The Reel Dr. Bob

MAY 28, 2020-

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) THE PAINTER AND THE THIEF- Prime but also on Vudu

2) UNCUT GEMS– Netflix.

3) SWEETHEART–  Netflix

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT HOME-

1) THE LOVEBIRDS– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan continue their culinary and cultural adventures as they travel to Greece — a journey inspired by Homer’s epic poem “The Odyssey” but powered by clever banter, dead-on celebrity impressions and plenty of libations.”

5/22/20- I really disliked this movie and turned it off quickly. TRDB. Netflix

2) THE PAINTER AND THE THIEF- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Desperate for answers about the theft of her 2 paintings, a Czech artist seeks out and befriends the career criminal who stole them. After inviting her thief to sit for a portrait, the two form an improbable relationship and an inextricable bond that will forever link these lonely souls.”

5/24/20- Excellent reviews for this movie, listed as a documentary but sounds more like a drama or docudrama. TRDB. On Vudu– rent or buy.

5/24/20- An excellent docudrama. TRDB.  Seen on Prime!

3) UNCUT GEMS– 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Howard Ratner, a slick jeweler with an elite client list, finds himself in dire circumstances when somebody steals a valuable cache of his merchandise. With his debts mounting and his foes closing in, Howard makes a string of audacious bets.”

12/13/19- Excellent reviews from all but many of my friends walked out of this movie early on. TRDB.

5/27/20- Just saw this movie and I liked it even though it was really chaotic. Adam Sandler was great. TRDB. Netflix.

4) SWEETHEART– 2017. About a young woman who is stranded alone on a desert island. A monster who comes out at night to kill is the rub here. TRDB.

5/28/20- This thriller was recommended by the NY Times this week and has received good reviews from most critics but audiences did not like it at all. I’m somewhere in the middle- just so-so. TRDB.

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COMING TO NETFLIX NEXT WEEK- NONE

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NEW STREAMABLE MOVIES-

1) THE LOVEBIRDS– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan continue their culinary and cultural adventures as they travel to Greece — a journey inspired by Homer’s epic poem “The Odyssey” but powered by clever banter, dead-on celebrity impressions and plenty of libations.”

5/22/20- I really disliked this movie and turned it off quickly. TRDB. Netflix

2) THE TRIP TO GREECE– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. ” Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan continue their culinary and cultural adventures as they travel to Greece — a journey inspired by Homer’s epic poem “The Odyssey” but powered by clever banter, dead-on celebrity impressions and plenty of libations.”

Rent or buy on Amazon and Vudu

3) VILLAIN- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After 10 years, Eddie Franks (Craig Fairbrass) is out of prison and trying to stay on the straight and narrow, but his drug-mule brother Sean (George Russo) has other ideas.”

5/22/20- Mixed reviews- more positive than negative. TRDB.

Rent or buy on Amazon

4) DIANA KENNEDY– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “This engaging documentary profiles master chef Diana Kennedy, who for nearly 70 years has explored Mexico’s diverse culinary traditions. Now 96, she also ardently fights to ensure sustainable farming practices as the effects of climate change loom.”

5/22/20- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB. On Netflix.

5) A TOWERING TASK: THE STORY OF THE PEACE CORPS– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Directed by Alana DeJoseph and narrated by Annette Bening, the documentary features indelible interviews of current and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, current and former staff, scholars and journalists, community members and leaders around the world (including Presidents Jimmy Carter and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf).”

5/22/20- Mixed early reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

6) MILITARY WIVES– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “With their spouses serving in faraway Afghanistan, a diverse band of military wives finds a unique way to deal with their loneliness and fears: They put together a choir. But what begins as a distraction soon develops into deep bonds of friendship.”

5/23/20- Mixed reviews — more positive than negative. TRDB.

Rent or buy on Amazon

7) THE PAINTER AND THE THIEF- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Desperate for answers about the theft of her 2 paintings, a Czech artist seeks out and befriends the career criminal who stole them. After inviting her thief to sit for a portrait, the two form an improbable relationship and an inextricable bond that will forever link these lonely souls.”

5/24/20- Excellent reviews for this movie, listed as a documentary but sounds more like a docudrama. TRDB. On Vudu– rent or buy.

5/24/20- An excellent docudrama. TRDB.  Seen on Prime!

THESE MOVIES ARE OF NO INTEREST TO ME- SKIP THEM

1) SURVIVE THE NIGHT– with Bruce Willis.

2) INHERITANCE- Awful reviews and I’d skip it

HERE ARE SOME NEW MOVIES THAT THE NY TIMES RECOMMENDS-

1) THE HALF OF IT- I saw this and liked it

2) BEYOND THE VISIBLE–

3) THE TRAITOR–

4) BACURAU-

5) SORRY WE MISSED YOU

6) THE INVISIBLE MAN–

7) CRIP CAMP-

8) SWEETHEART– 2017. About a young woman who is stranded alone on a desert island. A monster who comes out at night to kill is the rub here. TRDB.

5/28/20- This thriller was recommended by the NY Times this week and has received good reviews from most critics but audiences did not like it at all. I’m somewhere in the middle- just so-so. TRDB.