The Reel Dr. Bob

NOVEMBER 2, 2023-

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK- NONE

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) NYAD– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A remarkable true story of tenacity, friendship and the triumph of the human spirit, NYAD recounts a riveting chapter in the life of world-class athlete Diana Nyad. Three decades after giving up marathon swimming in exchange for a prominent career as a sports journalist, at the age of 60, Diana (four-time Academy Award nominee Annette Bening) becomes obsessed with completing an epic swim that always eluded her: the 110 mile trek from Cuba to Florida.”

10/20/2023- Good but not great reviews for this drama/ documentary. TRDB.

10/18/23– I saw this movie and I think you can forget about it although it had some historical value. TRDB.

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) THE HOLDOVERS— Good reviews for this drama/comedy.

2) AFTER DEATH- Poor reviews

3) DEEP RISING– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “5 years after Anote’s Ark, Matthieu Rytz returns with this up-to-the-minute tale of geopolitical, scientific, and corporate intrigue that exposes the machinations of a secretive organization empowered to greenlight massive extraction of metals from the deep seafloor that are deemed essential to the electric battery revolution.”

10/31/23- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.

4) PAIN HUSTLERS- Poor reviews

5) PRISCILLA– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley at a party, the man who is already a meteoric rock-and-roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in private moments: a thrilling crush, an ally in loneliness, a vulnerable best friend.”

11/1/23- Excellent reviews for this movie. TRDB.

6) FOUR DAUGHTERS– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “This riveting exploration of rebellion, memory, and sisterhood reconstructs the story of Olfa Hamrouni and her four daughters, unpacking a complex family history through intimate interviews and performance to examine how the Tunisian woman’s two eldest were radicalized by Islamic extremists.”

11/2/23- Excellent reviews for this documentary/drama. TRDB.

7) RADICAL– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In a Mexican border town plagued by neglect, corruption, and violence, a frustrated teacher tries a radical new method to break through his students’ apathy and unlock their curiosity, their potential… and maybe even their genius. Based on a true story.”

11/3/23- Very good reviews for this Spanish drama. TRDB.

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

1) ANATOMY OF A FALL–

2) THE HOLDOVERS– Very good reviews

3) KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON–

4) THE KILLER– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After a fateful near-miss an assassin battles his employers, and himself, on an international manhunt he insists isn’t personal.”

11/3/23- Good reviews for this mystery. TRDB.

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY, CT-

1) PRISCILLA– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley at a party, the man who is already a meteoric rock-and-roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in private moments: a thrilling crush, an ally in loneliness, a vulnerable best friend.”

11/1/23- Excellent reviews for this movie. TRDB.

2) THE PERSIAN VERSION– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Leila is an Iranian American woman who strives to find balance and embrace her opposing cultures. When her large family reunites in New York City for her father’s heart transplant, she keeps everyone at arm’s length — until a secret is revealed.”

10/20/23- Fair reviews for this comedy/drama. TRDB.

3) TAYLOR SWIFT–

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL, CT

MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH, FL NEAR ME-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) WHAT HAPPENS LATER– Fair reviews

b) THE PERSIAN VERSION- Fair reviews

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- SAME AS LAKE WORTH

3) THE REGAL SHADOWOOD 18 IS SHOWING “PRISCILLA” AND “RADICAL.”

4) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH- (Fri.–Sunday)

a) STOP MAKING SENSE–