The Reel Dr. Bob

1) PELICAN DREAMS– 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “This engaging documentary chronicles the journey of a California pelican named Gigi, who starts a new life at a seabird rescue facility after landing in the middle of the Golden Gate Bridge, causing a major traffic tie-up.”

11/7/14- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

5/21/21- A great documentary with magnificent photography. TRDB

2) THE FATHER– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Led by stellar performances and artfully helmed by writer-director Florian Zeller, The Father presents a devastatingly empathetic portrayal of dementia.”

3/11/21- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.

5/23/21- A good portrayal of dementia by Anthony Hopkins. Not for the squeamish. TRDB.

1) THE WORLD TO COME– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “As two neighboring couples share the hardships and isolation of life in the tough landscape of 1856 New York, the wives develop a deep bond that grows into romantic love, hurling the women into unknown territory.”

2/16/21- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.

1) WHEN HITLER STOLE PINK RABBIT– 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this fact-based drama, 9-year-old Anna Kemper is living in 1933 Berlin when her Jewish family is forced to flee the Nazis. As they make their way to Zurich, Paris and eventually London, Anna faces a life of challenges and hardships as a refugee.”

5/21/21- Fair to good reviews by the critics and weak ones by audiences. I’ll try to see it.  TRDB. In Theaters

2) TWO GODS-2020. Synopsis by IMDB. “The story of Hanif, a Muslim casket maker and ritual body washer in Newark who take two young men-Naz and Furquan-under his wing to teach them how to live better lives.”

5/22/21- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. On Virtual Cinemas

3) FINAL ACCOUNT– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “FINAL ACCOUNT is an urgent portrait of the last living generation of everyday people to participate in Adolf Hitler’s Third Reich.”

5/19/21- Fairly good reviews for this documentary. TRDB. In Theaters

4) INTO THE DARKNESS– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Through a family and the relation between father and son, the film describes the dilemmas of the Danish population during World War II.”

5/21/21- Fair reviews. TRDB. In Theaters and many streaming platforms

5) SPRING BLOSSOM– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Bored by her peers, 16-year-old Suzanne finds herself attracted to a much older actor named Raphaël. But after the two embark on a relationship, Suzanne starts to wonder whether she’s trying to grow up too fast.”

5/21/21- Very good reviews. TRDB. In Theaters

6) TWO LOTTERY TICKETS– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Three men from a small town have to recover their winning lottery ticket after it is stolen.”

5/21/21- Mixed early reviews. TRDB. In Theaters and Virtual Cinemas.

SKIP-

1) NEW ORDER– Extremely  violent and definitely not for me

A) DREAM HORSE– 2020. Synopsis  boy Rotten Tomatoes. “The film tells the inspiring true story of Dream Alliance, an unlikely race horse bred by small town bartender.”

5/19/21- Very good reviews for this drama/comedy. TRDB.

B) FINAL ACCOUNT– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “FINAL ACCOUNT is an urgent portrait of the last living generation of everyday people to participate in Adolf Hitler’s Third Reich.”

5/19/21- Fairly good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

C) FOUR GOOD DAYS– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In an emotional journey based on a true story by Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post writer Eli Saslow, 31-year-old Molly begs her estranged mother Deb for help fighting a fierce battle against the demons that have derailed her life.”

5/4/21- Awful reviews by the critics and good ones from audiences. TRDB.

D) THE PERFECT CANDIDATE– 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “After being prevented from attending a medical conference in Dubai, a female Saudi doctor becomes a candidate in a municipal council election, with an eye toward repairing the road that leads to her clinic.”

5/16/21- Excellent reviews from the critics and fair one from audience. TRDB.

E) THE DRY– 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A federal agent investigates the decades-old death of a teenage girl in his drought-stricken hometown.”

5/19/21- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.