The Reel Dr. Bob

APRIL 18, 2024-

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) COUP DE CHANCE– Prime

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) COUP DE CHANCE 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “COUP DE CHANCE is about the important role chance and luck play in our lives. Fanny (Lou de Laâge) and Jean (Melvil Poupaud) look like the ideal married couple — they’re both professionally accomplished, they live in a gorgeous apartment in an exclusive neighborhood of Paris, and they seem to be in love just as much as they were when they first met. But when Fanny accidentally bumps into Alain (Niels Schneider), a former high school classmate, she’s swept off her feet. ”

4/8/24- Fairly good reviews for this new Woody Allen comedy. TRDB.

4/14/24- I liked the movie which was a murder mystery and NOT Woody’s type of movie. Do not expect to laugh!!  TRDB. On Prime

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) FOOD, INC. 2– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “FOOD, INC. 2 is a timely and urgent follow-up to the Oscar®-nominated documentary from directors Robert Kenner and Melissa Robledo.”

4/14/24- Good reviews by the critics and just fair ones by audiences. TRDB. In theaters.

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

4/12/24- This movie got very good reviews. TRDB.

3) INDIGO GIRLS: IT’S ONLY LIFE AFTER ALL– 2024. With forty years of making music as the iconic folk-rock band Indigo Girls, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have made their mark as musicians, songwriters, and dedicated activists.”

4/14/24- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN WESTCHESTER Co NY-

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

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

2) CIVIL WAR– Good reviews

3) CHALLENGERS-

4) ONE LIFE– A “must see” according to me

5) WICKED LITTLE LETTERS–

6) LA CHIMERA–

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY, CT-

1) CIVIL WAR–

2) HOUSEKEEPING FOR BEGINNERS–

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL, CT-

1) CIVIL WAR–

2) HOUSEKEEPING FOR BEGINNERS–

3) WICKED LITTLE LETTERS–

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MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH Co NEAR ME-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) CIVIL WAR

b) THE LONG GAME–

c) WICKED LITTLE LETTERS–

d) ONE LIFE– Excellent!

e) PERFECT DAYS- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Hirayama seems utterly content with his simple life as a cleaner of toilets in Tokyo. Outside of his very structured everyday routine he enjoys his passion for music and for books. And he loves trees and takes photos of them. A series of unexpected encounters gradually reveal more of his past. A deeply moving and poetic reflection on finding beauty in the everyday world around us.”

2/12/23- Excellent reviews by the critics and audiences as well for this Japanese drama. TRDB.

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- Same as above

3) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-

a) THE OLD OAK– see above for a review

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APRIL 11, 2024-

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK- NONE

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK- NONE

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) COUP DE CHANCE– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “COUP DE CHANCE is about the important role chance and luck play in our lives. Fanny (Lou de Laâge) and Jean (Melvil Poupaud) look like the ideal married couple — they’re both professionally accomplished, they live in a gorgeous apartment in an exclusive neighborhood of Paris, and they seem to be in love just as much as they were when they first met. But when Fanny accidentally bumps into Alain (Niels Schneider), a former high school classmate, she’s swept off her feet. “

4/8/24- Fairly good reviews for this new Woody Allen comedy. TRDB. In theaters and now streaming as well.

2) MONKEY MAN– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Dev Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask.”

4/8/24- Good reviews for this weird sounding movie. TRDB.

3) YANNICK– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In the middle of a performance of the play “Le Cocu,” Yannick interrupts the show to take the evening back in hand. He demands to be entertained but is rejected and ridiculed.”

4/9/24- Excellent reviews by the critics and good ones from audiences for this French dramady. TRDB.

4) SCOOP– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Inspired by real events, SCOOP is the inside account of the tenacious journalism that landed an earthshattering interview — Prince Andrew’s infamous BBC Newsnight appearance.”

4/9/24- Weak reviews at best. TRDB.

5) HOUSEKEEPING FOR BEGINNERS– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “From acclaimed filmmaker Goran Stolevski comes a story exploring the universal truths of family, both the ones we’re born into and the ones we find for ourselves. Dita never wanted to be a mother, but circumstances force her to raise her girlfriend’s two daughters, tiny troublemaker Mia and rebellious teen Vanesa. A battle of wills ensues as the three continue to butt heads and become an unlikely family that must fight to stay together.”

4/11/24- Very good reviews for this drama from Macedonia. TRDB. In theaters

6) THE BEAST– Good reviews by the critics and poor ones by audiences. I’l pass on this one. TRDB

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

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

8) MUSICA–  2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Based on writer, director and star Rudy Mancuso, Música is a coming-of-age love story that follows an aspiring creator with synesthesia, who must come to terms with an uncertain future, while navigating the pressures of love, family and his Brazilian culture in Newark, New Jersey.”

4/11/24- Excellent reviews. TRDB. On Prime

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MOVIES PLAYING IN WESTCHESTER Co. AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER-

1) THE BEAST– Good reviews by the critics and poor ones by audiences. I’l pass on this one. TRDB

2) LA CHIMERA– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Everyone has their own Chimera, something they try to achieve but never manage to find. For the band of tombaroli, thieves of ancient grave goods and archaeological wonders, the Chimera means redemption from work and the dream of easy wealth.”

3/31/24- Excellent reviews for this Italian drama. TRDB.

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

4/12/24- This movie got very good reviews. TRDB.

4) WICKED LITTLE LETTERS–

5) PROBLEMISTA– Limited screenings

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY, CT-

1) CIVIL WAR– see Above

2) MONKEY MAN–

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MOVIES PLAYING AT GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL, CT-

1) LA CHIMERA–

2) WICKED LITTLE LETTERS–

3) REMEMBERING GENE WILDER–

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MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH Co. NEAR ME-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH

a) CIVIL WAR–

b) THE LONG GAME–

c) MONKEY MAN–

d) WICKED LITTLE LETTERS–

e) ONE LIFE–

3) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-

a) CLUB ZERO–

THE REEL DR. BOB–

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APRIL 6, 2024-

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) ANATOMY OF A FALL– Prime

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) ANATOMY  OF A FALL– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “For the past year, Sandra, her husband Samuel, and their eleven-year-old son Daniel have lived a secluded life in a remote town in the French Alps. When Samuel is found dead in the snow below their chalet, the police question whether he was murdered or committed suicide. Samuel’s suspicious death is presumed murder, and Sandra becomes the main suspect. What follows is not just an investigation into the circumstances of Samuel’s death but an unsettling psychological journey into the depths of Sandra and Samuel’s conflicted relationship.”

2/4/24- Excellent reviews by the critics and by audiences as well. TRDB. 

4/3/24- I just saw this movie a second time and again liked it very much. TRDB.

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) LA CHIMERA– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Everyone has their own Chimera, something they try to achieve but never manage to find. For the band of tombaroli, thieves of ancient grave goods and archaeological wonders, the Chimera means redemption from work and the dream of easy wealth.”

3/31/24- Excellent reviews for this Italian drama. TRDB. In Theaters

2) ON THE ADAMANT– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Winner of the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival, this affecting, enlightening documentary from nonfiction master Nicolas Philibert (To Be and to Have, In the Land of the Deaf) invites viewers to come aboard the Adamant and witness the transformational power of art and community. The Adamant is a one-of-a-kind place: a floating refuge on the Seine River in the heart of Paris that offers day programs for adults with mental illnesses.”

4/1/24- Excellent reviews for this documentary from France. TRDB.

3) DOGMAN– A man finds salvation through the love of his dogs. Awful reviews from everyone

4) LOUSY CARTER– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In LOUSY CARTER, David Krumholtz (OPPENHEIMER) stars as a ne’er-do-well literature professor adrift on a soulless college campus who learns he only has six months to live. With the clock ticking, will he change his ways? Probably not.”

4/2/24- Fair reviews from the critics and good ones from audiences. TRDB.

In Theaters and on Prime, Vudu and Apple TV

5) THE BEAUTIFUL GAME– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Mal (Bill Nighy, Living, About Time) is the manager of England’s homeless football team, taking his players to Rome with the hope of being crowned champions of the Homeless World Cup, a global street soccer tournament.”

4/2/24-Very good reviews by the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.

On Netflix

6) ASPHALT CITY– Poor reviews

7) THE LISTENER– Fair reviews at best.

8) ROAD HOUSE– Awful reviews

9) THE TRUTH VS. ALEX JONES– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Filmed over four years with unprecedented access, THE TRUTH VS. ALEX JONES chronicles the riveting courtroom drama of two defamation lawsuits brought by Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims’ families against Alex Jones and his website, InfoWars.”

4/2/24- Great reviews from the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE, NY-

1) WICKED LITTLE LETTERS– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A 1920s English seaside town bears witness to a farcical and occasionally sinister scandal in this riotous mystery comedy. Based on a stranger than fiction true story, WICKED LITTLE LETTERS follows two neighbors: deeply conservative local Edith Swan (Olivia Colman) and rowdy Irish migrant Rose Gooding (Jessie Buckley). When Edith and fellow residents begin to receive wicked letters full of unintentionally hilarious profanities, foul-mouthed Rose is charged with the crime.”

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

2) PROBLEMISTA– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Alejandro (Julio Torres) is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador, struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in New York City. As time on his work visa runs out, a job assisting an erratic art-world outcast (Tilda Swinton) becomes his only hope to stay in the country and realize his dream. From writer/director Julio Torres comes a surreal adventure through the equally treacherous worlds of New York City and the U.S. Immigration system.”

3/3/24- Excellent reviews for this comedy/drama. TRDB.

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY, CT-

1) WICKED LITTLE LETTERS- See above

MOVES PLAYING AT THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL, CT-

1) WICKED LITTLE LETTERS–

2) PROBLEMISTA–

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MOVIES PLAYING IN FLORIDA NEAR ME-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a)  REMEMBORING GENE WILDER–

b) THE BOY IN THE WOODS–

c) WICKED LITTLE LETTERS–

d) ONE LIFE–

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- Same as Lake Worth above

3) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-

a) LOVE LIES BLEEDING– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “From Director Rose Glass comes an electric new love story; reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou’s criminal family.”

3/10/24- Good reviews. TRDB.

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MARCH 29, 2024-

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK- NONE

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) SHIRLEY– I did not like this movie at all. On Netflix

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) DO NOT EXPECT TOO MUCH FROM THE END OF THE WORLD– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “From Golden Bear winner Radu Jude, DO NOT EXPECT TOO MUCH FROM THE END OF THE WORLD takes a fierce and darkly comic swipe at modern day life. Overworked and underpaid production assistant Angela (Ilinca Manolache) is assigned to film a workplace safety video for a multinational corporation in Bucharest. When one of the interviewees makes a statement that ignites a scandal, Angela has to re-invent the story.”

3/24/24- Excellent reviews by the critics and weak ones from audiences for this movie from Romania. TRDB. In Theaters

2) RIDDLE OF FIRE– Fair reviiews at best

3) FEMME– Good reviews

4) FREE TIME– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Drew is approaching the end of his twenties and, with it, his relative youth. Looking to make a sudden change, he decides to quit his cushy desk job and “embrace life.” Cycling quickly through friends, hobbies, and goals, it’s not long until Drew realizes he has no idea what to do with his newfound freedom. Led by Colin Burgess and featuring a wide ensemble of New York City’s funniest performers, Ryan Martin Brown’s debut feature is an uproarious comedy — filmed on location in the midst of America’s “Great Resignation” — about the search for meaning in the modern world.”

3/24/2024- Good reviews for this comedy/drama. TRDB.

5) SHIRLEY– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The story of the first Black congresswoman, Shirley Chisholm, and her trailblazing run for president of the United States.”

3/24/24- Fair reviews for this documentary. I watched for about a half hour and turned it off. TRDB. Netflix 

6) STORMY– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “From reporters to lawyers to politicians, many have attempted to define Stormy Daniels. Stormy tells the unvarnished truth about an unlikely American icon — this time, in her own words.”

3/24/24- Weak reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

7) PROBLEMISTA– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Alejandro (Julio Torres) is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador, struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in New York City. As time on his work visa runs out, a job assisting an erratic art-world outcast (Tilda Swinton) becomes his only hope to stay in the country and realize his dream.”

3/29/24- Good reviews for this comedy/drama. TRDB.

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER-

1) PROBLEMISTA– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Alejandro (Julio Torres) is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador, struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in New York City. As time on his work visa runs out, a job assisting an erratic art-world outcast (Tilda Swinton) becomes his only hope to stay in the country and realize his dream.”

3/29/24- Good reviews for this comedy/drama. TRDB

2) ONE LIFE– I saw it and liked it very much

3) NOSTALGHIA-

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY-

1) BOB MARLEY–

2) CABRINI-

3) IMMACULATE–

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL-

1) ONE LIFE–

2) PROBLEMISTA–

MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH CO. NEAR ME-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) PROBLEMISTA–

b) THE BOY IN THE WOODS– No reviews as of this time

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- Same as lake worth above

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MARCH 21, 2024-

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) ONE LIFE– At the Theater

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) ONE LIFE– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Based on the book If It’s Not Impossible…: The Life of Sir Nicholas Winton by Barbara Winton, ONE LIFE tells the incredible, emotional true story of Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton (Johnny Flynn), a young London broker who visits Prague in December 1938. In a race against time, Winton convinces Trevor Chadwick (Alex Sharp) and Doreen Warriner (Romola Garai) of the British Committee for Refugees in Czechoslovakia to rescue hundreds of predominantly Jewish children before Nazi occupation closes the borders.”

3/14/24- Excellent reviews for this movie. TRDB.

3/19/24- I saw this movie and liked it very much. TRDB.

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGICAL NEGROES– Awful Reviews

2) THE TUBA THIEVES– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “From 2011 to 2013, tubas are stolen from Los Angeles high schools. This story isn’t about thieves or missing tubas. Instead, it asks what it means to listen.”

3/17/24- Excellent reviews for this docudrama. TRDB.

3) KNOX GOES AWAY– When a contract killer has a rapidly evolving form of dementia, he is offered an opportunity to redeem himself by saving the life of the adult son with whom he had been estranged. Poor reviews by the critics. TRDB

4) FRENCH GIRL– Terrible reviews- TRDB

5) ARTHUR THE KING– Poor reviews from the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB

6) WILLIAM SHATTNER: YOU CAN CALL ME BILL– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “From make-believe starship captain to a real-life rocketman, William Shatner has led one of the most unique and best-lived lives on the planet. And while the actor William Shatner may be recognizable around the globe, the man behind the masks is even more interesting than the iconic roles he’s played.”

3/22/24- Good to excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE, NY

1) ONE LIFE-

2) SHAYDA-

3) PROBLEMISTA-

4) LOVE LIES BLEEDING-

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY, CT

1) LOVE LIES BLEEDING-

2) CABRINI-

3) BOB MARLEY-

4) ONE LIFE-

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL, CT-

1) ONE LIFE–

2) THE TASTE OF THINGS–

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MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH CO. NEAR ME-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-

a) ONE LIFE–

b) YOU CAN CALL ME BILL–

c) KNOX GOES AWAY–

d) CABRINI–

3) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-

( Fri–Sun)

a) TOTEM– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In a bustling Mexican household, seven-year-old Sol is swept up in a whirlwind of preparations for the birthday party for her father, Tona, led by her mother, aunts and other relatives. As the day goes on, building to an event both anticipated and dreaded, Sol begins to understand the gravity of the celebration this year and watches as her family does the same.”

1/28/23- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

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MARCH 15, 2024-

DEAR FRIENDS:

THE NEW MOVIE ABOUT NICKY WINTON- ONE LIFE – ADDS TO THE TWO MOVIES ABOUT HIM THAT SHOWED ABOUT 20 YRS. AGO. REVIEWS ARE VERY GOOD AND I PLAN TO SEE IT.

SEE BELOW!!

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK- NONE

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK- NONE

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) SPACE: THE LONGEST GOODBYE– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In the next decade, NASA will send astronauts to Mars for the first time. Separated from Earth, and unable to communicate with ground in real time, crew members will experience extreme isolation that could gravely affect their three-year journey. This Sundance-premiering documentary follows a savvy NASA psychologist tasked with protecting daring space explorers.”

3/10/24- Mostly good reviews. TRDB. On various platforms.

2) LOVE LIES BLEEDING– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “From Director Rose Glass comes an electric new love story; reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou’s criminal family.”

3/10/24- Good reviews. TRDB.

3) HIGH & LOW: JOHN GALLIANO. 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “HIGH & LOW – JOHN GALLIANO is the gripping and thought-provoking new documentary from Academy Award® winner Kevin Macdonald, charting the rise-and-fall story of fashion designer John Galliano.”

3/10/23- Good reviews. TRDB.

4) A REVOLUTION ON CANVAS– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In this hybrid political thriller and verité portrait documentary, Sara Nodjoumi, working with co-director and husband, Till Schauder, makes her directorial debut with this personal film, diving into the mystery surrounding the disappearance of more than 100 “treasonous” paintings by her father, seminal Iranian modern artist Nickzad Nodjoumi.”

3/10/23- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

5) THE SHADOWLESS TOWER– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Gu Wentong, a middle-aged food critic, is drifting through the local eateries of vibrant Beijing with his younger photographer colleague Oyang. A divorcé with a 6-year-old daughter and estranged from his father for decades, he is looking for a new perspective on life while reconsidering his failings as a father, a son, and a lover.”

3/14/24- Fairly good reviews for this movie from China. TRDB.

 6) ONE LIFE– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Based on the book If It’s Not Impossible…: The Life of Sir Nicholas Winton by Barbara Winton, ONE LIFE tells the incredible, emotional true story of Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton (Johnny Flynn), a young London broker who visits Prague in December 1938. In a race against time, Winton convinces Trevor Chadwick (Alex Sharp) and Doreen Warriner (Romola Garai) of the British Committee for Refugees in Czechoslovakia to rescue hundreds of predominantly Jewish children before Nazi occupation closes the borders.”

3/14/24- Excellent reviews for this movie. TRDB.

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER-

1) ONE LIFE–

2) THE TASTE OF THINGS–

3) LOVE LIES BLEEDING–

4) PERFECT DAYS–

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY-

1) ONE LIFE–

2) CABRINI–

3) LOVE LIES BLEEDING–

4) POOR THINGS–

5) OPPENHEIMER–

 MOVIES PLAYING AT THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL, CT

1) ONE LIFE–

2) THE TASTE OF THINGS–

3) PERFECT DAYS–

MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH COUNTY NEAR ME-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) ONE LIFE–

b) CABRINI-

c) ORDINARY ANGELS–

d) KNOX GOES AWAY– Poor reviews

e) ARTHUR THE KING– Weak reviews

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- Same as Lake Worth

3) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN, LAKE WORTH-

a) GOD & COUNTRY– 2024. GOD & COUNTRY looks at the implications of Christian Nationalism and how it distorts not only our constitutional republic, but Christianity itself. Featuring prominent Christian thought leaders, GOD & COUNTRY asks this question: What happens when a faith built on love, sacrifice, and forgiveness grows political tentacles, conflating power, money, and belief into hyper-nationalism?”

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