The Reel Dr. Bob

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

DEAR FRIENDS:

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There will be NO On-Demand section again this week

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) 1945– At the Theater

2) MARSHALL– Netflix Disc.

3) ABE & PHIL’S LAST POKER GAME– Comcast On-Demand

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT THE THEATER-

1)1945- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the days after the end of World War II, a Hungarian village is set to celebrate a wedding when two Orthodox Jews arrive, igniting residents’ fears that the men have come to reclaim property divvied up among their neighbors during the war.”

11/28/17- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

2/1/18- An interesting drama dealing with the seizure of property from the Jews during the Holocaust. TRDB.

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT HOME-

1) HOLLOW IN THE LAND– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “A year after Alison Miller’s dad is jailed for murder, her brother vanishes and is accused of murder when a corpse turns up in a trailer park. Now, Alison is determined to find her sibling and prove his innocence despite the evidence against him.”

12/7/17- Just 5 reviews noted and 4 out of the 5 are very good. TRDB.

2/6/18- I beg to differ. Incredibly boring and I turned it off. TRDB. Netflix Disc.

2) MARSHALL– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Recounting an early case of attorney Thurgood Marshall — who would later become the first African-American Supreme Court justice — this riveting drama depicts his defense of a black chauffeur accused of sexual assault.”

2/7/18- I enjoyed the movie and learned more about Marshall then I expected to learn from a movie more about his early professional life before becoming a Supreme Court Justice. TRDB. Netflix Disc.

3) ABE AND PHIL’S LAST POKER GAME– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “After moving into a nursing home with his invalid wife, Abe Mandelbaum forms a bond with womanizing gambler Phil Nicoletti. But their friendship is put to the test when they both claim to be the father of a young nurse looking for her biological dad.”

1/12/18- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.

2/7/18- I enjoyed the movie especially the relationship between the two men. Martin Landau excellent as usual. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.

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COMING TO NETFLIX NEXT TUESDAY, FEB. 13-

1) SAMI BLOOD– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1930s Lapland, teen Elle-Marja is attending a boarding school for the indigenous Sami people. But when she realizes her ethnicity is stifling her educational opportunities, she makes the radical choice to turn her back on her family and culture.”

6/2/17- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

2) DEALT– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Although Richard Turner lost his sight early in life, his determination to become a virtuoso card magician would bring him global fame. In this fascinating documentary, Turner shares his unique perspectives on his life and his craft.”

10/20/17- Very good reviews from critics and audiences. TRDB.

3) REBELS ON POINTE– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Since its founding in 1974, New York City’s Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo — the all-male drag ballet corps — has won fans with performances as beautifully executed as they are cleverly camp. This documentary offers a look behind the scenes.”

11/15/17- I’ve seen just one review and it is good. TRDB.

4) ROMAN J. ISRAEL, ESQ.- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “For defense attorney Roman Israel, protecting the rights of society’s most vulnerable is a personal crusade. Drafted by a top law firm after his partner dies, Israel learns that the firm uses nefarious tactics, putting him in a tight ethical corner.”

11/17/17- Poor reviews for this movie with Denzel Washington.

5) THE BALLAD OF LEFTY BROWN– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “As his boss, Eddie Johnson, prepares to become a Montana senator, loyal Lefty Brown prepares to be the man in charge for the first time in his life. But his plans to run Eddie’s ranch are upended when Eddie is murdered — and now Lefty wants revenge.”

12/15/17- OK reviews. TRDB.

6) WONDER- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Entering fifth grade will be momentous for Auggie — because at last, he’ll get to be ordinary. While his facial deformity has previously kept him from attending regular schools, Auggie is determined to make his classmates see beyond his face.”

11/17/17- Good to excellent reviews for this movie. TRDB.

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OPENED LAST FRIDAY-

1) 24 FRAMES– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Dispensing with a narrative structure, this carefully crafted last work of Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami consists of 24 four-and-a-half-minute segments, each inspired by one of many still photos he shot over the years.”

2/2/18- Excellent views for this drama that sounds more like a documentary to me. TRDB.

2) BEFORE WE VANISH– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Sent to survey planet Earth, three aliens each take over a different human body and mind, harvesting the hosts’ memories, concepts and emotions to pave the way for a full-blown invasion — and the annihilation of humanity.”

2/2/18- Fairly good reviews from critics and audiences as well. TRDB.

3) THE CAGE FIGHTER– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “At age 40, family man Joe Carman breaks his vow never to resume mixed martial arts fighting. Training in secret, Joe prepares to battle a new generation of competitors, convinced that he’s also fighting to conquer his inner demons.”

2/2/18- Good reviews in general but none glowing. TRDB.

Not Recommended

1) THE MUSIC OF SILENCE– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Faithfully rendering the moving saga of blind tenor Andrea Bocelli, this musical biopic chronicles his meteoric rise to fame and the crossover success that turned him into a worldwide star.”

2/2/18- Terrible, terrible reviews for this movie. TRDB.

2) ABOVE & BEYOND ACOUSTIC– 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In 2016, GRAMMY-nominated trio Above & Beyond left the electronic world behind, risking it all to go acoustic. Their new film Above & Beyond Acoustic – Giving Up The Day Job, follows the group’s unlikely journey from the DJ booth to the Hollywood Bowl.”

2/2/18- I’ve seen just 2 reviews and they are both really poor. TRDB.

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BOB’S PICKS IN WESTCHESTER AND FAIRFIELD COUNTIES-

NEW IN THE BURBS- NONE

REPEATS-

1) DARKEST HOUR– Bethel, Danbury, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. OK but not up to its hype

2) CALL ME BY YOUR NAME– Bethel, Danbury, Clearview 100. I liked it very much

3) PHANTOM THREAD– Jacob Burns, Bethel, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. Good reviews and I’ll see it

4) THE SHAPE OF WATER– Bethel, Danbury, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. Great movie

5) THREE BILLBOARDS– Jacob Burns, Bethel, Danbury, Clearview 100.Good but not great

6) I, TONYA– Danbury, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. Good reviews and I’ll see it

7) THE POST– Jacob Burns, Danbury. I liked it but not a great movie

8) MOLLY’S GAME– Danbury

9) LADY BIRD– Danbury. I liked this movie very much

10) THE SQUARE– Jacob Burns. Fairly good reviews for this odd sounding drama/comedy. I’ll see it. TRDB.

11) FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL– Jacob Burns, Garden Cinema Norwalk. Reviews were just OK but there were some very good ones as well. TRDB.

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BOB’S PICKS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY-

A) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

1) THE INSULT– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “On a Beirut street undergoing repairs, a Lebanese Christian and a Palestinian refugee butt heads. When an insult is hurled, they end up in court, and the case triggers a nationwide debate that opens old wounds and could erupt into a political crisis.”

1/12/18- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

2) DARKEST HOUR– I liked it but not as good as it was hyped to be

3) FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL– Reviews were just OK but there were some very good ones as well. TRDB.

4) THE POST– I enjoyed it but not a great movie

5) I, TONYA– Good reviews and I want to see it

6) MOLLY’S GAME– Good reviews and I would like to see it

7) THE SHAPE OF WATER– Great movie

8) THREE BILLBOARDS– Good but not great

B) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- See above for a quick review

1) THE SHAPE OF WATER–

2) DARKEST HOUR–

3) PHANTOM THREAD–

4) THREE BILLBOARDS–

5) MOLLY’S GAME–

6) THE POST–

C) THE STONZEK THEATER AT THE LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE

Oscar Nominated Shorts

D) THE LIVING ROOM THEATERS AT FAU IN BOCA RATON-

1) BOMBSHELL: THE HEDY LAMAR STORY– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Remembered as one of the most ravishing stars of her day, screen legend Hedy Lamarr had brains and beauty — which are on full display in this illuminating documentary that spotlights her World War II-era coinvention of wireless communication forms.”

11/23/17- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

2) FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Movie star Gloria Grahame’s intense affair with much younger actor Peter Turner springs back to life via flashbacks when he comes to the aid of the ailing Grahame, who spends her final days with her former lover while battling breast cancer.”

12/29/17- Reviews were just OK but there were some very good ones as well. TRDB.

3) THE INSULT– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “On a Beirut street undergoing repairs, a Lebanese Christian and a Palestinian refugee butt heads. When an insult is hurled, they end up in court, and the case triggers a nationwide debate that opens old wounds and could erupt into a political crisis.”

1/12/18- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

4) THE POST– I liked it but certainly not up to the hype

ENJOY!!

THE REEL DR. BOB