JANUARY 26, 2017
DEAR FRIENDS:
QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-
1) HIDDEN FIGURES– At the Theater
2) 20th. CENTURY WOMEN– At the Theater
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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT THE THEATER-
1
) HIDDEN FIGURES– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the race to space between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War, three black female mathematicians play a key role in launching astronaut John Glenn into outer space, making him the first American to orbit Earth.”
12/23/16- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
1/21/17- Despite the rave reviews I felt that the movie was most valuable in relation to the true-ish story that it told rather than the movie itself. Kevin Costner’s acting was ridiculous to me as was some of the petty conversation. Still, it is worth seeing but I’d rather see a documentary about this remarkable lady. TRDB.
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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT HOME-
1
) AMERICAN HONEY–
2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Throwing caution to the wind, runaway teen Star joins a crew of traveling magazine sellers and soon embraces their rambunctious lifestyle, which consists of knocking on doors by day and morphing into drunken miscreants by night.”
9/30/16- Good reviews by critics and audiences. TRDB.
1/20/16- I could not get into this movie and with a 3 hour duration I decided to quit. Interestingly enough, 2 of the NY Times critics rated this movie in their top 5 for the year. TRDB.
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COMING TO NETFLIX NEXT WEEK AND THE FOLLOWING WEEK-
JAN. 31–
1)
DENIAL- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the 1990s, well-known Holocaust denier David Irving sued historian Deborah Lipstadt — issuing a complaint under British law requiring the American academic to prove that the greatest atrocity of World War II actually took place. ”
9/30/16- Decent reviews from critics and audiences. The NY Times did not like it. TRDB.
10/22/16- While I liked the movie I felt that it was too Hollywoodish on many occasions and lacked the passion that I would have expected. TRDB.
FEB. 7-
Recommended-
1)
LOOK AT US NOW, MOTHER!- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Candidly recalling the abusive treatment she received from her carping mother in childhood, filmmaker Gayle Kirschenbaum turns the lens on herself and her family, trying to gain insight into and resolve the issues that made them bitter adversaries.”
4/8/16- Good to excellent reviews. TRDB.
2) THE TENTH MAN– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “After years of living in New York City, middle-aged Ariel returns to his native Buenos Aires to see his father, who runs a Jewish aid organization. But Ariel quickly finds that reconnecting with his roots and his distant dad won’t be easy.”
8/5/16- Very good professional reviews but audiences have not cared for it. TRDB.
3) THE BIRTH OF A NATION– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in 1831 Virginia, this compelling biopic charts the story of slave and preacher Nat Turner, whose owner exploits his preaching skills to subdue rebellious slaves. But after witnessing the scope of slavery, Nat leads a revolt to free his people.’
10/4/16- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
4) KEVIN HART: WHAT NOW?- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Kevin Hart returns to his hometown and shares his trademark manic wisdom with 53,000 delirious fans at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field, marking the first time a stand-up comedian filled an NFL stadium to capacity.”
10/14/16- Mostly good review for this documentary. TRDB.
Not Recommended
1)
BLEAK STREET– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Re-creating a bizarre real-life tale, this black-and-white drama follows the fate of dwarf twins working as masked mascots for professional wrestlers. But during a post-victory celebration, the siblings fall victim to a pair of aging hookers.”
1/20/16- Poor reviews. TRDB.
2)
COME WHAT MAY– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “After Nazi forces rout the French army in May 1940, the denizens of a threatened village abandon their homes and head west. Traveling together are a German dissenter in search of his son, and a Scottish officer whose entire unit has been slaughtered.”
9/9/16- This movie sounds interesting but unfortunately received poor reviews. TRDB.
3)
THE ACCOUNTANT– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Offering two very different skills to his clients, a financial forensics expert and trained assassin goes to work for a tech mogul who’s determined to eliminate those responsible for secretly manipulating the company’s financial records.”
10/14/16- Poor reviews by the critics and OK ones by audiences. Sounds like a rock-em sock-em to me and I’ll skip it. TRDB.
4) LITTLE SISTER– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Upon learning that her brother has returned from the Iraq War, novitiate nun Colleen heads home, only to find herself struggling to reconnect with her disfigured, emotionally scarred sibling — and with the rest of her troubled family.”
10/14/16- Very good reviews from the critics and really poor ones from audiences. TRDB.
5)
AMERICAN PASTORAL– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Living a seemingly charmed life, Seymour Levov sees his family and once-idyllic world begin to crumble after his rebellious young daughter joins a violent band of Vietnam War protesters.”
10/19/16– Terrible reviews for this movie adapted from Philip Roth’s novel. TRDB.
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HOTWIRE ON-DEMAND-
NEW ON HOTWIRE– NONE
REPEATS-
1) AMERICAN HONEY- Good reviews but I didn’t like it
2) A BIGGER SPLASH- Great acting and a very good story
3) BURN COUNTRY- Good reviews
4) CAFE SOCIETY- I enjoyed it and I never miss a Woody
5) CLAIRE IN MOTION- Very good and very bad reviews
6) DENIAL- A good movie
7) FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS- Good reviews but I resisted seeing this one
8)FRANK & LOLA- OK reviews
9) THE GREAT GILLY HOPKINS- Predictable but fun
10) HANDS OF STONE- Good reviews and I will see this one
11) HELL OR HIGHWATER- I enjoyed this movie quite a bit
12) A HOLOGRAM FOR THE KING- I enjoyed this movie
13) IN A VALLEY OF VIOLENCE- I liked it
14) INDIGNATION- I liked it but not as much as the critics did
15) JOSHY- Partly frat-boy antics and part meaningful conversation. Judge for yourself.
16) LITTLE MEN- Very good reviews and I liked it very much
17) A MAN CALLED OVE- I enjoyed this very much– true to the book
18)NO PAY, NUDITY- Good reviews
19) OUR KIND OF TRAITOR- A bit preposterous but still OK. Definitely not as good as most critics gave it credit for.
20) OUR LITTLE SISTER- I liked this one
21) PETER AND THE FARM- Very good reviews for this documentary
22) PETE’S DRAGON- A fun children’s movie that adults can enjoy as well- I did
23) SLASH- Excellent reviews for this movie
24) SNOWDEN- OK but not nearly as good as the documentary “Citizenfour”
25) SULLY- I liked it very much
26) A TALE OF LOVE AND DARKNESS- I liked it
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OPENED LAST WEEK-
Recommended-
1
) THE RED TURTLE– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Without dialogue, this meditative animated fable chronicles the story of a man who washes up on a remote desert island, where he builds a makeshift raft to escape but is repeatedly turned back by an enormous red turtle.”
1/20/17- Excellent reviews from the critics for this animated film and very good ones from audiences. TRDB.
2) THE SUNSHINE MAKERS– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “During the counterculture era of the 1960s, young chemists Nick Sand and Tim Scully set up a makeshift lab to produce massive amounts of LSD — including the legendary “Orange Sunshine” brand — while trying to fly under the radar of authorities.”
1/2017- Excellent reviews for this documentary. Otherwise I would not be interested in this type of movie. TRDB.
3) SAVING BANKSY– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In April 2010, renowned graffiti artist Banksy composed one of his masterpieces on the wall of a Haight Street building in San Francisco — giving rise to a flood of controversy and an art dealer’s campaign to acquire the work.”
1/20/17- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
4) STAYING VERTICAL– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “When his amorous encounter with free-spirited shepherdess Marie results in a baby, wandering filmmaker Léo is content to let her raise the child. But months later, she runs off after depositing the baby with Léo, who’s unprepared for fatherhood.”
1/20/17- OK reviews by the critics and poor ones by audiences. Sounds interesting to me and I’ll try to see it. TRDB.
5) MY FATHER DIE– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Left deaf and mute 21 years ago by a violent attack that killed his brother, Asher Rawlings is preparing to exact revenge against the monstrous perpetrator. But the murderer, just released from prison, happens to be Asher’s father.”
1/20/17- Very good reviews from the critics and mixed reviews from audiences. TRDB.
6) STARLESS DREAMS– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Convicted of crimes ranging from theft to murder, the female inmates at an Iranian juvenile detention center have developed strong communal bonds — and for many, being locked up is preferable to returning to their oppressive former lives.”
1/20/17- Great reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
7) ANTARCTICA: ICE AND SKY– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “This engaging documentary centers on the life and pioneering work of Claude Lorius, an Antarctic explorer and glaciologist who used evidence extracted from deep beneath the ice sheet to connect man-made greenhouse gases and global warming.”
1/20/17- Great reviews from the critics and just fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
8) THEY CALL US MONSTERS– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Juvenile justice is the subject of this documentary, which examines the consequences of doling out adult sentences to teenage criminals — focusing on three young men in a screenwriting class collaborating on a film about their lives behind bars.”
1/20/17- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
9) THE FOUNDER– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “The concept and expansion of McDonald’s global fast-food empire represent one of the great success stories of American business. This meaty documentary profiles company founder Ray Kroc, whose canny instincts turned McDonald’s into a golden brand.”
1/18/17- Good reviews. TRDB.
Not Recommended-
1)
SPLIT– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this supernatural thriller, a man already shattered by a personal loss finds his world increasingly haunted by four young women, all of whom are after the same thing: his mortal identity.”
1/20/17– Some fairly good reviews and some fairly poor ones also. I’ll skip this one. TRDB.
2) TRESPASS AGAINST US– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Born into a clan of outlaws, Chad Cutler would like nothing more than to escape their life of crime — much to his father’s dismay. As the police close in on the family, Chad is torn between his children’s welfare and allegiance to his dad.”
1/20/17-Weak reviews for this drama. TRDB.
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BOB’S PICKS IN WESTCHESTER AND FAIRFIELD COUNTIES-
NEW IN THE BURBS-
1)
PATERSON– Clearview 100. 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Unspooling over the course of a week, this nuanced indie drama chronicles the ebb and flow in the unassuming lives of Paterson, a New Jersey bus driver and part-time poet, and his flighty but supportive wife, Laura.”
1/25/17- Excellent reviews by the critics and fairly good ones from audiences. TRDB.
REPEATS-
1) 20th. CENTURY WOMEN- Jacob Burns, Bethel. Danbury Clearview 100. Very good reviews and I enjoyed it.
2) HIDDEN FIGURES– Bethel, Danbury. I liked it but it was too Hollywood for me to really like it.
3) LION- Jacob Burns, Bethel, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. I liked it but not great
4) MOONLIGHT– Jacob Burns, Bethel, Danbury, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. I liked it but not as much as the critics did
5) MANCHESTER BY THE SEA– Jacob Burns, Danbury, Garden Cinema Norwalk. I liked this movie very much
6) ELLE– Jacob Burns. Great acting but violent enough that I can’t recommend it
7) LA LA LAND– Jacob Burns, Bethel, Danbury. I really enjoyed this movie
8) ARRIVAL– Jacob Burns. Good reviews but I haven’t seen it yet
9) FENCES– Danbury, Garden Cinema Norwalk. An excellent movie
10) JACKIE– Danbury, Garden Cinema Norwalk. A fair movie with a very good Natalie Portman
11) SILENCE– Clearview 100. Good reviews but I haven’t seen it yet
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BOB’S PICKS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY-
A) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-
1)
20th CENTURY WOMEN– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1979 Southern California, bohemian single mom Dorothea Fields looks to a pair of women from different generations to help teach her teenage son lessons about love and life. But he gets another perspective after Dorothea takes in a male boarder.”
1/11/17- Very good reviews for the movie and for Annette Bening. I liked the movie and Annette Bening was great in the role. TRDB.
2)
GOLD- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this epic crime caper based on real-life events, an out-of-luck gold prospector and a willing geologist pull off a brazen scam. Falsely claiming to have located a major gold deposit in Indonesia, the duo proceeds to hoodwink the experts.”
1/24/17- Generally poor reviews. TRDB.
3) THE FOUNDER– Good reviews
4) HIDDEN FIGURES– Good story but too much Hollywood for me
5) MOONLIGHT– I liked it but not as much as the critics did
6) LA LA LAND– I liked it very much
7) LION- I liked it but not great
B) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY
THE SAME AS ‘MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH’ EXCEPT “MOONLIGHT” IS NOT SHOWING AND “PATRIOTS DAY” IS!!
C) THE STONZEK THEATER AT THE LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE-
1)
FIRE AT SEA– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “An island halfway between Sicily and Libya has become the vortex of Europe’s immigration struggles, as observed in this documentary on Lampedusa, where more than 150,000 Africans each year make their first contact with European soil.”
10/21/16- Excellent reviews from the critics and fairly good ones from audiences. TRDB.
2)
OFF THE RAILS– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Diagnosed with Asperger’s, young Darius McCollum found refuge from bullies in New York City’s subway. Taught to drive the trains, Darius later began commandeering them — which became an uncontrollable obsession that’s landed him in lockup 32 times.”
11/18/16- Very good reviews for this odd sounding documentary. TRDB.
D) THE LIVING ROOM THEATERS AT FAU IN BOCA RATON-
1)
NERUDA– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Neruda (2016) – In 1948 Chile, an arrest warrant is issued for acclaimed poet and communist politician Pablo Neruda when he publicly criticizes the government. After failing to flee the country, Neruda and his wife become fugitives, hunted by a relentless policeman.”
12/16/16- Great reviews by everybody. TRDB.
2) THE TENTH MAN– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “After years of living in New York City, middle-aged Ariel returns to his native Buenos Aires to see his father, who runs a Jewish aid organization. But Ariel quickly finds that reconnecting with his roots and his distant dad won’t be easy.”
8/5/16- Very good professional reviews but audiences have not cared for it. TRDB.
3) A MAN CALLED OVE– I liked the movie– a very good adaptation of the book.
4) ELLE- Great acting but violent enough that I can’t recommend it
5) JULIETA– The new movie by Pedro Almodovar and I liked it very much. Also, very sad.
6) MANCHESTER BY THE SEA- An excellent movie and I liked it very much.
ENJOY!!
THE REEL DR. BOB
January 26th, 2017
DECEMBER 8, 2016
DEAR FRIENDS:
QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK
1) PETE’S DRAGON– Netflix Streaming
2) THE WAVE– Netflix Streaming
3) UNDER THE SUN– Netflix Streaming
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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT THE THEATER- NONE
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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT HOME-
1)
UNDER THE SUN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “This intriguing documentary centers on 8-year-old Zin-mi, who’s about to join North Korea’s Children’s Union on the “Day of the Shining Star”: Kim Jong Il’s birthday. As the film’s crew follows Zin-mi and her parents, state watchdogs are ever present.”
7/7/16- Very good reviews from the critics and just so-so ones from audiences. One reviewer called it the deconstruction of a documentary because of the meddling by authorities. TRDB. Netflix.
11//21/16- Watching this “documentary”, with authorities observing, felt voyeuristic. Interesting but the individual scenes were much too long and ultimately because of the North Korean authorities we don’t get a great picture of life there. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
2) PETE’S DRAGON– A wonderful children’s movie about a boy with a pet dragon who live in the woods. TRDB.
3) THE WAVE– Synopsis by Netflix. “Everyone in the Norwegian village of Geiranger knows that one day the mountain overlooking their homes will collapse into the fjord and set off a tsunami. When the alarm finally sounds, residents and tourists have 10 minutes to get to high ground.”
11/30/16- Actually, I found the movie somewhat interesting. TRDB.
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COMING TO NETFLIX NEXT WEEK–
Recommended-
1)
SPA NIGHT– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “As he stands on the cusp of adulthood, David Cho is living with his first-generation immigrant family in Los Angeles’ Koreatown. To help them when money gets tight, David takes a job at a Korean spa, where he discovers an erotic new world of gay sex.”
8/19/16- Excellent reviews from the critics and OK ones from audiences. TRDB.
2)
WHITE GIRL–
2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Shortly after moving into a new apartment, hedonistic college student Leah meets a drug dealer named Blue, and the two hit it off. But when Blue gets busted, Leah must decide what to do with his enormous stash of cocaine.”
9/2/16- OK reviews by the critics and by the NY Times as well. TRDB.
3)
IN ORDER OF DISAPPEARENCE– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “When he sets out to avenge his son’s murder, mild-mannered snowplow driver Nils sparks a war between a Norwegian mobster and his Serbian rival. As the two drug lords battle for supremacy, Nils dodges bullets to fulfill his own quest.”
8/26/16- Fairly good reviews in general. TRDB.
4) AUTHOR: THE JT LEROY STORY– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Perpetrating a literary fraud, Laura Albert — a 40-year-old punk rocker — posed as a transgender teenage boy to publish three novels that were widely hailed as brilliant. In this fascinating documentary, Albert reveals the reasons behind the hoax.”
9/9/16- Excellent reviews from critics and audiences. TRDB.
5)
FOR THE LOVE OF SPOCK– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Actor Leonard Nimoy played Mr. Spock in the original “Star Trek” TV series, creating a character that would become an icon of American pop culture. In this affectionate documentary, Nimoy looks back on nearly 50 years of playing the wise Vulcan.”
9/9/16- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
6)
KICKS– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Fifteen-year old Brandon ventures into the tough streets of East Oakland to get back a pair of stolen sneakers. The odyssey him and his two best friends embark on is at once the night of their lives and a gamble with life and death stakes.”
9/9/16- Fairly good reviews from the critics and just OK ones from audiences. TRDB.
7)
1000 RUPEE NOTE– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Impoverished housemaid Budhi receives an unexpected windfall when a campaigning politician handing out bribes stuffs several 1,000-rupee notes into her hand. Elated by her good fortune, Budhi embarks on an ill-considered shopping spree.”
9/23/16- Just 2 reviews- 1 up and 1 down. I would probably try it at home. TRDB.
8) THE GREAT GILLY HOPKINS– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Spirited and rebellious, 12-year-old Gilly Hopkins has been in and out of a long string of foster homes. When she’s sent to live with the unorthodox Maime Trotter, Gilly doesn’t intend to stay long, but Maime isn’t about to quit on her young charge.”
10/7/16- Very good reviews. TRDB.
9) HEART OF A DOG– 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “While her rat terrier Lolabelle provides the focus for Laurie Anderson’s meditation on love and remembrance, her lyrical essay also touches on topics as far-ranging as Buddhism’s concept of the hereafter and surveillance in the wake of Sept. 11.”
10/28/15- Great reviews by critics and OK ones by audiences. TRDB.
Not Recommended
1) ORDINARY WORLD– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Perry (Billie Joe Armstrong of the band, Green Day) is a happily married father of two living a comfortable but sedate life in the suburbs. On the occasion of his 40th birthday, he seeks to revisit his former life as the lead singer in a popular punk band though his middle-aged reality quickly (and hilariously) clashes with the indulgences of his youth.”
10/14/16- Generally weak reviews. TRDB.
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COMING TO NETFLIX NEXT TUESDAY, DEC. 13-
Recommended-
1) LITTLE MEN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “When 13-year-old Jake moves into his late grandfather’s home, he’s happy to find a built-in pal in Tony, the son of the seamstress who rents the downstairs shop. But while the boys hit it off, a rent dispute quickly puts their parents in conflict.”
8/5/16- Very good reviews from the critics and good ones from audiences as well. TRDB.
2) FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Despite her horrid singing voice, New York City heiress Florence Foster Jenkins is certain she can become an opera star. Her partner and manager, St Clair Bayfield, does all he can to shield Florence from the truth, but his task may prove impossible.”
8/10/16- This movie got very good ratings but it seems to me that the ratings were based on the actors likability in the past and not on the story at all. I’ll recommend it but just barely as a few of my friends did like it. TRDB.
3) HOOLIGAN SPARROW– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Human rights activist Ye Haiyan and the documentary camera crew accompanying her risk government harassment and even incarceration when Ye publicly protests the scandalous case of six elementary schoolgirls raped by their headmaster.”
7/22/16- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
4) DISORDER– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Just back from Afghanistan — and with post-traumatic stress disorder to prove it — paranoid soldier Vincent signs on to protect a Lebanese businessman’s family. But Vincent soon loses his grip on reality and is sure that somebody is after them.”
8/12/16- Mixed reviews– Fairly good from the critics and a bit weaker by audiences. Sounds good to me. TRDB.
5) SOUTHSIDE WITH YOU– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Chronicling a fateful summer day in 1989 when a Harvard Law student wooed a pretty young attorney by taking her on a memorable South Side Chicago date, this engaging romantic drama charts the beginnings of Barack and Michelle Obama’s relationship.”
8/23/16- Very good reviews from both critics and from audiences as well. TRDB.
Not Recommended-
1) EQUITY– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “While veteran investment banker Naomi Bishop has thrived in the cutthroat, male-dominated financial world, her leadership of a technology company’s initial public offering exposes her to intense pressure from colleagues — and a prosecutor.”
7/29/16- Fairly good reviews from the critics and mixed ones from audiences. TRDB.
8/23/16- I agree with the audience reviews on this one. I felt like I had seen this movie 3 or 4 times before. You can safely skip it. TRDB.
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OPENED LAST WEEK-
1)
LA LA LAND– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “While pursuing showbiz fame, jazz pianist Sebastian falls for aspiring actress Mia, and the two embark on an intense love affair. But as their separate paths of ambition force them to make tough choices, their relationship starts to fray.”
11/25/16- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
2) MISS SLOANE– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this gripping thriller that exposes the dog-eat-dog world of Capitol Hill lobbyists, political strategist Elizabeth Sloane is determined to push through legislation enacting tougher gun control, regardless of the personal or professional cost.”
11/25/16- Mostly good reviews with a few really negative ones, including the NY Times. TRDB.
3) LION- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this affecting true story, 5-year-old Saroo is adopted by an Australian couple after losing his way in the urban jungle of Kolkata. More than two decades later, new mapping technology prompts Saroo to search for his lost family in India.”
11/25/16- Good reviews by the critics and very good ones by audiences. TRDB.
4) ALWAYS SHINE– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Once close friends, actresses Beth and Anna take off on a road trip to Big Sur to try to alleviate the professional jealousy that’s grown between them. Instead, their festering mutual resentments trigger a life-changing confrontation.”
11/25/16- Excellent reviews by the professionals and good ones by audiences. TRDB.
5) EVOLUTION– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Ten-year-old Nicolas knows something is afoot in the isolated seaside village he inhabits: For starters, there are no girls or men — only young boys and women. Adding to the mystery are the weird medical treatments the boys undergo.”
11/25/16- Good reviews by the critics and weak ones from audiences. TRDB.
6) SEASONS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “This enlightening nature documentary illustrates the dramatic and subtle effects of Earth’s changing weather cycle on the living patterns of animals and humans, stretching from 20,000 years ago to the present.”
11/25/16– Excellent reviews by the critics and poor ones by audiences. I think it’s worth a try. TRDB.
7) DEAR ZINDAGI– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Young Kaira thinks she can have it all, beginning with a brilliant career as a cinematographer. But on the way to achieving her dreams, she meets an unconventional thinker who changes her viewpoint.”
11/25/16- Audiences loved it. Just one critic reviewed it and he liked it. TRDB.
8) MIFUNE: THE LAST SAMURAI– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Renowned for his work in the films of Akira Kurosawa, actor Toshirô Mifune reigned supreme during the golden age of Japanese cinema. Through interviews with friends, family and colleagues, this film reveals the man and his influences.”
11/25/16- Good reviews but not my kind of movie. TRDB.
9) BADEN BADEN– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “When 26-year-old Ana decides that working on a film set isn’t the job for her after all, she heads to her hometown, where she pours her energy into renovating her grandmother’s bathroom — hoping to revamp herself in the process.”
11/25/11- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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HOTWIRE–
Beginning next week I should be up and running to provide good selections for you!!
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BOB’S PICKS IN WESTCHESTER AND FAIRFIELD COUNTIES-
NEW IN THE NORTHERN BURBS- NONE
REPEATS-
1) LOVING– Bethel, Danbury, Garden Cinema Norwalk. Good reviews.
2) ALLIED– Bethel, Clearview 100, Danbury. Fair reviews at best.
3) ARRIVAL- Bethel, Danbury. Good reviews for this weird sounding movie
4) MOONLIGHT- Bethel, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. I liked it but not a great movie
5) NOCTURNAL ANIMALS– Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. Fairly good reviews.
6) MANCHESTER BY THE SEA– Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. Very good review.
7) RULES DON’T APPLY– Danbury. Fair to good reviews.
8) THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN– Danbury. Very good reviews.
9) THE EAGLE HUNTRESS– Garden Cinema Norwalk. Very good reviews.
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BOB’S PICKS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY-
A) MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-
1) RULES DON’T APPLY– Fair to good reviews.
2) ARRIVAL- Good reviews.
3) LOVING– Good reviews.
4) MOONLIGHT– I liked it but not a great movie
5) A MAN CALLED OVE– I saw it and liked it.
B) STONZEK THEATER AT THE LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE-
1) THE BEATLES- EIGHT DAYS A WEEK- THE TOURING YEARS– Good reviews.
2)
EVAN’S CRIME–
2016. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A college student named Evan White (Douglas Smith) is arrested on flimsy charges of drug possession, and finds himself facing 28 years in prison when a federal assistant district attorney (David Arquette) decides to prosecute him.”
11/30/16- No reviews as yet. TRDB.
C) LIVING ROOM THEATERS AT FAU IN BOCA RATON
1) A MAN CALLED OVE– I liked it very much.
2) DENIAL– I saw it and liked it but not a great one.
3) MANCHESTER BY THE SEA– Very good reviews.
4) THE EAGLE HUNTRESS– Very good reviews.
5)
NO PAY, NUDITY– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Lester Rosenthal has enjoyed some success as an actor, but with his age now working against him, he’s beginning to spiral downward into depression. Then he’s offered the role of the Fool in his hometown’s production of King Lear.”
11/30/16- Very good reviews. TRDB.
ENJOY!!
THE REEL DR. BOB
December 1st, 2016