The Reel Dr. Bob

AUGUST 18, 2016

DEAR FRIENDS:

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QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) MY GOLDEN DAYS– Comcast On-Demand

2) A MONSTER WITH A THOUSAND HEADS– Netflix

3) CASA GRANDE- Netflix Streaming

4) CAPTAIN FANTASTIC– At the Theater

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3) MY GOLDEN DAYS– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this episodic drama that unfolds in three segments, middle-aged anthropologist Paul Dédalus leaves the field and takes a desk job in Paris, where he muses on his turbulent youth and the love of his life, Esther.”3/18/16- Very good reviews from critics and just fair ones from audiences. The NY Times and WSJ both rated it highly. TRDB.

8/12/16- A poignant coming of age drama from France. Complex and well acted and I enjoyed it. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.

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COMING TO NETFLIX NEXT TUESDAY, AUG. 23-

1) ALREADY TOMORROW IN HONG KONG- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “After a chance urban encounter, U.S. expatriate Josh and Chinese-American Ruby, on her first visit to Hong Kong, soon find their way into each other’s hearts as they wander together through the city’s exotic and mysterious neighborhoods.”2/12/16- Very good reviews. TRDB.

6/19/16- A very weak screenplay but a fine travelogue of Hong Kong kept me with this one. TRDB.

2) BARBERSHOP: THE NEXT CUT– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this off-the-wall addition to the “Barbershop” franchise, Calvin, J.D., Eddie and the whole cast of bizarre neighborhood characters stumbles through a new set of comical misadventures.”4/15/16- Good reviews for this comedy by audiences and critics. Not my kind of movie, however. TRDB.

3) THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “This absorbing biopic recounts the life of self-taught Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, who made his way to Cambridge University in 1914 and rose to prominence under the tutelage of renowned math professor G.H. Hardy.”

4/29/16- Fair professional reviews and fairly good ones from audiences. TRDB.

4) DARK HORSE– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In a bid to develop a champion racehorse, Welsh barmaid Jan Vokes and her husband persuade 30 pub patrons to purchase ownership shares in the long-shot venture — leading to the hoof-pounding saga chronicled in this upbeat documentary.”5/6/16- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

5) 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 and weak ones from audiences. TRDB.

6) MAGGIE’S PLAN– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Although Maggie may not be able to sustain a romantic relationship, she has the rest of her life figured out. But just when she’s ready to roll with her plan to have a sperm-donor baby, Maggie meets the man of her dreams.”5/20/16- Positive reviews by the critics but many had some negative things to say as well. Audiences were less enthusiastic. I like both Ethan Hawke and Greta Gerwig and I’ll try to see this movie. TRDB.

6/3/16- I saw this movie and I enjoyed every moment. Funny and poignant with wonderful characters, each of them trying to be honest with the others and with themselves. TRDB.

7) THE OTHER SIDE– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Living beyond the reach of “civilized” society, a community of drifters, drug addicts and disillusioned veterans hang on together amid poverty and frustration, sharing a bitter awareness that the U.S. government and society have left them behind.”5/20/16- No professional reviews as yet but audiences have uniformly liked it. TRDB.

8) WEINER– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “After resigning from Congress amid a sexting scandal, Anthony Weiner sets out to make a comeback in a 2013 campaign for mayor of New York City. Yet, as chronicled in this incisive documentary, his ambitions get derailed when a new scandal erupts.”5/20/16- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

5/30/16- Painful to watch but it was a very good study of self-destruction that seems to affect lots of public figures. Worth seeing. TRDB.

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OPENED ON FRIDAY, AUG. 12-

1) ABORTION: STORIES WOMEN TELL– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “This topical documentary approaches the emotional issue of abortion from a different perspective, chronicling the personal stories of women struggling to assert their reproductive rights in the face of repressive state laws and censure.”8/12/16- Great reviews!! TRDB.

2) DISORDER– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Just back from Afghanistan — and with post-traumatic stress disorder to prove it — paranoid soldier Vincent signs on to protect a Lebanese businessman’s family. But Vincent soon loses his grip on reality and is sure that somebody is after them.”

8/12/16- Mixed reviews– Fairly good from the critics and a bit weaker by audiences. Sounds good to me. TRDB.

3) HELL OR HIGH WATER. 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Faced with losing the family farm to foreclosure, brothers Toby and Tanner decide that their best move is to rob some banks. Not surprisingly, their plans quickly go awry, and a grizzled but relentless lawman picks up their trail.

8/12/16- Very good reviews. TRDB.

4) JOSHY– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Though he’s still reeling four months after his fiancée’s death, Josh elects to go ahead with a backwoods bachelor party — which soon turns into a wild weekend binge complete with booze, drugs and hookers.”

8/12/16- Sounds like trash but this movie has received fairly good reviews from the critics so I expect that it has more to offer than the synopsis would imply. TRDB.

5) THE LOST ARCADE– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “From its opening in 1944, the Chinatown Fair arcade was one of the few places in New York City where youngsters from all races could freely mingle. This affectionate documentary chronicles the classic arcade’s captivating history.”

8/12/16- Fair reviews. TRDB.

6) THE MODEL– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “At just 16, beautiful Emma leaves Denmark for Paris, hoping to establish herself as a top fashion model. When she meets disarming photographer Shane, the two begin an intense affair, but Emma’s infatuation gradually morphs into obsession.”

8/12/16- Just 4 reviews– 3 positive including the NY Times and 1 negative. Does sound interesting. TRDB.

7) MY KING– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “While recuperating from a severe skiing injury, Tony takes time to look back at her turbulent, decade-long marriage to former husband Georgio. In the process, she realizes that her accident may not have been an accident after all.”

8/12/16- Fairly good reviews in general with a smattering of poor ones. TRDB.

 

Not Recommended-

1) OPERATION CHROMITE– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Centering on eight soldiers tasked with executing a daring spy mission during the Korean War, this white-knuckle military drama chronicles the “X-ray” operation, in which the team must steal the mine chart from the North Koreans and abduct a general.”

8/12/16- Weak reviews from everybody. TRDB.

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COMCAST ON-DEMAND-

NEW ON COMCAST-

1) DISORDER– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Just back from Afghanistan — and with post-traumatic stress disorder to prove it — paranoid soldier Vincent signs on to protect a Lebanese businessman’s family. But Vincent soon loses his grip on reality and is sure that somebody is after them.”8/12/16- Mixed reviews– Fairly good from the critics and a bit weaker by audiences. Sounds good to me. TRDB.

2) JOSHY– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Though he’s still reeling four months after his fiancée’s death, Josh elects to go ahead with a backwoods bachelor party — which soon turns into a wild weekend binge complete with booze, drugs and hookers.”

8/12/16- Sounds like trash but this movie has received fairly good reviews from the critics so I expect that it has more to offer than the synopsis would imply. TRDB.

REPEATS-

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BOB’S PICKS IN WESTCHESTER AND FAIRFIELD COUNTIES-

NEW IN THE BURBS-

1) HELL OR HIGH WATER. Danbury, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Faced with losing the family farm to foreclosure, brothers Toby and Tanner decide that their best move is to rob some banks. Not surprisingly, their plans quickly go awry, and a grizzled but relentless lawman picks up their trail.8/12/16- Very good reviews. TRDB.

2) EQUITY– Jacob Burns. 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “While veteran investment banker Naomi Bishop has thrived in the cutthroat, male-dominated financial world, her leadership of a technology company’s initial public offering exposes her to intense pressure from colleagues — and a prosecutor.”

7/29/16- Fairly good reviews from the critics and mixed ones from audiences. TRDB.

REPEATS-

1) CAFE SOCIETY– Bethel, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. Woody’s newest — I liked it

2) DON’T THINK TWICE– Jacob Burns, Bethel, Garden Cinema Norwalk. Good reviews

3) FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS– Jacob Burns, Bethel, Danbury. Good reviews but it doesn’t appeal to me

4) INDIGNATION– Jacob Burns, Bethel, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. I liked this movie very much

5) CAPTAIN FANTASTIC– Jacob Burns. I just saw it and I liked it

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BOB’S PICKS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY-

A) MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH AND DELRAY-

1) EQUITY– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “While veteran investment banker Naomi Bishop has thrived in the cutthroat, male-dominated financial world, her leadership of a technology company’s initial public offering exposes her to intense pressure from colleagues — and a prosecutor.”7/29/16- Fairly good reviews from the critics and mixed ones from audiences. TRDB.

2) INDIGNATION– I liked this movie very much

3) CAFE SOCIETY– Woody’s newest — I liked it

4) FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS– Good reviews but it doesn’t appeal to me

B) STONZEK THEATER AT THE LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE-

1) LO AND BEHOLD– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Directed by prolific documentarian Werner Herzog, this meditative examination of the history and future of the Internet features interviews with many of the experts whose insights and technological breakthroughs helped fuel the network revolution.”8/16/16- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

2) THE WITNESS– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “More than 10 years in the making, this affecting documentary follows Bill Genovese on his personal crusade to learn the truth about the 1964 death of his sister Kitty, who was raped and murdered as dozens of witnesses purportedly did nothing.”6/3/16- The critics liked this movie– audience reviews were mixed. TRDB.

C) LIVING ROOM THEATERS AT FAU IN BOCA RATON-

1) EQUITY– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “While veteran investment banker Naomi Bishop has thrived in the cutthroat, male-dominated financial world, her leadership of a technology company’s initial public offering exposes her to intense pressure from colleagues — and a prosecutor.”7/29/16- Fairly good reviews from the critics and mixed ones from audiences. TRDB.

2) CAPTAIN FANTASTIC– Very good reviews and my have liked it very much

3) DON’T THINK TWICE– Good reviews

4) HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE– Very good reviews

5) INDIGNATION– I liked this movie very much

6) OUR LITTLE SISTER– Excellent reviews for this Japanese film

ENJOY!!

THE REEL DR. BOB