March 9th, 2017
MARCH 9, 2017
DEAR FRIENDS:
QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-
1) CAMERAPERSON- Netflix Disc.
2) THE INCREDIBLE BURT WONDERSTONE– Netflix Disc.
3) ON THE MAP– At the Theater
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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT THE THEATER-
1)
ON THE MAP– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1977 — with the scars of the 1973 Yom Kippur War still fresh — an underrated Israeli soccer team goes up against four-time defending European Champion CSKA Moscow. This film examines what the game meant to the players and the country.”
12/9/16- Very good reviews by the critics. TRDB.
3/8/17- I just saw this and thoroughly enjoyed it– for the history and for the way it was done. TRDB.
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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT HOME-
1)
CAMERAPERSON– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Longtime cinematographer Kirsten Johnson turns her hand to directing in this compelling visual memoir that combines images from far-flung locations she’s filmed — including Bosnia, Yemen and Rwanda — with touching scenes of her family.”
9/9/16– Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
3/3/17-Fascinating!! TRDB. Netflix Disc.
2)
THE INCREDIBLE BURT WONDERSTONE– 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone (Steve Carell) and Anton Marvelton (Steve Buscemi) have ruled the Las Vegas strip for years, raking in millions with illusions as big as Burt’s growing ego. But lately the duo’s greatest deception is their public friendship, while secretly they’ve grown to loathe each other. Facing cutthroat competition from guerilla street magician Steve Gray (Jim Carrey), whose cult following surges with each outrageous stunt, even their show looks stale. But there’s still a chance Burt and Anton can save the act-both onstage and off-if Burt can get back in touch with what made him love magic in the first place.”
3/15/13- A poor review in today’s NY Times and mostly negative reviews from others as well. TRDB.
3/6/17- This movie was so stupid it was hilarious. I really enjoyed it. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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COMING TO NETFLIX NEXT TUESDAY, MARCH 14-
1
) BEING 17– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Teenage classmates Thomas Charpoul and Damien Delille are permanently on bad terms. But when Thomas’ pregnant mother is hospitalized, Damien’s mom offers to take Thomas in — which doesn’t sit well with either boy.”
10/7/16- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
2)
THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Nadine and Krista are the closest of high school chums. But after Nadine finds out that Krista is secretly dating Nadine’s detested older brother, the two friends soon turn into the worst of enemies.”
11/14/16- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
3)
STRAY BULLETS– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “For teenagers Ash and Connor, the dreary task of clearing out their dad’s old mobile home takes an unexpected turn when they discover that a trio of crooks is using the place to hide out from a hit man.”
2/10/17- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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OPENED LAST WEEK-
Recommended–
1)
APPRENTICE– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Hardworking and principled, young corrections officer Aiman is transferred to his territory’s highest-security prison, where he unexpectedly becomes the prospective successor to aging sergeant Rahim: the chief executioner.”
3/3/17- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
2) DONALD CRIED– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “After Peter Latang returns to his hometown to bury his grandmother, circumstances force him to ask for help from emotionally stunted boyhood pal Donald Treebeck. But what starts as a small favor soon becomes an uncomfortable plunge into their past.”
3/3/17- Very good reviews by the critics and audiences as well. TRDB.
3) THE LAST WORD- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Not about to cede control of any facet of her life — or death — retired businesswoman Harriet Lawler hires a young writer to pen an obituary worthy of her. When the results fall short of Harriet’s expectations, she sets out to reshape her legacy.”
3/3/17- The critics didn’t like this movie at all but audiences loved it. The premise sounds funny to me and I would definitely try it. TRDB.
4) THE SETTLERS– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Bringing a human face to the decades-long conflict between Israel and Palestine, this documentary provides an inside look at the Jewish settlements in the West Bank, examining the people who live there and the geopolitical debate surrounding them.”
3/3/17- Great reviews. TRDB.
5) JUNCTION 48– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the midst of Tel Aviv’s thriving hip-hop scene, two Palestinian rappers take on conservative resistance to a wave of change in their own community and the oppression of Israeli authorities.”
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HOTWIRE ON-DEMAND-
NEW ON HOT-WIRE- None I’d recommend
REPEATS-
1) AMERICAN HONEY- Good reviews but I didn’t like it
2) BURN COUNTRY- Good reviews
3) CAFE SOCIETY- I enjoyed it and I never miss a Woody
4) CLAIRE IN MOTION- Back on the list– good reviews
5) DENIAL- A good movie
6) DYING LAUGHING- Fairly good reviews for this comedy
7) THE EAGLE HUNTRESS- Excellent
8)FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS- Good reviews but I resisted seeing this one
9) FRANK & LOLA- OK reviews
10) THE GREAT GILLY HOPKINS- Predictable but fun
11) HANDS OF STONE- I didn’t like it at all
12) HELL OR HIGHWATER- I enjoyed this movie quite a bit
13) IN A VALLEY OF VIOLENCE- I liked it
14) JOSHY- Partly frat-boy antics and part meaningful conversation. Judge for yourself.
15) LITTLE MEN- Very good reviews and I liked it very much
16) MANCHESTER BY THE SEA- I loved the movie
17) MOONLIGHT- A good movie but not as good as the critics said
18)OUR KIND OF TRAITOR- A bit preposterous but still OK. Definitely not as good as most critics gave it credit for.
19) PETE’S DRAGON- A fun children’s movie that adults can enjoy as well- I did
20) PUNCHING HENRY- Very good reviews
21) SLASH- Excellent reviews for this movie
22) SNOWDEN- OK but not nearly as good as the documentary “Citizenfour”
23) SULLY- I liked it very much
24) A TALE OF LOVE AND DARKNESS- I liked it
25) TANNA- A wonderful movie
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BOB’S PICKS IN WESTCHESTER AND FAIRFIELD COUNTIES-
NEW IN THE BURBS-
1)
LAND OF MINE–
Bethel, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Illuminating a little-known piece of history from World War II’s aftermath, this gripping drama follows a group of German prisoners of war as the Allies force them to defuse thousands of land mines buried in Denmark during the Nazi occupation.”
2/10/17- Very good reviews from the critics and from audiences alike. TRDB.
2) MY LIFE AS A ZUCCHINI– Jacob Burns, Clearview 100. 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “When his alcoholic single mom dies in an accident, 9-year-old Courgette is sent to live at a children’s home with other youngsters from troubled backgrounds. Though he struggles to fit in at first, Courgette gradually bonds with his new companions.”
2/24/17- Excellent reviews for this animated movie. TRDB.
REPEATS-
1)
KEDI– Jacob Burns, Bethel, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk.
2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Experience daily life in the eyes of a cat in Istanbul, where hundreds of thousands of felines roam the streets freely. Many citizens of the Turkish metropolis regard themselves as guardians of these cats, which exist between the tame and the wild.”
2/10/17- Great reviews for this weird sounding documentary. TRDB.
2) LION- Bethel, Danbury, Clearview 100. Garden Cinema Norwalk. I saw it and liked it but NOT great in my opinion
3) MOONLIGHT– Bethel, Danbury, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. I liked this movie but did not think it was great or that it should have won the Oscar for Best Picture.
4) THE SALESMAN– Bethel, Garden Cinema Norwalk. I saw it and liked it very much.
5) I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO– Jacob Burns. Good reviews
6) PATERSON– Jacob Burns. Good reviews
7) A UNITED KINGDOM– Jacob Burns, Clearview 100. Good reviews
8) HIDDEN FIGURES– Danbury. An OK movie with too much Hollywood schmaltz
9) LA LA LAND– Danbury. I liked this very much
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BOB’S PICKS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY-
A) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-
1)
THE WOMAN’S BALCONY– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “As an Orthodox Jewish community in Jerusalem is celebrating the bar mitzvah of one of its members, the balcony that holds the women collapses. When an ultraconservative new rabbi takes charge of the repairs, he incites a gender war in the process.”
3/7/17- Just a few reviews but they are all good. TRDB.
2)
TABLE 19- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix “Table 19 (2017) -“After her boyfriend dumps her via text, Eloise McGarry finds herself demoted at the wedding of her ex’s brother, from maid of honor to a seat at the table reserved for guests of little consequence. But Eloise soon realizes it’s the best table of all.”
2/28/17- No reviews yet for this comedy but the premise sounds funny. TRDB.
3) YEAR BY THE SEA– I didn’t care for this movie. Contrived.
4) LION– I liked it but not nearly as much as the critics did
5) A UNITED KINGDOM- Good reviews
6) FANNY’S JOURNEY– A good story but a bit too Hollywood style for me
B) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-
same as MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH
C) THE STONZEK THEATER AT THE LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE-
1)
KEDI– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Experience daily life in the eyes of a cat in Istanbul, where hundreds of thousands of felines roam the streets freely. Many citizens of the Turkish metropolis regard themselves as guardians of these cats, which exist between the tame and the wild.”
2/10/17- Great reviews for this weird sounding documentary. TRDB.
2)
ROAR– 1981. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Wildlife preservationist Hank lives harmoniously alongside a menagerie of untamed animals, including cheetahs, elephants, lions and tigers on a preservation in the African plains. When his wife and children arrive for a visit, a long-brewing battle for dominance between two lions erupts and threatens their very lives.”
3/7/17- Mostly good reviews for this drama. TRDB.
D) THE LIVING ROOM THEATERS AT FAU IN BOCA RATON-
1)
LAND OF MINE– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Illuminating a little-known piece of history from World War II’s aftermath, this gripping drama follows a group of German prisoners of war as the Allies force them to defuse thousands of land mines buried in Denmark during the Nazi occupation.”
2/10/17- Very good reviews from the critics and from audiences alike. TRDB.
2)
THE WOMAN’S BALCONY– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “As an Orthodox Jewish community in Jerusalem is celebrating the bar mitzvah of one of its members, the balcony that holds the women collapses. When an ultraconservative new rabbi takes charge of the repairs, he incites a gender war in the process.”
3/7/17- Just a few reviews but they are all good. TRDB.
3) FANNY’S JOURNEY– A good story but I would have liked a documentary better than this Hollywood type story
4) KEDI– Good reviews for this odd sounding documentary
5) THE SALESMAN- I saw this Iranian movie and liked it very much
6) YEAR BY THE SEA– I didn’t care for it- way too contrived
7) TONI ERDMANN– Very good reviews for this German movie. (limited screenings)
ENJOY!!
THE REEL DR. BOB
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