The Reel Dr. Bob

MAY 19, 2016

DEAR FRIENDS’

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QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) A BIGGER SPLASH– At the Theater

2) WHERE TO INVADE NEXT?– Comcast On-Demand

3) WILDLIKE– Netflix

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT THE THEATER-

1) A BIGGER SPLASH– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “As wealthy Americans Paul and Marianne are enjoying a serene vacation on a remote Italian island, two surprise guests arrive: Marianne’s former lover and his teenage daughter — who quickly change the social and sexual dynamics.”5/4/16- Very good professional reviews and fair audience reaction. TRDB.

5/13/16- I liked the movie a lot- great acting and a very good story. TRDB.

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT HOME-

1) EVEREST- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Based on a true-life tale of death and survival on the world’s tallest mountain, this epic adventure tracks the fate of two climbing parties that become trapped when a savage snowstorm engulfs the summit of Mount Everest.”9/15/15- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.

5/13/16-  Enough schmaltz to last for a while but some of the photography made this movie bearable for me. It also had a confusing cast of characters. Many movies (documentaries) about climbing Everest or K2 have been much better. TRDB. Netflix.

2) WHERE TO INVADE NEXT?– 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “With an eye toward finding solutions to the social problems plaguing America, provocative documentarian Michael Moore embarks on a European expedition to interview ordinary citizens about their nations’ effective policies and practices.”

12/23/15- Fairly good reviews from some critics and pretty bad ones from others. Audiences have seemed to like it.  TRDB.

5/15/16- Another expose a la Moore but this one a bit lighter and maybe a bit more optimistic from this liberal idealist. I liked it. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.

3) WILDLIKE– 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “With her mother in rehab, 14-year-old Mackenzie is sent to live with her uncle in Juneau, Alaska. But when he turns into a sexual predator, Mackenzie flees into the unfamiliar wilderness, where a widowed backpacker reluctantly becomes her lifeline.”

4/29/16- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

5/17/16- I enjoyed this movie very much. A good story, good acting and wonderful scenery. TRDB.

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COMING TO NETFLIX NEXT TUESDAY, MAY 24-

All 3 Recommended–

1) SONG OF LAHORE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “The city of Lahore was once an artistic haven famous for its music, but that changed with the imposition of Sharia law. This engaging documentary follows some passionate Pakistani musicians trying to revive a tradition in a shrinking cultural sphere.”11/13/15- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

2) THE GOLDEN DREAM– 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Guatemalan teenager Juan decides to hop a train to make the long journey to the U.S. border, which he hopes to cross to find work. Along the way, he and his companions, Sara and Samuel, must navigate through a world filled with danger.”9/4/15- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

3) TROUBLEMAKERS: THE STORY OF LAND ART– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Uncovering the history of land art created in the 1960s and early ’70s, this unique documentary focuses on a generation of visionary artists who abandoned their urban studios to craft massive earthworks in the open spaces of the American Southwest.”1/8/16- Very good reviews from the critics and even better ones from audiences. TRDB.

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OPENED LAST FRIDAY, MAY 13–

1) CASH ONLY– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “With poor past decisions contributing to his current financial troubles, Detroit landlord Elvis Martini needs to figure out one big score to clear his debts. But the plan he comes up with soon makes matters far worse.”

5/13/16- Excellent reviews from critics and audiences. TRDB.

2) KILL ZONE 2- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Undercover cop Kit (Wu Jing) becomes a junkie in order to catch Mr Hung (Louis Koo), the mastermind behind a crime syndicate. When the operation goes sour and Kit blows his cover, his supervisor and uncle Wah (Simon Yam) decides to terminate the operation.”

5/13/16- Great reviews but it sounds like you pretty much need to be into martial arts to like it. I’m NOT but I’d still recommend it for others. TRDB.

3) LAST DAYS IN THE DESERT– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this intense spiritual drama inspired by the Biblical account of Jesus’s 40-day desert fast, the prophet Yeshua is challenged by the Devil himself to decide the fate of a troubled family living in barren isolation.”

5/13/16- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.

4) THE LOBSTER– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in a not-so-distant future, this imaginative allegorical tale depicts a world where single people are hunted down and forced to find mates within 45 days to avoid being turned into animals and banished to live in nature.”

5/13/16- Excellent reviews by most of the critics but a few of them said that the movie was too clever for its own good. TRDB.

5) LOVE & FRIENDSHIP- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this adaptation of a Jane Austen novella, scheming widow Lady Susan Vernon retreats to her in-laws’ rural estate while waiting for scandalous rumors about her to subside. Soon, she’s on the hunt for a husband — and one for her teenage daughter.”

5/13/16- Great reviews. TRDB.

6) PATHS OF THE SOUL– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Depicting a remarkable real-life spiritual journey, this compelling docudrama follows a small band of Tibetan villagers on their walking pilgrimage to the holy capital of Lhasa, an arduous trek of more than 1,000 miles.”

5/13/16- Great reviews by audiences and by the 2 reviews that I found. TRDB.

7) SUNSET SONG– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In early 20th-century Scotland, farmer’s daughter Chris Guthrie dreams of making her way in the world, but life has other plans for her. When a series of tragedies leaves Chris in charge of the land, she rises to the challenge. She even finds love.”

5/13/16- Very good reviews by the professionals but weak ones from audiences. Sounds interesting to me. TRDB.

8) A MONSTER WITH A THOUSAND HEADS– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “As her husband grapples with cancer, Sonia’s repeated calls to their medical insurers go unanswered, preventing any treatment. Driven to desperation, Sonia vows to get the company’s attention by any means necessary — including violence.”

5/15/16- Very good reviews by the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB.

 

Not Recommended-

1) HIGH-RISE– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Robert Laing moves into an impressive tower apartment in London, with sumptuous amenities and views. As time passes, however, Laing begins to observe the other residents of the building engaging in bizarre and violent behavior.”

5/13/16- Weak reviews by critics and weaker ones by audiences. TRDB.

2) I AM WRATH- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “When the police fail to apprehend his wife’s killers, Stanley Hill turns vigilante to avenge her death — a quest that leads him to uncover evidence of corruption within the ranks of the law and the halls of power.”

5/13/16- Really poor reviews all around. TRDB.

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COMCAST ON-DEMAND-

NEW ON-DEMAND-

1) WHERE TO INVADE NEXT?– 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “With an eye toward finding solutions to the social problems plaguing America, provocative documentarian Michael Moore embarks on a European expedition to interview ordinary citizens about their nations’ effective policies and practices.”12/23/15- Fairly good reviews from some critics and pretty bad ones from others. Audiences have seemed to like it.  TRDB.

5/15/16- Another expose a la Moore but this one a bit lighter and maybe a bit more optimistic from this liberal idealist. I liked it. TRDB.

REPEATS-

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BOB’S PICKS IN FAIRFIELD AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES-

NEW IN THE BURBS-

1) LOVE & FRIENDSHIP– Jacob Burns. 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this adaptation of a Jane Austen novella, scheming widow Lady Susan Vernon retreats to her in-laws’ rural estate while waiting for scandalous rumors about her to subside. Soon, she’s on the hunt for a husband — and one for her teenage daughter.”

5/13/16- Great reviews. TRDB.

REPEATS-

1) A BIGGER SPLASH– Jacob Burns, Bethel, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. I saw it and liked it very much

2) THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY– Jacob Burns, Bethel, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. Fair to good reviews

3) THE MEDDLER– Jacob Burns, Bethel, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. I enjoyed this movie very much

4) MONEY MONSTER– Bethel. Fair reviews at best

5) PAPA HEMINGWAY IN CUBA- Clearview 100. Weak reviews

6) SING STREET– Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. Good reviews

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BOB’S PICKS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY-

A) MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH AND DELRAY-

1) THE NICE GUYS– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in 1970s Los Angeles, this noirish mystery tracks a private eye who teams with a hired bruiser to investigate a missing persons case and a porn star’s suspicious suicide. In the process, the pair stumbles onto evidence of a vast conspiracy.”5/19/16- Excellent reviews for this drama starring Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling. TRDB.

2) MILES AHEAD– Good reviews

3) THE MEDDLER– I liked it very much

4) THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY– Fair to good reviews

5) REMEMBER– An excellent movie

B) STONZEK THEATER AT THE LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE-

1) LOUDER THAN BOMBS– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Brought together three years after their mother’s death for an exhibit honoring her work as a photographer, brothers Conrad and Jonah share their memories of Mom as their father tries to bridge the emotional divide with his sons.”4/8/16- Fair to good reviews including some very good ones. I’ll plan on seeing this one. TRDB.

2) NEON BULL–  2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Working behind the scenes of the macho Brazilian sport of vaquejada, Iremar prepares bulls for their entry into the arena, where cowboys try to tug the animals to the ground by their tails. But Iremar’s real ambition is to become a costume designer.4/8/16– Great reviews for this drama. TRDB.

C) LIVING ROOM THEATERS AT FAU IN BOCA RATON-

1) HOCKNEY– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Profiling influential painter David Hockney through interviews, films from his archives and the reflections of close friends, this in-depth documentary celebrates the life and work of a multifaceted artist who “sees the world with holiday eyes.””4/22/16- Good reviews from the critics but just fair ones from audiences. TRDB.

2) REMEMBER- Excellent movie

3) THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY– Fair to good reviews

4) THE MEDDLER– I liked it very much

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ENJOY!!

THE REEL DR. BOB