{"id":12871,"date":"2013-11-28T15:30:00","date_gmt":"2013-11-28T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thereeldrbob.com\/?p=12871"},"modified":"2014-01-08T18:45:54","modified_gmt":"2014-01-08T18:45:54","slug":"film-reviews-481-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thereeldrbob.com\/?p=12871","title":{"rendered":"FILM REVIEWS #481"},"content":{"rendered":"

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NOVEMBER 28, 2013<\/div>\n
DEAR FRIENDS:<\/div>\n
YOU CAN ACCESS THIS NEWSLETTER AND OLDER REVIEWS ON MY WEBSITE AT- www.thereeldrbob.com<\/a><\/div>\n
NEXT WEEK’S EDITION WILL CONTAIN INFORMATION FOR A FEW WEEKS AS\u00a0I TRANSITION TO FLORIDA FOR THE WINTER.<\/div>\n
I WILL BE SENDING MY NEWSLETTER FROM FLORIDA BUT THE FREQUENCY WILL PROBABLY BE DIMINISHED.<\/div>\n
ALSO, THE\u00a0APPEARENCE OF\u00a0THE NEWSLETTERS FOR THE NEXT FEW MONTHS\u00a0WILL BE SOMEWHAT DIFFERENT SINCE I WILL BE USING A DIFFERENT COMPUTER.<\/div>\n
QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-<\/div>\n
1) SUNLIGHT JR.-<\/strong> Netflix<\/div>\n
2) WHICH WAY IS THE FRONT LINE FROM HERE<\/strong>?- At the Theater<\/div>\n
3) THE SQUARE<\/strong>– At the Theater<\/div>\n
4) HANNAH ARENDT<\/strong>– Netflix<\/div>\n
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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT THE THEATER-<\/div>\n
1) DALLAS BUYERS CLUB<\/strong>– 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Loosely based on true events, this drama follows Ron Woodroof, who refuses to accept he’ll die in 30 days when he’s diagnosed with AIDS in 1986. He extends his life and eventually helps many other AIDS patients by smuggling medications from abroad.”10\/16\/13-\u00a0Very good reviews for this Indie drama. TRDB.<\/p>\n

11\/1\/13-\u00a0The review in today’s NY Times gave this movie an OK review but said that it lacked passion and “played it safe.” TRDB.<\/p>\n

11\/23\/13-\u00a0Very good reviews but not from this guy. I felt that the movie was predictable at every stage and the acting from Jennifer Gardner was weak. The story however could have been more interesting if anyone other than McConaughey showed any interest. TRDB.<\/p>\n

2) WHICH WAY IS THE FRONT LINE FROM HERE? 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this moving documentary, Sebastian Junger pays tribute to Tim Hetherington, his co-director on the Oscar-nominated film Restrepo, a talented and compassionate photojournalist who was killed while covering the war in Libya in 2011.”<\/p>\n

11\/22\/13-\u00a0Excellent reviews by everybody. TRDB.<\/p>\n

11\/23\/13-\u00a0An excellent documentary about\u00a0Tim Hetherington,\u00a0the man who was killed doing his job as a photojournalist in Libya. Plenty of footage of war but also plenty of Hetherington speaking directly to the camera about his views of life. TRDB.<\/p>\n

3) THE SQUARE- 2013.\u00a0Synopsis by Netflix. “This intimate documentary filmed in the midst of the Egyptian revolution follows its subjects on a life-changing journey through the euphoria of victory into the uncertainties and dangers of a “transitional period” under military rule.”<\/p>\n

10\/25\/13-\u00a0A good review in today’s NY Times and from everyone else as well. TRDB.<\/p>\n

11\/24\/13-\u00a0An excellent documentary about the political changes in Egypt over the last 2 years with an emphasis on the realities involved in a popular revolution. TRDB.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT HOME-<\/div>\n
1) SUNLIGHT JR.-<\/strong> 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Hard times befall an already struggling convenience-store clerk and her paraplegic boyfriend when they’re evicted from the seedy motel they call home, and she loses the job that barely supports them.”11\/15\/13-\u00a0Very good reviews in general but the NY Times review today was barely OK and said that the actors were not convincing. TRDB.<\/p>\n

11\/21\/13- I enjoyed this movie very much as it presented a very realistic picture of what it’s like to be poor with little hope of improvement. I was rooting for the couple. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2) HANNAH ARENDT<\/strong>– 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “After fleeing Nazi Germany for the United States, a Jewish-German philosopher accepts an assignment from the New Yorker to cover the trial of an infamous war criminal, resulting in an article that ignites controversy all over the world.”<\/p>\n

8\/6\/13-\u00a0Good reviews all over. TRDB.<\/p>\n

11\/25\/13-\u00a0I think that the movie gave a good description of the character and what she was about but as for the movie it felt a bit Hollywoodish and overacted. Still, I enjoyed it.\u00a0TRDB.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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COMING TO NETFLIX NEXT TUESDAY, DEC. 3-<\/div>\n
1) SPARK: A BURNING MAN STORY<\/strong>– 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Each year, Nevada’s Burning Man festival gathers revelers for one free-spirited weeklong party in the middle of the desert. Capturing the energy of the festivities, organizers and attendees share their passion for this renowned artistic event.”8\/16\/13- A few professional reviews and they are good including the one in today’s NY Times. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2) IL FUTURO<\/strong>– 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “While struggling to care for her younger brother, orphaned teen Bianca sets out to secure their future by seducing a blind neighbor who’s reputedly worth a fortune. But she’s ultimately unprepared for the effect he’ll have on her life.”<\/p>\n

9\/6\/13- A good review in today’s NY Times and good reviews elsewhere as well. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

3) GOOD OL’ FREDA<\/strong>– 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Freda Kelly was just a shy Liverpudlian teenager when she was asked to work for a local band hoping to make it big: the Beatles. In Good Ol’ Freda, the band’s former secretary tells her personal stories for the first time in 50 years.”<\/p>\n

9\/13\/13- Mixed reviews, mostly positive but the NY Times didn’t care for it, \u00a0saying that it was more coy than candid. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

4) OUR CHILDREN<\/strong>– 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Based on a true story, this intense drama follows young Belgian Murielle, who marries Moroccan-born Mounier. As their four children arrive in rapid succession and Mounier’s intrusive guardian runs their lives, Murielle grows increasingly desperate.”<\/p>\n

7\/15\/13- Early reviews are good for this movie. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

8\/2\/13- A good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

5) DRINKING BUDDIES<\/strong>– 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Workmates at a small Chicago brewery, Luke and Kate are romantically involved with others but also the best of friends — on and off the clock. Things get complicated, however, when the couples spend a weekend together at a lakeside retreat.”<\/p>\n

8\/23\/13- An excellent review in today’s NY Times and very good ones all around. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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OPENED LAST FRIDAY (NOV. 22) IN ADDITION TO THE MOVIES I WROTE ABOUT ON NOV. 21-<\/div>\n
1) BETTIE PAGE REVEALS ALL<\/strong>– 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “20th-century America’s most famous pinup girl recounts her drama-filled life, both in front of the camera and facing Senate investigators. This adoring documentary pays homage to Page’s bold willingness to model for racy fetishistic photos.”11\/22\/13-\u00a0Very good reviews all around including the one in today’s NY Times. TRDB.<\/p>\n

2) COLD TURKEY- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this holiday-gone-bad yarn, Peter Bogdanovich plays the patriarch of the dysfunctional Turner clan, a blended family gathering for Thanksgiving. But with the arrival of estranged daughter Nina, long-simmering grievances and resentments surface.”<\/p>\n

11\/22\/13-\u00a0Awful reviews all over and in today’s NY Times as well. TRDB.<\/p>\n

3) DETROIT UNLEADED- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a robber kills his father, Lebanese-American Sami abandons his college plans and takes over the family’s Detroit gas station. Co-managing with his ambitious cousin, Sami watches his future unfold amid a series of long days and weird customers.”<\/p>\n

11\/22\/13- Good reviews in general and a very good one in today’s NY Times. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

4) EVERYDAY<\/strong>– 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “With her husband imprisoned on drug charges, young mother Karen tries to raise four kids alone in this documentary-style drama filmed over five years. As Karen awaits her husband’s release, the trials of everyday life test her endurance.”<\/p>\n

11\/22\/13-\u00a0Very good although the NY Times commented that it was difficult at times to understand the Scottish accent. TRDB.<\/p>\n

5) HOME- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Pushing ahead in his battle with mental illness, 33-year-old Jack is ready to leave his group home and rent an apartment, despite his doctor’s doubts. But when the rent is raised and his work hours cut, Jack considers some risky options for funds.”<\/p>\n

11\/22\/13-\u00a0Just an OK review in today’s NY Times and it was the only review I could find. TRDB.<\/p>\n

6) IS THE MAN WHO IS TALL HAPPY?- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Director Michel Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) applies his playful imagination to animating a series of conversations with the esteemed linguist, philosopher, political commentator and activist Noam Chomsky. At the heart of these talks is Chomsky’s theory of the emergence of language. In this intellectual feast, Gondry uses drawings to make complex ideas more accessible and to expand the documentary form.”<\/p>\n

11\/22\/13-\u00a0Very good reviews from everybody. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

7) IT’S BETTER TO JUMP<\/strong>– 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This documentary about past and present-day Akka, a village in Northern Israel, looks at Arab families trying to hold on to their roots. All the while, the young villagers’ defiant attitude is reflected in their reckless leaps from a seaside cliff.”<\/p>\n

11\/22\/13-\u00a0Weak reviews in general and in today’s NY Times as well. TRDB.<\/p>\n

8)JFK: A PRESIDENT BETRAYED- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The Kennedy Administration, the golden days of our American “Camelot”, is one of the most written about and popular periods of American history. But there is one profound and moving story still waiting to be told. JFK: A President Betrayed uncovers new evidence that reveals how President John F. Kennedy boldly reversed deeply entrenched pro-war government policy to embark on secret back-channel peace efforts with Russian President Nikita Khrushchev, Cuban dictator Fidel Castro and other “enemies” of the United States.”<\/p>\n

11\/22\/13-\u00a0Good reviews from nearly every critic including the NY Times in today’s edition. TRDB.<\/p>\n

9) DIE NARDE (THE SCAR)- 2013. “Comprising a single helicopter ride that follows the entire length of the former Berlin Wall in real time, this compelling film traces the remains of a barrier that once split the city in two.”<\/span><\/p>\n

11\/22\/13-\u00a0Poor reviews including the one in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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OPENING THIS WEEK (11\/27, 28)<\/div>\n
1) BLACK NATIVITY<\/strong>– 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Langston Hughes’s play is the basis for this uplifting drama about an angry teen whose single mother sends him to spend Christmas with his grandparents. Frustrated by their strictness, the youth runs away and learns about faith during his journey.”11\/19\/13-\u00a0No reviews as yet. TRDB.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
2) COUSIN JULES<\/strong>– 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “COUSIN JULES: a rare combination of sophisticated movie-making technique (shot in CinemaScope and recorded in stereo) and content that is a veritable ode to the beauty of rural France, the simplicity of daily peasant life, and the nearly wordless intimacy of a lifelong relationship. Recording over a 5-year period, director Benicheti palpably captures the rhythms and rituals of blacksmith Jules Guiteaux and his wife F\u00e9licie as Jules dons wooden clogs and leather apron to begin work in his shop.”11\/12\/13- No reviews as yet. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
3) HOMEFRONT-<\/strong> 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “When ex-DEA agent Phil Broker is widowed, he moves with his 10-year-old daughter to a small town in pursuit of a quiet life, but he finds his dream destroyed by a murderous drug trafficker, Gator, and his gang of meth-making thugs.”11\/20\/13-\u00a0No reviews as yet. TRDB.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
4) MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM<\/strong>– 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Golden Globe-winner Idris Elba stars as Nelson Mandela in this in-depth biopic that portrays the groundbreaking South African leader from his rural childhood through his long imprisonment to his election as the country’s first black president.”11\/20\/13-\u00a0Fairly good reviews. TRDB.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
5) OLDBOY<\/strong>– 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “After being unaccountably held captive for years, Joe Doucett is suddenly released. Now, his only mission is to hunt down and punish his captors. Aided by a young stranger, he sets about unlocking his past in this remake of a popular Korean thriller.”11\/12\/13- No reviews as yet. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
6) THE END OF TIME<\/strong>– 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Human perception of time is the elusive topic of this feature-length documentary that explores its subject as real and conceptual, while advancing the idea that the clock may not be the only way to perceive, gauge and experience time.”11\/20\/13-\u00a0I’ve seen just 2 reviews, one up and one down. TRDB.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
7) THE PUNK SINGER<\/strong>– 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Filmmaker Sini Anderson chronicles the life of outspoken feminist musician Kathleen Hanna, including her mysterious and sudden retirement in 2005. New and vintage performance clips, spanning Hanna’s entire career, reveal her undeniable power.”11\/20\/13-\u00a0I’ve seen 4 reviews– all very good. TRDB<\/p>\n

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FLORIDA- At the Stonzek Theater Lake Worth Playhouse-<\/div>\n
1) BIG SUR<\/strong>– 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the wake of his literary success, Beat writer Jack Kerouac retreats to a small cabin in California’s Big Sur to try and sort out his life. When isolation leads him to take a break in San Francisco, he’s soon involved with his buddy’s mistress.”11\/1\/13-\u00a0Today’s NY Times gave this a good review but most other critics said it was pretty bad. TRDB.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
2) GO FOR SISTERS<\/strong><\/em>– 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Just out of prison, Fontanye discovers that her parole officer is Bernice, a former friend. Bernice takes it easy on Fontanye, and in turn, the ex-con promises to help find Bernice’s son Rodney, who disappeared near the Mexican border.”10\/16\/13-\u00a0A few reviews and they are mixed. TRDB.<\/p>\n

11\/8\/13-\u00a0The NY Times said that this movie had good characters and poor story. TRDB.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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COMCAST ON-DEMAND-<\/div>\n
NEW- NONE<\/div>\n
REPEATS-<\/div>\n
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1)\u00a0ADMISSION- Weak reviews\u00a0and I didn’t care for it<\/div>\n
2) ADORE-\u00a0Fair at best\u00a0reviews<\/div>\n
3) BEFORE MIDNIGHT- Great movie<\/div>\n
4) BLUE CAPRICE- Fairly good reviews<\/div>\n
5) BROADWAY IDIOT- Mixed reviews<\/div>\n
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6) COCKNEYS AND ZOMBIES- Good reviews<\/div>\n
7) CONCUSSION- I liked this movie<\/div>\n
8)DEAR MR. WATTERSON- Mixed reviews<\/div>\n
9) THE EAST- Fairly good reviews<\/div>\n
10) FITZGERALD FAMILY CHRISTMAS- Definitely see this one<\/div>\n
11) FRANCES HA- I liked this very much<\/div>\n
12) FRANKENSTEIN’S ARMY-\u00a0I’d miss this one- I should have<\/div>\n
13) GEOGRAPHY- OK reviews<\/div>\n
14) THE ICEMAN- I liked it<\/div>\n
15) JAYNE MANSFIELD’S CAR- Weak reviews<\/div>\n
16) KID WITH A BIKE- I liked this movie very much<\/div>\n
17) LINSANITY- Mixed reviews– slightly more positive than negative<\/div>\n
18)LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED- I liked this one very much<\/div>\n
19) LOVELACE-\u00a0I enjoyed this movie<\/div>\n
20) THE MOTEL LIFE- I watched this On-Demand and liked it<\/div>\n
21) MUD- Good reviews but I didn’t care for it<\/div>\n
22) STORIES WE TELL- A good movie<\/div>\n
23) SUNLIGHT JR.- I liked the movie<\/div>\n
24) TIGER EYES- Good reviews<\/div>\n
25) THE WAY, WAY BACK- Good reviews and I plan to see this on DVD<\/div>\n
26)\u00a0ZERO CHARISMA- Mixed reviews including a few very good ones<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Cablevision Link– http:\/\/www.optimum.net\/VOD\/movies?cat=Movies+On+Demand%2FIndependent+Films%2FIFC+In+Theaters<\/a><\/p>\n

DirecTV- www.directv.com\/DTVAPP\/listing\/ppvMovies.jsp<\/a><\/p>\n

Time Warner Link- www.twondemand.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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BOB’S PICKS IN THE SUBURBS-<\/div>\n
NEW IN THE BURBS-<\/div>\n
1) THE BOOK THIEF<\/strong>–\u00a0 Bethel, Saw Mill Hawthorne, Danbury, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Young Liesel steals books to teach herself to read, giving her refuge from the horrors of Nazi Germany and her cold foster parents. When not reading, she forms a bond with the Jewish man her adoptive family is hiding in their home.”11\/8\/13-\u00a0A really bad review in today’s NY Times and from most critics as well. TRDB.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
2) PHILOMENA<\/strong>– Jacob Burns, Bethel, Saw Mill Hawthorne, Danbury, Clearview 100.\u00a02013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Floundering BBC journalist Martin Sixsmith and aging Irishwoman Philomena Lee form an unlikely bond when they pair up to find the son Philomena was forced to give up for adoption 50 years ago.”11\/22\/13-\u00a0Excellent reviews all around including the NY Times. TRDB.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
3) NEBRASKA<\/strong>– Jacob Burns, Bethel, Clearview 100.\u00a02013. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a cantankerous old boozer thinks he’s won a magazine sweepstakes prize, his son reluctantly takes a road trip with him to claim the fortune. As they drive from Montana to Nebraska, they visit friends and relatives to whom the dad owes money.”11\/15\/13-\u00a0Good reviews in general and\u00a0a good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.<\/p>\n

4)\u00a0 OLDBOY- Danbury. 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “After being unaccountably held captive for years, Joe Doucett is suddenly released. Now, his only mission is to hunt down and punish his captors. Aided by a young stranger, he sets about unlocking his past in this remake of a popular Korean thriller.”<\/span><\/p>\n

11\/27\/13-\u00a0Weak reviews all around and in today’s NY Times as well. TRDB.<\/span><\/p>\n

REPEATS-<\/p>\n

1) DALLAS BUYERS CLUB- Jacob Burns, Bethel, Saw Mill Hawthorne, Danbury, Clearview 100.\u00a02013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Loosely based on true events, this drama follows Ron Woodroof, who refuses to accept he’ll die in 30 days when he’s diagnosed with AIDS in 1986. He extends his life and eventually helps many other AIDS patients by smuggling medications from abroad.”10\/16\/13-\u00a0Very good reviews for this Indie drama. TRDB.<\/p>\n

11\/1\/13-\u00a0The review in today’s NY Times gave this movie an OK review but said that it lacked passion and “played it safe.” TRDB.<\/p>\n

11\/23\/13-\u00a0Very good reviews but not from this guy. I felt that the movie was predictable at every stage and the acting from Jennifer Gardner was weak. The story however could have been more interesting if anyone other than McConaughey showed any interest. TRDB.<\/p>\n

2) 12 YEARS A SLAVE-\u00a0 Saw Mill Hawthorne, Garden Cinema Norwalk. 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “The autobiography of Solomon Northup, a free black man who was abducted from New York state and sold into slavery in the mid-1800s, serves as the basis for this historical drama. Chiwetel Ejiofor stars as Northup, and Brad Pitt plays an abolitionist.”<\/p>\n

9\/29\/13-\u00a0Excellent reviews. TRDB.<\/p>\n

10\/18\/13-\u00a0A glowing review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.<\/p>\n

11\/6\/13-\u00a0Overall I enjoyed this movie as this is clearly a story needing\u00a0to be told. The acting was wonderful.\u00a0Throughout the movie I couldn’t help thinking about this as another\u00a0Holocaust movie with the dehumanizing, the\u00a0oppression,\u00a0the splitting of families and the often random nature of the violence inflicted on the victims, in this case Blacks. My only objection was that\u00a0too many scenes seemed\u00a0the same\u00a0to me, each\u00a0showing the difficult daily\u00a0life on the plantation in one form or another.\u00a0TRDB.<\/p>\n

3) CAPTAIN PHILLIPS- Saw Mill Hawthorne. 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this exciting adventure based on true events that made international headlines, Tom Hanks portrays Capt. Richard Phillips, who is taken hostage by Somali pirates after they hijack his cargo ship, and the U.S. Navy’s efforts to rescue him.”<\/p>\n

10\/11\/13-\u00a0This movie, starring Tom Hanks as Captain Phillips,\u00a0has received excellent reviews but one critic said that it was a Hollywood style “A Hijacking”, a movie that I saw a few months ago that had a similar theme and was excellent. The NY Times liked it also.\u00a0TRDB.<\/p>\n

10\/11\/13-\u00a0The movie was well done and helped along by the knowledge that it was taken from a true story. Tom Hanks did his usual good job. I enjoyed the last 15min. the most. TRDB.<\/p>\n

4) GRAVITY- Saw Mill Hawthorne. 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “As a medical engineer on her first shuttle mission embarks on a space walk with a seasoned astronaut, debris strikes their craft and destroys it — leaving the two floating through space tethered together, with no connection to Earth.”<\/p>\n

10\/2\/13-\u00a0Very good reviews and this film has been well received at festivals\u00a0 too. TRDB.<\/p>\n

10\/4\/13-\u00a0A good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.<\/p>\n

10\/11\/13-\u00a0Kind of a weak story but the special effects are definitely worth the price of admission. TRDB.<\/p>\n

5) THE ARMSTRONG LIE- Garden Cinema Norwalk. 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Filming cyclist Lance Armstrong as he trained for the 2009 Tour de France, director Alex Gibney had intimate access to the racer’s team. Gibney’s cameras were also rolling for Armstrong’s startling 2012 confession of performance-enhancing drug use.”<\/p>\n

10\/16\/13-\u00a0Very good reviews. TRDB.<\/p>\n

11\/8\/13-\u00a0A good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.<\/p>\n

6) BLUE IS THE WARMEST COLOR-\u00a0Garden Cinema Norwalk.\u00a0 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Determined to fall in love, 15-year-old Adele focuses on Thomas. But it’s a blue-haired girl she meets on the street who really piques her interest. Soon, Adele begins exploring her desire for girls as she negotiates her way to becoming a woman.”<\/p>\n

Rotten Tomatoes had this to say– “A 15-year-old girl finds her na\u00efve perceptions of human sexuality challenged upon meeting a blue-haired girl who encourages her to assert her individuality in director Abdel Kechiche’s deeply perceptive drama. The recipient of the prestigious Palme d’ Or at the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival, Blue is the Warmest Color stars Adele Exarchopoulos and Lea Seydoux.”<\/p>\n

9\/28\/13-\u00a0Excellent reviews although A.O. Scott from the NY Times wrote a negative review after this film won at Cannes. TRDB.<\/p>\n

11\/2\/13-\u00a0Great acting by the two lead women and a lot of graphic\u00a0lesbian sex have contributed to making this movie,\u00a0the winner of the\u00a0Palme\u00a0d’Or Award in Cannes,\u00a0the most talked about movie\u00a0in a long time. The\u00a0story itself was very good as well and I recommend the film.\u00a0TRDB.<\/p>\n

For Independent Films in\u00a0Your Neighborhood\u00a0go to- www.emergingpictures.com<\/a><\/p>\n

For Independent Films in Palm Beach County go to www.lakeworthplayhouse.org<\/a><\/p>\n

For Films everywhere go to- www.fandango.com<\/a><\/p>\n

ENJOY!!<\/p>\n

THE REEL DR. BOB<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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