The Reel Dr. Bob

DECEMBER 15, 2023-

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) GOLDA– on Prime

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) GOLDA- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Golda is a ticking-clock thriller set during the tense 19 days of the Yom Kippur War in 1973. Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir (Helen Mirren), faced with the potential of Israel’s complete destruction, must navigate overwhelming odds, a skeptical cabinet, and a complex relationship with US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger (Liev Schreiber), with millions of lives in the balance.”9/4/23- Weak reviews by the critics and good ones by audiences. I liked it. TRDB.

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) POOR THINGS– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and producer Emma Stone comes the incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Stone), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe).”

12/13/23- Excellent reviews by the critics and by audiences as well. TRDB.

2) INTO THE WEEDS– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Does the most widely used weed killer in the world cause cancer? Into the Weeds: Dewayne “Lee” Johnson vs. Monsanto Company follows the story of groundskeeper Lee Johnson and his fight for justice against agrichemical giant Monsanto. TRDB.

12/14/23- Excellent reviews for this documentary by the critics and weak ones from audiences so far. TRDB. On VUDU

3) OUR SON– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Gabriel has been dissatisfied with his marriage for some time and files for divorce, leading to a custody battle that forces the gay couple to confront the changing reality of their love for each other and for their son.”

12/14/23- Excellent reviews from the critics and weak ones from audiences. TRDB. ON VUDU

4) TOTAL TRUST– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “TOTAL TRUST is an eye-opening and deeply disturbing documentary about surveillance technology, abuse of power and censorship. Through the haunting stories of people in China who have been monitored, intimidated and even tortured, the film sparks a global debate about the dangers that Big Data and AI pose to individual freedoms.

12/14/23- Excellent reviews from all for this documentary. TRDB. On Vudu

5) CONCRETE UTOPIA– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The world has been reduced to rubble by a massive earthquake. While no one knows for sure how far the ruins stretch, or what the cause of the earthquake may be, in the heart of Seoul there is only one apartment building left standing. It is called Hwang Gung Apartments. As time passes, outsiders start coming in to Hwang Gung Apartments trying to escape the extreme cold. Before long, the apartment residents are unable to cope with the increasing numbers. Feeling a threat to their very survival, the residents enact a special measure.”

12/14/23- Excellent reviews by the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.

6) ANSELM– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In Anselm, Wim Wenders creates a portrait of Anselm Kiefer, one of the most innovative and important painters and sculptors of our time.”

12/14/23- Excellent reviews for this documentary.  TRDB.

7) ORIGIN– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “While grappling with tremendous personal tragedy, Isabel sets herself on a path of global investigation and discovery. Despite the colossal scope of her project, she finds beauty and bravery while crafting one of the defining American books of our time.”

12/14/23- Fair reviews for this drama. TRDB.

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

1) FALLLEN LEAVES–

2) MAESTRO–

3) THE BOY AND THE HERON–

4) THE HOLDOVERS–

5) POOR THINGS–

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MOVIES SHOWING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY, CT-

1)THE BOY AND THE HERON–

2) EILEEN-

3) TAYLOR SWIFT–

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MOVIES SHOWING AT THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL, CT-

1) THE HOLDOVERS–

2) RADICAL-

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MOVIES SHOWING IN PALM BEACH Co. NEAR ME-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) MAESTRO-

b) NAPOLEON-

c) EILEEN–

d) THE HOLDOVERS–

e) ANATOMY OF A FALL–

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- Same as Lake Worth

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