The Reel Dr. Bob

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022-

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) AFTER THE WEDDING– (the original from 2006)-

MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) AFTER THE WEDDING– I watched the ORIGINAL from Denmark with Mads Mikkelsen and loved it. Here is a synopsis of the RE-MAKE which is fairly accurate.

 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Calcutta orphanage manager Isabel is summoned to New York City to meet a potential donor, she’s surprised to find herself invited to the wedding of the benefactor’s daughter — where Isabel comes face to face with her past.”

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) RIOTSVILLE, U.S.A.- 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Welcome to RIOTSVILLE, USA, a turning point in American history where the protest movements of the late 1960s came into conflict with increasingly militarized police departments.”

9/18/2022- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

2) THE AFRICAN DESPERATE– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “This coming-of-age comedy tracks one very long day for Palace Bryant, a newly minted MFA grad whose final 24 hours in art school become a real trip.”

9/18/22- Good reviews for this drama/comedy. TRDB.

3)  GOD’S COUNTRY– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “When a college professor in the remote mountains of the American West confronts two hunters she catches trespassing on her property, she’s drawn into an escalating battle of wills with catastrophic consequences. Based on the short story “Winter Light” by James Lee Burke.”

9/14/22- Very good reviews for this drama. TRDB.

4) MOONAGE DAYDREAM– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “MOONAGE DAYDREAM: a cinematic odyssey exploring Bowie’s creative, spiritual and musical journey.”

9/18/22- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

5) I USED TO BE FAMOUS– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten tomatoes. “Vince used to be in the hottest boy band around. Now the troubled former popstar is alone and desperate. He dreams of making a comeback and starts performing in the streets of Peckham, in the hope that someone, anyone, will listen. An impromptu jam with Stevie, an autistic young drummer with an incredible gift for rhythm, sparks an unexpected friendship between the two misunderstood musicians. Together they form a unique bond through the power of music.”

9/18/22- Very good reviews. TRDB.

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

1) DON’T WORRY DARLING–  Poor reviews

2) MOONAGE DAYDREAM– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “MOONAGE DAYDREAM: a cinematic odyssey exploring Bowie’s creative, spiritual and musical journey.”

9/18/22- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

3) SEE HOW THEY RUN– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Plans for a movie version of a smash-hit play come to an abrupt halt after a pivotal member of the crew is murdered. When world-weary Inspector Stoppard (Sam Rockwell) and eager rookie Constable Stalker (Saoirse Ronan) take on the case, the two find themselves thrown into a puzzling whodunit.”

9/7/22- Mixed reviews- more up than down. TRDB.

4) GOD’S COUNTRY– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “When a college professor in the remote mountains of the American West confronts two hunters she catches trespassing on her property, she’s drawn into an escalating battle of wills with catastrophic consequences. Based on the short story “Winter Light” by James Lee Burke.”

9/14/22- Very good reviews for this drama. TRDB.

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY, CT-

1) DON’T WORRY DARLING– Poor reviews

2) MOONAGE DAYDREAM– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “MOONAGE DAYDREAM: a cinematic odyssey exploring Bowie’s creative, spiritual and musical journey.”

9/18/22- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

3) SEE HOW THEY RUN– 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Plans for a movie version of a smash-hit play come to an abrupt halt after a pivotal member of the crew is murdered. When world-weary Inspector Stoppard (Sam Rockwell) and eager rookie Constable Stalker (Saoirse Ronan) take on the case, the two find themselves thrown into a puzzling whodunit.”

9/7/22- Mixed reviews- more up than down. TRDB.

MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH COUNTY-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH- Same as Delray below

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-

a) DONT WORRY DARLING- Poor reviews

b) RAILWAY CHILDREN– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Inspired by one of the most beloved British family films of all time, RAILWAY CHILDREN is an enchanting, moving, and heart-warming adventure for a new generation. 1944 — As life in Britain’s cities becomes increasingly perilous, three evacuee children — Lily (Beau Gadsdon), Pattie (Eden Hamilton) and Ted (Zac Cudby) Watts — are sent by their mother from Salford to the Yorkshire village of Oakworth.

9/22/22- Fair reviews for this drama. TRDB.

c) SEE HOW THEY RUN

d) THE GOOD BOSS– (Limited Screenings)

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

a) CATHERINE CALLED BIRDY–

b) MOONAGE DAYDREAM–

C) THE AMERICAN FRIEND- from 1977