{"id":20246,"date":"2017-02-09T18:28:27","date_gmt":"2017-02-09T18:28:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thereeldrbob.com\/?p=20246"},"modified":"2017-03-09T13:17:01","modified_gmt":"2017-03-09T13:17:01","slug":"film-reviews-628","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thereeldrbob.com\/?p=20246","title":{"rendered":"FILM REVIEWS #628"},"content":{"rendered":"
FEBRUARY 9, 2017<\/div>\n
DEAR FRIENDS:<\/div>\n
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YOU CAN ACCESS THIS NEWSLETTER AND PAST REVIEWS AT MY WEBSITE-<\/div>\n
www.thereeldrbob.com<\/a><\/div>\n
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QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE LAST WEEK-<\/div>\n
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1) CLOSET MONSTER<\/strong>– Netflix Disc.<\/div>\n
2) CAMP X-RAY<\/strong>– Netflix Streaming<\/div>\n
3) THE EAGLE HUNTRESS<\/strong>– Netflix Disc.<\/div>\n
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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT THE THEATER- NONE<\/strong><\/div>\n
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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT HOME-<\/div>\n
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1) CLOSET MONSTER<\/strong>– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Part coming-of-age tale, part horror saga, this is the story of teen Oscar Madly, who’s scared to reveal his sexuality because of a hate crime he witnessed as a child. Now ready to make his way in the world, Oscar must first find himself.”<\/p>\n

9\/23\/16-\u00a0<\/span>Excellent reviews. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2\/2\/17- Very good acting and an interesting story. I liked it very much. \u00a0TRDB.\u00a0<\/strong>Netflix Disc.<\/p>\n

2) CAMP X-RAY<\/strong>– 2014.\u00a0Synopsis by Netflix. “Fresh Army recruit Amy Cole is assigned to Guantanamo Bay’s Camp X-Ray, where she forms a surprising bond with one of the prisoners in her charge. For Cole, who is routinely harassed by the detainees, the man’s friendship is a welcome change.”<\/p>\n

10\/17\/14-\u00a0<\/span>Just OK reviews from critics and audiences including a few very negative ones. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2\/5\/17-\u00a0<\/span>The movie was just OK but it had some good scenes and is worth seeing. TRDB<\/strong>. Netflix Streaming.<\/strong><\/p>\n

3) THE EAGLE HUNTRESS<\/strong>– 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Aspiring to be an eagle hunter — a role historically performed only by men — Mongolian teen Aisholpan Nurgaiv dedicates herself to the art of taming and training golden eagles to hunt game in the stark Altai Mountains.”<\/p>\n

11\/3\/16-\u00a0<\/span>Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2\/8\/17-\u00a0<\/span>An excellent documentary with a feminist theme. Beautiful cinematography as well. TRDB.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Netflix Disc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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COMING TO NETFLIX NEXT TUESDAY, FEB. 14-<\/div>\n
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1) THARLO<\/strong>–\u00a0<\/span>2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “To get ready for his official photo ID card, Tibetan shepherd Tharlo has his dirty, straggly locks styled by a beautiful young town girl — who soon upends the infatuated Tharlo’s entire life.”<\/p>\n

9\/28\/16- I’ve seen just 5 reviews. Four are positive and one by the NY Times is very negative saying that the bottom dropped out of\u00a0the film at the end. I’d try it.\u00a0TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

2) THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN-<\/strong> 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “During her daily rail commute, divorc\u00e9e Rachel Watson observes the happily married couple living in a house near the train route. One day, she witnesses a scene that enrages her — and soon finds herself deeply entangled in the ensuing mystery.”<\/p>\n

9\/30\/16-\u00a0Mediocre reviews.\u00a0TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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OPENED LAST WEEK-<\/div>\n
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Recommended<\/strong>–<\/div>\n
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1) I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO<\/strong>– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “When author James Baldwin died in 1987, he left behind an unfinished book about the lives and assassinations of Medgar Evers, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. This documentary uses that unfinished text to create a visual essay on race in America.”<\/p>\n

2\/3\/17-\u00a0<\/span>Excellent reviews by the critics and fair to good ones from audiences. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2) SOPHIE AND THE RISING SUN<\/strong>– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1941, the residents of a small South Carolina town view the arrival of an educated Japanese-American man with more than a little suspicion. When he catches the eye of one of their own — winsome spinster Sophie Willis — racial tensions mount.”<\/p>\n

2\/3\/17-\u00a0<\/span>Mixed reviews but it sounded interesting to me and I’ll try to see it. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

3) THIS IS EVERYTHING: GIGI GORGEOUS<\/strong>– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Once a nationally ranked diver in his native Canada, Gregory Lazzarato approached life away from the pool fearlessly. First becoming a YouTube star via makeup tutorials, he later transitioned into a woman, as chronicled in this candid documentary.”<\/p>\n

2\/3\/17-\u00a0<\/span>Reviews were just OK for this documentary. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

4) OKLAHOMA CITY<\/strong>– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Timothy McVeigh bombed an Oklahoma City federal building in 1995, it was America’s deadliest domestic terrorist act to date. This documentary examines the events — including the Waco and Ruby Ridge standoffs — that led McVeigh to act.”<\/p>\n

2\/\/3\/17-\u00a0<\/span>Excellent reviews for this movie. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

5) A GOOD AMERICAN-<\/strong> 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Unearthing a little-known aspect of 9\/11, this disturbing documentary reveals that the National Security Agency’s technical director developed a surveillance system that may have averted the attack, but the program was dumped three weeks beforehand.”<\/p>\n

2\/3\/17-\u00a0<\/span>Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

6) CHAPTER & VERSE<\/strong>– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Upon his return from serving eight years in prison, reformed gang leader S. Lance Ingram (Daniel Beaty) struggles to adapt to a changed Harlem. \u00a0Unable to find a job with the computer tech training he received in Prison, Lance is forced to take a deliveryman job in a food pantry. It is then that he meets and is befriended by Ms. Maddy (Loretta Divine), a 60 year old strong and spirited grandmother. \u00a0Lance assumes responsibility for Ty’s (Khadim Diop) well being, Ms. Maddy’s \u00a015 year old grandson — a promising student and artist who has become involved in a dangerous Harlem Street Gang.”<\/p>\n

2\/3\/17-\u00a0<\/span>Reviews were just OK for this drama. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

7) GROWING UP SMITH<\/strong>– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “\u00a0<\/span>When an Indian family moves to America in 1979 with the hope of living the American Dream, their 10-year-old-son, Smith, falls head-over-heels for the girl next door. With an American Dream of his own, Smith strives to become a “good ol’ boy,” propelling him and his family further away from their traditional ideals than ever before. GROWING UP SMITH is a heartfelt coming-of-age comedy about an irrepressibly-like-able 10-year-old boy from India who may possibly lose it all–including the love of his life–when his obsession for living the American Dream unexpectedly takes a wrong turn.”<\/p>\n

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2\/3\/17-\u00a0<\/span>Good reviews. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Not Recommended<\/strong>–<\/div>\n
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1) THE COMEDIAN<\/strong>– Poor reviews<\/div>\n
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2) DARK NIGHT<\/strong>– 2017. Weak reviews from most of the critics.<\/p>\n

3) THE SPACE BETWEEN US<\/strong>– Miserable reviews<\/p>\n

4) ELOISE<\/strong>– Terrible reviews<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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HOTWIRE ON-DEMAND-<\/div>\n
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NEW ON HOTWIRE-<\/div>\n
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1)\u00a0SOPHIE AND THE RISING SUN<\/strong>– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1941, the residents of a small South Carolina town view the arrival of an educated Japanese-American man with more than a little suspicion. When he catches the eye of one of their own — winsome spinster Sophie Willis — racial tensions mount.”<\/p>\n

2\/3\/17-\u00a0<\/span>Mixed reviews but it sounded interesting to me and I’ll try to see it. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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REPEATS-<\/div>\n
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1) AMERICAN HONEY- Good reviews but I didn’t like it<\/p>\n
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2) BURN COUNTRY- Good reviews<\/div>\n
3) CAFE SOCIETY- I enjoyed it and I never miss a Woody<\/div>\n
4) CAPTAIN FANTASTIC- A very good movie about family- liked it alot<\/div>\n
5) CLAIRE IN MOTION- Very good and very bad reviews. You choose!<\/div>\n
6) DENIAL- A good movie<\/div>\n
7) FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS- Good reviews but I resisted seeing this one<\/div>\n
8)FRANK & LOLA- OK reviews<\/div>\n
9) THE GREAT GILLY HOPKINS- Predictable but fun<\/div>\n
10) HANDS OF STONE- I didn’t like it at all<\/div>\n
11) HELL OR HIGHWATER- I enjoyed this movie quite a bit<\/div>\n
12) IN A VALLEY OF VIOLENCE-\u00a0I liked it<\/div>\n
13) INDIGNATION- I liked it but not as much as the critics did<\/div>\n
14) JOSHY-\u00a0P<\/span><\/span>artly frat-boy antics and part meaningful conversation. Judge for yourself.<\/div>\n
15) LITTLE MEN- Very good reviews and I liked it very much<\/div>\n
16) A MAN CALLED OVE- I enjoyed this very much– true to the book<\/div>\n
17) OUR KIND OF TRAITOR- A bit preposterous but still OK. Definitely not as good as most critics gave it credit for. <\/span><\/div>\n
18)OUR LITTLE SISTER- I liked this one<\/span><\/div>\n
19) THE PEOPLE VS. FRITZ BAUER- An excellent historical documentary<\/span><\/div>\n
20) PETER AND THE FARM- Very good reviews for this documentary<\/div>\n
21) PETE’S DRAGON- A fun children’s movie that adults can enjoy as well- I did<\/div>\n
22) SLASH-\u00a0Excellent reviews for this movie<\/div>\n
23) SNOWDEN- OK but not nearly as good as the documentary “Citizenfour”<\/div>\n
24) SULLY- I liked it very much<\/div>\n
25) A TALE OF LOVE AND DARKNESS- I liked it<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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BOB’S PICKS IN WESTCHESTER AND FAIRFIELD COUNTIES-<\/div>\n
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NEW IN THE BURBS-<\/div>\n
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1) TONI ERDMANN- <\/strong>Jacob Burns, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Looking to reconnect with his buttoned-up executive daughter, incorrigible prankster Winfried Conradi sets off for Bucharest, Romania, to pay her a surprise visit — and soon turns her life upside down with his practical jokes.”<\/div>\n
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12\/23\/16- Excellent reviews<\/strong>.<\/div>\n
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2) I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO- <\/strong>Jacob Burns, Clearview 100.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “When author James Baldwin died in 1987, he left behind an unfinished book about the lives and assassinations of Medgar Evers, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. This documentary uses that unfinished text to create a visual essay on race in America.”<\/p>\n

2\/3\/17-\u00a0<\/span>Excellent reviews by the critics and fair to good ones from audiences. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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REPEATS-<\/div>\n
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1) THE SALESMAN<\/strong>– Jacob Burns, Clearview 100.<\/div>\n
2) LION<\/strong>– Jacob Burns, Bethel, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. I liked it but didn’t think is was great<\/div>\n
2) MANCHESTER BY THE SEA<\/strong>– Bethel, Garden Cinema Norwalk. I loved the movie<\/div>\n
3)\u00a0LA LA LAND<\/strong>– Bethel, Danbury. Enjoyed this movie very much and I agree with the critics<\/div>\n
4) MOONLIGHT<\/strong>– Bethel, Garden Cinema Norwalk. A good movie- I liked it but didn’t love it<\/div>\n
5) HIDDEN FIGURES<\/strong>– Bethel, Danbury.\u00a0An excellent story but too much Hollywood for me<\/div>\n
6) FENCES<\/strong>– Danbury, Garden Cinema Norwalk. A very good movie<\/div>\n
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BOB’S PICKS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY-<\/div>\n
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A) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORTH-<\/div>\n
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1) THE SALESMAN<\/strong>– Very good reviews<\/div>\n
2) HIDDEN FIGURES<\/strong>– A great story but a bit too much Hollywood for me<\/div>\n
3) THINGS TO COME<\/strong>– I liked it- wonderful Isabel Huppert<\/div>\n
4) LION<\/strong>– Very good but not as good as the critics said<\/div>\n
5) ELLE<\/strong>– Very good- also with Isabel Huppert. Violent at times. Be warned.<\/div>\n
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B) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-<\/div>\n
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1) HIDDEN FIGURES<\/strong>– A great story but a bit too much Hollywood for me<\/div>\n
2) LION<\/strong>– Very good but not as good as the critics said<\/div>\n
3) FENCES<\/strong>– A very good movie<\/div>\n
4) 20th. CENTURY WOMEN<\/strong>– I liked it<\/div>\n
5) LA LA LAND<\/strong>– I loved it<\/div>\n
6) MOONLIGHT-<\/strong> Good but I was disappointed<\/div>\n
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C) THE STONZEK THEATER AT THE LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE-<\/div>\n
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OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTS<\/strong><\/div>\n
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D) THE LIVING ROOM THEATERS AT FAU IN BOCA RATON-<\/div>\n
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1) NERUDA<\/strong>– Very good reviews<\/div>\n
2) TONI ERDMANN-<\/strong> Excellent reviews for this movie from Germany<\/div>\n
3) THE SALESMAN<\/strong>– Very good reviews for this Iranian movie by the same director\u00a0who did “A SEPARATION”<\/div>\n
4) ELLE<\/strong>– (Limited screenings.) A very good movie but be warned that there are several violent scenes<\/div>\n
5) A MAN CALLED OVE<\/strong>– (Limited screenings)- I enjoyed this movie very much– true to the book<\/div>\n
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ENJOY!!<\/div>\n
THE REEL DR. BOB<\/div>\n

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FEBRUARY 9, 2017 DEAR FRIENDS: YOU CAN ACCESS THIS NEWSLETTER AND PAST REVIEWS AT MY WEBSITE- www.thereeldrbob.com QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE LAST WEEK- 1) CLOSET MONSTER– Netflix Disc. 2) CAMP X-RAY– Netflix Streaming 3) THE EAGLE HUNTRESS– Netflix Disc. _____________________________________________________________________ MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT THE THEATER- NONE _____________________________________________________________________ MOVIES I […]<\/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-20246","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-old-newsletters"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thereeldrbob.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20246","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=20246"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/thereeldrbob.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20246\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20247,"href":"https:\/\/thereeldrbob.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20246\/revisions\/20247"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thereeldrbob.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=20246"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thereeldrbob.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=20246"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thereeldrbob.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=20246"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}