The Reel Dr. Bob

NOVEMBER 19, 2020-

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) WHAT WE WANTED– Netflix

2) THE LIFE AHEAD–  Netflix

3) 37 SECONDS- Netflix

4) WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME– Amazon Prime

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) WHAT WE WANTED– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A couple facing fertility issues finds their marriage tested on a vacation to a Sardinian resort, and the family next door only adds to the tension.”

11/10/20- I’ve noted a few reviews of this German movie and they are all good. I agree. The movie is dubbed and sub-titled. TRDB. On  Netflix.

2) 37 SECONDS– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A comic book artist who has cerebral palsy embarks on a journey of sexual and personal self-discovery.”

11/17/20- Loved the movie!! TRDB.

3) THE LIFE AHEAD– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “An aging Holocaust survivor forges a bond with a young immigrant from Senegal who recently robbed her.”

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COMING TO NETFLIX NEXT WEEK- On Disc- NONE NOTED THAT I WOULD RECOMMEND!!

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NEW STREAMABLE MOVIES-

1) THE CLIMB– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Two lifelong pals test the boundaries of their friendship when a woman comes between them.”

Netflix had this to say-“The ties that bind are examined in this comic tale about the long-term friendship of best pals Kyle and Mike. Unfolding in seven vignettes spanning a decade, the story begins with Mike’s revelation that he slept with Kyle’s fiancée.”

11/13/20- Very good reviews for this drama. TRDB.

2) DREAMLAND- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A teen bounty hunter is torn between helping or capturing a seductive fugitive bank robber hiding in his small town during the Great Depression.”

11/13/20- Fair reviews. Streams on 11/17/20 on Vudu

3) MONSOON– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Kit, a Vietnamese man living in England, returns to Saigon for the first time in over 30 years.

11/13/20- Excellent reviews. Will soon stream on Amazon Prime

4) THE LIFE AHEAD– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “An aging Holocaust survivor forges a bond with a young immigrant from Senegal who recently robbed her.”

5) MAKE UP- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A teen makes an unsettling discovery about her boyfriend that lures her into a spiral of obsession.”

11/13/20- Excellent reviews. TRDB. On various platforms

6) I AM GRETA– 2010. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Audiences might not learn anything new from I Am Greta, but its stirring chronicle of the young activist’s efforts is inspiring.”

11/13/20- Good reviews from most critics but audience scores were terrible. TRDB. Streams Nov. 17

7) AMMONITE– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Mary, a paleontologist, works alone selling common fossils to tourists. A chance job offer changes Mary’s life when a visitor hires her to care for his wife.”

11/13/20- Fair reviews but the by the critics but after the review in today’s NY Times I will definitely try to see this movie starring Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan . TRDB. Will stream beginning 12/4/20.

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE LIVING ROOM THEATERS AT FAU IN BOCA RATON-

1) AMMONITE-

2) ON THE ROCKS–

3) THE CLIMB–

4) THE LAST VERMEER–