The Reel Dr. Bob

JUNE 25, 2020-

DEAR FRIENDS-

I MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEND MY NEWSLETTER  OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS AS I TRANSTION FROM FLORIDA TO NY.

I WILL INCLUDE INFORMATION FOR THE NEXT 2-3 WEEKS IN THIS NEWSLETTER

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) NEVER RARELY SOMETIMES ALWAYS– Netflix Disc.

2) NOBODY KNOWS I’M HERE– Netflix.

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MOVIES I SAW LAST WEEK-

1) NEVER RARELY SOMETIMES ALWAYS– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “When teenage Autumn learns she’s pregnant, she must look beyond her rural Pennsylvania home to deal with the situation. With her cousin Skylar at her side, Autumn heads to New York City with only a small amount of cash and the address of a clinic.”

3/14/2020- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

6/20/20- I enjoyed this movie and wondered about all of the real life stories like this one that happen every day. TRDB. On Netflix Disc. or stream by VUDU- rent or buy.

2)  DISCLOSURE- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Disclosure is an unprecedented look at the depiction of transgender people and experiences throughout the history of film and television.”

6/19/20- This documentary received excellent reviews. TRDB. On Netflix.

6/22/20- Despite the extensive research and presentation I just could not get into this documentary. TRDB. Netflix.

3) NOBODY KNOWS I’M HERE– 2020. Synopsis by IMDB. “Memo lives on a remote Chilean sheep farm, hiding a beautiful singing voice from the outside world. A recluse with a glittery flair, he can’t stop dwelling on the past, but what will happen once someone finally listens?”

6/24/20- Good reviews for this foreign drama. TRDB.

6/24/20- Interesting but very different. One vomit scene you’ll never forget and one nice scene at the end. TRDB. Netflix.

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COMING TO NETFLIX NEXT WEEK- July 2 On Disc.- NONE

AVAILABLE ON DISC. AS OF JULY 7-

1) THE WILD GOOSE LAKE– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “After killing a cop, small-time crime boss Zhou Zenong finds a large bounty on his head. As he nurses his wounds at an isolated lake, Zhou forms a bond with a hooker sent to help him — but her motives are unclear.”

3/7/20- The critics liked it a lot but audiences didn’t. TRDB.

2) THE OTHER LAMB– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Young Selah has lived her entire life in a cult whose members — apart from their spiritual leader, Shepherd — are all women. But as Selah approaches adolescence, disquieting revelations cause her to question Shepherd’s teachings.”

3) SLAY THE DRAGON– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Shedding new light on the political practice known as gerrymandering — i.e., enabling the majority party to redraw voting districts to make them “safe” — this absorbing documentary chronicles grassroots efforts to put an end to the practice.”

4/3/20- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

4) BALLOON– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1979, two East German families determined to escape to freedom work together to fashion a hot-air balloon that will carry them over the border to the West. When their first attempt fails, they resolve to try again.”

2/22/20- Weak reviews from most reviewers but it does sound like an interesting premise. TRDB.

AVAILABLE AS OF JULY 14-

1) VHYes– 2010. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this offbeat comedy, 12-year-old Ralph is camcorder crazy, constantly filming his antics and recording late-night TV shows. But when he inadvertently tapes over his parents’ wedding video, he captures the first signs of a divorce in the offing.”

1/17/20- Good reviews in general for this comedy. TRDB.

2) THE BOOKSELLERS– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “This absorbing documentary provides a look into the business of rare books in New York City, visiting with bibliophiles of every stripe and examining a galaxy of volumes from the past that range from priceless to the seemingly prosaic.”

3/6/20- Fair to good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

3) DRIVEWAYS– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “When 8-year-old Cody travels cross-country with his mom to clean out her late sister’s house, he’s ready for adventure. But little does he know that it will take the form of a friendship with the grouchy Korean War veteran next door.”

5/8/20- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB. On Prime Video.

5/15/20- I enjoyed the movie. This was the last movie with Brian Dennehy as he died shortly before the movie was released. TRDB.

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NEW STREAMABLE MOVIES–

1) MR. JONES– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Agnieszka Holland’s thriller, set on the eve of WWII, sees Hitler’s rise to power and Stalin’s Soviet propaganda machine pushing their “utopia” to the Western world. Meanwhile an ambitious young journalist, Gareth Jones (James Norton) travels to Moscow to uncover the truth behind the propaganda.”

6/21/20- Good reviews for this drama. TRDB.

2) BULLY. COWARD. VICTIM. THE STORY OF ROY COHN– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “This documentary takes an unflinching look at the life and death of infamous attorney Roy Cohn, who first gained prominence by prosecuting Julius and Ethel Rosenberg in what came to be known as the “atomic spies” case.

6/20/20- Fairly good reviews. TRDB. On HBO Documentary Films. On HBO

3) MISS JUNETEENTH– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Turquoise Jones is a single mom who holds down a household, a rebellious teenager, and pretty much everything that goes down at Wayman’s BBQ & Lounge. Turquoise is also a bona fide beauty queen–she was once crowned Miss Juneteenth, a title commemorating the day slaves in Texas were freed–two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.”

6/21/20- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.

On Google Play and On some On-Demand platforms

4) MY DARLING VIVIAN- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In 1951, Catholic schoolgirl Vivian Liberto meets handsome Air Force cadet Johnny Cash at her local San Antonio, Texas skating rink. Their whirlwind summer romance lays the foundation for a feverish three-year-long correspondence while Johnny is stationed in Germany. Thousands of letters later, the two marry upon his return in 1954. Within a year, a career blossoms and a family is started.”

6/19/20- Excellent reviews. TRDB. On Virtual Cinemas

5) 7500- About an aircraft hijacking.

6/19/20- Poor reviews from all sources. On Amazon Prime

6) DISCLOSURE- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Disclosure is an unprecedented look at the depiction of transgender people and experiences throughout the history of film and television.”

6/19/20- This documentary received excellent reviews. TRDB. On Netflix.

6/22/20- Despite the extensive research and presentation I just could not get into this documentary. TRDB.

7) PICTURE OF HIS LIFE– On Virtual Cinemas

8) BABYTEETH–  2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “When seriously ill teenager Milla falls madly in love with smalltime drug dealer Moses, it’s her parents’ worst nightmare. But as Milla’s first brush with love brings her a new lust for life, things get messy and traditional morals go out the window.”

6/24/20- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB. VUDU rent or buy

9) WASP NETWORK– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In the late 80s and early 90s, rebel groups based in Florida enact violent attacks on Cuba to protest Castro’s influence, bombing hotels and murdering innocent beachgoers. In retaliation, the Cuban government deploys an elite group of spies to take down the terrorist groups from the inside.”

6/20/20- Poor reviews but you can watch Penelope Cruz. TRDB. On varius On Demand platforms.

THE NEXT 3 MOVIES ARE ALL AVAILABLE ON NETFLIX.

10) LOST BULLET– Synopsis by IMDB. ” A small time delinquent, turned police mechanic for a go fast task force, is forced to defend his innocence when his mentor is killed by dirty cops.”

6/24/20- Very good reviews including the one from the NY Times. TRDB. On Netflix.

11) ATHLETE A– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the riveting Athlete A, filmmakers Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk delve into the unchecked abuse inside the world of elite competitive gymnastics. Equal parts devastating and inspiring, the film follows the IndyStar reporters as they reveal the extensive cover-up and culture of cruelty that was allowed to thrive within elite gymnastics. “

6/24/20- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. On Netflix.

12) NOBODY KNOWS I’M HERE– 2020. Synopsis by IMDB. “Memo lives on a remote Chilean sheep farm, hiding a beautiful singing voice from the outside world. A recluse with a glittery flair, he can’t stop dwelling on the past, but what will happen once someone finally listens?”

6/24/20- Good reviews for this foreign drama. TRDB. On Netflix.

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