The Reel Dr. Bob

MARCH 29, 2018

DEAR FRIENDS:

YOU CAN ACCESS THIS NEWSLETTER AND PAST REVIEWS AT MY WEBSITE-

 QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) THE DISASTER ARTIST– Netflix Disc.

2) ONLY THE BRAVE– Netflix Disc.

3) FROM THE LAND OF THE MOON– Netflix Streaming

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MOIVES I SAW THIS WEEK AT THE THEATER- NONE

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT HOME-

1) THE DISASTER ARTIST– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Opening to blistering reviews in 2003, “The Room” has since become a so-bad-it’s-good cult classic. This showbiz spoof provides a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film and the friendship between the director and star who propelled it.”

11/30/17- Excellent reviews for this comedy. TRDB.

3/22/18- I enjoyed this nutty movie very much. TRDB. Netflix Disc.

2) ONLY THE BRAVE– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “This action-drama chronicles the true story of 19 elite firefighters from Arizona’s Prescott Fire Department who lost their lives in June 2013 while battling the Yarnell Hill wildfire that was ignited by lightning.”

10/20/17- Excellent reviews by nearly everyone. TRDB.

3/25/18- An excellent movie– enjoyed it thoroughly. TRDB. Netflix Disc.

3) FROM THE LAND OF THE MOON– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this absorbing adaptation of novelist Milena Agus’ “Mal de Pierres,” passionate Frenchwoman Gabrielle finds herself torn between the man she’s expected to wed and a disarming veteran of World War II.”

7/28/17- The premise sounds interesting but reviews have been negative– better from audiences than from the critics. I’d try it. TRDB.

3/27/18- Mostly negative reviews but I liked it despite some problems with the screenplay. I love Marian Cotillard. TRDB.

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COMING TO NETFLIX NEXT TUESDAY, APRIL 3-

1) LIKE ME– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In search of celebrity at any cost, young loner Kiya begins recording bizarre and often repellent “real life” episodes for an online audience that swells to viral proportions. But the effect on Kiya’s life soon becomes nightmarish.”

1/26/18- Good to “very good” reviews. TRDB.

2) THE BOY DOWNSTAIRS– 2018- Synopsis by Netflix. “Returning to New York City after living in London, aspiring writer Diana begins the nightmarish effort to find an apartment. When she finally finds the ideal digs, there’s one catch: The man whose heart she broke lives one floor below.”

2/15/18- Mixed reviews at best but I’d give it a try. TRDB.

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OPENED LAST FRIDAY-

1) ISLE OF DOGS– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Featuring a star-studded voice cast and set against the landscape of rural Japan, this animated adventure follows a game young boy on his long and often-dangerous search to find his beloved dog.”

3/23/18- Excellent reviews for this animated movie. TRDB.

2) ISMAEL’S GHOSTS– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “While preparing to shoot a movie about a diplomat’s life, director Ismaël Vuillard gets an unexpected visit from his long-dead lover Carlotta — which not only drives away his current partner but soon begins driving him out of his mind.”

3/23/18- Fair reviews from the critics and poor ones from audiences. TRDB.

3) THE WORKSHOP– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Once bustling, the port town of La Ciotat has seen better times — which writers in a workshop there are trying to reflect in their collective novel. But the hostility and disturbing vision of one participant soon alarm his peers and the instructor.”

3/23/18- Very good reviews for this French drama. TRDB.

4) THE FINAL PORTRAIT– 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “FINAL PORTRAIT is the story of the touching and offbeat friendship between American writer and art-lover James Lord and Alberto Giacometti, revealing unique insight into the beauty, frustration, profundity and sometimes the chaos of the artistic process.

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HOTWIRE ON-DEMAND-

I’VE SEEN ALL OF THE FOLLOWING AND RECOMMEND EACH OF THEM

1) CALL ME BY YOUR NAME

2) CROWN HEIGHTS

3) THE DISASTER ARTIST

4) THE FLORIDA PROJECT

5) I, TONYA

6) LADY BIRD

7) LOVING VINCENT

8) THE SHAPE OF  WATER

9) THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

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BOB’S PICKS IN WESTCHESTER AND FAIRFIELD COUNTIES=

NEW IN THE BURBS-

1) ISLE OF DOGS– Jacob Burns.

2) LOVE, SIMON– Clearview 100. 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Closeted gay teen Simon is mortified when his classmate Martin gets hold of Simon’s intimate email to his online love. With the prospect of humiliation looming, Simon reluctantly agrees to help Martin get closer to Abby, Simon’s female best friend.”

3/16/18- Mostly good reviews but none great. TRDB.

3) READY PLAYER ONE– Clearview 100. 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In a future dominated by a virtual-reality program, young Wade Watts joins a cyber scavenger hunt for the fortune left by the system’s late creator. But with the prize valued in the billions, Wade has lots of competition — including corporate foes.”

3/28/18- Very good reviews. TRDB.

4) FOXTROT– Jacob Burns. 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Beginning with a couple’s shock upon learning that their son, an Israeli soldier, has been killed, this heart-wrenching drama then recounts his service at a lonely military checkpoint and the absurdly tragic facts surrounding his death.”

12/8/17- Great reviews from all. TRDB.

REPEATS-

1) THE DEATH OF STALIN– Jacob Burns, Bethel, Danbury, Garden Cinema Norwalk.

BOB’S PICKS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY-

A) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

1) THE LAST SUIT– Very good reviews

2) THE DEATH OF STALIN– Excellent reviews but the trailer looked stupid

3) BOMBSHELL: THE HEDY LAMARR STORY– I liked this movie very much

B) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-

1) THE LAST SUIT– Very good reviews

2) ITZHAK– Fair reviews

3) 1945– I liked it a lot

4) BOMBSHELL: THE HEDY LAMARR STORY– I liked this movie very much

C) THE STONZEK THEATER AT THE LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE-

1) MARIE CURIE: THE COURAGE OF KNOWLEDGE– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Between 1903 and 1911, scientist Marie Curie wins two Nobel Prizes and becomes the first woman offered a professional chair at the Sorbonne. But when her unorthodox love life leads to a scandal, it threatens to be her undoing.”

6/30/17- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.

2) BOMBSHELL- THE HEDY LAMARR STORY– Excellent

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

1) THE LAST SUIT– Very good reviews and friends have liked it

2) ITZHAK– Fair reviews

3) THE DEATH OF STALIN – Excellent reviews but the trailer looked stupid

4) LOVELESS- Good reviews

ENJOY!!

THE REEL DR. BOB

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

DEAR FRIENDS:

YOU CAN ACCESS THIS NEWSLETTER AND PAST REVIEWS AT MY WEBSITE- www.thereeldrbob.com

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) PHANTOM THREAD– At the Theater

2) I, TONYA– At the Theater

3) PRINCESS CYD– Netflix Streaming

4) THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE– Netflix Disc.

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT THE THEATER-

1) PHANTOM THREAD– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in 1950s London, this behind-the-scenes drama centers on the high-stakes world of couture as a headstrong dressmaker sees his career catapult to the next level when members of the royal family begin commissioning his designs.”

12/29/17- Very good reviews including a few excellent ones. TRDB.

2/8/18- I enjoyed this movie very much. Still,  not a great movie. Daniel Day Lewis is great as usual. TRDB.

2) I, TONYA– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “This wickedly entertaining biopic looks at the life and doomed career of ice skater Tonya Harding and her connection to one of the most infamous sports scandals in American history: the assault on rival Nancy Kerrigan before the 1994 Winter Olympics.”

12/8/17- Excellent reviews by the critics and very good ones by audiences. TRDB.

2/9/18- Thoroughly  enjoyable and definitely recommended. Much better than I anticipated. TRDB. 

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT HOME-

1) PRINCESS CYD– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Princess Cyd follows 16-year-old athlete Cyd Loughlin (Jessie Pinnick) while visiting her novelist aunt (Rebecca Spence) in Chicago over the summer. Eager to escape life with her depressive single father, Cyd falls for a girl in the neighborhood, while she and her aunt gently challenge each other in the realms of sex and spirit.”

2/12/18- I enjoyed this understated coming of age drama very much. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.

2) THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “This empathetic drama chronicles the experiences of three U.S. military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder following their service in Iraq — focusing on their struggle to reintegrate with the civilian world.”

10/28/16- An excellent review for this drama in today’s NY Times. There is a documentary with the same name so make sure it’s the drama with Miles Tellis that you look for. TRDB.

2/13/18- An excellent movie that really understands what these men are going through. TRDB. Netflix Disc.

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COMING TO NETFLIX NEXT TUESDAY, FEB. 20-

1) BLAME– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “The hotbed of hormones that is high school provides the backdrop for the overheated and improper relationship that develops between a handsome drama teacher and a talented but troubled student — which sparks vengeful envy in her mean-girl rival.”

1/5/18- Good to excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.

2) THE FLORIDA PROJECT– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Living within sight of Disney World’s glittering attractions, the children of families residing in tacky motels near the megapark create their own magical world together, led by the spirited 6-year-old Moonee.

10/6/17- Excellent reviews by the critics and very good ones by audiences. TRDB.

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OPENED LAST FRIDAY-

1) GOLDEN EXITS– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “When middle-aged archivist Nick hires pretty young Australian Naomi as his assistant, already fragile family dynamics are further strained as they work together in the basement, arousing the suspicions of Nick’s wife. But Naomi has eyes for another.”

2/9/18- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.

2) THE PEACEMAKER– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “For more than 40 years, peacemaker and college professor Padraig O’Malley has used his ability to gain people’s trust to broker deals between clashing parties across the globe. But finding peace in his personal life has proved more elusive.”

2/9/18- I’ve seen just 4 reviews for this documentary and they are all great. TRDB.

3) SEEING ALLRED– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a woman makes a public claim of gender bias or sexual harassment, Gloria Allred is often at her side. Using archival footage and interviews with her supporters and critics, this documentary provides an engrossing look at the crusading lawyer.”

2/9/18- Excellent reviews and it is available for streaming. TRDB.

4) PERMISSION– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Anna and Will are heading for marriage when Anna’s brother and his boyfriend suggest that the couple get more sexual experience before making lifetime commitments. But when they step outside their exclusive relationship, things don’t go as expected.”

2/9/18- Fair reviews– definitely more positive than negative. TRDB.

5) BECKS– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “After following her girlfriend to Los Angeles, singer-songwriter Becks is crushed to learn she’s already been replaced. With no better plan, she moves into her mom’s home in the Midwest and makes a surprising connection with a discontented housewife.”

2/9/18- Excellent reviews for this drama. Available on Comcast On-Demand. TRDB.

6) THE FEMALE BRAIN– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Based on a nonfiction book of the same name about the effect of male vs. female brain chemistry on relationships, this ensemble comedy follows several couples struggling to navigate the treacherous path of romantic partnerships.”

2/9/18- Poor reviews for this comedy/drama but it might be of interest to some. TRDB.

7) ENTANGLEMENT– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “While recuperating from a suicide attempt, Ben learns that his parents had adopted a baby girl but gave her up when they discovered they were expecting him. Aided by a caring neighbor, Ben sets off on a quest to find his would-be adoptive sister.”

2/9/18- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.

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BOB’S PICKS IN WESTCHESTER AND FAIRFIELD COUNTIES-

NEW IN THE BURBS-

1) BLACK PANTHER– Danbury. 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “After the devastating battles chronicled in “Captain America: Civil War,” Black Panther’s alter ego, T’Challa, returns to his homeland of Wakanda to be crowned its new king. But he soon faces enemies who will test all his superpowers.”

2/13/18- Great reviews for this much hyped new superhero movie with a black star. TRDB.

2) IN THE FADE– Jacob Burns. 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “With her life upended by the death of her husband and son in a bomb attack, Katja Sekerci can only nurse her pain at first. But she soon becomes obsessed with the hunt for the perpetrators and the ensuing trial of the neo-Nazis accused of the crime.

12/27/17- Fair reviews by both critics and audiences. TRDB.

3) LOVER FOR A DAY– Jacob Burns. 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the wake of a bad breakup, Jeanne lands at her father’s home, where she’s surprised to find his new girlfriend, Ariane, already ensconced. But Jeanne is even more surprised (and not pleasantly) to learn that she and Ariane are the same age.”

1/12/18- Fairly good reviews with a couple of poor ones thrown in. TRDB.

4) THE INSULT– Jacob Burns, Bethel. 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “On a Beirut street undergoing repairs, a Lebanese Christian and a Palestinian refugee butt heads. When an insult is hurled, they end up in court, and the case triggers a nationwide debate that opens old wounds and could erupt into a political crisis.”

1/12/18- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

REPEATS-

1) CALL ME BY YOUR NAME– Bethel, Clearview 100. I liked the movie

2) PHANTOM THREAD– Jacob Burns. I liked it and Daniel Day Lewis was wonderful as usual.

4) THE SHAPE OF WATER– Bethel, Danbury, Clearview 100. Great movie- probably my favorite of the year

5) DARKEST HOUR– Bethel, Danbury, Clearview 100. I thought that this movie was just OK- I did enjoy it

6) THREE BILLBOARDS– Bethel, Clearview 100. A good movie but definitely not great.

8) THE POST– Jacob Burns, Danbury. A good movie but I was disappointed

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BOB’S PICKS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY-

A) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

1) FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL– Reviews were just OK but there were some very good ones as well. TRDB.

2) THE POST– Just OK in my book 

4) I, TONYA- I liked it very much

5) MOLLY’S GAME– Good reviews from critics and friends

6) DARKEST HOUR– I thought that this movie was just OK- I did enjoy it

7) THE SHAPE OF WATER– Great movie- probably my favorite of the year

8) THREE BILLBOARDS– A good movie but definitely not great.

B) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- see above for my comments

1) FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL

2) THE POST–

3) THE INSULT–

4) DARKEST HOUR–

5) THREE BILLBOARDS–

C) THE STONZEK THEATER AT THE LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE-

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

1) 1945-  I liked this movie very much. TRDB.

2) BOMBSHELL-  Excellent reviews. TRDB.

3) DOUBLE LOVER– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this erotic thriller, young psychiatric patient Chloé makes the mistake of falling in love with her therapist. But once she moves in with him, Chloé begins to believe that he’s concealing part of his life from her.”

2/13/18- Mixed reviews at best including some very good and some poor ones as well. TRDB.

4) FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL- Reviews were just OK but there were some very good ones as well. TRDB.

 These 3 films are showing at the Living Room on a limited basis- “In Between”, “The Insult”, and “The Post.”

ENJOY!!

THE REEL DR. BOB

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018

DEAR FRIENDS:

YOU CAN ACCESS THIS NEWSLETTER AND PAST REVIEWS AT MY WEBSITE-

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) ON BODY AND SOUL– Netflix Streaming

2) GOOD TIME– Netflix Disc.

3) DUNKIRK– Netflix Disc. (Included here only because of its historical value)

4) THE INSULT– At the Theater

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT THE THEATER-

1) THE INSULT– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “On a Beirut street undergoing repairs, a Lebanese Christian and a Palestinian refugee butt heads. When an insult is hurled, they end up in court, and the case triggers a nationwide debate that opens old wounds and could erupt into a political crisis.”

1/12/18- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

2/21/18- An excellent drama about the Middle East and its hatreds. Also about the hidden power of women in the area. TRDB.

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT HOME-

1) ON BODY AND SOUL– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “When shy Mária takes a job in a slaughterhouse, she quickly catches the eye of mild-mannered financial director Endre. After an event at work leads to psychiatric evaluations of the staff, the two discover that they share the same dream each night.”

2/17/18- An interesting and well acted foreign drama. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.

2) GOOD TIME– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “When an ill-fated bank robbery attempt puts his brother behind bars, Constantine Nikas begins a frenzied all-night scramble to get his sibling out of lockup while trying to stay one step ahead of a police manhunt himself.”

8/11/17- I usually don’t recommend movies of this sort but this one received excellent reviews– with a few notable exceptions. TRDB.

2/19/18- A very good  and very intense drama/mystery, especially the first half. TRDB. Netflix Disc.

3) DUNKIRK– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “This action-thriller chronicles the epic battle to evacuate more than 300,000 Allied soldiers who find themselves trapped on the beaches of Northern France after the country falls to the Third Reich in 1940.”

7/18/17- Great reviews for this action/drama. TRDB.

2/20/18- I hate to say this but I was bored for most of this movie that tried to portray the real life drama by telling a few personal stories. The war scenes were way too long also. TRDB. Netflix Disc.

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COMING TO NETFLIX NEXT TUESDAY, FEB.27-

1) DARKEST HOUR– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Winston Churchill’s stirring defiance of the Nazi threat is the focus of this historical drama that depicts his fearless refusal to surrender Britain to Adolf Hitler and his relentless army during World War II’s early days.”

11/23/17-  Fairly good reviews with some notable poor ones. Audience reviews were fair. TRDB.

12/31/17- I was disappointed with this movie that people told me was excellent. The historical portions were interesting but I found the movie Hollywoodish and geared to earn an Academy Award for its star. TRDB. 

2) NOCTURAMA– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Angry with the French establishment, a group of young Parisians from diverse backgrounds plants a series of bombs around the city. As the band of radicals hides out in a closed-for-the-night department store, authorities launch a colossal manhunt.”

8/11/17-  Good reviews by the critics and weak ones by audiences. TRDB.

3) QUEST– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in a neglected North Philadelphia neighborhood, this affecting documentary charts a decade in the lives of the Rainey family, whose home music studio has become a refuge from the strife that pervades their community.”

12/7/17- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

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COMCAST ON-DEMAND-

1) ABE & PHIL’S LAST POKER GAME– I liked this movie

2) BECKS– Very good reviews- I’ll see it

3) BRAD’S STATUS– Very good

4) GOLDEN EXITS– Fairly good reviews

5) LOVING VINCENT– I liked it

6) THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE– I enjoyed this movie

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OPENED LAST FRIDAY-

1) THE BOY DOWNSTAIRS– 2018- Synopsis by Netflix. “Returning to New York City after living in London, aspiring writer Diana begins the nightmarish effort to find an apartment. When she finally finds the ideal digs, there’s one catch: The man whose heart she broke lives one floor below.”

2/15/18- Mixed reviews at best but I’d give it a try. TRDB.

2) WESTERN- 2018- Synopsis Sent to rural Bulgaria to build a hydroelectric power plant, a crew of German construction workers stirs up an atmosphere of suspicion with their loutish behavior. When a new man in the group begins fraternizing with the locals, tensions boil over.”

2/15/18- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.

3) THE PARTY– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “After being appointed as Health Minister, career politician Janet invites a handful of friends over to join her and her husband, Bill, for a celebration. But the evening turns explosive when Bill chooses the moment to make two shocking revelations.”

1) NOSTALGIA– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this finely acted ensemble drama, a group of people who have all suffered a loss attempts to find comfort and connection through what remains: the artifacts that evoke shared memories.”

2/15/18- Weak reviews but this movie will probably appeal to some. TRDB.

2) HONOR UP– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Executive-produced by Kanye West, this crime saga set in Harlem follows OG, a drug lord’s lieutenant who’s torn between work and family. But for OG, the stakes are life-or-death as he tries to protect his clan while honoring the code of the streets.”

2/15/18- Just 1 review and it is fair. Not my kind of movie. TRDB.

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BOB’S PICKS IN WESTCHESTER AND FAIRFIELD COUNTIES-

NEW IN THE BURBS-

1) THE PARTY– Jacob Burns. 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “After being appointed as Health Minister, career politician Janet invites a handful of friends over to join her and her husband, Bill, for a celebration. But the evening turns explosive when Bill chooses the moment to make two shocking revelations.”

2/15/17- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.

2) A FANTASTIC WOMAN– Jacob Burns.2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “The sudden death of her boyfriend, Orlando, devastates , Garden Cinema Norwalk. Marina, who in the midst of grieving is subjected to a hostile police interview. Subsequently shunned by Orlando’s family because she’s transgender, Marina is determined to exert her rights.”

11/17/17- Great reviews including an extraordinary one from the NY Times. TRDB.

3) DOUBLE LOVER– Garden Cinema Norwalk. 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this erotic thriller, young psychiatric patient Chloé makes the mistake of falling in love with her therapist. But once she moves in with him, Chloé begins to believe that he’s concealing part of his life from her.”

2/13/18- Mixed reviews at best including some very good and some poor ones as well. TRDB.

REPEATS-

1) CALL ME BY YOUR NAME– Bethel, Clearview 100. I liked it very much

3) THE INSULT– Jacob Burns, Bethel.

4) THE SHAPE OF WATER– Bethel, Danbury, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. Great movie

5) THREE BILLBOARDS– Bethel, Clearview 100. I enjoyed it

6) I, TONYA– Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. I liked this movie very much

7) THE POST– Jacob Burns, Danbury. Just fair and a vehicle for Oldman

8) PHANTOM THREAD– Jacob Burns, Garden Cinema Norwalk. I liked it but not great

9) LADY BIRD– Jacob Burns. An excellent movie. One of my favorites of the year

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BOB’S PICKS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY-

A) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

1) 1945- Saw it and liked it

2) FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL– Reviews are just OK with a few very good ones as well

3) 15:17 TO PARIS– Poor reviews but it’s Clint Eastwood

4) THE POST– I found it just OK

5) THE INSULT– I plan to see this soon

6) I, TONYA– I liked this movie very much

7) THE SHAPE OF WATER– Great movie

8) THREE BILLBOARDS– Liked but did not love it

B) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- see “above” for reviews of #1–#6

1) 1945–

2) FILM STARS DON’T DIE–

3) THE POST–

4) THREE BILLBOARDS–

5) THE INSULT–

6) DARKEST HOUR– Just so-so in my book. A vehicle for Gary Oldman

7) CALL ME BY YOUR NAME– I liked it very much

8) ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD– An OK movie with an excellent Christopher Plummer

C) THE STONZEK THEATER AT THE LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE-

1) LOVING VINCENT- Very good reviews

2) SIDEMEN: LONG ROAD TO GLORY– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Featuring footage of their last joint performances, this toe-tapping documentary looks at the lives and musical legacies of aging sidemen Pinetop Perkins, Willie “Big Eyes” Smith and Hubert Sumlin, who once played with Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf.”

8/18/17- Great early reviews. TRDB.

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

1) 1945- I liked it

2) A FANTASTIC WOMAN– Good reviews

3) BOMBSHELL– Good reviews

4) DOUBLE LOVER– Mixed reviews- worth a chance

5) FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL- Poor reviews but it is Clint Eastwood

ENJOY!!

THE REEL DR. BOB

MARCH 1, 2018

DEAR FRIENDS:

YOU CAN ACCESS THIS NEWSLETTER AND PAST REVIEWS AT MY WEBSITE- www.thereeldrbob.com

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) BECKS– Comcast On-Demand

2) THE BREADWINNER– Netflix Streaming

3) THE PARTY– At the Theater

4) A PERFECT DAY- Netflix Streaming

5) LOVING VINCENT– Netflix Disc

6) CONSPIRACY– Comcast On-Demand

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT THE THEATER-

1) THE PARTY– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “After being appointed as Health Minister, career politician Janet invites a handful of friends over to join her and her husband, Bill, for a celebration. But the evening turns explosive when Bill chooses the moment to make two shocking revelations.”

2/15/17-  Fairly good reviews for this comedy. TRDB.

2/24/18- A comedy of the absurd. Entertaining most of the time with very well known actors. It’s worth seeing but don’t rush out. TRDB.

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT HOME-

1)  BECKS- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “After following her girlfriend to Los Angeles, singer-songwriter Becks is crushed to learn she’s already been replaced. With no better plan, she moves into her mom’s home in the Midwest and makes a surprising connection with a discontented housewife.”

2/9/18- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.

2/22/18- A good drama with very good acting but few surprises. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.

2) THE BREADWINNER- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this animated tale based on Deborah Ellis’ best-selling novel, life under Taliban rule in Afghanistan is already hard for 11-year-old Parvana, but with her father in jail, she’s forced to don male clothing and become the family breadwinner.”

11/17/17- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

2/23/18- A wonderful animated movie! TRDB.

3)  A PERFECT DAY– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Sent to a deadly combat zone to recover a corpse from a well — where the body is contaminating a village’s crucial water supply — a motley group of aid workers finds the ostensibly simple job turning into a Sisyphean task.”

2/26/18- I enjoyed this movie with an all star cast. TRDB. Netflix Streaming

4) LOVING VINCENT– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “This animated biopic recounts the life and last days of tormented Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh, with each frame of the film consisting of an oil painting executed in the master’s style and a plot based on letters he penned.”

9/22/17- Fairly good reviews by the critics and excellent ones by audiences. TRDB.

2/27/18- A very interesting and creative animated drama that could be considered a docudrama as well. TRDB. Netflix Disc.

5) CONSPIRACY– 2001. Synopsis by Netflix. “On January 20, 1942, at the height of the World War II, 15 government officials and SS Commanders attended a conference on the outskirts of Berlin. It was a simple meeting, which — by the end — would decide the fate of 6 million lives. This BBC movie is based on the only surviving record of that meeting, which would stand as the blueprint for Hitler’s final solution. Kenneth Branagh won an Emmy for his performance as Reinhard Heydrich.”

2/27/18- Chilling!! TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.

6) MANOLO, THE BOY WHO MADE SHOES FOR LIZARDS– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1970, fashion designer Manolo Blahnik met style maven Diana Vreeland, who recommended he focus on shoes. Within a few years, Blahnik’s imaginative styles made his name the gold standard in tony footwear, as chronicled in this in-depth documentary.”

9/27/17- Fair reviews from the critics but excellent ones from audiences. TRDB.

2/28/18- Wonderful if you’re into women’s shoes. I’m NOT! TRDB. Netflix Disc

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COMING TO NETFLIX NEXT TUESDAY, MARCH 6-

1) DARKEST HOUR– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Winston Churchill’s stirring defiance of the Nazi threat is the focus of this historical drama that depicts his fearless refusal to surrender Britain to Adolf Hitler and his relentless army during World War II’s early days.”

11/23/17-  Fairly good reviews with some notable poor ones. Audience reviews were fair. TRDB.

12/31/17- I was disappointed with this movie- people told me it was excellent. The historical portions were interesting but I found the movie Hollywoodish and geared to earn an Academy Award for its star. TRDB. 

2) QUEST– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in a neglected North Philadelphia neighborhood, this affecting documentary charts a decade in the lives of the Rainey family, whose home music studio has become a refuge from the strife that pervades their community.”

12/7/17- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

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OPENED LAST FRIDAY-

1) NOVEMBER– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in a pagan Estonian village, this surreal tale centers on a love triangle among a peasant girl, a cocky stable boy and a sleepwalking baroness. Meanwhile, the approach of winter prompts the inhabitants to steal food and supplies from one another.”

2/22/18- Excellent reviews for this movie that I usually wouldn’t touch with a 10 foot pole. TRDB.

2) EL MAR LA MAR– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Seeking to illegally enter the United States from Mexico, refugees try to cross the parched Sonoran Desert to reach the border. For many, the choice becomes a life-or-death trial to find a better future, as detailed in this observational documentary.”

2/22/18- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

3) GAME NIGHT– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Friendly competition turns deadly serious when a group of friends’ weekly game night becomes a murder-mystery party instead. As the players attempt to crack the case, they soon find that all is not what it seems.”

2/22/18- Very good reviews. TRDB.

Not Recommended–

1) THE YOUNG KARL MARX– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “On a collision course with history, political philosopher Karl Marx and businessman Friedrich Engels meet in Paris in 1844 and jointly develop a radical theory that eventually leads to the fateful birth of the Communist Party.”

2/22/18- Poor reviews in general. TRDB.

2) WE ARE NOT CATS– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In just one day, young Eli loses his apartment, his job and his girlfriend. Undaunted, he lands a gig making a delivery to a distant town, where he meets the bewitching Anya and finds that they share a peculiar habit: eating human hair.”

2/22/18- Not my kind of movie but it did get good reviews. TRDB.

3-5) THE CURED, ANNIHILATION AND THE LODGERS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED!

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COMCAST ON-DEMAND- Recommended

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BOB’S PICKS IN WESTCHESTER AND FAIRFIELD COUNTIES-

NEW IN THE BURBS-

1) NOSTALGIA- Bethel, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this finely acted ensemble drama, a group of people who have all suffered a loss attempts to find comfort and connection through what remains: the artifacts that evoke shared memories.”

2/15/18- Weak reviews but this movie will probably appeal to some. TRDB.

2) RED SPARROW– Bethel, Danbury  2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Sidelined by a leg injury, ballerina Dominika Egorova becomes a Russian spy tasked with seducing a CIA operative working in Moscow. As their liaison begins to blur her loyalties, Dominika considers becoming a double agent.”

2/27/18- Fair reviews with more positive than negative. TRDB.

3) THE YOUNG KARL MARX– Jacob Burns. 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “On a collision course with history, political philosopher Karl Marx and businessman Friedrich Engels meet in Paris in 1844 and jointly develop a radical theory that eventually leads to the fateful birth of the Communist Party.”

2/22/18- Poor reviews in general. TRDB.

REPEATS-

1) CALL ME BY YOUR NAME– Bethel, Danbury, Clearview 100. I liked it very much

2) DARKEST HOUR– Bethel, Danbury, Garden Cinema Norwalk . I was disappointed

3) A FANTASTIC WOMAN– Jacob Burns, Bethel, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. Very good reviews and I’ll see it soon

4) THE PARTY– Jacob Burns, Bethel, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. An absurd comedy with name brand talent

5) THE SHAPE OF WATER– Danbury. Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. Great movie

5) THREE BILLBOARDS– Bethel. I liked it

6) PHANTOM THREAD– Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. I liked it but was disappointed

7) I, TONYA– Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. I liked it very much

8) LADY BIRD– Jacob Burns. I  really liked this movie very much.

9) THE INSULT– Jacob Burns. Excellent movie

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BOB’S PICKS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY-

A) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

1) LET YOURSELF GO– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “As psychoanalyst Elia Venezia is leading a dreary existence in an apartment on the same floor as his ex-wife, a doctor counsels him to get some exercise. Grudgingly, Elia hires a personal coach — who inspires him to pursue his life with vigor.”

2/28/18- Just a few reviews so far and they are all poor. TRDB.

2) 1945– I liked it

3) NOSTALGIA– Fair reviews

4) THE 15:17 TO PARIS– Weak reviews but it is Clint Eastwood

5) FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL- Fair reviews

6) I, TONYA– I liked it very much

7) THE SHAPE OF WATER– Great movie

8) THREE BILLBOARDS– I liked it but not a great movie as some have said

B) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-

1) RED SPARROW- Fair reviews

2) LET YOURSELF GO– Just a few reviews so far and they are all poor.

3) THE PARTY– An absurd comedy- I liked it but it is not for everybody

4) 1945– A good movie

5) CALL ME BY YOUR NAME– I liked this very much

6) NOSTALGIA– Fair reviews

C) THE STONZEK  THEATER AT THE LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE-

1)1945- Liked it a lot

2) BOMBSHELL: THE HEDY LAMARR STORY– Good reviews

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

1) 1945– A good movie

2) A FANTASTIC WOMAN– Good reviews

3) BOMBSHELL– Good reviews

4) LET YOURSELF GO– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “As psychoanalyst Elia Venezia is leading a dreary existence in an apartment on the same floor as his ex-wife, a doctor counsels him to get some exercise. Grudgingly, Elia hires a personal coach — who inspires him to pursue his life with vigor.”

2/28/18- Just a few reviews so far and they are all poor. TRDB.

The Insult, In Between and I, Tonya are playing here with very limited screenings

ENJOY!!

THE REEL DR. BOB