The Reel Dr. Bob

MAY 19, 2022-

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) OUR FATHER– Netflix

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) OUR FATHER– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Acoba Ballard was an only child, conceived via donor sperm, who always dreamed of having a brother or sister. An at-home DNA test led her to the discovery of not one but seven half-siblings — a number that defied best practices in fertility medicine. As the group set out to learn more about their curious family tree, they soon discovered the sickening truth: Their parents’ fertility doctor had been inseminating his patients with his own sperm — without their knowledge or consent.”

5/16/22- Fair reviews. I saw this and liked it. You can’t make this stuff up. TRDB. Netflix

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) PLEASURE– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Bella Cherry arrives in Los Angeles with dreams of becoming an adult film star, but she soon learns that fame won’t come easy as she harnesses her ambition and cunning to rise to the top of this mesmerizing and singular world.”

5/16/22- Good reviews by the critics and poor ones from audiences. TRDB. In Theaters

2) ON THE COUNT OF 3- 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. ” Jerrod Carmichael makes his directorial debut and stars in On the Count of Three, a darkly comic feature about two best friends, Val (Carmichael) and Kevin (Christopher Abbott), on the last day of their lives.”

5/16/22- Fair to good reviews for this drama. TRDB. In Theaters and various platforms including Prime

3) MONTANA STORY– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Two estranged siblings (Haley Lu Richardson, Owen Teague) return home to the sprawling ranch they once knew and loved, confronting a deep and bitter family legacy against a mythic American backdrop.”

5/16/21- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB. In Theaters

4) JAZZ FEST: A NEW ORLEANS STORY– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “JAZZ FEST: A NEW ORLEANS STORY weaves together live performances and interviews from the 50th anniversary of The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the signature annual music and cultural event of the city with hundreds of thousands of attendees each year.”

5/16/21- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

5) OUR FATHER– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Acoba Ballard was an only child, conceived via donor sperm, who always dreamed of having a brother or sister. An at-home DNA test led her to the discovery of not one but seven half-siblings — a number that defied best practices in fertility medicine. As the group set out to learn more about their curious family tree, they soon discovered the sickening truth: Their parents’ fertility doctor had been inseminating his patients with his own sperm — without their knowledge or consent.”

5/16/22- Fair reviews at best. TRDB. Netflix

6 ) FOXHOLE– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Unfolding over the span of 36 hours in three separate wars–The American Civil War, World War I, and Iraq–“Foxhole” follows a small group of soldiers trapped in a confined space as they grapple with morality, futility, and an increasingly volatile combat situation.”

5/16/22- Fair reviews for this war drama. TRDB. In Theaters

7) JONATHAN AGASSI SAVED MY LIFE– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Jonathan Agassi, one of the world’s most successful gay porn stars, splits his time between Berlin and Israel. Agassi built his fame and success on what is globally considered a taboo, yet still pleases millions around the world. This film offers a rare and intimate look at the world of porn and escorting.”

5/16/2022- Excellent reviews from the critics and weak ones from audiences. TRDB In Theaters

8) IL BUCO– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “During the economic boom of the 1960s, Europe’s highest building is being built in Italy’s prosperous North. At the other end of the country, young speleologists explore Europe’s deepest cave in the untouched Calabrian hinterland. The bottom of the Bifurto Abyss, 700 meters below Earth, is reached for the first time. The intruders’ venture goes unnoticed by the inhabitants of a small neighbouring village, but not by the old shepherd of the Pollino plateau whose solitary life begins to interweave with the group’s journey.”

5/16/21- Good reviews. TRDB. In Theaters

9)  MEN– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In the aftermath of a personal tragedy, Harper (Jessie Buckley) retreats alone to the beautiful English countryside, hoping to have found a place to heal. But someone or something from the surrounding woods appears to be stalking her.”

5/18/22- Fair to good reviews for this horror movie. TRDB.

10) DOWNTON ABBEY– 2022- Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “From award-winning creator Julian Fellowes comes the motion picture event DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA. The much-anticipated cinematic return of the global phenomenon reunites the beloved cast as they go on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the Dowager Countess’ newly inherited villa.”

5/18/22- Fair to good reviews– none great! TRDB.

SKIP THESE-

1) THE INNOCENTS– Violent and not for me. Got excellent reviews from the critics.  Various platforms including Prime

2) SENIOR YEAR– Neflix. Poor reviews

3) MINCEMEAT– Poor reviews

MOVIES SHOWING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE, NY-

1) MEN– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In the aftermath of a personal tragedy, Harper (Jessie Buckley) retreats alone to the beautiful English countryside, hoping to have found a place to heal. But someone or something from the surrounding woods appears to be stalking her.”

5/18/22- Fair to good reviews for this horror movie. TRDB.

2) PETITE MAMAN- Previously reviewed- very good

3) THE DUKE- Good reviews

4) DOWNTON ABBEY– 2022- Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “From award-winning creator Julian Fellowes comes the motion picture event DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA. The much-anticipated cinematic return of the global phenomenon reunites the beloved cast as they go on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the Dowager Countess’ newly inherited villa.”

5/18/22- Fair to good reviews– none great! TRDB.

MOVIES SHOWING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY, CT

1) DOWNTON ABBEY– See “above”

2) MEN- See above

3) EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE– Good reviews

MOVES SHOWING IN PALM BEACH COUNTY-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH- ( WED.–SUN)

a) DOWNTON ABBEY–

b) THE DUKE–

c) EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE-

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- (WED–SUN)

a) DOWNTON ABBEY–

b) THE DUKE–

c) THE AUTOMAT–

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

a) DOWNTON ABBEY

b) THE DUKE–

c) FIDLER’S JOURNEY TO THE BIG SCREEN

4) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH- (FRI–SUN)

a) FIDLER’S JOURNEY TO THE BIG SCREEN

ENJOY!!

THE REEL DR. BOB

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