The Reel Dr. Bob

FEBRUARY 16, 2023-

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN–

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Set on a remote island off the west coast of Ireland, THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN follows lifelong friends Pádraic and Colm, who find themselves at an impasse when Colm unexpectedly puts an end to their friendship. A stunned Pádraic, aided by his sister Siobhán and troubled young islander Dominic, endeavours to repair the relationship, refusing to take no for an answer.”

10/22/22- Excellent reviews from all. I feel that it was a bit long but well acted with a unique story to tell.TRDB. Amazon Prime

2) TAR- 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “From writer-producer-director Todd Field comes TÁR, starring Cate Blanchett as Lydia Tár, the groundbreaking conductor of a major German Orchestra. We meet Tár at the height of her career, as she’s preparing both a book launch and much-anticipated live performance of Mahler’s Fifth Symphony. Over the ensuing weeks her life begins to unravel in a singularly modern way.”

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) HANNAH HA HA– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A young woman’s life gets shaken up when her brother pays a visit.’

2/12/23- Just 3 reviews noted and they are all good. TRDB.

2) SWEETHEART- 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A socially awkward, environmentally conscious teenager named AJ is dragged to a coastal holiday park by her painfully ‘normal’ family, where she becomes unexpectedly captivated by a chlorine smelling, sun-loving lifeguard named Isla.”

2/12/23- Excellent reviews for this British coming of age drama. TRDB. Prime Video

3) OF AN AGE– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “OF AN AGE is set in the summer of 1999 as a 17-year-old Serbian born, Australian amateur ballroom dancer experiences an unexpected and intense 24-hour romance with a friend’s older brother.”

2/12/23- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

4) THE BLUE CAFTAN– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Halim and Mina run a traditional caftan store in one of Morocco’s oldest medinas. In order to keep up with the commands of the demanding customers, they hire Youssef. Slowly Mina realizes how much her husband is moved by the presence of the young man. Morocco’s official entry for Best International Film at the 95th Academy Awards.”

2/12/23- Excellent reviews for this Arabic movie. TRDB.

5) CINEMA SABAYA– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A group of Arab and Jewish women attend a video workshop at a small town community center run by Rona (Dana Ivgy, Zero Motivation), a young filmmaker from Tel Aviv, who teaches them to document their lives. As each student shares footage from her home life with the others, their beliefs and preconceptions are challenged and barriers are broken down.”

6) THE CIVIL DEAD– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Clay is a loner photographer who enjoys a mundane life with his artist wife Whitney in Los Angeles. Whitney advises Clay, who has been creatively stagnant and unemployed for months, to go out and be productive while she’s out of town and not to “just lay in the living room and drink beer.” While taking photos out in a park, Clay happens upon his long-lost friend, Whit. After a night of catching up, Whit discloses an unsettling secret to Clay, which puts a strain on his marriage and causes him to question his own sanity.”

2/12/23- Excellent reviews for this comedy/drama. TRDB.

SKIP THESE-

1) AT MIDNIGHT

2) YOUR PLACE OR MINE

3) SOMEBODY I USED TO KNOW- Just a few decent reviews- the rest are poor.

Prime Video

4)  MAGIC MIKE’S LAST DANCE

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

1) CLOSE-

2) LIVING–

3) EMILY-

4) TURN EVERY PAGE–

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY CT.

1) OF AN AGE–

2) MARLOWE-

3) 80 FOR BRADY–

4) MISSING–

5) WOMEN TALKING–

MOVIES PLAYING PALM BEACH Co., FL-

a) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

1) MORDECAI-

2) LET IT BE MORNING–

3) 80 FOR BRADY–

4) A MAN CALLED OTTO–

5) FOUR WINTERS–

b) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-

1) MORDECAI–

2) LET IT BE MORNING–

3) 80 FOR BRADY–

4) A MAN CALLED OTTO–

5) LIVING-

6) THE WHALE-

7) FOUR WINTERS:

c) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-

1) MEMORIA– (2/15–2/17)

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