The Reel Dr. Bob

JUNE 15, 2017

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AGAIN, JUST 1 MOVIE THIS WEEK!

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) I, DANIEL BLAKE– Comcast On-Demand

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT THE THEATER- NONE

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT HOME-

1) I, DANIEL BLAKE– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “A carpenter for most of his life, Daniel Blake is forced to seek state welfare after suffering a heart attack at 59. While trudging through an endless maze of red tape, he befriends a young single mother of two stuck in similar circumstances.”12/23/16- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

6/14/17- I thoroughly enjoyed this British movie about a guy trying to do the right thing who is failed by the state. Poignant and funny at times as well. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.

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COMING TO NETFLIX NEXT TUESDAY, JUNE 20-

2/17/17- Very good reviews. TRDB.

1) EVERYBODY LOVES SOMEBODY– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a family wedding draws Los Angeles physician Clara Barron back to her Mexican home, she can’t bear to show up without a date and enlists a co-worker to fill the role. But Clara is unprepared when her former boyfriend turns up at the event.”2/17/17- Very good reviews. TRDB.

2) GET OUT– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Already uneasy about meeting his girlfriend’s parents for the first time, Chris’s anxiety doesn’t diminish once he gets to their posh suburb and learns that young African-American men like himself have been vanishing from the spot.”5/29/17- Very good reviews from critics and audiences alike. TRDB.

5/29/17- Very well done drama/horror movie. Generally this type is not for me- but this one did hold my interest. TRDB.

3) LIFE– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Humans have long considered the possibility of life on Mars. So, when an International Space Station crew discovers a one-celled organism in a sample from the red planet, they’re ecstatic — until the tiny life-form displays a freakish intelligence.”3/24/17- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.

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OPENED LAST FRIDAY-

1) THE HERO– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Now in the sunset of his long film career as a Western cowboy, Lee Hayden earns a living doing voice-overs while spending his spare time in a marijuana haze. But a cancer diagnosis leads him to reassess his past and mend his fractured relationships.”6/9/17- Mixed reviews at best- more positive than negative- but it did sound interesting to me. TRDB.

2) DAWSON CITY: FROZEN TIME– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Using material from 1910s and ’20s silent films and newsreels that were found buried in Dawson City, Yukon, in 1978, director Bill Morrison put together this fascinating history of the gold rush boomtown.”

6/9/17- Great reviews for this documentary. One critic called it a masterpiece. TRDB.

3) BIATRIZ AT DINNER– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “When her car breaks down at the home of rich clients, holistic health practitioner Beatriz is invited to stay for the couple’s important dinner party — which becomes a battleground as Beatriz clashes with billionaire real-estate developer Doug.”

6/9/17- Fairly good reviews from the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB.

4) NIGHT SCHOOL– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Adults Greg, Melissa and Shynika are looking to improve their prospects by earning high school diplomas in Indianapolis, where graduation rates are shockingly low. This documentary charts their tenacious efforts as they face a raft of challenges.”

6/9/17- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

5) MOSCOW NEVER SLEEPS– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Moscow’s dark magnetism forms the backdrop for this multithreaded tale about five people — a businessman, a songbird, an actor, a young girl and a mom — trying to navigate their way through a series of challenging obstacles.”

6/9/17- Fairly good reviews with the exception of the NY Times review. Sounds good to me. TRDB.

6) ASCENT- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Blending fact and fiction, director Fiona Tan uses more than 4,000 still images of Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji to depict the epistolary account of a man’s ascent of the peak, which triggers pensive recollections in his partner after his death.”

6/9/17- Good reviews and it sounds very interesting to me. TRDB.

7) 11:55- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “After serving in Afghanistan, Nelson Sanchez returns to his hometown, only to be thrust into a personal war when he learns that the brother of a man he accidentally killed years earlier is due to arrive and bent on getting revenge.”

6/9/17- Just 3 reviews at present and they are all good. TRDB.

8) MOKA– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Grieving her son’s death in a hit-and-run accident — and frustrated by the police’s failure to find the culprit — Diane Kramer takes matters into her own hands. With revenge on her mind, she sets off for Évian in pursuit of the person responsible.”

6/14/17- Very good reviews. TRDB. (opened 6/14/17)

 

Not Recommended-

1) MILES- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “High school senior Miles Walton is desperate to escape small-town Illinois for college life in the city of Chicago. But with money scarce, he needs a scholarship — and joining his school’s girls’ volleyball team may provide his only shot.”

6/9/17- Just a few reviews and they are all poor. TRDB.

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COMCAST ON DEMAND-

NEW ON COMCAST-

1) 11:55- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “After serving in Afghanistan, Nelson Sanchez returns to his hometown, only to be thrust into a personal war when he learns that the brother of a man he accidentally killed years earlier is due to arrive and bent on getting revenge.”6/9/17- Just 3 reviews at present and they are all good. TRDB.

2) BAND AID– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Most bands start out getting along and then fall out as egos clash on the group’s way to the top. But for married couple Anna and Ben, their constant rows become the reason for their band’s formation and the inspiration behind their music.”

6/2/17- Very good reviews from critics and audiences. TRDB.

3) I, DANIEL BLAKE– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “A carpenter for most of his life, Daniel Blake is forced to seek state welfare after suffering a heart attack at 59. While trudging through an endless maze of red tape, he befriends a young single mother of two stuck in similar circumstances.”

12/23/16- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

6/14/17- I thoroughly enjoyed this British movie about a guy trying to do the right thing who is failed by the state. Very funny at times as well. TRDB.

REPEATS-

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BOB’S PICKS IN WESTCHESTER AND FAIRFIELD COUNTIES-

NEW IN THE BURBS-

1) THE BOOK OF HENRY– Bethel, Danbury, Clearview 100. 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Susan Carpenter’s son Henry has a genius IQ — and a crush on next-door neighbor Christina Sickelman, who’s being abused by her father. After discovering that Henry has devised a scheme to rescue Christina, Susan decides to help carry out the plan.”6/15/17–  2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Susan Carpenter’s son Henry has a genius IQ — and a crush on next-door neighbor Christina Sickelman, who’s being abused by her father. After discovering that Henry has devised a scheme to rescue Christina, Susan decides to help carry out the plan.”

6/15/17- Weak reviews in general. A few critics liked it but most really disliked it. TRDB.

2) BEATRIZ AT DINNER– Jacob Burns, Clearview 100. 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “When her car breaks down at the home of rich clients, holistic health practitioner Beatriz is invited to stay for the couple’s important dinner party — which becomes a battleground as Beatriz clashes with billionaire real-estate developer Doug.”

6/9/17- Fairly good reviews from the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB.

3) LETTERS FROM BAGHDAD– Jacob Burns. 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Dubbed the female Lawrence of Arabia, archaeologist Gertrude Bell swapped the strictures of Edwardian England for the wilds of the Arabian Desert, where she helped shape the modern Middle East. This documentary tells Bell’s story in her own words.”

6/2/17- Good reviews. TRDB.

REPEATS-

1) MEGAN LEAVY– Bethel, Danbury. Excellent reviews

2) MY COUSIN RACHEL– Jacob Burns, Danbury, Bethel, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. Very good reviews

3) PARIS CAN WAIT– Jacob Burns, Bethel, Garden Cinema Norwalk. Good reviews but friends have not liked it

4) THE WOMEN’S BALCONY– Jacob Burns, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. I liked this very much

5) DEAN– Jacob Burns. Fair reviews from critics.

6) I, DANIEL BLAKE– Garden Cinema Norwalk. Excellent reviews and I liked it very much

7) Churchill- Garden Cinema Norwalk. Weak reviews.

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BOB’S PICKS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY-

A) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

1) THE BOOK OF HENRY– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Susan Carpenter’s son Henry has a genius IQ — and a crush on next-door neighbor Christina Sickelman, who’s being abused by her father. After discovering that Henry has devised a scheme to rescue Christina, Susan decides to help carry out the plan.”

B) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-

1) THE BOOK OF HENRY– Weak reviews by most critics.

2) MY COUSIN RACHEL– Very good reviews

3) I, DANIEL BLAKE–  2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “A carpenter for most of his life, Daniel Blake is forced to seek state welfare after suffering a heart attack at 59. While trudging through an endless maze of red tape, he befriends a young single mother of two stuck in similar circumstances.” 6/14/17– Excellent reviews and I liked it very much. TRDB.

4) PAST LIFE– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “With a keen sense of characterization, this moving drama follows two Israeli sisters — one an aspiring composer, the other a journalist — who dredge up dark family secrets when they attempt to learn the truth about their Holocaust-survivor father.”6/2/17- Very good reviews by the critics and fair ones from audiences. I plan to see it. TRDB.

5) CHURCHILL– Weak reviews.

C) THE STONZEK THEATER AT THE LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE-

1) I, DANIEL BLAKE– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “A carpenter for most of his life, Daniel Blake is forced to seek state welfare after suffering a heart attack at 59. While trudging through an endless maze of red tape, he befriends a young single mother of two stuck in similar circumstances.”6/14/17– Excellent reviews and I liked it very much. TRDB.

2) GLORY– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “When railroad worker Tsanko finds a fortune by the train tracks, he opts to turn in the money rather than keep it. To reward his honesty, the state gives him a new digital watch — while managing to lose the heirloom timepiece he’d worn before.”

6/13/17- Very good reviews. TRDB.

D) THE LIVING ROOM THEATERS-

1) I, DANIEL BLAKE– Excellent reviews and I liked it very much.

2) CHURCHILL– Weak reviews

3) PAST LIFE– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “With a keen sense of characterization, this moving drama follows two Israeli sisters — one an aspiring composer, the other a journalist — who dredge up dark family secrets when they attempt to learn the truth about their Holocaust-survivor father.”6/2/17- Very good reviews by the critics and fair ones from audiences. I plan to see it. TRDB.

4) THE WEDDING PLAN– I liked this movie very much. (Limited Screenings)

5) JEREMIAH TOWER: THE LAST MAGNIFICENT– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “This tasty documentary profiles renowned master chef Jeremiah Tower, an uncompromising epicurean who created a new American cuisine, revolutionized the restaurant business and became the country’s first celebrity chef.”

6/14/17- Fairly good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

ENJOY!!

THE REEL DR. BOB