The Reel Dr. Bob

APRIL 10, 2025-

DEAR FRIENDS:

MOVIES I SAW DURING THIS WEEK- NONE- but I am planing to go to the movies later this afternoon.

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS AND/OR STREAMING-

1) SECRET MALL APARTMENT– In 2003, eight Rhode Islanders created a secret apartment inside the busy Providence Place Mall and kept it going for four years, filming everything along the way. Far more than just a wild prank, the secret mall apartment became an incredibly meaningful act for all the participants, at once an act of defiance against local gentrification, a boundary-pushing work of public/private art, and a 750 square foot space that sticks it to the man.”

2) JULIE KEPS QUIET– As the star player at an elite youth tennis academy, Julie’s life revolves around the game she loves. She trains hard, pausing only for class or physical therapy before returning to the gym fixated on making it into the Belgian Tennis Federation. When her coach Jérémy is suddenly suspended following the suicide of one of his female protégées, all the players at the academy are encouraged to speak up about their experiences with him. Julie, however, decides to keep quiet.”

4/2/25- Very good reviews. TRDB.

3) GRAND TOUR– Very good reviews. TRDB.

4) VIET AND NAM– 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In the depths of the underground coal mines, where danger awaits and darkness prevails, Nam and Viet, both young miners, cherish fleeting moments, knowing that one of them will soon leave for a new life across the sea.”

4/2/25- Excellent reviews. TRDB.

5) HOLY COW– 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After the tragic death of his father, 18 year old Totone is thrust into the unexpected and very adult role of looking after his younger sister and their failing family farm in the Jura section of France.”

4/3/25- Very good reviews. TRDB

6) THE FRIEND– 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In The Friend, writer and teacher Iris (Naomi Watts) finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor (Bill Murray) dies suddenly and bequeaths her his beloved 150 lb. Great Dane.”

4/4/25- Very good reviews. TRDB.

MOVIES PLAYING AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE-

1) THE FRIEND– 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In The Friend, writer and teacher Iris (Naomi Watts) finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor (Bill Murray) dies suddenly and bequeaths her his beloved 150 lb. Great Dane.”

4/4/25- Very good reviews. TRDB.

2) DEATH OF A UNICORN– Weak reviews

3) THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND–

4) THE PENGUIN LESSONS– 2025. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976. Expecting an easy ride, Tom discovers a divided nation and a class of unteachable students. However, after he rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach, his life is turned upside-down.”

3/30/25- Fair reviews from the critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE AMC THEATER IN DANBURY-

1) THE LUCKIEST MAN IN AMERICA–  Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In 1984, a man  named Michael Larson appeared on a popular game show called PRESS YOUR LUCK. Unfortunately for the producers, Michael was about to make history. In trying to beat the system, he caused one of the strangest moments on television.”

4/6/23- Most reviews were weak but there were a few that appeared to be OK. “

2) THE FRIEND–

3) THE WOMAN IN THE YARD–

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MOVIES PLAYING AT THE GREENWOOD THEATER IN BETHEL-

1) THE LUCKIEST MAN IN AMERICA–

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MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH NEAR ME-

1) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH

a) THE FRIEND–

b) YANIV–

c) OCTOBER 8-

2)  THE MOVIES OF DELRAY- Same as Lake Worth

3) THE STONZEK THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH

a) FLOW–

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