The Reel Dr. Bob

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

DEAR FRIENDS:

BEGINNING FRIDAY, SEPT. 17, HBO WILL BE SHOWING A REMAKE OF   “SCENES FROM A MARRIAGE” IN 5 EPISODES

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK- None

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK- I’m watching the TV series “CLICKBAIT” and enjoying it

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COMING TO NETFLIX ON DISC-

None that I can recommend

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) AZOR- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Swiss banker Yvan De Wiel travels to Argentina to pick up the pieces after his partner suddenly disappears, he finds a sinister landscape in which the country’s elite are in cahoots with the murderous military junta.”

9/11/21- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB. In Theaters

2) FIRE MUSIC– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Long overlooked in the story of jazz, the free jazz movement gets its due in this documentary that explores the roots of the radical sound, which began with Ornette Coleman and includes the innovative stylings of Albert Ayler, Sun Ra and more.”

9/11/21- Just a few reviews and they are excellent. TRDB. In Theaters

3) THE CAPOTE TAPES– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “With talent to burn, an acid tongue and a penchant for gossip, author Truman Capote was his own best creation. This documentary draws on George Plimpton’s interviews with a host of Capote’s friends and foes to create a revealing portrait of him.”

9/11/21- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. In Theaters

4) NO RESPONDERS LEFT BEHIND-” No Responders Left Behind follows 9/11 social activists Jon Stewart and John Feal as they take on the U.S. government to ensure Health and Compensation for thousands of ailing First Responders who are dying from toxins released at Ground Zero” .

No reviews as yet. On Discovery +

5) QUEEENPINS– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this comic caper based on a true story, crime pays for a pair of suburban housewives who cook up an illegal coupon scheme that scams millions from corporations while providing deals to hordes of fellow coupon clippers.”

9/12/21- Terrible reviews from the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB. In Theaters

6) FAUCI- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “As a result of Covid-19, Anthony Fauci is a household name. But as Washington, D.C.’s longest-serving public health leader, the infectious disease specialist has led the battle against everything from AIDS to Ebola, as detailed in this documentary.”

9/12/21- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. In Theaters

THE FOLLOWING 3 MOVIES ARE ALSO NEW AND I REVIEWED THEM LAST WEEK-

1) THE CARD COUNTER

2) THE ALPINIST

3) LANGUAGE LESSONS

SKIP THESE-

1) DATING & NEW YORK–

9/12/21- Awful reviews. In Theaters and on streaming platforms

2) SMALL ENGINE REPAIR–  IAt a meeting of single dad Frank and his roughneck pals Swaino and Packie — who helped raise Frank’s teen daughter — they get liquored up and chew the fat. But Swaino and Packie realize Frank has an agenda when he breaks out the high-end whiskey.

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MOVIES PLAYING IN WESTCHESTER Co. NY AND FAIRFIELD Co. CT-

A) JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER–

NEW-

1) BLUE BAYOU– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Born in Korea but adopted by Americans and raised in the heart of the Louisiana bayou, Antonio LeBlanc has worked hard to make a good life for his wife and stepdaughter. But his world is upended when he suddenly faces the prospect of deportation.”

9/15/21- Fair reviews but it does sound interesting. TRDB.

2) THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Dressed to the nines and with a face full of paint, Tammy Faye Bakker preaches a gospel of acceptance and prosperity on “The PTL Club.” But her fall from grace is swift and precipitous after she and her hubby, Jim, are rocked by a series of scandals.”

9/15/21- Fair reviews for this drama. TRDB.

REPEATS-

3) THE CARD COUNTER–

4) THE ALPINIST–

5) THE LOST LEONARDO– Limited Screenings

6) ON BROADWAY– Limited screenings

B) DANBURY AMC–

1) BLUE BAYOU– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Born in Korea but adopted by Americans and raised in the heart of the Louisiana bayou, Antonio LeBlanc has worked hard to make a good life for his wife and stepdaughter. But his world is upended when he suddenly faces the prospect of deportation.”

9/15/21- Fair reviews but it does sound interesting. TRDB.

2) THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Dressed to the nines and with a face full of paint, Tammy Faye Bakker preaches a gospel of acceptance and prosperity on “The PTL Club.” But her fall from grace is swift and precipitous after she and her hubby, Jim, are rocked by a series of scandals.”

9/15/21- Fair reviews for this drama. TRDB

3) CRY MACHO– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Former rodeo star and washed-up horse breeder Miko has seen better days. But when he’s hired to snatch an ex-boss’s 11-year-old son from his alcoholic mother in Mexico, the journey back to Texas gives Miko a chance at redemption.”

9/16/21- Awful reviews with very few good ones mixed in. TRDB.

4) THE CARD COUNTER–

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MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH Co. FL

A) THE LIVING ROOM THEATERS AT FAU IN BOCA RATON-

NEW-

1)  WHO YOU THINK I AM– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Concerned that her lover, Ludo, may be cheating on her, 50-year-old teacher Claire creates a phony online identity using a pretty young woman’s photo as bait. Instead, Claire attracts Ludo’s 29-year-old assistant, Alex, who instantly becomes smitten.”

8/31/21- Fairly good reviews for this French drama/comedy starring Juliette Binoche. TRDB.

2) LANGUAGE LESSONS– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “When Adam’s (Mark Duplass) husband surprises him with weekly Spanish lessons, he’s unsure about where or how this new element will fit into his already structured life. But when tragedy strikes, his Spanish teacher, Cariño (Natalie Morales), becomes a lifeline he didn’t know he needed.”9/9/21- Excellent reviews for this drama. TREB.

3) THE CAPOTE TAPES– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “With talent to burn, an acid tongue and a penchant for gossip, author Truman Capote was his own best creation. This documentary draws on George Plimpton’s interviews with a host of Capote’s friends and foes to create a revealing portrait of him.”

9/11/21- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

REPEATS-

1) ON BROADWAY–

2) THE LOST LEONARDO–

B) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH–

NEW-

1) THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Dressed to the nines and with a face full of paint, Tammy Faye Bakker preaches a gospel of acceptance and prosperity on “The PTL Club.” But her fall from grace is swift and precipitous after she and her hubby, Jim, are rocked by a series of scandals.”

9/15/21- Fair reviews for this drama. TRDB.

2) CRY MACHO- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Former rodeo star and washed-up horse breeder Miko has seen better days. But when he’s hired to snatch an ex-boss’s 11-year-old son from his alcoholic mother in Mexico, the journey back to Texas gives Miko a chance at redemption.”

9/16/21- Awful reviews with very few good ones mixed in. TRDB.

REPEATS-

1) ON BROADWAY–

2) RESPECT–

3) THE LOST LEONARDO–

C) THE STONZEK THEATER AT THE LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE

1) LONG STRANGE TRIP: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE GRATEFUL DEAD- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “To their fans, the Grateful Dead were more than a band: They represented a way of being. With newly released footage and interviews, this documentary looks at the ambitions, relationships and musical influences that drove the group’s 30-year journey.”

5/26/17- Great reviews! TRDB. Sat. and Sunday only.  4 hours long!!!