The Reel Dr. Bob

OCTOBER 25, 2024-

DEAR FRIENDS:

MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-

1) MUSIC OF THE HEART– 1999. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After being abandoned by her husband, depressed music teacher Roberta (Meryl Streep) lands a job teaching violin to underprivileged children in Harlem, New York. Despite initial friction from school principal Janet Williams (Angela Bassett) and the students, the program succeeds and attracts public recognition. After 10 years, however, the program is suddenly shut down following budget cuts — and Roberta, together with Williams and her former pupils, works to hold a fund-raising concert.”

10/23/24- Weak reviews at best but as far as “FEEL GOOD” is concerned I liked it.

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NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) FANATICAL: THE CATFISHING OF TEGAN AND SARA-

2) WOMAN OF THE HOUR– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “An aspiring actress crosses paths with a prolific serial killer in ’70s LA when they’re cast on an episode of “The Dating Game.” Based on a true story.”

10/22/24- Excellent reviews from the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB. I had to turn it off- too scary for me.

3) HIGH TIDE– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Heartbroken and adrift, undocumented Brazilian immigrant Lourenço searches for purpose in the queer mecca of Provincetown. As the summer season comes to a fade, he sparks an intense and unexpected romance with Maurice. Together, the two reconcile the pasts they’ve left behind and their uncertain futures.”

10/22/24- Early reviews are excellent. TRDB.

4) GOODRICH– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Andy Goodrich’s (Michael Keaton) life is upended when his wife and mother of their nine-year-old twins enters a 90-day rehab program, leaving him on his own with their young kids. Thrust into the world of modern parenthood, Goodrich leans on his daughter from his first marriage, Grace (Mila Kunis), as he ultimately evolves into the father Grace never had.”

10/23/24- Fair to good reviews. TRDB.

5) ANORA– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or winner ANORA is an audacious, thrilling, and comedic variation on a modern day Cinderella story. Mikey Madison (ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD) captivates as Ani, a young sex worker from Brooklyn whose life takes an unexpected turn when she meets and impulsively marries Vanya, the impetuous son of a Russian billionaire. However, when Vanya’s parents catch wind of the union, they send their henchmen to annul the marriage, setting off a wild chase through the streets of New York.”

10/22/24- Excellent reviews from the critics and very good ones from audiences. TRDB.

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

1) ANORA–

2) WE LIVE IN TIME

3) CONCLAVE– 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “CONCLAVE follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events — selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope’s wake, secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church.”

11/1/2024- Very good reviews. TRDB.

4) EMILIA -PEREZ–

5) SATURDAY NIGHT–

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MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-

a) HERE–

b) CONCLAVE- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “CONCLAVE follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events — selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope’s wake, secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church.”

11/1/2024- Very good reviews. TRDB.

c) WE LIVE IN TIME–

d) WHITE BIRD–

e) LEE–

2) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH-

a) SEPARATED– Nov. 1–Nov 3

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