The Reel Dr. Bob

December 25, 2020

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) SYLVIE’S LOVE– Prime

2) MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM– Netflix

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) I’M YOUR WOMAN– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in the 1970s, this gritty drama follows young mom Jean, who’s living comfortably in suburbia till her hubby runs afoul of his criminal cohorts and disappears. With his foes closing in on Jean, she’s forced to go on the run with the couple’s baby.”

12/4/2020- Fair reviews in general but some of the reviews were pretty good and I would try to see it. TRDB.

12/18/20- A few interesting scenes but not really worth spending two hours with this drama. TRDB. Amazon Prime

2) MA’ RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Tensions and temperatures rise over the course of an afternoon recording session in 1920s Chicago as a band of musicians await trailblazing performer, the legendary “Mother of the Blues,” Ma Rainey (Academy Award® winner Viola Davis).”

12/19/20- Excellent reviews by the critics and very good ones by audiences. TRDB.

12/23/20- After a slow start this movie got much better and I enjoyed it very much. TRDB.

3) SYLVIE’S LOVE– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “While awaiting her fiancé’s return from the Korean War, young Sylvie Johnson is working in her dad’s record store when a handsome saxophonist looking for a day job saunters in and sweeps her off her feet, forever complicating her life.”

12/23/20- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.

12/24/20- I enjoyed this movie and recommend it. TRDB. On Prime

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COMING TO NETFLIX NEXT WEEK ON DISC AND POSSIBLY STREAMING ALSO-

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NEW STREAMABLE MOVIES-

1) MA’ RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Tensions and temperatures rise over the course of an afternoon recording session in 1920s Chicago as a band of musicians await trailblazing performer, the legendary “Mother of the Blues,” Ma Rainey (Academy Award® winner Viola Davis).”

12/19/20- Excellent reviews by the critics and very good ones by audiences. TRDB. On Netflix

12/23/20- After a slow start this movie got much better and I enjoyed it very much. TRDB.

2) MUSEUM TOWN– 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “When the factories of North Adams, Massachusetts, close, residents fear the community will become a ghost town. But their worries are allayed as the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art sets up shop in a former textile mill.”

12/19/20- Fair reviews for this documentary. TRDB. At museumtownmovie.com

3) THE LAST BLOCKBUSTER– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “This is the story of the last remaining Blockbuster Video in the world. The massive global phenomenon that once had over 3,000 locations is now down to a single store in the small town of Bend, OR.”

12/19/20- Fair to good reviews for this documentary. TRDB. On Amazon Prime

4) EFFIGY: POISON AND THE CITY– Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “1828 in the German port city of Bremen: Two very different women collide in an age that has no place for either of them. One strives for a career in law, at a time when women aren’t even admitted to universities. The other has lived life outside the law and may now have to pay the tab. One of them needs to get her head together – while the other would do anything not to lose hers.”

12/19/20- Excellent reviews for this German drama. TRDB. On virtual cinemas

5) NASRIN– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh has fought tirelessly for the rights of women, children and others in her country. Filmed in secret over two years, this powerful documentary chronicles the now-imprisoned crusader’s life and work.”

12/19/20- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

6) THE ART OF POLITICAL MURDER– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1998, Guatemalan Bishop Juan Gerardi was murdered two days after releasing a damning report on atrocities carried out for decades by the nation’s military. This riveting documentary recounts the risky quest to identify his killers.”

12/19/20- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

7) SYLVIE’S LOVE– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “While awaiting her fiancé’s return from the Korean War, young Sylvie Johnson is working in her dad’s record store when a handsome saxophonist looking for a day job saunters in and sweeps her off her feet, forever complicating her life.”

12/23/20- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB. On Amazon

12/24/20- I enjoyed this movie and recommend it. TRDB. On Prime

8) ARIANA GRANDE: EXCUSE ME, I LOVE YOU– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The Netflix documentary film ariana grande: excuse me, i love you follows the Grammy-winning, multi-platinum singer-songwriter around the globe on her sold out 2019 Sweetener World Tour, capturing her spectacular performances.

12/23/20- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. On Netflix

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE LIVING ROOM THEATERS AT FAU IN BOCA RATON-

1) ASSASSINS- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “On Feb. 13, 2017, two young women — thinking they were performing a stunt for a prank show — carried out a nerve-gas attack on North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s half brother. This documentary investigates the attack and the women’s roles in it.”

12/16/20- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

2) PINOCCHIO– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Geppetto’s puppet creation, Pinocchio, magically comes to life with dreams of becoming a real boy. Easily led astray, Pinocchio tumbles from one misadventure to another as he is tricked, kidnapped and chased by bandits through a wonderful world full of imaginative creatures – from the belly of a giant fish, to the Land of Toys and the Field of Miracles.”

12/22/20- Very good reviews for this classic story. TRDB.

3) PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Nothing in Cassie’s life is what it appears to be — she’s wickedly smart, tantalizingly cunning, and she’s living a secret double life by night. Now, an unexpected encounter is about to give Cassie a chance to right the wrongs from the past.”12/24/20- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.

4) THE DISSIDENT– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “When Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi disappears after entering Saudi Arabia’s consulate in Istanbul, his fiancée and dissidents around the world are left to piece together the clues to a brutal murder and expose a global cover-up perpetrated by the very country he loved.”

12/24/20- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

5) WILD MOUNTAIN THYME– Limited screenigns

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TV Series- Just finished season 3 of “The Restaurant” from Sweden and enjoyed it

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December 17, 2020

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS- Netflix

2) THE PROM– Netflix

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) FUNNY BOY– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A young Tamil boy growing up gay in Sri Lanka during the deadly Tamil-Sinhalese conflict.”

12/11/20- Mixed reviews. TRDB.

12/13/20- Boring and similar to many other movies I’ve seen before with all of the stereotypes represented. TRDB

2) FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “A fast living, cynical London music executive heads to a remote Cornish village where he’s pranked by his boss into trying to sign a group of shanty singing fishermen. He struggles to gain the respect or enthusiasm of the unlikely boy band and their families. Soon he’s forced to reevaluate his own integrity and ultimately question what success really means.”

12/15/20- Based on a true story, the movie was fun and I really enjoyed the music. TRDB.

3) THE PROM– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend.”

12/11/20- Fair reviews from the critics and good ones from audiences. TRDB.

12/15/20- I enjoyed this musical drama very much. Great Meryl Streep.TRDB.

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COMING TO NETFLIX NEXT WEEK ON DISC AND MAYBE STREAMING AS WELL-

NONE THIS WEEK

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NEW STREAMABLE MOVIES-

1) THE PROM– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend.”

12/11/20- Fair reviews from the critics and good ones from audiences. TRDB. On Netflix

12/15/20- I enjoyed this musical drama very much. TRDB. On Netflix

2) SING ME A SONG– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Offering a look at development’s effect on remote Bhutan when he appeared in the documentary “Happiness” at age 8, young monk Peyangki is back a decade later, tethered to technology and falling in love while struggling to remain on a spiritual path.”

12/11/12- Good early reviews.TRDB. On virtual Cinemas

3) A DOG CALLED MONEY– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Seeking inspiration, musician PJ Harvey travels to Afghanistan, Kosovo and Washington, D.C., with photographer Seamus Murphy. Back in London, she records the resulting album behind a one-way glass wall, inviting the public to observe the process.”

12/11/20- Fair early reviews. TRDB.

4) FUNNY BOY– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A young Tamil boy growing up gay in Sri Lanka during the deadly Tamil-Sinhalese conflict.”

12/11/20- Mixed reviews. TRDB. On Netflix.

12/13/20- Boring and similar to many other movies I’ve seen before with all of the stereotypes (gay issues, religious warfare between tribes) represented. TRDB.

5) TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “On assignment for her TV show, ambitious travel reporter Yoko visits the nation of Uzbekistan hoping to capture a mythical fish on film for her viewers. Instead, she becomes increasingly undone by her unfamiliar surroundings.”

12/11/20- Excellent reviews for this foreign drama. TRDB.

6) GIVING VOICE– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes.  “Students from across the United States audition for a spot in the August Wilson Monologue Competition, culminating in a riveting final round on a Broadway stage.”

12/12/20- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. On Netflix

7) SAFETY– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. ““Safety” is a drama inspired by the empowering story of former Clemson University football safety Ray McElrathbey (Jay Reeves), a young man facing a series of challenging circumstances, whose dedication and persistence help him to triumph over repeated adversities. “

12/12/20- Very good reviews for this drama. TRDB. On Disney +

8) THE BEE GEES– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Brothers Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb find early fame in the 1960s and go on to write over 1,000 songs, including 20 No. 1 hits. This film follows the group’s meteoric rise as they navigate the complexities of working so intimately alongside family.”

12/12/20- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. On HBO Max

9) THE WEASEL’S TALE– 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A retired actress from the golden age of Argentine cinema shares a mansion with her husband, a screenwriter and a director. They will do anything to preserve the world they created for themselves.”

12/12/20- Very good reviews for this drama/comedy. TRDB. In theaters and virtual cinemas.

10) THROUGH THE NIGHT– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “In New Rochelle, New York, day care also means night care for Deloris and Patrick Hogan — owners of a child-care center — as they open their home to the many tots whose parents toil through the night on multiple jobs.”

12/12/20- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. On virtual cinemas

11) FINDING YINGYING– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Chinese student Yingying Zhang arrives in America to continue her education, she’s filled with optimism. But just weeks later, she vanishes from campus, as recounted in this true-crime documentary that follows her family’s efforts to find her.”

12/12/20- Excellent reviews for this  documentary. TRDB. On virtual cinemas

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SHOWING AT THE LIVING ROOM THEATERS FAU IN BOCA RATON-

1) ASSASSINS- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “On Feb. 13, 2017, two young women — thinking they were performing a stunt for a prank show — carried out a nerve-gas attack on North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s half brother. This documentary investigates the attack and the women’s roles in it.”

12/16/20- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

2) I’M YOUR WOMAN– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in the 1970s, this gritty drama follows young mom Jean, who’s living comfortably in suburbia till her hubby runs afoul of his criminal cohorts and disappears. With his foes closing in on Jean, she’s forced to go on the run with the couple’s baby.”

12/4/2020- Fair reviews in general but some of the reviews were pretty good and I would try to see it. TRDB.

3) THE MIDNIGHT SKY- Skip this- awful reviews

4) WILD MOUNTAIN THYME- Skip this also

5) BILLIE– 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In 1971, journalist Linda Lipnack Kuehl set out to write the definitive biography of Billie Holiday. Over 8 years, she tracked down and tape-recorded over 200 hours of interviews with the extraordinary characters that populated the iconic singer’s short, tumultuous life. However, Linda’s book was never finished and the tapes never heard — until now.”

12/2/20- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. Limited screenings

DECEMBER 11, 2020

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) SOUND OF METAL– On Prime

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) SOUND OF METAL– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “For heavy metal drummer Ruben, the discovery that he’s losing his hearing is an ironic and devastating blow. Finding respite in a group home with roommates who are also deaf, Ruben slowly begins to accept his new reality.”

11/22/20- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.

12/4/20- Excellent movie!!! TRDB.

2) MANK- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Orson Welles calls upon hard-drinking screenwriter Herman Mankiewicz to pen the script for “Citizen Kane,” he seizes the chance, drawing on all of his industry experience to tell the thinly veiled story of William Randolph Hearst.”

11/28/20- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

12/8/20- I don’t know what all the hoopla is about but this movie was boring as hell. TRDB.

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COMING TO NETFLIX BY DISC +/- STREAMING ALSO-

1) THE CAVE– 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this harrowing documentary set in war-ravaged Syria, medical care literally goes underground in a hospital composed of tunnels and subterranean rooms, where a female doctor leads the way in treating a constant stream of casualties.”

10/18/19- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

2) CRITICAL THINKING– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Making his directorial debut with this fact-based drama, John Leguizamo stars as a dedicated teacher who — against all odds — leads a team of underprivileged kids from one of Miami’s toughest high schools to the national chess championship.”

9/5/20- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

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NEW STREAMABLE MOVIES-

1) I’M YOUR WOMAN– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in the 1970s, this gritty drama follows young mom Jean, who’s living comfortably in suburbia till her hubby runs afoul of his criminal cohorts and disappears. With his foes closing in on Jean, she’s forced to go on the run with the couple’s baby.”

12/4/2020- Fair reviews in general but some of the reviews were pretty good and I would try to see it. TRDB. Begins streaming on 12/11/20- ?where

2) 76 DAYS– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A raw, fly-on-the-wall recounting of hospital life in Wuhan in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, 76 Days is an engrossing and potent documentary – and a surprisingly comforting portrait of humanity.”

12/4/20- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. I’m not sure where you can stream this movie

3) ANOTHER ROUND– 2020. Synopsis by IMDB. “Four friends, all high school teachers, test a theory that they will improve their lives by maintaining a constant level of alcohol in their blood.”

12/4/2020- Excellent reviews for this movie from Denmark. TRDB. In theaters.

4) MAYOR– 2020. “The movie deals with the possibility of Palestinian statehood. About the working of government at the city level.” TRDB.

12/4/20- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB. On various platforms.

5) BLACK BEAR– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A filmmaker plays a calculated game of desire and jealousy in pursuit of a work of art that blurs the boundaries between autobiography and invention.”

12/4/20- Very good reviews for this drama. TRDB.

6) BILLIE– 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In 1971, journalist Linda Lipnack Kuehl set out to write the definitive biography of Billie Holiday. Over 8 years, she tracked down and tape-recorded over 200 hours of interviews with the extraordinary characters that populated the iconic singer’s short, tumultuous life. However, Linda’s book was never finished and the tapes never heard — until now.”

12/2/20- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

7) CROCK OF GOLD: A FEW ROUNDS WITH SHANE MacGOWAN– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Filmmaker Julien Temple dives deep into the life of Shane MacGowan, the tortured vocalist best known as the lead singer and songwriter of the Pogues, who famously combined traditional Irish music with the visceral energy of punk rock.”

12/5/20- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. Prime Video

8) FAREWELL AMOR– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “An Angolan woman and her daughter reunite with her husband after spending 17 years in exile. Now strangers, they find common ground in their shared love of dance.”

12/10/20- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.

9) LET THEM ALL TALK- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The story of a celebrated author (Meryl Streep) who takes a journey with some old friends (Candice Bergen and Dianne Wiest) to have some fun and heal old wounds. Her nephew (Lucas Hedges) comes along to wrangle the ladies as well as her literary agent (Gemma Chan) who is desperate to find out about her next book.”

12/10/20- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB. Streaming on HBO Max

SKIP THESE

1) MINOR PREMISE- Premise sounds ridiculous

2) HALF BROTHERS- Terrible reviews

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SHOWING AT THE LIVING ROOM THEATER AT FAU IN BOCA RATON-

1) BILLIE– 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In 1971, journalist Linda Lipnack Kuehl set out to write the definitive biography of Billie Holiday. Over 8 years, she tracked down and tape-recorded over 200 hours of interviews with the extraordinary characters that populated the iconic singer’s short, tumultuous life. However, Linda’s book was never finished and the tapes never heard — until now.”

12/2/20- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

2) I’M YOUR WOMAN– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in the 1970s, this gritty drama follows young mom Jean, who’s living comfortably in suburbia till her hubby runs afoul of his criminal cohorts and disappears. With his foes closing in on Jean, she’s forced to go on the run with the couple’s baby.”

12/4/2020- Fair reviews in general but some of the reviews were pretty good and I would try to see it. TRDB.

3) THE MIDNIGHT SKY– Poor reviews

4) WILD MOUNTAIN THYME– Awful reviews

DECEMBER 3, 2020

DEAR FRIENDS:

AS A REMINDER, THE MOVIES “Mank” and “Ammonite” are the 2 new Netflix movies- they stream beginning this Friday- that I’d like to see this week!!!

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) HILLBILLY ELEGY– Netflix

2) UNCLE FRANK– Netflix

3) MOSUL- Netflix

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) HILLBILLY ELEGY– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Former Marine and current Yale Law student J.D. Vance has worked hard to distance himself from his Appalachian roots. But when a family crisis calls him back to his hometown, he’s forced to come to terms with his complex family history.”

11/21/20- Terrible reviews by the critics and fairly good ones by audiences. Stay tuned. TRDB.

11/26/20- I think that the movie was much better than the critics gave it credit for. TRDB.

2) UNCLE FRANK– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1973, 18-year-old Beth leaves behind her rural Southern town to attend New York University, where her estranged Uncle Frank is a professor. When the family patriarch dies, she joins Frank and his gay lover on a road trip home for the funeral.”

11/27/20- Fairly good reviews from most plus I won’t miss a road trip movie if I can help it. TRDB.

11/27/20- I liked this movie very much. TRDB.

3) MOSUL– 1919. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After being rescued by an Iraqi SWAT team from an assault by insurgents, a policeman joins the team and is thrown into a world of secrecy and ceaseless, fierce fighting.”

11/27/20- Fair reviews by the critics and good ones by audiences. There is another movie with the same name. This one is directed by Matthew Michael Carnahan .TRDB

11/29/20- Not sure why the critics didn’t like it but I am clearly with the audiences that did. Very realistic. TRDB. On Netflix.

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AVAILABLE ON NETFLIX NEXT WEEK ON DISC

1) THE 24th.- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “While World War I rages in Europe, the all-black Twenty-Fourth United States Infantry Regiment is sent to guard construction of Texas’ Camp Logan, where the soldiers soon clash with a violent and abusive Houston police force.”

8/22/20- Good reviews. TRDB.

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NEW STREAMABLE MOVIES-

1) UNCLE FRANK– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1973, 18-year-old Beth leaves behind her rural Southern town to attend New York University, where her estranged Uncle Frank is a professor. When the family patriarch dies, she joins Frank and his gay lover on a road trip home for the funeral.”

11/27/20- Fairly good reviews from most plus I won’t miss a road trip movie if I can help it. TRDB. On Amazon.

11/27/20- I liked this movie very much. TRDB.

2) MY PSYCHEDELIC LOVE STORY– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Filmmaker Errol Morris examines the love affair between LSD guru Timothy Leary and Joanna Harcourt-Smith.”

11/27/20- Fairly good reviews for this documentary. TRDB. On Showtime

3) MOSUL– 1919. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After being rescued by an Iraqi SWAT team from an assault by insurgents, a policeman joins the team and is thrown into a world of secrecy and ceaseless, fierce fighting.”

11/27/20- Fair reviews by the critics and good ones by audiences. There is another movie with the same name. The one described here is directed by Matthew Michael Carnahan .TRDB. On Netflix.

11/29/20- Not sure why critics didn’t like it but I am clearly with the audiences that did. Very realistic. TRDB. On Netflix.

4) KILL IT AND LEAVE THIS TOWN– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Fleeing from despair after losing those dearest to him, a man hides in a safe land of memories, where time stands still and all those dear to him are still alive.”

11/27/20- Horror and animation are used in this film, neither of which I enjoy but the movie got excellent reviews and I may just see it. TRDB. On Virtual Cinemas.

5) ZAPPA– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “With unfettered access to the Zappa family trust and all archival footage, ZAPPA explores the private life behind the mammoth musical career that never shied away from the political turbulence of its time.”

11/28/20- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. For rent on Prime.

6) OVERSEAS– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The portrait of an almost invisible female economic migration, that of the young Filipino women who go live abroad to work for rich foreigners in order to feed their families.”

11/28/20- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. On Mubi

7) HAPPIEST SEASON– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “With Christmas approaching, Abby decides to add to the season’s joy by proposing to her girlfriend, Harper, at her family’s annual holiday party. But before Abby can pop the question, she discovers that Harper’s parents don’t know she’s gay.”

11/28/20- Very good reviews from the critics and audiences as well. TRDB. On Hulu

8) MANK– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Orson Welles calls upon hard-drinking screenwriter Herman Mankiewicz to pen the script for “Citizen Kane,” he seizes the chance, drawing on all of his industry experience to tell the thinly veiled story of William Randolph Hearst.”

11/28/20- Excellent reviews. TRDB. On Netflix Dec. 4, 2020

SKIP THESE-

1) SUPERINTELLIGENCE- Terrible reviews

2) STARDUST- About David Bowie. Awful reviews

3) BLACK BEAUTY- A re-make of the original. Poor reviews

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SHOWING AT THE LIVING ROOM THEATER AT FAU IN BOCA RATON BEGINNING THIS FRIDAY, DEC. 4-

1) BILLIE– 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In 1971, journalist Linda Lipnack Kuehl set out to write the definitive biography of Billie Holiday. Over 8 years, she tracked down and tape-recorded over 200 hours of interviews with the extraordinary characters that populated the iconic singer’s short, tumultuous life. However, Linda’s book was never finished and the tapes never heard — until now.”

12/2/20- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

2) COLLECTIVE– 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 2015, a Bucharest nightclub fire left 27 dead and more than 180 injured, many of whom later perished from their “nonlethal” injuries. This documentary follows the investigation into what went wrong — ultimately exposing a vast health-care fraud.”

11/22/20- Very good reviews for this Romanian documentary. TRDB.

3) SOUND OF METAL– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “For heavy metal drummer Ruben, the discovery that he’s losing his hearing is an ironic and devastating blow. Finding respite in a group home with roommates who are also deaf, Ruben slowly begins to accept his new reality.”

11/22/20- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.

4) THE LAST VERMEER– 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this fact-based drama, a former Dutch resistance fighter investigating the disappearance of art during World War II follows a trail that leads to flamboyant painter Han van Meegeren. But all may not be as clear-cut as it seems.”

11/22/20- Fair reviews from the critics and very good ones from audiences.” TRDB.

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TV SERIES-

I SAW SERIES 4 OF “THE CROWN” AND LIKED IT. ALSO WATCHING “THE RESTAURANT” ON PRIME AND ENJOYING IT AS WELL.

NOVEMBER 19, 2020-

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) WHAT WE WANTED– Netflix

2) THE LIFE AHEAD–  Netflix

3) 37 SECONDS- Netflix

4) WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME– Amazon Prime

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) WHAT WE WANTED– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A couple facing fertility issues finds their marriage tested on a vacation to a Sardinian resort, and the family next door only adds to the tension.”

11/10/20- I’ve noted a few reviews of this German movie and they are all good. I agree. The movie is dubbed and sub-titled. TRDB. On  Netflix.

2) 37 SECONDS– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A comic book artist who has cerebral palsy embarks on a journey of sexual and personal self-discovery.”

11/17/20- Loved the movie!! TRDB.

3) THE LIFE AHEAD– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “An aging Holocaust survivor forges a bond with a young immigrant from Senegal who recently robbed her.”

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COMING TO NETFLIX NEXT WEEK- On Disc- NONE NOTED THAT I WOULD RECOMMEND!!

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NEW STREAMABLE MOVIES-

1) THE CLIMB– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Two lifelong pals test the boundaries of their friendship when a woman comes between them.”

Netflix had this to say-“The ties that bind are examined in this comic tale about the long-term friendship of best pals Kyle and Mike. Unfolding in seven vignettes spanning a decade, the story begins with Mike’s revelation that he slept with Kyle’s fiancée.”

11/13/20- Very good reviews for this drama. TRDB.

2) DREAMLAND- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A teen bounty hunter is torn between helping or capturing a seductive fugitive bank robber hiding in his small town during the Great Depression.”

11/13/20- Fair reviews. Streams on 11/17/20 on Vudu

3) MONSOON– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Kit, a Vietnamese man living in England, returns to Saigon for the first time in over 30 years.

11/13/20- Excellent reviews. Will soon stream on Amazon Prime

4) THE LIFE AHEAD– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “An aging Holocaust survivor forges a bond with a young immigrant from Senegal who recently robbed her.”

5) MAKE UP- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A teen makes an unsettling discovery about her boyfriend that lures her into a spiral of obsession.”

11/13/20- Excellent reviews. TRDB. On various platforms

6) I AM GRETA– 2010. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Audiences might not learn anything new from I Am Greta, but its stirring chronicle of the young activist’s efforts is inspiring.”

11/13/20- Good reviews from most critics but audience scores were terrible. TRDB. Streams Nov. 17

7) AMMONITE– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Mary, a paleontologist, works alone selling common fossils to tourists. A chance job offer changes Mary’s life when a visitor hires her to care for his wife.”

11/13/20- Fair reviews but the by the critics but after the review in today’s NY Times I will definitely try to see this movie starring Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan . TRDB. Will stream beginning 12/4/20.

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE LIVING ROOM THEATERS AT FAU IN BOCA RATON-

1) AMMONITE-

2) ON THE ROCKS–

3) THE CLIMB–

4) THE LAST VERMEER–

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

DEAR FRIENDS:

 FROM TIME TO TIME I MAY INCLUDE SOME TV SERIES AS WELL AS  MOVIES

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) BORAT SUBSEQUENT MOVIEFILM- Netflix Streaming

2) THE ENDLESS TRENCH– Netflix Streaming

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MOVIES I SAW LAST WEEK-

1) BORAT SUBSEQUENT MOVIEFILM– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Released from prison for bringing shame to his country, Kazakh funnyman Borat risks life and limb when he returns to America with his 15-year-old daughter.”

10/23/20- Fairly good reviews for this comedy starring Sasha Baron Cohen. TRDB.

11/7/20- Incredibly creative and should be seen if only for that. TRDB.

2) THE ENDLESS TRENCH– 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A man, Higinio Blanco, locks himself in his house during the Spanish Civil War, without knowing how long it will last.”

11/6/20- Very good reviews for this Spanish drama. TRDB.

11/8/20- A bit slow but very well acted and I liked it– all 33 years worth. Apparently this Spanish movie was based on a real life story and there were many other similar situations. TRDB.

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COMING TO NETFLIX NEXT WEEK ON DISC-

1) SUMMERLAND– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Nursing a broken heart, Alice isolates herself in her coastal cottage in Southern England to work on her thesis as World War II rages across Europe. But her seclusion ends when she’s forced to take in young Frank, an evacuee from London.”

7/31/20- Fair reviews for this drama BUT it sounds OK to me. TRDB.

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NEW STREAMABLE MOVIES-

1) THE ENDLESS TRENCH– 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A man, Higinio Blanco, locks himself in his house during the Spanish Civil War, without knowing how long it will last.”

11/6/20- Very good reviews for this Spanish drama. TRDB. Streaming on Netflix.

11/8/20- A bit slow but very well acted and I liked it– all 33 years worth. Apparently this Spanish movie was based on a real life story and there were many other similar situations. TRDB.

2) THE INFORMER– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Working as a mole for the FBI, reformed ex-con Pete infiltrates the Polish mafia’s drug operation and returns to prison to set up a narcotics network on the inside. But when Pete’s corrupt FBI handlers abandon him, he’s forced to engineer his escape.”

11/6/20- Weak reviews for this movie with a few good ones as well. TRDB. On Prime Video

3) PROXIMA– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Amplifying the anxiety experienced by working mothers everywhere, this pensive drama focuses on a French astronaut and single mom who’s been chosen for a yearlong space mission. But to train for it, she must sacrifice spending time with her child.”

11/6/20- Fairly good reviews in general. TRDB. On various platforms.

4) JUNGLELAND- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “In debt to a mob boss after a loss in the ring, bare-knuckles boxer Lion and his manager brother, Stanley, travel across the country for a tournament that may help them recoup their losses. But an unexpected traveling partner complicates their plans.”

11/6/20- Fair reviews but it sounds interesting to me and I’ll try to see it. TRDB. On Vudu

5) OPERATON CHRISTMAS DROP– Congressional aide Erica Miller lands at a beachside Air Force base, where she clashes with Capt. Andrew Jantz over his pet project-.

11/6/20- Fair reviews

SKIP THESE-

1) LET HIM GO- Described as “terrifying” and I’ll skip it

2) THE DARK AND THE WICKED- Pure horror

3) KINDRED- Horror and Mystery and it sounds bad. On Prime Video

4) KOKO-DI-KOKO-DA- bloody and not for me

5) TRIGGERED- Mystery and Horror- Prime Video

6) MORTAL- Horror and lousy reviews at that

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TV SERIES-

1) BORGAN– A fictional story about a woman Prime Minister of Denmark. This reminded me of Madame Secretary and West Wing and I enjoyed it.

2) THE QUEEN’S GAMBIT– Very enjoyable series about a female chess prodigy making her way in a Male oriented game.

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

DEAR FRIENDS:

NEARLY ALL OF THE THEATERS THAT I FOLLOW IN WESTCHESTER, FAIRFIELD AND PALM BEACH COUNTY REMAIN CLOSED. I WILL KEEP TRACK OF THESE THEATERS AND LET YOU KNOW AS THEY HOPEFULLY OPEN FOR BUSINESS.

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK- I saw NO movies this week

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK- NONE

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COMING TO NETFLIX NEXT WEEK – ON DISC

1) A GIRL MISSING– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Home-care nurse Ichiko has tended to the matriarch of the Oishos clan for years, growing ever closer to the family. But that relationship is imperiled when the clan’s teen daughter Saki is kidnapped, and Ichiko’s nephew turns out to be the culprit.”

7/31/20- Mixed reviews– more OK then not. TRDB.

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NEW STREAMABLE MOVIES-

1) CITY HALL– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Filmmaker Frederick Wiseman examines the rich history of Boston City Hall.”

10.30/20- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. On Film Forum’s virtual cinema-filmforum.org

2) FIRE WILL COME–  2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “An arsonist gets out of prison and returns to his hometown, a small village hidden in the mountains of rural Galicia.”

10/30/20- Excellent reviews by the critics and weak ones from audiences. TRDB. On metrograph.com

3) US KIDS– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Centering on several survivors of the 2018 mass shooting at a Parkland, Florida, high school, this documentary follows their fight for stricter gun control as they travel the country to deliver the message, while still contending with their grief.”

10/30/20- Good reviews for this documentary. TRDB. ondemand.drafthouse.com

4) RAINING IN THE MOUNTAIN– 1979. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A general and an esquire employ martial artists to steal a scroll hidden in the monastery’s library.”

10/30/20-  From 1979- martial arts. Fair reviews at best for this action movie. TRDB. On Film Forum’s virtual cinema- filmforum.org

5) MADRE– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Ten years after her son disappeared on a beach in France, Elena meets a teen that reminds her of him. ”

10/30/20- Very good reviews. TRDB. On Virtual cinemas and lots of platforms

6) THE DONUT KING– 2020. Synosis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Cambodian refugee Ted Ngoy builds a multi-million dollar empire by baking America’s favorite pastry — the donut.”

10/30/20- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

SKIP THESE–

1) COME PLAY– Horror and NOT my gig

2) SPELL– Sounds like pure horror c lousy reviews besides

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE LIVING ROOM THEATERS AT FAU IN BOCA RATON

1) A CALL TO SPY- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “At the dawn of World War II, a desperate Winston Churchill orders his new spy agency to train women for covert operations. Together, these female agents help undermine the Nazi regime in France, leaving an unmistakable legacy in their wake.”

10/3/20– Fairly good reviews for this drama. TRDB.

2) ON THE ROCKS– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Doubting the fidelity of her hubby, Dean, as he takes more business trips, stay-at-home mom Laura turns to her playboy dad for advice. When he suggests that they tail Dean all over town, it leads to a comic adventure and growing father-daughter bond.”

10/2/20- Very good reviews for this comedy/drama.

3) THE KEEPER– 2019. Synopsis by IMDB. “The love story of a young English woman and a German PoW, a soccer player, who together overcome prejudice, public hostility and personal tragedy.”

4) THE DONUT KING– 2020. Synosis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Cambodian refugee Ted Ngoy builds a multi-million dollar empire by baking America’s favorite pastry — the donut.”

5) RADIUM GIRLS– 2018. Synopsis by IMDB. “In the 1920s a group of factory workers advocate for safer work conditions after some of their colleagues become ill from radium exposure.”

11/4/20- Good reviews for this drama. TRDB.

OCTOBER 29, 2020

DEAR FRIENDS:

I AM BACK IN FLORIDA NOW AND WILL BE WRITING FROM HERE FOR A WHILE.

NO NEWS YET AS TO WHEN THEATERS WILL OPEN AGAIN ON A LARGER SCALE. MEANWHILE WE CONTINUE TO NEW MOVIES STREAMING INSTEAD

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK- NONE

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK- NONE

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COMING TO NETFLIX NEXT WEEK ON DISC- NONE

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NEW STREAMABLE MOVIES-

1) THE PLACE OF NO WORDS– 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “An innocent question by a little boy sets a family on an imaginative adventure to explore, “Where do we go when we die?”

10/22/20- Weak reviews for this drama but it does sound interesting. TRDB.

On Google play and other streaming platforms

2) COMING HOME AGAIN– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “With his mother dying of cancer, writer Chang-rae reconnects with her as she teaches him traditional Korean dishes he plans to prepare for a holiday family feast that he hopes will help them move past their conflicts and regrets.”

10/22/20- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.

3) WHITE NOISE– 2020. Synopsis by IMDB. “The Atlantic’s first feature documentary is the definitive inside story of the movement that has come to be known as the alt-right. With unprecedented access, White Noise tracks the rise of the Alt-Right.”

10/23/20- Fair to good reviews for this documentary. TRDB. On google play and other streaming platforms.

4) BORAT SUBSEQUENT MOVIEFILM– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Released from prison for bringing shame to his country, Kazakh funnyman Borat risks life and limb when he returns to America with his 15-year-old daughter.”

10/23/20- Fairly good reviews for this comedy starring Sasha Baron Cohen. TRDB. On Amazon

5) HAM ON RYE- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A bizarre rite of passage at the local deli determines the fate of a generation of teenagers.”

10/23/20- Excellent reviews. TRDB. On virtual cinemas-“factorytwentyfive.com”

6) WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME– 2020. Synopsis by IMDB. “Live Broadway cast production of Heidi Schreck’s play presenting multiple facets, historical perspectives and personal experiences with the U.S. Constitution.”

10/23/20- Very good reviews. TRDB. On Amazon

7) SYNCHRONIC– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “When New Orleans paramedics and longtime best friends Steve and Dennis are called to a series of bizarre and gruesome accidents, they chalk it up to a mysterious new drug found at the scene. But after Dennis’ oldest daughter disappears, Steve stumbles upon a terrifying truth about the supposed psychedelic that will challenge everything he knows about reality — and the flow of time itself.”

10/23/20- Fair to good reviews. Lots of violence and blood. I’ll skip it despite the good reviews. TRDB.

8) HOLIDATE  2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes.  “Fed up with being single on holidays, two strangers agree to be each other’s platonic plus-ones all year long, only to catch real feelings along the way.”

10/28/20- Terrible reviews by the critics and good ones from audiences. Sounds like a few movies I’ve seen before. TRDB.

SKIP THESE-

1) ) FRIENDSGIVING– 2020. This comedy received some of the worst reviews that I can remember TRDB.

2) BAD HAIR– Poor reviews. horror, comedy

3)  THE WITCHES– Bad, bad reviews

4)  REBECCA– Awful reviews

5) MIDNIGHTE IN PARIS- Fair reviews at best

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MOVIES AT THE LIVING ROOM THEATERS AT FAU IN BOCA RATON-

1) A CALL TO SPY- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “At the dawn of World War II, a desperate Winston Churchill orders his new spy agency to train women for covert operations. Together, these female agents help undermine the Nazi regime in France, leaving an unmistakable legacy in their wake.”

10/3/20– Fairly good reviews for this drama. TRDB.

2) ON THE ROCKS– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Doubting the fidelity of her hubby, Dean, as he takes more business trips, stay-at-home mom Laura turns to her playboy dad for advice. When he suggests that they tail Dean all over town, it leads to a comic adventure and growing father-daughter bond.”

10/2/20- Very good reviews for this comedy/drama.

3) SHITHOUSE– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Feeling blue, lonely college freshman Alex attends a campus party where he meets resident adviser Maggie — and the two share a long enchanted evening. But to Alex’s shock, Maggie wants nothing to do with him the next day.”

10/16/20- Excellent reviews for this drama/comedy. TRDB.

4) THE KEEPER– 2019. Synopsis by IMDB. “The love story of a young English woman and a German PoW, a soccer player, who together overcome prejudice, public hostility and personal tragedy.”

7/27/20- Good reviews for this movie. TRDB.

5) AT WAR WITH GRANDPA- Terrible reviews

October 22, 2020

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7– Netflix

2) RESISTANCE– Netflix Disc.

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MOVIES I SAW LAST WEEK-

1) THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In 1969, seven people were charged by the federal government with conspiracy and more, arising from the protests at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.”

10/16/20- Excellent reviews by critics and audiences. TRDB.

10/16/20- I liked this movie very much. Also, it was a reminder of troublesome times. TRDB.

2) RESISTANCE– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “During the Nazi occupation of France, Marcel Mangel — who would later become legendary mime Marcel Marceau — shelves his artistic ambitions to join a group of Jewish Boy Scouts helping the Resistance smuggle out children orphaned by the Holocaust.”

3/30/20- Weak reviews for this drama but it sounds interesting to me. TRDB.

10/20/20- Not a great movie but I did like it. I didn’t know about Marcel Marceau’s work in the resistance. TRDB.

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COMING TO NETFLIX NEXT WEEK- ON DISC AND MAYBE STREAMING AS WELL-

1) INTRIGO: DEATH OF AN AUTHOR– 2020- Synopsis by Netflix. “In this tense, riveting thriller starring Academy Award® winner Ben Kingsley (Ghandi), an author plots the murder of his wife—but her body is never found, and he’s convinced that she’s still alive.”

1/17/20- I’ve seen just 4 reviews and they are all poor. TRDB.

2) FATIMA– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “With World War I raging across Europe, the Virgin Mary appears to a 10-year-old shepherd girl and her two young cousins in Fátima, Portugal. But skeptical family members and government officials are determined to silence the children.”

8/29/20- Weak reviews from the critics and very good ones from audiences. TRDB.

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NEW STREAMABLE MOVIES-

1) DAVIE BYRNE’S AMERICAN UTOPIA– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Rock titan David Byrne’s hit Broadway show “American Utopia” is captured as a concert film featuring an 11-person ensemble that puts on a dazzling performance blending Byrne’s music with amazing choreography.”

10/16/20- Very good reviews for this musical by Spike Lee. TRDB. On HBO and HBO MAX

2) MARTIN EDEN– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Moving the action from California to an Italian port city, this adaptation of Jack London’s 1909 novel follows an uneducated sailor who falls for a rich university student and attempts to remake himself as a writer to win her heart.”

10/16/20- Very good reviews. TRDB. On Kino Marquee

3) THE GODDESS OF FORTUNE-2020. Synopsis by IMDB. “When Annamaria, a longtime friend of Alessandro and Arturo, ask the couple to take care of her children, the relationship between the two men reaches a point of no return.”

10/16/20- Just a few reviews so far but they all look good. TRDB. On virtual cinemas

-4) WHITE RIOT– 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “An exploration of how punk influenced politics in late-1970s Britain when a group of artists united to take on the National Front.”

10/16/20- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. On Virtual Cinemas.

5) THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In 1969, seven people were charged by the federal government with conspiracy and more, arising from the protests at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.”

10/16/20- Excellent reviews by critics and audiences. TRDB. On Netflix.

10/16/20- I liked this movie very much and it was a reminder of troublesome times. TRDB.

6) BELLY OF THE BEAST– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “When an unlikely duo discovers a pattern of illegal sterilizations in women’s prisons, they wage a near impossible battle against the Department of Corrections. Filmed over seven years with extraordinary access and intimate accounts from currently and formerly incarcerated people, BELLY OF THE BEAST exposes modern-day eugenics and reproductive injustice in California prisons.”

10/16-20- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. On Virtual Cinemas and some theaters

7) SHITHOUSE– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Feeling blue, lonely college freshman Alex attends a campus party where he meets resident adviser Maggie — and the two share a long enchanted evening. But to Alex’s shock, Maggie wants nothing to do with him the next day.”

10/16/20- Excellent reviews for this drama/comedy. TRDB. At select theaters and many platforms.

8) CLOUDS- 2020. Synopsis by IMDB. “Young musician Zach Sobiech discovers his cancer has spread, leaving him just a few months to live. With limited time, he follows his dream and makes an album, unaware that it will soon be a viral music phenomenon.”

10/17/20- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB. On Disney +

9) FREEDIA GOT A GUN– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Devastated after learning her brother Adam was murdered, New Orleans bounce legend Big Freedia uses her platform to raise awareness about the complexities of gun violence, a nationwide epidemic that disproportionally harm Black communities.”

10/17/20- Just 4 reviews so far and all are very good for this documentary. TRDB.

SKIP THESE-

1) LOVE AND MONSTERS- Sounds weak

2) HONEST THIEF- Poor reviews

3) THE DEVIL HAS A NAME- terrible reviews

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THE LIVING ROOM THEATERS AT FAU IN BOCA RATON-

I HAVE NOT SEEN ANY MATERIAL AS TO HOW THEY ARE MANAGING SEATING DURING THE PANDEMIC

1) A CALL TO SPY– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “At the dawn of World War II, a desperate Winston Churchill orders his new spy agency to train women for covert operations. Together, these female agents help undermine the Nazi regime in France, leaving an unmistakable legacy in their wake.”

10/3/20– Fairly good reviews for this drama. TRDB.

2) ON THE ROCKS– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Doubting the fidelity of her hubby, Dean, as he takes more business trips, stay-at-home mom Laura turns to her playboy dad for advice. When he suggests that they tail Dean all over town, it leads to a comic adventure and growing father-daughter bond.”

10/2/20- Very good reviews for this comedy/drama.

3) SHITHOUSE– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Feeling blue, lonely college freshman Alex attends a campus party where he meets resident adviser Maggie — and the two share a long enchanted evening. But to Alex’s shock, Maggie wants nothing to do with him the next day.”

10/16/20- Excellent reviews for this drama/comedy. TRDB.

4) THE KEEPER– 2019. Synopsis by IMDB. “The love story of a young English woman and a German PoW, a soccer player, who together overcome prejudice, public hostility and personal tragedy.”

7/27/20- Good reviews for this movie. TRDB.

5) THE WAR WITH GRANDPA– Terrible reviews