The Reel Dr. Bob

DECEMBER 22, 2023-

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) MAESTRO– In the theater

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) MAESTRO– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Maestro is a towering and fearless love story chronicling the lifelong relationship between Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein.”

11/22/23- Fair reviews for this drama from the critics and very good ones from audiences. I enjoyed this movie very much. TRDB.

In theaters but also on Netflix right now. TRDB.

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NEWLY RELEASED MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) THE FAMILY PLAN– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Dan Morgan (Mark Wahlberg) loves his quiet suburban life as a devoted husband, father of three and successful car salesman. But that’s only half the story. Decades earlier, he was an elite government assassin tasked with eliminating the world’s deadliest threats. When enemies from his past track him down, Dan packs his unsuspecting wife (Michelle Monaghan), angsty teen daughter, pro-gamer teen son and adorable 10-month-old baby into their minivan and takes off.”

12/16/23- Tterrible reviews by the critics and poor ones by audiences but I can’t pass up a road movie. TRDB.

2) IMMEDIATE FAMILY– 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Four musicians find lasting success but stay out of the limelight while performing with iconic singers Phil Collins, James Taylor, Carole King and others.”

12/16/23- Excellent reviews by the critics and weak ones from audiences. TRDB.

3) GODARD CINEMA– 2022. Jean-Luc Godard is synonymous with cinema. With the release of Breathless in 1960, he established himself overnight as a cinematic rebel and symbol for the era’s progressive and anti-war youth. Sixty-two years and 140 films later, Godard is among the most renowned artists of all time, taught in every film school yet still shrouded in mystery.”

12/16/23- No reviews as yet. TRDB.

4) AMERICAN FICTION– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten tomatoes. “AMERICAN FICTION is Cord Jefferson’s hilarious directorial debut, which confronts our culture’s obsession with reducing people to outrageous stereotypes.”

12/16/23- Very good reviews for this drama. TRDB.

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MOVIES PLAYING FROM DEC. 22-28

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER-

1 ) POOR THINGS–

2) THE IRON CLAW– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers seek larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports.”

12/20/23- Good reviews for this biopic. TRDB.

3) AMERCAN FICTION–

5) THE BOY AND THE HERON

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY, CT-

1) ANYONE BUT YOU– Awful reviews

2) THE IRON CLAW- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers seek larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports.”

12/20/23- Good reviews for this biopic. TRDB.

3) POOR THINGS–

4) THE BOY AND THE HERON–

5) THE HOLDOVERS-

6) TAYLOR SWIFT–

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE GREENWOOD FEATURES IN BETHEL, CT-

1) THE IRON CLAW– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers seek larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports.”

12/20/23- Good reviews for this biopic. TRDB.

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MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH COUNTY NEAR ME-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) MAESTRO

b) THE HOLDOVERS–

c) ANATOMY OF A FALL-

d) FAREWELL MR. HAFFMANN– 2023- Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Occupied Paris, 1941: all members of the Jewish community are instructed to come forward and identify themselves to authorities. Dedicated jeweler Joseph Haffmann (Auteuil), fearing the worst, arranges for his family to flee the city and offers his employee François Mercier (Gilles Lellouche) the chance to take over his store until the conflict subsides.”

12/21/23- Excellent reviews for this movie. TRDB.

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-

a) Same as Lake Worth but also showing “Poor Things”