The Reel Dr. Bob

MAY 4, 2023

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

I AM WATCHING “ALASKA DAILY” ON PRIME AND ENJOYING IT– LOVE HILLARY SWANK!!

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK- NONE

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) THE EIGHT MOUNTAINS– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After meeting as children over a series of summers in the Italian Alps, Pietro (Luca Marinelli) and Bruno (Alessandro Borghi) reunite as adults to build a mountainside cottage which becomes a site of both reflection and reconciliation.”

4/30/23- Excellent reviews for this drama from Italy. TRDB.

2) R.M.N.- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Award-winning director Cristian Mungiu’s (4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days) gripping portrait of ethnic and economic resentments tearing at the fabric of a small mountain town.”

4/30/23- Excellent reviews for this drama from Romania. TRDB.

3) POLITE SOCIETY– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A merry mash-up of sisterly affection, parental disappointment and bold action, POLITE SOCIETY follows martial artist-in-training Ria Khan who believes she must save her older sister Lena from her impending marriage.”

4/30/23- Excellent reviews from the critics and good ones from audiences. TRDB.

4) ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT’S ME, MARGARET– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions.”

4/30/23- Excellent reviews from all. TRDB.

5) NUCLEAR NOW– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “As fossil fuels continue to cook the planet, the world is finally becoming forced to confront the influence of large oil companies and tactics that have enriched a small group of corporations and individuals for generations.”

4/30/23- Just a few reviews so far and they are mixed. One reviewer called this documentary “blah.”  TRDB.

6) FOUR QUARTETS– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten tomatoes. “Ralph Fiennes’s exquisite performance of T. S. Eliot’s poetic masterpiece is dynamically translated from stage to screen by director Sophie Fiennes.”

4/30/23- Fair reviews for this drama. TRDB.

7) BIG GEORGE FOREMAN– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. ‘Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World is based on the remarkable true story of one of the greatest comebacks of all time and the transformational power of second chances.”

4/30/23- Awful reviews by the critics but excellent reviews from audiences. I’ll skip it- I saw the coming attractions and that was enough. TRDB.

8) THE RESTLESS– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Leila and Damien are deeply in love. Despite his bipolarity , he tries to pursue his life with her, knowing he may never be able to offer her what she desires.”

4/30/23- Very good reviews for this French drama. TRDB.

9) THOSE WHO REMAINED– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A man living a solitary life in post-World War II Hungary meets a young girl.”

4/30/23- Excellent reviews by the critics for this movie from Hungary and so-so reviews by audiences. TRDB.

10) WINTER BOY– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Lucas is 17 when his teenage world is suddenly shattered. He views his life as a wild animal in need of taming. Between a brother settled in Paris and a mother with whom he now lives alone, Lucas will have to fight to rediscover hope and love.”

4/30/23- Fair to good reviews for this French drama. TRDB.

11) BROADWAY– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Nelly has escaped from her wealthy and controlling family. As she dances in a strip club, she meets Markos, a small yet charismatic gangster, who helps her run away from her stepfather’s henchmen. Markos soon becomes her protector and lover.”

4/30/23- Excellent reviews for this Greek drama. TRDB.

12) WYNONNA JUDD: BETWEEN HELL AND HALLELUUJAH-2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “WYNONNA JUDD: BETWEEN HELL AND HALLELUJAH offers audiences a raw, first-hand glimpse into Wynonna’s life as she bravely embarks on her next chapter following Naomi Judd’s untimely passing.”

4/30/23- Just 1 review and it is poor. TRDB.

13) CENTURION: THE DANCING STALLION– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The journey begins as Ellissia (Midthunder) adopts a white stallion to train in the art of Mexican horse dancing. As she starts teaching the handsome but previously abused Centurion, Ellissia falls critically ill, which keeps her from competing in a celebrated equestrian event. Under the watchful eyes of her father (Zane).”

4/30/23- No reviews as yet. TRDB.

SKIP THIS-

1) THE END OF SEX-

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

1) AIR–

2) OTHER PEOPLE’S CHILDREN– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Rachel is 40 years old, with no children. She loves her life: her high school students, her friends, her ex, her guitar lessons. When she falls in love with Ali, she becomes attached to Leila, his 4-year-old daughter. She tucks her into bed, cares for her, loves her like her own. But to love other people’s children is risky.”

4/23/23- Excellent reviews for this French comedy/drama. TRDB.

3) POLITE SOCIETY– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A merry mash-up of sisterly affection, parental disappointment and bold action, POLITE SOCIETY follows martial artist-in-training Ria Khan who believes she must save her older sister Lena from her impending marriage.”

4/30/23- Excellent reviews from the critics and good ones from audiences. TRDB.

4) R.M.N.- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Award-winning director Cristian Mungiu’s (4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days) gripping portrait of ethnic and economic resentments tearing at the fabric of a small mountain town.”

4/30/23- Excellent reviews for this drama from Romania. TRDB.

5) ARE YOU THERE GOD? –

6) CHEVALIER– limited screenings

7) SHOWING UP-

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY, CT-

1) LOVE AGAIN–

2) ARE YOU THERE GOD?

3) POLITE SOCIETY–

4) GUY RITCHIE’S COVENANT

5) AIR-

MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH Co.

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) ISRAEL SWINGS FOR GOLD–

b) ARE YOU THERE GOD?

c) SOMEWHERE IN QUEENS–

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-

a) LOVE AGAIN–

b) ISRAEL SWINGS FOR GOLD–

c) ARE YOU THERE GOD?

d) SOMEWHERE IN QUEENS–

3) THE STONZEK THEATER AT THE LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH- (Friday–Sunday)

a) SLAVA UKRAINI– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “One year after the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy takes us to the heart of the combat through this war diary made during the second half of 2022.”

5/3/23- No reviews yet but I’d take a chance and see it. TRDB.

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