The Reel Dr. Bob

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

DEAR FRIENDS:

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QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) PHANTOM THREAD– At the Theater

2) I, TONYA– At the Theater

3) PRINCESS CYD– Netflix Streaming

4) THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE– Netflix Disc.

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT THE THEATER-

1) PHANTOM THREAD– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in 1950s London, this behind-the-scenes drama centers on the high-stakes world of couture as a headstrong dressmaker sees his career catapult to the next level when members of the royal family begin commissioning his designs.”

12/29/17- Very good reviews including a few excellent ones. TRDB.

2/8/18- I enjoyed this movie very much. Still,  not a great movie. Daniel Day Lewis is great as usual. TRDB.

2) I, TONYA– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “This wickedly entertaining biopic looks at the life and doomed career of ice skater Tonya Harding and her connection to one of the most infamous sports scandals in American history: the assault on rival Nancy Kerrigan before the 1994 Winter Olympics.”

12/8/17- Excellent reviews by the critics and very good ones by audiences. TRDB.

2/9/18- Thoroughly  enjoyable and definitely recommended. Much better than I anticipated. TRDB. 

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT HOME-

1) PRINCESS CYD– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Princess Cyd follows 16-year-old athlete Cyd Loughlin (Jessie Pinnick) while visiting her novelist aunt (Rebecca Spence) in Chicago over the summer. Eager to escape life with her depressive single father, Cyd falls for a girl in the neighborhood, while she and her aunt gently challenge each other in the realms of sex and spirit.”

2/12/18- I enjoyed this understated coming of age drama very much. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.

2) THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “This empathetic drama chronicles the experiences of three U.S. military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder following their service in Iraq — focusing on their struggle to reintegrate with the civilian world.”

10/28/16- An excellent review for this drama in today’s NY Times. There is a documentary with the same name so make sure it’s the drama with Miles Tellis that you look for. TRDB.

2/13/18- An excellent movie that really understands what these men are going through. TRDB. Netflix Disc.

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COMING TO NETFLIX NEXT TUESDAY, FEB. 20-

1) BLAME– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “The hotbed of hormones that is high school provides the backdrop for the overheated and improper relationship that develops between a handsome drama teacher and a talented but troubled student — which sparks vengeful envy in her mean-girl rival.”

1/5/18- Good to excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.

2) THE FLORIDA PROJECT– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Living within sight of Disney World’s glittering attractions, the children of families residing in tacky motels near the megapark create their own magical world together, led by the spirited 6-year-old Moonee.

10/6/17- Excellent reviews by the critics and very good ones by audiences. TRDB.

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OPENED LAST FRIDAY-

1) GOLDEN EXITS– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “When middle-aged archivist Nick hires pretty young Australian Naomi as his assistant, already fragile family dynamics are further strained as they work together in the basement, arousing the suspicions of Nick’s wife. But Naomi has eyes for another.”

2/9/18- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.

2) THE PEACEMAKER– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “For more than 40 years, peacemaker and college professor Padraig O’Malley has used his ability to gain people’s trust to broker deals between clashing parties across the globe. But finding peace in his personal life has proved more elusive.”

2/9/18- I’ve seen just 4 reviews for this documentary and they are all great. TRDB.

3) SEEING ALLRED– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a woman makes a public claim of gender bias or sexual harassment, Gloria Allred is often at her side. Using archival footage and interviews with her supporters and critics, this documentary provides an engrossing look at the crusading lawyer.”

2/9/18- Excellent reviews and it is available for streaming. TRDB.

4) PERMISSION– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Anna and Will are heading for marriage when Anna’s brother and his boyfriend suggest that the couple get more sexual experience before making lifetime commitments. But when they step outside their exclusive relationship, things don’t go as expected.”

2/9/18- Fair reviews– definitely more positive than negative. TRDB.

5) BECKS– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “After following her girlfriend to Los Angeles, singer-songwriter Becks is crushed to learn she’s already been replaced. With no better plan, she moves into her mom’s home in the Midwest and makes a surprising connection with a discontented housewife.”

2/9/18- Excellent reviews for this drama. Available on Comcast On-Demand. TRDB.

6) THE FEMALE BRAIN– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Based on a nonfiction book of the same name about the effect of male vs. female brain chemistry on relationships, this ensemble comedy follows several couples struggling to navigate the treacherous path of romantic partnerships.”

2/9/18- Poor reviews for this comedy/drama but it might be of interest to some. TRDB.

7) ENTANGLEMENT– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “While recuperating from a suicide attempt, Ben learns that his parents had adopted a baby girl but gave her up when they discovered they were expecting him. Aided by a caring neighbor, Ben sets off on a quest to find his would-be adoptive sister.”

2/9/18- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.

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BOB’S PICKS IN WESTCHESTER AND FAIRFIELD COUNTIES-

NEW IN THE BURBS-

1) BLACK PANTHER– Danbury. 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “After the devastating battles chronicled in “Captain America: Civil War,” Black Panther’s alter ego, T’Challa, returns to his homeland of Wakanda to be crowned its new king. But he soon faces enemies who will test all his superpowers.”

2/13/18- Great reviews for this much hyped new superhero movie with a black star. TRDB.

2) IN THE FADE– Jacob Burns. 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “With her life upended by the death of her husband and son in a bomb attack, Katja Sekerci can only nurse her pain at first. But she soon becomes obsessed with the hunt for the perpetrators and the ensuing trial of the neo-Nazis accused of the crime.

12/27/17- Fair reviews by both critics and audiences. TRDB.

3) LOVER FOR A DAY– Jacob Burns. 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the wake of a bad breakup, Jeanne lands at her father’s home, where she’s surprised to find his new girlfriend, Ariane, already ensconced. But Jeanne is even more surprised (and not pleasantly) to learn that she and Ariane are the same age.”

1/12/18- Fairly good reviews with a couple of poor ones thrown in. TRDB.

4) THE INSULT– Jacob Burns, Bethel. 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.

REPEATS-

1) CALL ME BY YOUR NAME– Bethel, Clearview 100. I liked the movie

2) PHANTOM THREAD– Jacob Burns. I liked it and Daniel Day Lewis was wonderful as usual.

4) THE SHAPE OF WATER– Bethel, Danbury, Clearview 100. Great movie- probably my favorite of the year

5) DARKEST HOUR– Bethel, Danbury, Clearview 100. I thought that this movie was just OK- I did enjoy it

6) THREE BILLBOARDS– Bethel, Clearview 100. A good movie but definitely not great.

8) THE POST– Jacob Burns, Danbury. A good movie but I was disappointed

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BOB’S PICKS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY-

A) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

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

2) THE POST– Just OK in my book 

4) I, TONYA- I liked it very much

5) MOLLY’S GAME– Good reviews from critics and friends

6) DARKEST HOUR– I thought that this movie was just OK- I did enjoy it

7) THE SHAPE OF WATER– Great movie- probably my favorite of the year

8) THREE BILLBOARDS– A good movie but definitely not great.

B) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- see above for my comments

1) FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL

2) THE POST–

3) THE INSULT–

4) DARKEST HOUR–

5) THREE BILLBOARDS–

C) THE STONZEK THEATER AT THE LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE-

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

1) 1945-  I liked this movie very much. TRDB.

2) BOMBSHELL-  Excellent reviews. TRDB.

3) DOUBLE LOVER– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this erotic thriller, young psychiatric patient Chloé makes the mistake of falling in love with her therapist. But once she moves in with him, Chloé begins to believe that he’s concealing part of his life from her.”

2/13/18- Mixed reviews at best including some very good and some poor ones as well. TRDB.

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

 These 3 films are showing at the Living Room on a limited basis- “In Between”, “The Insult”, and “The Post.”

ENJOY!!

THE REEL DR. BOB

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