AT THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL-
1) THE FALL GUY
2) THE OLD OAK
3) WILDCAT
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MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH Co. NEAR ME-
1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-
a) THE FALL GUY
b) NOWHERE SPECIAL
c) COUP DE CHANCE
d) BACK TO BLACK
2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- Same as LAKE WORTH
3)THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-

a) CIVIL WAR– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “From filmmaker Alex Garland comes a journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House.”

4/12/24- This movie got mixed and controversial reviews. I liked it–most did not. TRDB. 

ENJOY!!
THE REEL DR. BOB
(www.thereeldrbob.com)

 

Add comment May 18th, 2024

GASOLINE RAINBOW

GASOLINE RAINBOW- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Celebrated directorial duo the Ross Brothers (Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets and Contemporary Color) turn their pioneering hybrid approach to the cinematic road trip with GASOLINE RAINBOW. Undoubtedly candid yet deeply loving, this is an expansive portrait of the new generation as told in their own words.”

5/11/24- Excellent reviews for this drama.TRDB.

Add comment May 11th, 2024

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