The Reel Dr. Bob

JULY 14, 2022-

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) OFFICIAL COMPETITION–

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

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.

7/9/22- Funny at times and enjoyable. TRDB

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) BOTH SIDES OF THE BLADE– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Juliette Binoche is Sara, a woman whose life spirals out of control when she becomes involved in a passionate love triangle. From acclaimed writer-director Claire Denis.”

7/9/22- Fairly good reviews for this drama/mystery. TRDB. In Theaters

2) MURINA– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Tensions rise between restless teenager Julija and her oppressive father Ante when an old family friend arrives at their Croatian island home.”

7/9/22- Excellent early reviews. TRDB. in Theaters

3) THIS MUCH I KNOW TO BE TRUE– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Shot on location in London & Brighton, Andrew Dominik’s new feature documentary THIS MUCH I KNOW TO BE TRUE captures Nick Cave and Warren Ellis’ exceptional creative relationship as they bring to life the songs from their last two studio albums.”

7/9/22- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. Mubi

4) FAIR PLAY– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “In the film, inspired by Eve Rodsky’s New York Times best-selling book Fair Play, Eve takes us on her journey to change the unfair work dynamic in her own home and in society at large. By following three families on their own journeys to find balance at home, we see how even the smallest fights around dirty dishes are actually linked to systemic issues affecting millions of families across the globe.”

7/9/22- N0 reviews as yet. TRDB. In theaters and on Amazon

5) FIRE OF LOVE– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Fire of Love tells the story of two French lovers, Katia and Maurice Krafft, who died in a volcanic explosion doing the very thing that brought them together: unraveling the mysteries of our planet, while simultaneously capturing the most explosive volcano imagery ever recorded.”

7/9/22- Excellent reviews from the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB. In Theaters

6) COP SECRET– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Iceland’s toughest cop will stop at nothing to solve a string of violent bank robberies. However, when he’s forced to take on a new partner, the pressures of cracking the case prove too much for the tough-as-nails renegade.”

7/9/22- Fair reviews. TRDB. In Theaters

SKIP THIS-

1)  HELLO, GOODBYE, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN– Awful reviews. Netflix

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

1) WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING– Synopsis by RT. “From the best-selling novel comes a captivating mystery. Where the Crawdads Sing tells the story of Kya, an abandoned girl who raised herself to adulthood in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina.”

2) MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS– Synopsis by RT. In  partnership with the House of Dior, MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS tells the story of a widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London who falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, and decides that she must have one of her own. 

3)  BOTH SIDES OF THE BLADE– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Juliette Binoche is Sara, a woman whose life spirals out of control when she becomes involved in a passionate love triangle. From acclaimed writer-director Claire Denis.”

7/9/22- Fairly good reviews for this drama/mystery. TRDB.

4) MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON- Excellent reviews for this animated movie.

5) ELVIS– I liked it

MOVIES SHOWING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY, CT

1) GABBY GIFFORDS WON’T BACK DOWN– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down tells the extraordinary story of former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords: her relentless fight to recover following an assassination attempt in 2011, and her new life as one of the most effective activists in the battle against gun violence.”

7/15/22- Excellent reviews!! TRDB.

2) MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS– Synopsis by RT. In  partnership with the House of Dior, MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS tells the story of a widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London who falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, and decides that she must have one of her own. 

3) ELVIS-

4) WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING– Synopsis by RT. “From the best-selling novel comes a captivating mystery. Where the Crawdads Sing tells the story of Kya, an abandoned girl who raised herself to adulthood in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina.”

MOVIES SHOWING IN PALM Co, FL

1) MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING–

b) MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS– Synopsis by RT. In  partnership with the House of Dior, MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS tells the story of a widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London who falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, and decides that she must have one of her own. 

c) ELVIS

2) MOVIES OF DELRAY- SAME AS LAKE WORTH

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

a) BOTH SIDES OF THE BLADE– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Juliette Binoche is Sara, a woman whose life spirals out of control when she becomes involved in a passionate love triangle. From acclaimed writer-director Claire Denis.”

7/9/22- Fairly good reviews for this drama/mystery. TRDB.

b) GABBY GIFFORDS WON’T BACK DOWN– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down tells the extraordinary story of former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords: her relentless fight to recover following an assassination attempt in 2011, and her new life as one of the most effective activists in the battle against gun violence.”

7/15/22- Excellent reviews!! TRDB.

c)  MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS– Synopsis by RT. In  partnership with the House of Dior, MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS tells the story of a widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London who falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, and decides that she must have one of her own. 

d) OFFICIAL COMPETITION– (see above)

4) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-

a) 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.