The Reel Dr. Bob

OCTOBER 3, 2019.

DEAR FRIENDS:

I WAS OUT OF TOWN DURING THE WEEK AND DID NOT GET TO SEE ANY MOVIES AT ALL. I HOPE TO DO BETTER IN THE WEEKS TO COME!

AS I TRANSITION TO FLORIDA I MAY HAVE TO SKIP NEXT WEEK’S ISSUE

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK- No Movies seen

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT THE THEATER- None

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT HOME- None

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COMING TO NETFLIX NEXT WEEK-

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OPENED LAST WEEK-

1) JUDY– 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in 1968, this dramatized biopic recounts singer Judy Garland’s last concerts in London, where the fragile and weary star prepares for a run of sold-out shows while beginning a courtship with her soon-to-be-fifth spouse.”

9/22/19- Very good reviews for this new film although there was much more critical praise for Zellweger than for the movie itself. TRDB.

2) FIRST LOVE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “After being diagnosed with a brain tumor, young boxer Leo finds himself thrown into company with a call girl named Monica, who’s unwittingly involved in a drug ring. With nothing left to lose, Leo decides to become her protector.”

9/27/19- Excellent reviews for this Japanese drama. TRDB.

3) THE DAY SHALL COME– 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Taking aim at the crooked tactics of U.S. Homeland Security, this biting satire follows the foibles of Moses Al Shabaz, a Miami street preacher in need of cash who accepts aid from a covert FBI unit and ends up framed as a terrorist.”

9/27/19- Mixed reviews with more good than bad. TRDB.

4) SINK OR SWIM- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “A group of 40-something guys, all on the verge of a mid-life crisis, decide to form their local pool’s first ever synchronized swimming team – for men. Braving the skepticism and ridicule of those around them, and trained by a fallen champion trying to pull herself together, the group set out an unlikely adventure, and on the way will rediscover a little self-esteem and a lot about themselves and each other.”

9/27/19- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.

5) SISTER AIMEE– 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1926, the world’s most famous evangelist, Sister Aimee Semple McPherson, fakes her own death in order to run away to Mexico with her married lover and radio engineer Kenny. Once on the road, and equipped with new identities, they find themselves chased by the very person Aimee so desperately tried to kill.”

9/27/19- Fair reviews but it sounds interesting to me. TRDB.

Not Recommended–

1) THE GOLDEN GLOVE– About a serial killer–NO THANKS. And poor reviews at that.

2) ABOMINABLE– Good reviews but not my type of movie

3) THE LAUNDROMAT– 2019. Synopsis by IMDB. “A widow investigates an insurance fraud, chasing leads to a pair of Panama City law partners exploiting the world’s financial system.”

9/27/19- Weak reviews for this movie. TRDB.

4) 10 MINUTES GONE– Skip it!!

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BOB’S ;PICKS IN WESTCHESTER AND FAIRFIELD COUNTIES-

NEW IN THE BURBS-

1) ANTHROPOCENE: THE HUMAN EPOCH– Jacob Burns. Synopsis by IMDB. “Filmmakers travel to six continents and 20 countries to document the impact humans have made on the planet.”

9/25/19- Good early reviews for this documentary. TRDB. 

REPEATS-

1) JUDY– Jacob Burns, Bethel, Cinema 100, Danbury. Very good reviews.

2) DOWNTON ABBEY– Jacob Burns, Bethel, Cinema 100, Danbury. Fair reviews

3) LINDA RONSTADT: THE SOUND OF MY VOICE– Jacob Burns, Bethel, Cinema 100. I loved this documentary.

4) HUSTLERS– Danbury. Good reviews.

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BOB’S PICKS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY

A) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

2) AD ASTRA–  Fairly good reviews for this sci-fi movie starring Brad Pitt. TRDB.

3) DOWNTON ABBEY– Fair reviews

4) HUSTLERS– Very good reviews

5) LINDA RONSTADT: THE SOUND OF MY VOICE– I loved this documentary.

B) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- Same as Lake Worth above but not showing “Hustlers”

C) THE STONZEK THEATER AT THE LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE-

1) OFFICIAL SECRETS– Fair to good reviews

2) THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON– Very good reviews

D) THE LIVING ROOM THEATERS AT FAU IN BOCA RATON

1) DOWNTON ABBEY– Fair reviews.

2) JUDY– Very good reviews although there is much more hype for Zellweger than for the movie itself.

3) GIVE ME LIBERTY– 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Though protests are taking place on the streets of Milwaukee, young Russian immigrant Vic has a job to do. But the task of driving his medical transport clients becomes even more difficult when a group of elderly Russians insists on hitching a ride.”

8/23/19- Very good reviews for this drama/ comedy. TRDB.

4) MILES DAVID: THE BIRTH OF COOL– Very good reviews

5) FIDDLER: A MIRACLE OF MIRACLES– Very good reviews