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DECEMBER 19, 2014<\/div>\n
DEAR FRIENDS:<\/div>\n
This is the\u00a0first\u00a0Newsletter from Florida this winter. It’s been 2\u00a0weeks since the last one and so this issue will include some information from the last\u00a0couple of weeks as well as material for the next 2 weeks whenever possible.<\/div>\n
The next issue will be on or about Jan. 2, 2014.<\/div>\n
Still having some computer issues so please let me know if you’re having any difficulty reading this issue either by email or on-line.<\/div>\n
You can access this Newsletter and old reviews at www.thereeldrbob.com<\/a><\/div>\n
QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-<\/div>\n
1) WEST OF MEMPHIS- Netflix<\/div>\n
2) THE GIRL- Netflix<\/div>\n
3) THE PRIME MINISTERS: THE PIONEERS- At the Theater<\/div>\n
4) INFORMANT- Netflix<\/div>\n
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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT THE THEATER-<\/div>\n
1) THE PRIME MINISTERS: THE PIONEERS- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Discover the legacy of two of Israel’s early prime ministers, Levi Eshkol and Golda Meir, as seen through the eyes of adviser and author Yehuda Avner. Leonard Nimoy, Sandra Bullock and other stars voice this film from the Simon Wiesenthal Center.”10\/18\/13-\u00a0Early reviews are mostly negative. The NY Times liked it. I’m sure I’ll see this one regardless of the reviews. TRDB.<\/p>\n

12\/11\/13-\u00a0Despite the poor reviews I enjoyed this movie very much. TRDB.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT HOME-<\/div>\n
1) WEST OF MEMPHIS<\/strong>– 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “After the 1994 conviction of three troubled teens for the murders of three younger boys, questions began to arise about the prosecution of the case, with numerous legal experts and celebrities demanding that previously ignored evidence be examined.”Excellent reviews. TRDB.<\/p>\n

12\/6\/13-\u00a0An extremely well done documentary that held my interest despite its two and a half hour length. It should be required viewing for all lawyers. TRDB.<\/p>\n

2) THE GIRL- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “While transporting illegal immigrants across the Texas border, a cash-strapped single mother finds herself caring for a young Mexican girl. Along the way, she’s forced to reexamine her life with a critical eye.”<\/p>\n

12\/14\/12-\u00a0Fair reviews in today’s NY Times and by other professional critics as well. Audiences have not liked this film. TRDB.<\/p>\n

12\/6\/13-\u00a0Weak reviews but I found it interesting and I got into the story. TRDB.<\/p>\n

2) INFORMANT- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “What turned Brandon Darby from an outspoken radical to a right-wing FBI informant in only three years? This doc gets the story from the man himself. Darby explains the shift in his allegiances that made him one of activism’s most maligned figures.”<\/p>\n

9\/13\/13-\u00a0Excellent reviews all around with a somewhat weaker review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.<\/p>\n

12\/16\/13-\u00a0A very well done and informative documentary about Brandon Darby leaving us with many questions about his motivation in changing sides. TRDB.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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COMING TO NETFLIX NEXT TUESDAY, DEC. 24 AND DEC. 31-<\/div>\n
DEC. 24-<\/div>\n
1) MORE THAN HONEY- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Already hailed as a definitive work on the subject, this comprehensive documentary examines the disappearance of honeybee populations worldwide. Cutting-edge filmmaking illustrates the causes and consequences of this alarming phenomenon.”6\/5\/13-\u00a0Early reviews are good\u00a0\u00a0for this documentary. TRDB.<\/p>\n

6\/12\/13-\u00a0The review in today’s NY Times called this movie fascination but rambling. TRDB.<\/p>\n

2) CAESAR MUST DIE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Brothers Paolo and Vittorio Taviani take their cameras inside Rome’s Rebbibia Prison as its inmates stage a production of Shakespeare’s\u00a0Julius Caesar. The film reveals the Bard’s power to enlighten as the men connect the play to their own lives.”<\/p>\n

2\/6\/13-\u00a0Good reviews in general and in today’s NY Times as well. TRDB.<\/p>\n

3) UNA NOCHE- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “After Cuban teenager Raul is accused of assault, he and his best friend decide to flee the country and make the 90-mile journey to the United States. Elio’s twin sister — whom he is reluctant to leave behind — narrates their harrowing story.”<\/p>\n

8\/23\/13-\u00a0An excellent review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.<\/p>\n

9\/11\/13-\u00a0I liked this movie that\u00a0was\u00a0about coming of age in the setting of\u00a0Havana, Cuba but instead of rebelling against their parents they are rebelling against the state.\u00a0Excellent acting made this movie excel. TRDB.<\/p>\n

4) JOBS- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Ashton Kutcher delivers a tour de force performance as Apple founder Steve Jobs in this biopic that spans three decades of the entrepreneur’s life. The story follows Jobs from the obscurity of a Palo Alto garage to global fame as a technology icon.”<\/p>\n

8\/6\/13-\u00a0Early reviews are weak. TRDB.<\/p>\n

8\/16\/13-\u00a0A poor review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.<\/p>\n

DEC. 31-<\/p>\n

1) CBGB- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Renewing the legend of one of New York’s most storied nightclubs, this raucous drama features the punk and rock legends who made CBGB famous. While the club’s owner had hoped to open CBGB as a country venue, it soon became something quite different.”<\/p>\n

10\/11\/13-\u00a0Poor reviews from\u00a0nearly all\u00a0critics including the NY Times. TRDB.<\/p>\n

2) LOVE, MARILYN- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “A diverse group of actresses read from Marilyn Monroe’s recently discovered diaries and personal papers in this intimate portrait that examines the luminous star’s life and legend through her own words.”<\/p>\n

11\/30\/12-\u00a0An OK review in today’s NY Times but weak critical review so far. TRDB.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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OPENED\u00a0ON FRIDAY DEC. 6 AND FRIDAY DEC. 13\u00a0IN ADDITION TO THE MOVIES I WROTE ABOUT ON DEC. 5–<\/div>\n
DEC. 6-<\/div>\n
1) INSIDE LLEYN DAVIS- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “The Coen Brothers helm this chronicle of struggling musician Llewellyn Davis, set during the height of the folk era in the early 1960s. The drama follows Davis through a week of creative highs and lows amid a bleak New York winter.11\/21\/13- Very good reviews. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

12\/6\/13- A good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2) ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE EVENING- 2013. About NY City musicians cut down by AIDS.<\/p>\n

12\/6\/13- An OK review from the NY Times today and a few other critics have liked it as well. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

3) COMMITMENT- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “To free his sister from a labor camp, 19-year-old Myung-hoon takes on a spying mission for North Korean authorities, posing as a defector. But while living a secret life in South Korea, Myung-hoon becomes a target of his own government.”<\/p>\n

12\/6\/13- A weak review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

4) IMPLANTED- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “After undergoing a mysterious medical procedure that he remembers nothing about, Ethan can’t grasp what’s real and what isn’t in this sci-fi drama. As he tries to piece together his memories, his friends and family are hiding details about his past.”<\/p>\n

12\/6\/13- A weak review in today’s NY Times. Other critics are negative too but audiences have liked it very much. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

5) KHUMBA- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Rejected by his superstitious herd, a half-striped zebra embarks on a daring quest to earn his stripes but finds the courage and self-acceptance to save all the animals of the Great Karoo.”<\/p>\n

12\/6\/13- A surprisingly good review for this animated movie. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

6) LENNY COOKE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Lenny Cooke was America’s top-ranked high school basketball player in 2001, but surprisingly, no team picked him up in the NBA draft. This documentary captures the story of a promising young player who never fulfilled his destiny.”<\/p>\n

12\/6\/13- Very good reviews in general but the NY Times gave it a poor review. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

7) S#X ACTS<\/strong>– 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “New at her Tel Aviv school, insecure 17-year-old Gili hooks up with the coolest guy in an effort to become popular. But after he passes her on to a friend, she winds up in a series of increasingly sexually exploitative situations.”<\/p>\n

9\/28\/13– A good rating on IMDB but I can’t find any individual reviews at this time. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

12\/6\/13- A weak review in today’s NY Times. Other reviews have been mixed, more positive than negative. TRDB<\/strong><\/p>\n

8) SWERVE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This Australian outback thriller brings together the classic film noir ingredients when a man’s cross-country drive is diverted by car trouble. Soon after, he witnesses a spectacular car crash that includes one survivor and a money-stuffed suitcase.”<\/p>\n

12\/6\/13- Poor reviews in general and from the NY Times today. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

9) TWICE BORN- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Summoned by a longtime friend, a middle-aged woman returns to Bosnia with her teenage son, who was conceived amid the tumult of the 1990s Balkan wars. But the visit soon sparks a torrent of memories that force her to confront painful truths.”<\/p>\n

12\/6\/13- Weak reviews all around, including the review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

10) NIGHT TRAIN TO LISBON- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Raimund Gregorius, a classics professor in Switzerland, embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about the life and death of charismatic Portuguese poet Amadeu de Prado, whose life in the 1970s was dedicated to overthrowing Salazar’s dictatorship.”<\/p>\n

12\/6\/13- Weak reviews all over including the review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

11) WHITE RAINDEER- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This downbeat Christmas comedy follows the ordeal of property agent Suzanne, whose husband Jeff is killed just as her favorite holiday approaches. On learning that Jeff was having an affair before his demise, Suzanne seeks out his ex-lover, Fantasia.”<\/p>\n

12\/6\/13– Good reviews. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

12) REVOLUTION- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Continuing his adventurous journey around the world, filmmaker Rob Stewart brings us Revolution, a full length feature film that is inspiring humans to change the world and save our planet. Along with world renowned experts, he learns that past evolutions can help solve some of our current and future environmental problems. Startling, beautiful, and provocative, Revolution has already won awards at international film festivals and shows us that we can make a difference.”<\/p>\n

12\/6\/13- Good reviews. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

13) LIVE AT THE FOXES DEN- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Disillusioned lawyer Bobby seeks to shake off a bad day at the Foxes Den, an old-school lounge, and immediately feels at home. He soon quits his job and starts singing nightly at the Den, whose welcoming clientele happen to need some legal advice.”<\/p>\n

12\/6\/13- Critics have not liked this movie including the review in today’s NY Times. Audiences, however, have liked it very much.<\/strong><\/p>\n

DEC. 13-<\/p>\n

1) AMERICAN HUSTLE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This fictionalization of the “Abscam” scandal of the early 1980s follows con man Irving Rosenfeld and his lover, Sydney Prosser, as they help an eccentric FBI agent expose corruption among several members of Congress in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.”<\/p>\n

12\/13\/13-\u00a0A very good review in today’s NY Times and from most other critics as well. TRDB.<\/p>\n

2) BEATOCELLO’S UMBRELLA- 2013. Synopsis \u00a0by Netflix. “For 40 years, Swiss pediatrician and cellist Beat Richner has lifted spirits through music — and his comic alter ego, Beatocello. But he’s also devoted decades to building children’s hospitals in Cambodia and saving thousands of lives.<\/p>\n

12\/13\/13-\u00a0A good review in today’s NY Times. I’ve seen just 1 other review and it’s good also. TRDB.<\/p>\n

3) FRIEND 2: THE LEGACY- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The long-awaited sequel to Korea’s cultural phenomenon of 2001, Friend 2: The Legacy opens with LEE Joon-seok (YOO Oh-seong) preparing to complete his 17-year prison sentence for ordering the hit on his best friend turned rival gang boss. Joon-seok still has the affection of the crime boss and is the rightful heir, but must face the reality that the intervening period has significantly eroded his mentor’s health and power as well as his own standing.”<\/p>\n

12\/13\/13-\u00a0Weak reviews in general but an OK one in today’s NY Times. TRDB.<\/p>\n

4) LIV AND INGMAR- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This documentary chronicles the collaboration of Swedish director Ingmar Bergman and actress Liv Ullmann, who made 12 films together over 42 years. The film weaves behind-the-scenes footage, film clips, and excerpts from letters and memoirs.”<\/p>\n

12\/13\/13-\u00a0A good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.<\/p>\n

5)\u00a0\u00a0SAVING MR. BANKS- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Walt Disney sets his sights on obtaining the rights to the children’s classic “Mary Poppins,” he reaches out to the book’s author, P.L. Travers, only to find that she proves a tough nut to crack.”<\/p>\n

12\/13\/13-\u00a0Good reviews all around including the review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.<\/p>\n

6) SOME VELVET MORNING- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Pretty young Velvet is amazed when her ex-lover Fred shows up unannounced at her New York home with his suitcases, eager to rekindle their romance. What follows is a long emotional dialogue between the two, as Fred’s hopes are thoroughly dashed.”<\/p>\n

12\/13\/13-\u00a0Mixed reviews from critics but audiences\u00a0have liked it. The NY Times did not care for it. TRDB.<\/p>\n

7) WHAT’S IN A NAME?- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Vincent and Elizabeth join her brother, his wife and a friend for dinner, and the impending birth of their child is the topic of the evening. Their shared warmth dissolves when Vincent reveals the hideous name he’s chosen for his first offspring.”<\/p>\n

12\/13\/13-\u00a0Good reviews including the one in today’s NY Times. TRDB.<\/p>\n

8) TRICKED- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This in-depth documentary examines all sides of America’s sex-trafficking trade, which destroys lives as it generates $3 billion a year. Prostitutes (both voluntary and forced), law enforcement, pimps, and johns discuss the enterprise and its impact.”<\/p>\n

12\/13\/13-\u00a0The NY\u00a0Times <\/strong>liked this film but other reviews are mixed<\/strong>. TRDB<\/span>.<\/p>\n

9) THE UNBELIEVERS- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss — the dynamic duo of science — travel the globe seeking to promote a scientific worldview and the rational questioning of religious belief, with celebrities, professors and ordinary folks supporting their work.”<\/p>\n

12\/13\/13- Poor critical review from most professionals including the NY Times. Audiences have liked it very much. TRDB.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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OPENING THIS WEEK (DEC. 20)-<\/div>\n
1) THE PAST (LE PASSE)- 2013.\u00a0When Iranian Ahmad returns to France after a four-year separation from his French wife, Marie, he discovers that she now has a boyfriend — and that behind her difficult relationship with their daughter lies a secret from the past.”12\/3\/13-\u00a0Very good reviews. TRDB.<\/p>\n

2) THE INVISIBLE WOMAN- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Ralph Fiennes directs and stars in this drama about the affair Charles Dickens began with a teen actress while at the height of his career. Felicity Jones plays the young thespian who catches Dickens’s eye, and Kristin Scott Thomas plays her mom.”<\/p>\n

12\/3\/13-\u00a0Mixed reviews but more good than bad. TRDB.<\/p>\n

3) NUCLEAR NATION- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This harrowing documentary centers on refugees from Futaba, ground zero for the Fukushima nuclear disaster of March 2011. Three stories unfold against a backdrop of government indifference and a history of local exploitation.”<\/p>\n

12\/11\/13-\u00a0Good review from everyone including the review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.<\/p>\n

4) HER- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this sci-fi romantic comedy starring Joaquin Phoenix, love comes to a lonely young writer in the sleekest of packages when he finds himself falling for the advanced operating system he purchased to run his life.”<\/p>\n

12\/18\/13-\u00a0Great review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.<\/p>\n

OPENING NEXT WEEK (DEC. 27)-<\/p>\n

1) THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this remake of the 1947 classic comedy, shy photo manager Walter Mitty is constantly daydreaming to escape his humdrum life and domineering mother, but when he gets embroiled in a real-life adventure, he discovers that being a hero is tough work.”<\/p>\n

12\/15\/13-\u00a0Weak reviews from most critics. TRDB.<\/p>\n

2) THE WOLF OF WALL STREET- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Martin Scorcese’s high-rolling Wall Street drama is based on the memoirs of stockbroker Jordan Belfort, whose giddy career — involving audacious scams and confrontations with the FBI and other agencies — ended in federal prison.”<\/p>\n

12\/15\/13-\u00a0No reviews as yet. TRDB.<\/p>\n

3) ONE CHANCE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “From shop worker to worldwide phenomena, this film tells the story of Paul Potts, who shot to stardom on his vocal talents in “Britain’s Got Talent.” James Cordon stars as the shy singer Simon Cowell brought to the public’s attention.”<\/p>\n

12\/15\/13- Good reviews. TRDB.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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FLORIDA- At the Stonzek Theater Lake Worth Playhouse-<\/div>\n
1) AT BERKELEY- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Documentarian Frederick Wiseman turns his cameras on one of America’s best-known schools to expose tensions over rising tuition and slashed budgets. University leaders discuss the crisis as the film captures protests and the effects of cutbacks.”11\/3\/13-\u00a0Excellent reviews for this documentary that is over 4 hours.\u00a0TRDB.<\/p>\n

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

2) ROLLING STONES: SWEET SUMMER SUN- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Captured live in the summer of 2013, the Rolling Stones historic and triumphant return to Hyde Park was without doubt the event of the summer. Over 100,000 fans of all ages packed into the park for two spectacular outdoor concerts to watch Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood do what they do best.”<\/p>\n

12\/18\/13-\u00a0I found just one critical review and it was good. Audiences have liked it. TRDB.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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COMCAST ON-DEMAND-<\/div>\n
NEW-<\/div>\n
1) BASTARDS- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Family troubles bring tanker captain Marco Silvestri back to Paris: His sister’s husband has killed himself, and the family company is bankrupt. Holding sleazy tycoon Edouard Laporte responsible for their ruin, Marco devises a plan for vengeance.”9\/28\/13-\u00a0An OK rating on IMDB and mixed reviews in\u00a0general. The NY Times liked it. TRDB.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
2) HOURS- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “After Nolan’s wife dies in childbirth during Hurricane Katrina, his newborn daughter is placed on a ventilator. When the hospital is evacuated, he stays with her, desperate to keep her alive as the storm rages around them.”12\/13\/13-\u00a0Mixed reviews in general but the NY Times liked it. TRDB.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
3) SOME VELVET MORNING- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Pretty young Velvet is amazed when her ex-lover Fred shows up unannounced at her New York home with his suitcases, eager to rekindle their romance. What follows is a long emotional dialogue between the two, as Fred’s hopes are thoroughly dashed.”12\/13\/13-\u00a0Mixed reviews from critics but audiences\u00a0have liked it. The NY Times did not care for it. TRDB.<\/p>\n<\/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) BROADWAY IDIOT- Mixed reviews<\/div>\n
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5) CONCUSSION- I liked this movie<\/div>\n
6) DEAR MR. WATTERSON- Mixed reviews<\/div>\n
7) THE EAST- Fairly good reviews<\/div>\n
8)FITZGERALD FAMILY CHRISTMAS- Definitely see this one<\/div>\n
9) FRANCES HA- I liked this very much<\/div>\n
10) GEOGRAPHY CLUB- OK reviews<\/div>\n
11) IS THE MAN WHO IS TALL HAPPY?- Good review<\/div>\n
12) JAYNE MANSFIELD’S CAR- Weak reviews<\/div>\n
13) JOBS- Weak reviews<\/div>\n
14) KID WITH A BIKE- I liked this movie very much<\/div>\n
15) LINSANITY- Mixed reviews– slightly more positive than negative<\/div>\n
16) LOVELACE-\u00a0I enjoyed this movie<\/div>\n
17) THE MOTEL LIFE- I watched this On-Demand and liked it<\/div>\n
18)MUD- Good reviews but I didn’t care for it<\/div>\n
19) THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES- I liked it<\/div>\n
20) THE PUNK SINGER-<\/div>\n
21) SUNLIGHT JR.- I liked the movie<\/div>\n
22) THE WAY, WAY BACK- I didn’t care for this movie at all<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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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><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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BOB’S PICKS IN THE SUBURBS-<\/div>\n
NEW IN THE BURBS-<\/div>\n
1) SAVING MR. BANKS- Bethel, Saw Mill Hawthorne, Danbury. 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Walt Disney sets his sights on obtaining the rights to the children’s classic “Mary Poppins,” he reaches out to the book’s author, P.L. Travers, only to find that she proves a tough nut to crack.”12\/13\/13-\u00a0Good reviews all around including the review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.<\/p>\n

2) AMERICAN HUSTLE- Bethel, Saw Mill Hawthorne, Danbury. 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This fictionalization of the “Abscam” scandal of the early 1980s follows con man Irving Rosenfeld and his lover, Sydney Prosser, as they help an eccentric FBI agent expose corruption among several members of Congress in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.”<\/p>\n

12\/13\/13-\u00a0A very good review in today’s NY Times and from most other critics as well. TRDB.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

REPEATS-<\/div>\n
1) NEBRASKA<\/strong>– Jacob Burns, Bethel, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk.\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

11\/29\/13-\u00a0I liked this movie very much. Great and true\u00a0story with great acting and very realistically done. Sad beyond sad at times. Everybody should see this movie. TRDB.<\/p>\n

2) PHILOMENA- Jacob Burns, Bethel, Saw Mill Hawthorne, Danbury, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. 2013. 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.”<\/p>\n

11\/22\/13-\u00a0Excellent reviews all around including the NY Times. TRDB.<\/p>\n

11\/29\/13-\u00a0I liked this movie very much. Great and true\u00a0story with great acting and very realistically done. Sad beyond sad at times. Everybody should see this. TRDB.<\/p>\n

3)\u00a0 DALLAS BUYERS CLUB-\u00a0 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.<\/strong><\/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.<\/strong><\/p>\n

4) <\/strong>) 12 YEARS A SLAVE- Clearview 100. 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.”<\/strong><\/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

5) THE BOOK THIEF-\u00a0\u00a0 Danbury, 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.”<\/p>\n

11\/8\/13-\u00a0A really bad review in today’s NY Times and from most critics as well. TRDB.<\/p>\n

6) INSIDE LLEYN DAVIS- Jacob Burns, Saw Mill Hawthorne, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “The Coen Brothers helm this chronicle of struggling musician Llewellyn Davis, set during the height of the folk era in the early 1960s. The drama follows Davis through a week of creative highs and lows amid a bleak New York winter.<\/p>\n

11\/21\/13-\u00a0Very good reviews. TRDB.<\/p>\n

12\/6\/13-\u00a0A good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.<\/p>\n<\/div>\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><\/div>\n

ENJOY!!<\/div>\n
THE REEL DR. BOB<\/div>\n

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DECEMBER 19, 2014 DEAR FRIENDS: This is the\u00a0first\u00a0Newsletter from Florida this winter. It’s been 2\u00a0weeks since the last one and so this issue will include some information from the last\u00a0couple of weeks as well as material for the next 2 weeks whenever possible. The next issue will be on or about Jan. 2, 2014. Still […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[42],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13033","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-old-newsletters"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thereeldrbob.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13033","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thereeldrbob.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thereeldrbob.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thereeldrbob.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thereeldrbob.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=13033"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/thereeldrbob.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13033\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13282,"href":"https:\/\/thereeldrbob.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13033\/revisions\/13282"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thereeldrbob.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=13033"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thereeldrbob.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=13033"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thereeldrbob.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=13033"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}