The Reel Dr. Bob

JULY 2, 2022

DEAR FRIENDS-

BACK NOW AFTER A FEW WEEKS AWAY.

MOVIES I SAW LAST WEEK-

1) THE JANES– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “In the spring of 1972, police raided an apartment on the South Side of Chicago. Seven women were arrested and charged. The accused were part of a clandestine network. Using code names, blindfolds, and safe houses to protect their identities and their work, they built an underground service for women seeking safe, affordable, illegal abortions. They called themselves Jane.”

6/13/22- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

7/1/22-I enjoyed this documentary very much. TRDB. 

THESE ARE NEW MOVIES THAT OPENED ON JUNE 17-

1) CHA CHA REAL SMOOTH– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Fresh out of college and without a clear life path going forward, 22-year-old Andrew is stuck back at home with his family in New Jersey. But if there’s one thing that belongs on his nonexistent résumé, it’s how to get a party started, which lands him the perfect job of motivational dancing at the bar and bat mitzvahs for his younger brother’s classmates.”

6/26/22- Mixed reviews– some fairly good and others fairly poor. TRDB. In Theaters

2) OFFICIAL COMPETITION– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Penélope Cruz and Antonio Banderas star as two egomaniacs commissioned by a millionaire to make a movie together in this sharp comedy skewering wealth, art, and pride.

6/26/22- Excellent reviews for this drama/comedy. TRDB. In Theaters

3) GOOD LUCK TO YOU, LEO GRANDE– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “In GOOD LUCK TO YOU, LEO GRANDE, two-time Academy Award winner Emma Thompson (Love, Actually) embodies the candor and apprehension of retired teacher Nancy Stokes, and newcomer Daryl McCormack (Peaky Blinders) personifies the charisma and compassion of sex worker Leo Grande. As Nancy embarks on a post-marital sexual awakening and Leo draws on his skills and charm, together they find a surprising human connection.”

6/26/22- Excellent reviews for this comedy/drama.  TRDB. On Hulu

4) FATHER OF THE BRIDE– Synopsis by RT. “You are enthusiastically invited to the love, the food, the music and the fun of “Father of the Bride,” a modern rom-com updated from the timeless classic. This sparkling story of a family and its unbreakable bonds illustrates the surprising and funny ways the heart can adapt in the name of love.”

5) COCOON– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Nora, a shy 14-year-old Berlin girl, will never forget this way too hot summer. Surrounded by people with disrupted biographies, from different cultures and backgrounds, she makes her way into adulthood. Nora gets her first period, falls in love with another girl, learns to stand up for herself and gets her heart broken for the first time. When summer ends, things will never be the same again for Nora.”

6/26/22- Excellent early reviews for this German drama. TRDB. Various platforms

6) A MAN OF INTEGRITY– 2022. Reza, having distanced himself from the urban quagmire, leads a simple life along with his wife and young son, somewhere in a remote village in Northern Iran. He spends his days working on his goldfish farm. Nearby, a private company with close links to the government and local authorities, has taken control of nearly every aspect of regional life. Its shareholders, accumulating wealth, power and economic influence, have been pushing local farmers and small owners to sell off their belongings, farms and estates, to the benefit of the Company’s influential network and its monopoly.”

6/26/22- Excellent reviews by the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB. In Theaters

7) STAY PRAYED UP- 2022. Synopsis by RT. “A spirited celebration of 83-year-old Lena Mae Perry and her legendary North Carolina gospel group The Branchettes. The film documents The Branchettes as they record their first, fully live album.”

6/26/22- No reviews yet for this documentary. TRDB. In Theaters

8) MAD GOD– On Shudder

9 BITTERBRUSH- 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Emelie Mahdavian’s sweeping documentary BITTERBRUSH follows Hollyn Patterson and Colie Moline, range riders who are spending their last summer herding cattle in remote Idaho. Totally off the grid with only their dogs as companions, Hollyn and Colie brave inclement weather and perilous work conditions while pondering their futures. A portrait of friendship, life transitions, and the work of two skilled young women in the isolated and beautiful landscape of the American West, BITTERBRUSH is an intimate portrayal of a way of life rarely seen on film.”

6/26/22- Fairly good early reviews. TRDB. In Theaters

10) POSER– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Wallflower Lennon Gates (Sylvie Mix) yearns for access to the inner sanctum of the underground music scene in Columbus, Ohio. When she creates a podcast to interview the local artists she adores, Lennon discovers her own musical ambitions, develops a fast friendship with the striking, confident performer Bobbi Kitten, and in the process creates an identity not wholly her own.”

6/26/22- Good reviews. TRDB. In Theaters

NEW MOVIES THAT OPENED JUNE 24-

1) DOULA–

2) DOWN WITH THE KING–

3) ENDANGERED– Great reviews

4) RISE– Good reviews

5) BEBA–  Fair Reviews

6) OLGA-

SKIP THESE-

1) SPIDERHEAD- Terrible reviews. Netflix.

2) JERRY & MARGE GO LARGE– Poor reviews. On Paramount

3) THE MAN FROM TORONTO–

4) THE BLACK PHONE– Sounds Scary

MOVIES OPENING ON 7/1-

1) THE FORGIVEN– In Theaters

2) MR. MALCOLM’S LIST–

3) HALLELUJAH: LEONARD COHEN, A JOURNEY, A SONG– In Theaters-

4) BEAUTY– Netflix

5) CLARA SOLA– In Theaters

6) ACCEPTED– On various platforms

7) FOURTH OF JULY– In Theaters

8) THE ART OF MAKING IT– In Theaters

9) THE WHITE RAVEN– In Theaters

MOVIES SHOWING FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 1– JULY 7

A) THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER

1) ELVIS– 2022. Synopsis by RT, “The film explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler), seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). The story delves into the complex dynamic between Presley and Parker spanning over 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom.”

6/29/22- Fair reviews from the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB.

2) APPLES- 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Amidst a worldwide pandemic that causes sudden amnesia, middle-aged Aris (Aris Servetalis) finds himself enrolled in a recovery program designed to help unclaimed patients build new identities.”

6/29/22- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

3) MR. MALCOLM’S LIST– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “When she fails to meet an item on his list of requirements for a bride, Julia Thistlewaite (Zawe Ashton) is jilted by London’s most eligible bachelor, Mr. Malcolm (??p?? Dìrísù). Feeling humiliated and determined to exact revenge, she convinces her friend Selina Dalton (Freida Pinto) to play the role of his ideal match. Soon, Mr. Malcolm wonders whether he’s found the perfect woman…or the perfect hoax.”6/29/22- Fairly good reviews for this romantic comedy. TRDB.

4) OFFICIAL COMPETITION– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Penélope Cruz and Antonio Banderas star as two egomaniacs commissioned by a millionaire to make a movie together in this sharp comedy skewering wealth, art, and pride.”

6/26/22- Excellent reviews for this drama/comedy. TRDB.

B) THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY, CT-

1) ELVIS–

2) MR. MALCOLM’S LIST– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “When she fails to meet an item on his list of requirements for a bride, Julia Thistlewaite (Zawe Ashton) is jilted by London’s most eligible bachelor, Mr. Malcolm (??p?? Dìrísù). Feeling humiliated and determined to exact revenge, she convinces her friend Selina Dalton (Freida Pinto) to play the role of his ideal match. Soon, Mr. Malcolm wonders whether he’s found the perfect woman…or the perfect hoax.”6/29/22- Fairly good reviews for this romantic comedy. TRDB.

C) MOVIES IN FLORIDA-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH- Not available at this time but usually the same as Delray

a) ELVIS-

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-

a) ELVIS–

b) MR. MALCOM’S LIST– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “When she fails to meet an item on his list of requirements for a bride, Julia Thistlewaite (Zawe Ashton) is jilted by London’s most eligible bachelor, Mr. Malcolm (??p?? Dìrísù). Feeling humiliated and determined to exact revenge, she convinces her friend Selina Dalton (Freida Pinto) to play the role of his ideal match. Soon, Mr. Malcolm wonders whether he’s found the perfect woman…or the perfect hoax.”6/29/22- Fairly good reviews for this romantic comedy. TRDB.

c) THE FORGIVEN–

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

a) ELVIS–

b) LOST ILLUSIONS–

c) MR. MALCOM’S LIST- 2022. Synopsis by RT. “When she fails to meet an item on his list of requirements for a bride, Julia Thistlewaite (Zawe Ashton) is jilted by London’s most eligible bachelor, Mr. Malcolm (??p?? Dìrísù). Feeling humiliated and determined to exact revenge, she convinces her friend Selina Dalton (Freida Pinto) to play the role of his ideal match. Soon, Mr. Malcolm wonders whether he’s found the perfect woman…or the perfect hoax.”6/29/22- Fairly good reviews for this romantic comedy. TRDB.

d) THE FORGIVEN–

e) THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN–

4) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-