MARCH 31, 2016<\/p>\n
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YOU CAN ACCESS THIS NEWSLETTER AND\u00a0PAST REVIEWS AT MY WEBSITE- www.thereeldrbob.com<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Again, very few movies this week as I transition to NY\u00a0AND have family visiting!!!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK- NONE<\/p>\n <\/p>\n _____________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n <\/p>\n MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT THE THEATER- NONE<\/p>\n <\/p>\n _____________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n <\/p>\n MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT HOME-<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1) BREAK POINT-<\/strong>\u00a02015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Doubles tennis player Jimmy Price’s poor on- and off-court behavior has cost him his partner, along with his spot on the professional circuit. In a last grab at glory, Jimmy persuades his estranged brother to team with him for a major tournament.”<\/p>\n 3\/30\/16-\u00a0Just plain awful!! TRDB.<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n _____________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n <\/p>\n COMING TO NETFLIX NEXT TUESDAY, APRIL 5-<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Recommended-<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1) IN THE HEART OF THE SEA<\/strong>– 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Revisiting the incredible true tale of the whaling ship Essex, which was rammed and sunk by a sperm whale in 1820, this historical drama chronicles the crew’s horrific 90-day struggle to survive amid storms, hunger and despair.”<\/p>\n 12\/9\/15-\u00a0Fair reviews so far. TRDB.<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n 2) TUMBLEDOWN<\/strong>– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Hoping to move past the death of her husband, celebrated folk musician Hunter Miles, Hannah begins penning an account of his life. But before long, she meets an author also writing a biography of Hunter — one with a distinctly different view of him.”<\/p>\n 2\/5\/16-\u00a0Mixed reviews by the critics. Audiences have liked it. TRDB.<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n 3) BAD HURT<\/strong>– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “With one son battling post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of his combat experiences and a special-needs adult daughter to care for, beleaguered parents Elaine and Ed Kendall find themselves stretched to their emotional limits.”<\/p>\n 2\/12\/16-\u00a0Good reviews. TRDB.<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n _____________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n <\/p>\n OPENED LAST FRIDAY, MARCH 25-<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Recommended-<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1) BORN TO BE BLUE<\/strong>– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “This inventive reimagining of jazzman Chet Baker’s life picks up during the late 1960s, when the trumpeter is almost as famous for his addiction as he is for his music. Looking for a career boost, he agrees to take part in a movie about his life.”<\/p>\n 3\/25\/16-\u00a0Very good reviews by critics and audiences. TRDB.<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n 2) FASTBALL<\/strong>– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Kevin Costner narrates as a gallery of baseball greats — including Hank Aaron, Nolan Ryan and Derek Jeter — explain the mythos and mechanics of the fastball: what it’s like to throw one and what it’s like to face one at the plate.”<\/p>\n 3\/25\/16-\u00a0Very good reviews from critics and great ones from audiences for this documentary. TRDB.<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n 3) VALLEY OF LOVE<\/strong>– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “While still reeling from the suicide of their son, Michael, an estranged couple receives letters from him written prior to his death. The missives instruct his parents to meet in California’s Death Valley — where Michael plans to appear before them.”<\/p>\n 3\/25\/16-\u00a0Good reviews by critics and OK ones by audiences. TRDB.<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Not Recommended-<\/strong><\/p>\n 1) GET A JOB-<\/strong> 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Armed with fresh college degrees, a group of friends wades into the job market but are dismayed by the opportunities offered, ranging from lowly service jobs to bizarre tasks that only a desperate person would consider.”<\/p>\n 3\/25\/16-\u00a0Awful reviews from everybody. TRDB.<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n 2) I SAW THE LIGHT<\/strong>– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Showcasing the unique talent and musical influence of country-western artist Hank Williams, this candid biography also sheds light on the legacy of drug abuse and tormented relationships that contributes to the singer’s legend.”<\/p>\n 3\/25\/16-\u00a0Terrible <\/strong>reviews. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n _____________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n <\/p>\n HOTWIRE ON-DEMAND-<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NEW-<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1) FASTBALL<\/strong>–\u00a02016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Kevin Costner narrates as a gallery of baseball greats — including Hank Aaron, Nolan Ryan and Derek Jeter — explain the mythos and mechanics of the fastball: what it’s like to throw one and what it’s like to face one at the plate.”<\/p>\n 3\/25\/16-\u00a0Very good reviews from critics and great ones from audiences for this documentary. TRDB.<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n Repeats-<\/strong><\/p>\n 1) 4th<\/sup>. MAN OUT- Good reviews<\/p>\n 2) 99 HOMES- I liked it<\/p>\n 3) ALL MISTAKES BURIED- Back On-Demand. Good reviews<\/p>\n 4) THE BIG SHORT- Very good review and I liked it very much<\/p>\n 5) BRIDGE OF SPIES- I liked this movie very much (new last week)<\/p>\n 6) BROOKLYN – I liked it a lot<\/p>\n 7) CAROL- I liked it very much<\/p>\n 8)CLOSED SEASON-\u00a0A very good movie and I liked it very much<\/p>\n 9) CREED- The recent one with Sly Stallone- good reviews but I’ll skip it<\/p>\n 10) THE DANISH GIRL- A very good movie<\/p>\n 11) DIARY OF A TEENAGE GIRL- Very good reviews and I liked it a lot<\/p>\n 12) THE END OF THE TOUR- Great movie!!<\/p>\n 13) GRANDMA- I liked it a lot– not really a comedy despite Lily Tomlin<\/p>\n 14) INFINITELY POLAR BEAR- I enjoyed this movie<\/p>\n 15) LABYRINTH OF LIES- A very good movie<\/p>\n 16) LAMB- Good reviews<\/p>\n 17) THE LAST MAN ON THE MOON- Good reviews<\/p>\n 18)MAN-UP- Good reviews and I enjoyed it as well<\/p>\n 19) THE MARTIAN- Excellent reviews and many awards- I didn’t care for it<\/p>\n 20) MISTRESS AMERICA- I enjoyed this movie<\/p>\n 21) MR. HOLMES- I enjoyed it but was a bit disappointed<\/p>\n 22) PAWN SACRIFICE- Just a so-so movie about the chess player Bobby Fisher<\/p>\n 23) ROOM- An excellent movie<\/p>\n 24) RUN BOY RUN- I enjoyed this very much<\/p>\n 25) SAMBA- I enjoyed it<\/p>\n 26) SOUTHPAW- I enjoyed this movie despite its predictable plot<\/p>\n 27) SPOTLIGHT- An excellent movie<\/p>\n 28) STEVE JOBS- I liked it.<\/p>\n 29) THEEB- Excellent reviews and I liked it<\/p>\n 30) TRAINWRECK- I\u00a0liked the\u00a0movie<\/p>\n 31) TRUMBO- Excellent movie- don\u2019t miss it<\/p>\n 32) YOSEMITE- I found it just OK.<\/p>\n <\/p>\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 <\/p>\n _____________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n <\/p>\n BOB’S PICKS IN WESTCHESTER AND FAIRFIELD COUNTIES-<\/p>\n <\/p>\n THE 2016 JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL BEGINS THIS WEEKEND AT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER IN PLEASANTVILLE, NY.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NEW IN THE BURBS-<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1)\u00a0\u00a0I SAW THE LIGHT<\/strong>– Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk.2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Showcasing the unique talent and musical influence of country-western artist Hank Williams, this candid biography also sheds light on the legacy of drug abuse and tormented relationships that contributes to the singer’s legend.”<\/p>\n 3\/25\/16-\u00a0Awful reviews. TRDB.<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n 2) BORN TO BE BLUE<\/strong>– Jacob Burns, Clearview 100. 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “This inventive reimagining of jazzman Chet Baker’s life picks up during the late 1960s, when the trumpeter is almost as famous for his addiction as he is for his music. Looking for a career boost, he agrees to take part in a movie about his life.”<\/p>\n 3\/25\/16-\u00a0Very good reviews by critics and audiences. TRDB.<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n 3) MY GOLDEN DAYS<\/strong>– Clearview 100. Very good reviews.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n REPEATS-<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1) EYE IN THE SKY<\/strong>– Jacob Burns, Bethel, Clearview 100. Very good reviews<\/p>\n 2) HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS<\/strong>– Jacob Burns, Bethel, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. Excellent reviews<\/p>\n 3) REMEMBER-<\/strong> Bethel, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk\u00a0. Fairly good reviews especially from audiences.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n _____________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n <\/p>\n BOB’S PICKS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY-<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1) DOUGH-<\/strong> Good reviews<\/p>\n 2) EYE IN THE SKY<\/strong>– Very good reviews<\/p>\n 3) HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS<\/strong>– Good reviews<\/p>\n 4) MARGUERITE-<\/strong> Very good reviews<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1) MY OLD LADY<\/strong>–\u00a0\u00a0I liked it both because of the superior talent involved and the story but more because of the superior talent.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2) COLLIDING DREAMS<\/strong>– I liked this movie<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1) DOUGH<\/strong>– Good reviews<\/p>\n 2) EMBRACE OF THE SERPENT<\/strong>– Good reviews<\/p>\n 3) EYE IN THE SKY<\/strong>– Very good reviews<\/p>\n 4) HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS- <\/strong>Very good reviews<\/p>\n 5) I SAW THE LIGHT<\/strong>– Bad reviews<\/p>\n 6) LOOK AT US NOW, MOTHER<\/strong>– Sounds interesting<\/p>\n <\/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\n
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