The Reel Dr. Bob

JULY 19, 2024-

DEAR FRIENDS:

QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-

1) FLY ME TO THE MOON– Theater

2) HILLBILLY ELEGY– Netflix

MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) FLY ME TO THE MOON– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, Fly Me To The Moon is a sharp, stylish romantic comedy set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Brought in to fix NASA’s public image, sparks fly in all directions as marketing maven Kelly Jones (Johansson) wreaks havoc on launch director Cole Davis’s (Tatum) already difficult task. When the White House deems the mission too important to fail, the countdown truly begins.”  

7/18/24- I found the movie enjoyable. TRDB.

2) HILLBILLY ELEGY– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Former Marine and current Yale Law student J.D. Vance has worked hard to distance himself from his Appalachian roots. But when a family crisis calls him back to his hometown, he’s forced to come to terms with his complex family history.”

7/15/24- Weak reviews by the critics and  very good ones by audiences. TRDB.

7/16/24-I found it entertaining. TRDB

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) MADE IN ENGLAND– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Martin Scorsese reflects on the influence of filmmakers Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, whose decades-long collaboration led to a series of classics that made the duo a crucial part of British cinema.”

7/15/24- Excellent early reviews. TRDB.

2) TWICE COLONIZED– 2023. Renowned Inuit lawyer Aaju Peter has led a lifelong fight for the rights of her people. A member of a historically marginalized and oppressed community, Aaju’s heritage puts her in the unique position of someone who has been “twice colonized” — first by European settlers who arrived in the Arctic, and then by modern-day Canadian policies and institutions. But while launching an effort to establish an Indigenous forum at the EU, Aaju finds herself facing a difficult and deeply personal journey to mend her own wounds after the unexpected passing of her youngest son. In this “powerful exploration of cultural trauma” (The Film Stage), director Lin Alluna follows alongside Aaju Peter as she strives to reclaim her language and identity after a lifetime of whitewashing and forced assimilation.”

3) TOUCH– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A romantic and thrilling story that spans several decades and continents; TOUCH follows one widower’s emotional journey to find his first love who disappeared 50 years ago, before his time runs out.”

7/10/24- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.

4) SORRY/ NOT SORRY– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “An inside look at Louis CK’s public downfall and surprising return to the spotlight. Featuring interviews with women who spoke up about his sexual misconduct, New York Times journalists who broke the story, and fellow comedians such as Michael Ian Black, Michael Schur, and Aida Rodriguez. Examines cancel culture and the legacy of the #MeToo movement. A New York Times production.”

5) FLY ME TO THE MOON– see above

6) DANDELION– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Dandelion (KiKi Layne), a struggling but determined singer-songwriter in a downward spiral, reluctantly takes a last-ditch effort gig where she meets Casey (Thomas Doherty), a guitarist who walked away from his dream long ago. ”

7/15/24- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.

7) THE CONVERT– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “New Zealand in the 1830s is a largely M?ori world, dominated by tribal wars. Seeking redemption from a dark past, lay preacher Thomas Munro (GUY PEARCE) is on board a trading vessel heading to the newly established town of Epworth.”

7/15/24- Very good reviews by the critics and poor ones from audiences. TRDB.

8) SING SING– 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Divine G (Colman Domingo), imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn’t commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men, including a wary newcomer (Clarence Maclin), in this stirring true story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art, starring an unforgettable ensemble cast of formerly incarcerated actors.”

7/16/23- Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.

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MOVIES PLAYING AT–

1) THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER-

a) FLY ME TO THE MOON–

b) TOUCH–

c) THELMA–

d) WIDOW CLICQUOT– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After her husband’s untimely death, Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot flouts convention by assuming the reins of the fledgling wine business they had nurtured together. Steering the company through dizzying political and financial reversals, she defies her critics and revolutionizes the champagne industry to become one of the world’s first great businesswomen.”

7/19/24- Fairly good reviews for this drama. TRDB.

2) THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY-

a) FLY ME TO THE MOON–

b) LONGLEGS–

c) TOUCH–

d) THELMA–

3) AT THE GREENWOOD  FEATURES IN BETHEL-

a) FLY ME TO THE MOON–

MOVIES IN PALM BEACH NEAR ME-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) WIDOW CLICQUIT– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After her husband’s untimely death, Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot flouts convention by assuming the reins of the fledgling wine business they had nurtured together. Steering the company through dizzying political and financial reversals, she defies her critics and revolutionizes the champagne industry to become one of the world’s first great businesswomen.”

7/19/24- Fairly good reviews for this drama. TRDB.

b) LONG LEGS–

c) FLY ME TO THE MOON–

d) THELMA–

2) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- Same as Lake Worth with the addition of

“Kinds of Kindness.”

3) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-

a) JUNE ZERO– (FRI.–SUN)

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