MARCH 3, 2016
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) THEEB- Hot Wire On-Demand
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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT THE THEATER- NONE
Again, I’ve seen pretty much all of the movies out there right now but I expect that next week a few new ones will be out and hopefully I’ll get to go.
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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT HOME-
1) INSIDE OUT– 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When her family relocates across the country, tween Riley Anderson struggles with the stress of her new situation and her animated emotions get carried away — quite literally — on a fantastic journey through her mind.”
2/26/16- A very clever animated movie but I have trouble getting into animated films in general and this one too. TRDB.
2) ENTERTAINMENT– 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “While on his way to a birthday-party gig in Los Angeles — where he hopes to reconcile with his estranged daughter — an abysmal middle-aged comedian plays a succession of shows at dead-end dives across the Mojave Desert.”
11/11/15- Very good reviews. TRDB.
2/26/16- I don’t know what the critics were thinking but this movie was “the worst.” I had to turn it off. TRDB. Netflix.
3) THEEB– 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this adventure tale set in the far corners of the Ottoman Empire during World War I, a Bedouin boy who comes from a family of pilgrim guides must use all of his acquired skills to survive a desert journey gone seriously awry.”
11/2/15- Terrific reviews. TRDB.
2/28/16- A well done if a bit slow movie that has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film for 2015. I liked it- very good but not great. TRDB. Hotwire On-Demand.
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COMING TO NETFLIX NEXT TUESDAY, MARCH 8-
Recommended-
1) THE TRIBE– 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this dark-edged drama conveyed completely in sign language, teenager Sergey arrives at a boarding school for deaf-mute students and quickly discovers that there’s far more going on among the students than meets the eye.”
6/19/15- Fairly good reviews in general– some very good. TRDB.
2) 10,000 km– 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Deeply in love and planning to have a baby, Barcelona residents Alex and Sergi must alter those plans when Alex is offered a one-year artist residency in America. But the couple vows to stay close via digital technology.”
7/10/15- Good reviews from critics and audiences alike. TRDB.
3) BREAK POINT– 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Doubles tennis player Jimmy Price’s poor on- and off-court behavior has cost him his partner, along with his spot on the professional circuit. In a last grab at glory, Jimmy persuades his estranged brother to team with him for a major tournament.”
9/4/15- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
4) COMING HOME– 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the waning days of China’s Cultural Revolution, dissident Lu Yanshi returns home after he’s released from a labor camp, only to find his wife suffering from amnesia. But Lu is determined to bring back her lost memory.”
9/8/15- Very good reviews. TRDB.
5) BLACK MASS– 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “This fact-based drama recounts the story of notorious Boston gangster “Whitey” Bulger, who turned FBI informant to get rid of his mob rivals. Later facing imminent indictment, he eluded authorities for more than 15 years, until his arrest in 2011.”
9/15/15- Very good reviews from critics and audiences alike. TRDB.
6) VICTORIA– 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When adventurous Victoria goes out for a night of clubbing, she meets four young men who invite her to join them for some after-hours revelry. Only after they start planning a brazen heist does Victoria realize she’s running with a dangerous crowd.”
10/8/15- Very good reviews. TRDB.
7) THE FORBIDDEN ROOM– 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this wildly surreal comedic mystery tale, the crew of a submarine trapped in the ocean depths can’t imagine that things could get any worse. Then they discover that a dangerous band of forest thieves has joined them on board.”
12/1/15- Lots of positive reviews from the critics but they all called it an “unusual” movie. Audiences have liked it also. TRDB.
8) MACBETH– 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Director Justin Kurzel gives a full-bodied treatment to this inspired retelling of William Shakespeare’s classic tale about an ambitious Scottish nobleman thirsting for power, who’s egged on by his conniving wife.
12/4/15- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
Not Recommended-
1) THE WONDERS– 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “At age 12, Gelsomina is being groomed to inherit a beekeeping kingdom in rural Italy. But despite her family’s efforts to preserve their pastoral existence, modern life intervenes by way of a TV contest and the arrival of a juvenile delinquent.”
10/23/15- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
11/9/15- It beats me as to what all of the critics saw in this movie. Aside from it being a slice of life if anyone can tell me what this was about— please do. Miss this movie. TRDB.
2) SPECTRE– 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “James Bond continues his run of romance and foreign intrigue in this tense thriller that pits him against the global terrorist organization SPECTRE. Already battling political interference, MI6 and Bond must again take on their most implacable foe.”
11/6/15- Fair reviews at best! TRDB.
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OPENED LAST FRIDAY, FEB. 26-
Recommended-
1) EDDIE THE EAGLE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Forever endearing himself to the British public, Eddie “the Eagle” Edwards becomes the first Englishman to compete in the Winter Olympics ski jump, relying on valor to make up for his lack of experience and bad eyesight.”
2/26/16- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
2) JACK OF THE RED HEARTS– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “On the lam from the law, teenage runaway Jack finagles her way into a job as caregiver and live-in companion to an autistic 11-year-old girl. But after making a surprising connection with her young charge, Jack’s past catches up with her.”
2/26/16- Weak professional reviews but audiences have liked it much more. TRDB.
3) KING GEORGES– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “This engaging documentary focuses on Georges Perrier, owner of Philadelphia’s Le Bec-Fin, one of the nation’s best French restaurants. As he ponders retiring from the frenetic world of the kitchen, Perrier frets over the eatery’s future.”
2/26/16- Critics said that this film is great but audiences have not liked it. TRDB.
4) THE LAST MAN ON THE MOON– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this artful blend of memoir and documentary, former Apollo astronaut Gene Cernan looks back to the glory days of NASA’s lunar landings and his unique distinction of being the last man to stand on the moon.”
2/26/16- Fairly good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
5) VIRUS OF FEAR– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “When swimming instructor Jordi kisses a terrified child on the cheek to comfort him, the boy’s infuriated parents interpret the gesture as abuse. Struggling to defend himself, Jordi must also bear the nightmarish shame of his alleged crime.”
2/26/16- Just 1 review so far and it’s pretty good. TRDB.
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HOTWIRE ON-DEMAND-
1) 4th. MAN OUT- Good reviews
2) 99 HOMES- I liked it
3) ALL MISTAKES BURIED- Mixed reviews
4) BRIDGE OF SPIES- I liked this movie very much (new last week)
5) CLOSED SEASON- (NEW) A very good movie and I liked it very much
6) CREED- The recent one with Sly Stallone- good reviews
7) DIARY OF A TEENAGE GIRL- Very good reviews and I liked it a lot
8)THE END OF THE TOUR- Great movie!!
9) GRANDMA- I liked it a lot– not really a comedy despite Lily Tomlin
10) INFINITELY POLAR BEAR- I enjoyed this movie
11) LABYRINTH OF LIES- A very good movie
12) LAMB- Good reviews and I plan on seeing it
13) THE LAST MAN ON THE MOON– (NEW) 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this artful blend of memoir and documentary, former Apollo astronaut Gene Cernan looks back to the glory days of NASA’s lunar landings and his unique distinction of being the last man to stand on the moon.”
2/26/16- Fairly good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
14) MAN-UP- Good reviews and I enjoyed it as well
15) THE MARTIAN- Excellent reviews and many awards- I didn’t care for it
16) MISTRESS AMERICA- I enjoyed this movie
17) MR. HOLMES- I enjoyed it but was a bit disappointed
18)THE NEW GIRLFRIEND- I enjoyed it
19) PAWN SACRIFICE- Just a so-so movie about the chess player Bobby Fisher
20) ROOM- An excellent movie
21) RUN BOY RUN- I enjoyed this very much
22) SAMBA- I enjoyed it
23) SOUTHPAW- I enjoyed this movie despite its predictable plot
24) SPOTLIGHT- An excellent movie
25) THEEB- Excellent reviews and I hope to see this one soon
26) TRAINWRECK- I liked the movie
27) TRUMBO- Excellent movie- don’t miss it
28) YOSEMITE– (NEW) 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in 1985 California, this engaging drama follows three suburban fifth-graders as they navigate shifting friendships, grapple with death for the first time in their young lives and encounter danger after a mountain lion is spotted in town.”
1/1/16- Fairly good reviews from the critics and audiences have liked it a lot. TRDB.
Cablevision Link– http://www.optimum.net/VOD/movies?cat=Movies+On+Demand%2FIndependent+Films%2FIFC+In+Theaters
DirecTV- www.directv.com/DTVAPP/listing/ppvMovies.jsp
Time Warner Link- www.twondemand.com
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BOB’S PICKS IN FAIRFIELD AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES-
NEW IN THE BURBS- NONE
REPEATS-
1) EMBRACE OF THE SERPENT– Jacob Burns, Clearview 100. 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Through parallel story threads set 40 years apart, this absorbing odyssey follows two Western scientists who travel deep into the Amazon jungle looking for a rare plant that possesses healing powers, with enigmatic shaman Karamakate as their guide.”
2/23/16- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
2) BROOKLYN- Bethel, Garden Cinema Norwalk. I enjoyed this a lot.
3) HAIL CAESAR– Bethel. I doubt if I’ll see this one.
4) THE LADY IN THE VAN– Jacob Burns, Bethel, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. A waste of time as far as I’m concerned.
5) SON OF SAUL– Bethel, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. Very difficult to sit through– a fair movie in general.
6) THE BIG SHORT– Bethel. I liked it very much.
7) SPOTLIGHT- Bethel, Danbury, Clearview 100. I liked it very much and it just won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
8) ROOM- Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. An excellent movie with wonderful acting and a great screenplay. The movie is fiction but there is ample precedent for this scenario.
9) 45 YEARS– This movie was described as “too slow” by many, while it was a bit slow at times I feel that this was what was needed in order to portray the relationship properly. This movie stimulated a whole lot of discussion and I liked it very much.
11) WHERE TO INVADE NEXT– Jacob Burns. Fairly good reviews from some critics and pretty bad ones from others. Audiences have seemed to like it. TRDB.
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BOB’S PICKS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY-
- A) MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-
1) LONDON HAS FALLEN– Poor early reviews
2) RACE– Many of my friends have liked this one
3) DOUGH– Reviews have been good for this comedy
4) THE LADY IN THE VAN– I didn’t care for it
5) SPOTLIGHT– A very good movie that just won for Best Picture
6) ROOM– I liked it very much.
- B) STONZEK THEATER AT LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE-
1) AFERIM!- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this passionate historical drama, 19th-century Romanian policeman Constadin is hired by a local nobleman, Boyar Iordache Cindescu, to track down the Gypsy slave Garfin. The constable soon learns Garfin has been intimate with Iordache’s wife.”
1/22/16- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
2) RAMS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Despite the fact that they live next door to each other, brothers and fellow sheep farmers Gummi and Kiddi have gone 40 years without speaking to each other. When a deadly virus attacks both their herds, the brothers are forced to communicate again.”
3/1/16- Very good reviews for this foreign drama. TRDB.
- C) LIVING ROOM THEATER AT FAU IN BOCA RATON-
NEW-
1) THE LAST MAN ON THE MOON- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this artful blend of memoir and documentary, former Apollo astronaut Gene Cernan looks back to the glory days of NASA’s lunar landings and his unique distinction of being the last man to stand on the moon.”
2/26/16- Fairly good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
REPEATS-
1) 45 YEARS– This movie was described as “too slow” by many, while it was a bit slow at times I feel that this was what was needed in order to portray the relationship properly.
2) DOUGH– Early reviews are positive for this comedy.
3) IN THE SHADOW OF WOMEN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Despite being happily married to his creative partner, filmmaker Pierre finds himself mired in a love triangle when he falls for a young intern. Unable to choose between the two women, Pierre tries to keep them both as his lovers.”
1/15/16- Very good reviews. TRDB.
4) SON OF SAUL– The movie was difficult to watch and just OK
5) THE LADY IN THE VAN– I didn’t care for it
6) MUSTANG– I liked it very much. Limited Screening time.
For Independent Films in Your Neighborhood go to- www.emergingpictures.com
For Independent Films in Palm Beach County go to www.lakeworthplayhouse.org
For Films everywhere go to- www.fandango.com
ENJOY!!
THE REEL DR. BOB
March 3rd, 2016
FEBRUARY 4, 2016
DEAR FRIENDS:
A VERY SLOW MOVIE-WEEK FOR ME BUT I’VE SEEN ALMOST ALL OF WHAT’S AROUND RIGHT NOW–
QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-
1) THE NEW GIRLFRIEND– Netflix
2) 45 YEARS– At the Theater
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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT THE THEATER-
1)
45 YEARS– 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Geoff and Kate Mercer’s plans for a 45th anniversary party are upset by some unexpected news: A body found in the Swiss Alps has been identified as Geoff’s long-ago love Katya, who perished in an accident 50 years earlier.”
12/23/15- Great reviews. TRDB.
1/30/16- I enjoyed this movie very much and also found it terribly sad. One reviewer said that the story proved that good marriages need patience and GUTS. Another said “45 Years exposes the paradoxical balance of the successful marriage, one that requires a sentimental suspension of disbelief on the one hand and a hard-headed ability to deal with the everyday on the other.” I think that the handling of secrets within relationships is yet another aspect. TRDB.
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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT HOME-
1)
THE NEW GIRLFRIEND– 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Dropping in unannounced to visit David, her best friend’s widower, Claire is stunned to discover his secret penchant for cross-dressing. Though she’s initially put off, Claire finds herself increasingly drawn to his feminine persona.”
9/18/15- Fairly good professional reviews for this movie- less so by audiences. TRDB.
1/29/16- An interesting story about sexuality and it’s many combinations and permutations. TRDB.
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COMING TO NETFLIX NEXT TUESDAY, FEB. 9-
ALL RECOMMENDED–
1)
THE MARTIAN– 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Abandoned on the surface of Mars after his crew concludes that he perished in a dust storm, astronaut Mark Watney must find a way to survive the planet’s harsh environment — despite having only 28 days of supplies left.”
10/2/15- Very good reviews but it sounds like a crowd pleaser to me. I’ll probably give it a chance, however since most of my friends have liked it very much. TRDB.
1/21/16- This well received movie was 2 hours and 21 minutes and until the last 20 minutes I was ready to turn it off at any time. Basically sci-fi with hero worship and the can-do philosophy that was much better in Apollo 13. The special effects of the actual rescue were very good and despite this review I’d still recommend seeing it. TRDB.
2) WELCOME TO LEITH– 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Planning to take over the city government, white supremacist Craig Cobb moved to tiny Leith, N.D., and began terrifying residents with armed patrols and a neo-Nazi rally. This unsettling documentary charts the community’s fight to reclaim the town.”
9/8/15- Great reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
3) 99 HOMES– 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “After being evicted from his home by a flinty real-estate dealer, jobless Dennis Nash unexpectedly ends up working for the man. But to Nash’s dismay, his new boss soon begins ordering him to turn other families out of their houses.”
9/22/15- Very good reviews. TRDB.
10/8/15- A realistic look at the issue of foreclosure of homes and what people will do to prevent that from happening to them. Also a good look at the people who take over these homes. Very well done and I liked it. TRDB.
4) GRANDMA– 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Urgently in need of $600 to pay for an abortion, 18-year-old Sage seeks help from her acerbic grandmother, Elle Reid — who has no extra money. Setting off to raise the cash from Elle’s erstwhile friends and exes, the two instead dredge up the past.”
8/18/15– Excellent reviews for this comedy. TRDB.
5) MARSHLAND– 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Ordered to work as a team despite their incompatible personalities, two Madrid homicide detectives journey to the countryside to track down a serial killer before he takes more victims in this gripping thriller set in 1980.”
8/27/15- Excellent reviews for this foreign thriller. TRDB.
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OPENED LAST FRIDAY, JAN. 29-
Recommended-
1)
RABIN, THE LAST DAY– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Twenty years after the killing of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, filmmaker Amos Gitai revisits the incident with this riveting docudrama that examines not only the shooting but the cultural conditions that allowed the tragedy to take place.”
1/29/16- Poor reviews for this movie buy I’ll still see it if I can. TRDB.
2) REQUIEM FOR THE AMERICAN DREAM– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this timely documentary, Noam Chomsky, one of America’s most respected and influential social theorists, offers sobering insights on the nation’s extreme economic inequalities and the true cost of projecting U.S. power worldwide.”
1/29/16- Good reviews by critics and poor ones by audiences. TRDB.
3) JANE GOT A GUN– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “When her husband barely survives a murder attempt by an outlaw gang he once belonged to, steely Jane Hammond takes the law into her own hands to defend her homestead and protect injured spouse — with help from a former lover.”
1/29/16– Poor reviews but I like Natalie Portman so I’ll probably see this movie. TRDB.
Not Recommended–
1) FIFTY SHADES OF BLACK– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Putting a comical spin on the popular erotic novel “50 Shades of Grey,” this wild spoof turns the original steamy narrative into a farcical sex romp featuring the eccentric and horny Mr. Black.”
1/29/16- Awful reviews. TRDB.
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HOTWIRE ON-DEMAND-
NEW-
1) BRIDGE OF SPIES– Very good movie
2) PRESCRIPTION THUGS- Very good reviews for this documentary
REPEATS-
1) ALL MISTAKES BURIED- Mixed reviews
2) AMY- I liked this documentary about Amy Winehouse
3) BEST OF ENEMIES- A very interesting documentary
4) BONE TOMAHAWK- Fair reviews
5) DIARY OF A TEENAGE GIRL- Very good reviews and I liked it a lot
6) DOPE- Very good reviews
7) THE END OF THE TOUR- Great movie!!
8)THE GIFT-I liked this very much
9) INFINITELY POLAR BEAR- I enjoyed this movie
10) JANICE: LITTLE GIRL BLUE- OK reviews for this documentary about Janis Joplin
11) LAMB- Good reviews and I plan on seeing it
12) LOVE & MERCY- I liked it
13) MAN-UP- Good reviews– I haven’t seen it yet
14) THE MARTIAN- Excellent reviews and many awards- I didn’t care for it
15) ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL- Very good movie
16) MISSISSIPPI GRIND- I liked this movie
17) MISTRESS AMERICA- I enjoyed this movie
18)MR. HOLMES- I enjoyed it
19) PAWN SACRIFICE- Just a so-so movie about the chess player Bobby Fisher
20) SAMBA- Just saw it and liked it very much
21) SOUTHPAW- I enjoyed this movie despite its predictable plot
22) TRAINWRECK- I enjoyed this movie
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BOB’S PICKS IN WESTCHESTER AND FAIRFIELD COUNTIES-
NEW IN THE BURBS-
1)
HAIL, CAESAR! – Bethel, Danbury. 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1950s Hollywood, Eddie Mannix labors behind the scenes to “fix” the indiscretions committed by a major film studio’s marquee stars. But Eddie has his work cut out when some angry scriptwriters abduct a screen idol from a movie set.”
2/2/16- I’ve seen just 1 reviews and it is bad. Also, the coming attractions looked stupid. TRDB.
REPEATS-
1)
45 YEARS– Bethel, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Geoff and Kate Mercer’s plans for a 45th anniversary party are upset by some unexpected news: A body found in the Swiss Alps has been identified as Geoff’s long-ago love Katya, who perished in an accident 50 years earlier.”
12/23/15- Great reviews. TRDB.
1/30/16- I enjoyed this movie very much and also found it terribly sad. One reviewer said that the story proved that good marriages need patience and GUTS. Another said “45 Years exposes the paradoxical balance of the successful marriage, one that requires a sentimental suspension of disbelief on the one hand and a hard-headed ability to deal with the everyday on the other.” TRDB.
2) MUSTANG– Jacob Burns, Bethel. 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Enraged by her granddaughters’ flirtations with some male classmates, a strict Turkish grandma refuses to let her young charges out of the house to keep them from ruining their marriage chances. But the girls find ways to circumvent the restraints.”
11/20/15- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
1/15/16- A wonderful movie that is both moving and terribly sad at the same time. TRDB.
3) ROOM- Jacob Burns, Bethel, Danbury, Clearview 100. 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “After being abducted, raped and imprisoned in a small windowless room, a young woman gives birth and is forced to raise her son, Jack, in the same improvised space. But after five years, Jack’s mother begins planning their escape.”
10/11/15- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
10/26/15- A splendid movie with wonderful acting and a great screenplay. The movie is fiction but there is ample precedent for this scenario. TRDB.
4) BROOKLYN- Bethel, Danbury, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “After emigrating from Ireland, Eilis Lacey readily adapts to the vastly different New York City, where she falls for a young Italian. But when tragedy pulls her back to her hometown, she finds her loyalties divided between two nations — and two men.”
10/28/15- Great reviews. TRDB.
5) CAROL– Clearview 100. 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Living in a 1950s society that considers lesbian romance taboo, two women from disparate backgrounds — young store clerk Therese Belivet and wealthy socialite Carol Aird — develop an attachment to each other that ultimately turns passionate.”
10/18/15- Excellent reviews for this drama starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara. TRDB.
1/4/16- Great reviews as noted and I liked the movie. I did feel that the love affair lacked the emotional intensity that I expected. I’ve also seen Cate Blanchett do much better. TRDB.
6) TRUMBO– Clearview 100. – 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Bryan Cranston stars as famed 1940s screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, whose refusal to testify before the congressional House Un-American Activities Committee resulted in a prison sentence and being blacklisted as a communist.”
11/6/15- Not to be confused by the movie from 2007 with the same name, this drama got fair to good reviews. TRDB.
11/28/15– I enjoyed this movie very much and would not be surprised at a nomination for best actor for Bryan Cranston. TRDB.
7) SPOTLIGHT– Clearview 100. 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Revealing a string of cover-ups stretching back decades, a team of “Boston Globe” reporters exposes the Catholic Archdiocese’s history of keeping reports about child molestation and other priest-initiated abuse under wraps.”
10/28/15- Great reviews for this drama. TRDB.
11/13/15- The great reviews were well deserved. A very good drama and very realistic as well. TRDB.
8) THE DANISH GIRL– Bethel. 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1930, Danish painter Einar Wegener elects to have gender-reassignment surgery, with the blessing of his wife, Gerda. This true-life narrative of personal courage also sheds light on the medical origins of transsexual surgery.”
11/24/15- Very good reviews. TRDB.
12/29/15- This movie is more of a love story than about the transgender issue and is definitely worth seeing. TRDB.
9) SON OF SAUL– Jacob Burns, Garden Cinema Norwalk. 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Amid the horrors of Auschwitz, prisoner Saul Ausländer has the grim duty of transporting corpses from the camp’s gas chambers to the crematoria. But when he thinks he recognizes his son’s body, Saul sets out to save the boy from incineration.”
12/18/15- Excellent reviews for this Holocaust movie. Sounds grueling, however. TRDB.
10) THE LADY IN THE VAN– Jacob Burns, Garden Cinema Norwalk. 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this touching human drama adapted from writer Alan Bennett’s bestselling memoir, he befriends the elderly Miss Shepherd, who’s living in a van that’s been parked in his driveway for 15 years.”:
12/3/15- Very good reviews from audiences and critics. TRDB.
1/27/15– Maggie Smith is wonderful as usual and were it not for her I might not have enjoyed this movie. TRDB.
11) THEEB– Jacob Burns. 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this adventure tale set in the far corners of the Ottoman Empire during World War I, a Bedouin boy who comes from a family of pilgrim guides must use all of his acquired skills to survive a desert journey gone seriously awry.”
11/2/15- Terrific reviews. TRDB.
12) ANOMALISA– Garden Cinema Norwalk. 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Director Charlie Kaufman uses stop-motion animation and felt puppets to tell the tale of motivational speaker Michael Stone, whose anxieties have robbed him of all joy. But on a speaking tour, he meets a woman who may just revive his soul.”
11/28/15- Terrific reviews. TRDB.
1/23/16- I can assure you that this movie will be seen as one of the top 5 strangest movies you’ll ever see. I’m not sure if I understood this animated feature or if it is understandable at all but it held my interest throughout and I definitely recommend it. TRDB.
13) THE BIG SHORT– Danbury. 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Before the housing and credit bubble of 2007 triggers an international economic meltdown, a handful of financial outsiders sees the crash coming and bets against the big banks in a daring play that could reap them huge profits.”
12/11/15- Very good reviews for this Wall Street drama. TRDB.
12/31/15- This movie was done in a very clever manner and managed to make the recent near collapse of the world economy understandable at the same time. Liked the movie a lot. TRDB.
14) THE REVENANT– Danbury. 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in the 1820s American frontier, this snowy thriller follows fur trapper Hugh Glass as he relentlessly seeks retribution against the companions who left him for dead in the Missouri River’s icy waters after he was mauled by a bear.”
1/12/16- This movie was never ending with each scene about the same as the one before. It reminded me of a magazine article made into a novel. Great photography saved it as far as I’m concerned. I can’t believe it has won so many awards so far. TRDB.
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BOB’S PICKS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY-
A) MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH AND DELRAY-
1) 45 YEARS– Loved it
2) THE LADY IN THE VAN– Don’t bother
3) SON OF SAUL– Great reviews but will be difficult to watch. I’ll try it
4) ROOM– I liked it very much
B) STONZEK THEATER IN LAKE WORTH-
OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTS–
C) LIVING ROOM THEATER AT FAU IN BOCA RATON-
1) 45 YEARS– I loved this movie
2) MUSTANG– I liked this movie very much
3) SON OF SAUL– Great reviews but it will be difficult to watch. I’ll try it.
4) THE LADY IN THE VAN– Nothing special except for Maggie Smith
5) THEEB– Great reviews
6) TRUMBO– Excellent movie- don’t miss it
ENJOY!!
THE REEL DR. BOB
February 4th, 2016