FILM REVIEWS #908
July 8th, 2022
JULY 7, 2022
DEAR FRIENDS:
QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-
1) ELVIS– At Jacob Burns
2) TANGO SHALOM- Prime
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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-
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.
7/3/22- I enjoyed this movie– good acting all around and a well done story of his life. TRDB.
2) TANGO SHALOM– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Moshe Yehuda (Jos Laniado), a Hasidic Rabbi and amateur Hora dancer, enters a big televised Tango competition to save his Hebrew school from bankruptcy. There is only one problem: due to his orthodox religious beliefs, he is not allowed to touch a woman!”
9/21/21- Fairly good reviews for this comedy. TRDB.
7/7/22- I enjoyed this comedy- SO REDICUOUS that it was funny.TRDB.
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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-
MOVIES OPENING LOCALLY ON 7/1-
1) THE FORGIVEN– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Speeding through the Moroccan desert to attend an old friend’s lavish weekend party, wealthy Londoners David and Jo Henninger (Ralph Fiennes and Jessica Chastain) are involved in a tragic accident with a local teenage boy.”
7/1/22- Fair reviews at best. TRDB. In Theaters
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.”
7/3/22- Good reviews for this drama. TRDB. In Theaters
3) HALLELUJAH: LEONARD COHEN, A JOURNEY, A SONG– In Theaters-
4) CLARA SOLA– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “In a remote village in Costa Rica, 40-year-old Clara endures a repressively religious and withdrawn life under the command of her mother. Her uncanny affinity for creatures large and small allows Clara to find solace in the natural world around her. Tension builds within the family as Clara’s younger niece approaches her quinceañera, igniting a sexual and mystical awakening in Clara, and a journey to free herself from the conventions that have dominated her life.”
7/3/22- Very good reviews for this drama. TRDB. In Theaters
5) ACCEPTED– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “T.M. Landry, an unconventional prep school in Louisiana, receives national attention for sending its graduates to elite universities. When an explosive New York Times exposé rocks the school, students face uncertain futures and must decide for themselves what they are willing to do to be accepted.”
7/6/22- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. On various platforms including Prime.
6) THE ART OF MAKING IT– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “A film about who gets seen and who gets left behind in today’s seductive, secretive and unregulated art world. The film follows a diverse group of compelling young artists on the brink of unimaginable success or failure as they challenge systems, break barriers and risk it all with the goal of making it in an industry where all the rules are currently being rewritten.”
7/6/22- Good reviews for this documentary. TRDB. In Theaters and on Prime
SKIP THESE-
1) BEAUTY– Terrible reviews. Netflix
2) FOURTH OF JULY– Terrible reviews by the critics and fair ones from audiences. In Theaters
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MOVIES SHOWING AT JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE NY-
1) 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.
2) BEBA- 2022. Synopsis by RT. “First-time feature filmmaker Rebeca “Beba” Huntt undertakes an unflinching exploration of her own identity in the remarkable coming-of-age documentary/cinematic memoir BEBA.”
7/6/22- Good reviews. TRDB.
3) ELVIS–
4) 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.”
7/3/22- Good reviews for this drama. TRDB.
5) 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.
MOVIES SHOWING AT AMC IN DANBURY, CT
1) MR. MALCOLM’S LIST–
2) TOP GUN: MAVERICK–
3) ELVIS-
MOVIES SHOWING IN PALM BEACH Co. FLA
1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-
a) MR. MALCOLM’S LIST–
b) ELVIS-
2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-
a) ELVIS–
3) THE LIVING ROOM THEATERS AT FAU IN BOCA RATON-
a) ELVIS
b) LOST ILLUSIONS–
c) MR. MALCOLM’S LIST–
d) OFFICIAL COMPETITION–
e) THE FORGIVEN–
4) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH- (7/8-7/10)
1) CRIMES OF THE FUTURE– Fair reviews by the critics and really poor ones from audiences. Sci- fi movie
ENJOY!!
THE REEL DR. BOB
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