{"id":21889,"date":"2018-01-11T15:10:22","date_gmt":"2018-01-11T15:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thereeldrbob.com\/?p=21889"},"modified":"2018-01-17T19:25:10","modified_gmt":"2018-01-17T19:25:10","slug":"film-reviews-674","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thereeldrbob.com\/?p=21889","title":{"rendered":"FILM REVIEWS #674"},"content":{"rendered":"
JANUARY 11, 2018<\/div>\n
DEAR FRIENDS:<\/div>\n
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YOU CAN ACCESS THIS NEWSLETTER AND PAST REVIEWS AT MY WEBSITE- www.thereeldrbob.com<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 PLEASE TRY IT!!<\/div>\n
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I AM\u00a0INCLUDING NETFLIX\u00a0RELEASES FOR THE NEXT\u00a03 WEEKS JUST IN CASE I AM UNBLE TO SEND A NEWSLETTER FOR A WHILE!!<\/div>\n
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QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-<\/div>\n
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1) TE ATA<\/strong>– Netflix Disc.<\/div>\n
2) ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD<\/strong>– At the Theater<\/div>\n
3) CALL ME BY YOUR NAME<\/strong>– At the Theater<\/div>\n
4) THE KING’S CHOICE<\/strong>– Netflix Disc.<\/div>\n
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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT THE THEATER-<\/div>\n
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1) ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD<\/strong>– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In a crime that rivets the American public for months in 1973, members of an Italian paramilitary organization kidnap John Paul Getty III. When his oil-rich grandfather balks at paying the ransom, the bad guys up the stakes dramatically.”<\/p>\n

12\/20\/17-\u00a0Very good reviews from all sources. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

1\/7\/18-\u00a0This movie was way too long and as far as I’m concerned it was rescued by some very good acting. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2) CALL ME BY YOUR NAME<\/strong>– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the summer of 1983, romance blooms in the sumptuous setting of the Italian Riviera when a 17-year-old boy becomes involved with the 24-year-old American scholar living at the family villa and working for the youngster’s professor father.”<\/p>\n

11\/23\/17-\u00a0Excellent reviews. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

1\/8\/18-\u00a0I enjoyed the movie although it was too long. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK AT HOME-<\/div>\n
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1) TE ATA<\/strong>– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Born in 1895, Chickasaw Nation member Mary Thompson Fisher discovered her love for acting early in life. But she soon realized that her true vocation came in sharing her people’s stories and songs, as recounted in this historical drama.”<\/p>\n

10\/16\/17-\u00a0Weak reviews from the critics but excellent ones from audiences. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

1\/5\/18-\u00a0The movie itself\u00a0was a bit weak\u00a0 but it was worth the time as a history lesson. TRDB.\u00a0<\/strong>Netflix Disc.<\/p>\n

2) THE KING’S CHOICE<\/strong>– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “When the Nazis invaded Norway on April 9, 1940, the country’s king — Haakon VII — was given an ultimatum: surrender or die. When Haakon answered that he would abdicate before appointing the German-approved government, the bombing began.”<\/p>\n

9\/22\/17-\u00a0Very good reviews from all sources. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

1\/8\/18-\u00a0An excellent movie– thoroughly enjoyed it. TRDB.<\/strong>\u00a0Netflix Disc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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COMING TO NETFLIX NEXT WEEK<\/div>\n
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1) LOVING VINCENT<\/strong>–\u00a0\u00a02017. Synopsis by Netflix. “This animated biopic recounts the life and last days of tormented Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh, with each frame of the film consisting of an oil painting executed in the master’s style and a plot based on letters he penned.”<\/p>\n

9\/22\/17-\u00a0Fairly good reviews by the critics and excellent ones by audiences. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2) MR. ROOSEVELT<\/strong>–\u00a02017. Synopsis by Netflix “Texas native Emily is trying to make it as a comic in Los Angeles when she gets word from her ex that the cat they once shared is ailing. Hightailing it back to Austin, Emily finds the feline dead — and a new girlfriend ensconced in her former home.’<\/p>\n

11\/23\/17-\u00a0Very good reviews. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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COMING TO NETFLIX ON TUESDAY, JAN. 23-<\/div>\n
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1) THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE-<\/strong>\u00a02016. Synopsis by Netflix. “This empathetic documentary chronicles the experiences of three U.S. military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder following their service in Iraq — focusing on their struggle to reintegrate with the civilian world.”<\/p>\n

10\/28\/16-\u00a0An excellent review for this documentary in today’s NY Times. There may be a drama out there with the same name so make sure it’s the documentary that you look for. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2) THE WOMAN WHO LEFT<\/strong>–\u00a02017. Synopsis by Netflix. “After serving 30 years for a crime she didn’t commit, Horacia Somorostro is freed when another inmate admits to framing her at the behest of Rodrigo Trinidad, Horacia’s ex-lover. Returning to her hometown, she quietly plots her revenge on Rodrigo.”<\/p>\n

5\/19\/17-\u00a0Very good reviews. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3) RED TREES<\/strong>– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Documentarian Marina Willer — a descendant of one of 12 Jewish families to survive the Nazi occupation of Prague (thanks to her granddad’s ability to make citric acid) — chronicles her family’s life during wartime and their immigration to Brazil.”<\/p>\n

9\/20\/17-\u00a0Fair reviews at best. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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4) THE KILLING OF A SACRED DEAR<\/strong>– 2017. “In this tale of horror based on a Euripides tragedy, a surgeon begins to regret his decision to help a troubled teenage boy after being drawn ever-deeper into the dramas revolving around the young man’s dysfunctional family.”<\/p>\n

10\/20\/17-\u00a0Wildly different reviews– definitely more positive than negative but I won’t see this horror movie. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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5) FELICITE-<\/strong>\u00a02017. Synopsis by Netflix. “A nightclub chanteuse and single mother, independent-minded F\u00e9licit\u00e9 finds her mettle tested when her 14-year-old son is hurt in a motorcycle crash, forcing her to bargain and beg to raise enough money to pay for his operation.”<\/p>\n

10\/27\/17-\u00a0Excellent reviews by the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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COMING TO NETFLIX ON TUESDAY, JAN. 30-<\/div>\n
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1) GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN<\/strong>– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Goodbye Christopher Robin (The world of Winnie the Pooh creator A.A. Milne comes to life in this illuminating biopic that focuses on his relationship with his son (and inspiration), Christopher Robin, and how the books’ phenomenal success affected the family.”<\/p>\n

10\/13\/17-\u00a0Good reviews by the critics but just fair ones from audiences. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2) THE SQUARE<\/strong>–\u00a02017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Testing the thin line between art and reality, a famed museum’s new creative director mounts an installation — “The Square” — intended to foster altruism. But he sets off a hue and cry after enlisting a public relations firm to tout the exhibition.”<\/p>\n

10\/27\/17-\u00a0Fairly good reviews for this odd sounding drama\/comedy. I’ll see it. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3) LAST FLAG FLYING<\/strong>– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Three grizzled Vietnam-era veterans — Doc, Sal and Mueller — travel together up the East Coast on a mournful personal mission: to hold an appropriate burial for Doc’s only child, who perished in the opening stages of the Iraq invasion.”<\/p>\n

11\/3\/17-\u00a0Fairly good reviews with some poor ones mixed in. I saw the trailer and it looked stupid to me. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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4) GOD’S OWN COUNTRY<\/strong>– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “With his father paralyzed, 24-year-old Johnny Saxby has to tend the family’s sheep farm, but he doesn’t have to like it. His attitude changes, however, when he finds a friend and lover in the Romanian worker hired to help during the lambing season.”<\/p>\n

11\/15\/17-\u00a0Excellent reviews. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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5) PROFESSOR MARSTON AND THE WONDER WOMEN<\/strong>– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “This biopic centers on Harvard psychologist William Marston, the man who created Wonder Woman, and imbued the iconic character with the feminist ideals of his wife, Elizabeth, and the other woman in their polyamorous relationship, Olive Byrne.”<\/p>\n

10\/16\/17-\u00a0Very good\u00a0reviews for this drama. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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OPENED LAST FRIDAY-<\/div>\n
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Recommended-<\/strong><\/div>\n
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1) BLAME<\/strong>– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “The hotbed of hormones that is high school provides the backdrop for the overheated and improper relationship that develops between a handsome drama teacher and a talented but troubled student — which sparks vengeful envy in her mean-girl rival.”<\/p>\n

1\/5\/18-\u00a0Good to excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2) DJANGO<\/strong>– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this poignant biopic, jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt escapes the persecution that his Gypsy brethren suffer in German-occupied France, but when the Nazis demand that Django use his music to fuel their propaganda, he faces a daunting decision.”<\/p>\n

1\/5\/18-\u00a0Weak reviews by the critics but very good ones from audiences. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

3) IN BETWEEN<\/strong>– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in Tel Aviv, this engrossing drama follows a trio of independent-minded Palestinian women who develop a bond of solidarity as they share an apartment and struggle to balance the differing values of tradition and modernity.”<\/p>\n

1\/5\/18-\u00a0Excellent reviews. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

4) IN THE LAND OF POMEGRANATES<\/strong>– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this engrossing documentary, a group of Palestinian and Israeli youngsters gathers in Germany for a “Vacation from War” retreat, where each side faces the “enemy” and engages on a personal level, recognizing their shared humanity.”<\/p>\n

1\/5\/18-\u00a0Fair reviews at best for this documentary. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

5) THE GREEN FOG<\/strong>– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this experimental movie created for the final night of the 2017 San Francisco International Film Festival, director Guy Maddin and collaborators reimagine Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” using a visual collage of found footage from a host of sources.”<\/p>\n

1\/5\/18-\u00a0I’ve seen just 5 reviews and they were all very good. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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1) DARK MERIDIAN<\/strong>– 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “New Orleans cop Spencer Soleno, who makes money on the side by providing protection for crime boss Oren Marek, ends up in the midst of a gang war as he tries to nab the killer of Oren’s oldest son while protecting the youngest.”<\/p>\n

1\/5\/18-\u00a0Just 2 reviews so far and both are poor. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2) DEVIL’S GATE<\/strong>– 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Trouble is afoot in Devil’s Gate, North Dakota, and FBI agent Daria and local deputy Colt think the source is Jackson Pritchard, whose wife and son have vanished. But Daria and Colt get more than they bargained for when they arrive at Jackson’s farm.”<\/p>\n

1\/5\/18-\u00a0Weak reviews by the critics and good ones by audiences. I’ll pass on this one. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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HOTWIRE ON-DEMAND-<\/div>\n
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1) BEATRIZ AT DINNER<\/strong>– Excellent<\/div>\n
2) THE BIG SICK<\/strong>– Excellent<\/div>\n
3) BRAD’S STATUS<\/strong>–\u00a0I thought this was a great movie<\/div>\n
4) HOLLOW IN THE LAND<\/strong>– Good reviews<\/div>\n
5) INGRID GOES WEST<\/strong>– I liked it very much<\/div>\n
6) MARJORIE PRIME<\/strong>— Haven’t seen it yet but I will<\/div>\n
7) MAUDIE<\/strong>– I liked it a lot<\/div>\n
8) MEGAN LEAVEY<\/strong>– Very good<\/div>\n
9) MENASHE-<\/strong> Very good movie<\/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- NONE<\/strong><\/div>\n
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REPEATS-<\/div>\n
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1) I, TONYA<\/strong>– Jacob Burns, Bethel, Danbury, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. Good reviews<\/div>\n
2) THE SHAPE OF WATER<\/strong>– Jacob Burns, Bethel, Danbury, Clearview 100, Garden Cinema Norwalk. Looks weird but friends have liked it.<\/div>\n
3) <\/span>CALL ME BY YOUR NAME<\/strong>– Jacob Burns, Clearview 100. Saw it and liked it<\/div>\n
4) DARKEST HOUR<\/strong>– Jacob Burns, Bethel, Danbury, Clearview 100., Garden Cinema Norwalk.\u00a0I liked it but not as much as others did<\/div>\n
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5) THREE BILLBOARDS<\/strong>– Danbury, Clearview 100. I enjoyed the movie- didn’t love it<\/p>\n

6) THE POST<\/strong>– Jacob Burns, Bethel, Danbury. Very good reviews<\/div>\n
7) LADY BIRD<\/strong>– Danbury, Garden Cinema Norwalk. I liked it very much<\/div>\n
8) MOLLY’S GAME<\/strong>– Danbury. Good reviews<\/div>\n
9) ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD<\/strong>– Danbury. I liked it<\/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 POST<\/strong>– Good reviews and I look forward to seeing it<\/div>\n
2) CALL ME BY YOUR NAME<\/strong>– I enjoyed the movie although it was a bit too long. TRDB.<\/div>\n
3) MOLLY’S GAME<\/strong>– Good reviews<\/div>\n
4) ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD<\/strong>– This movie was way too long and as far as I’m concerned it was rescued by some very good acting. TRDB.<\/div>\n
5) DARKEST HOUR<\/strong>– I liked it but not as much as others have<\/div>\n
6) THE SHAPE OF WATER<\/strong>– Sounds weird but friends have liked it<\/div>\n
7) 3 BILLBOARDS<\/strong>– I liked but did not love this movie<\/div>\n
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B) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY-<\/div>\n
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1) I, TONYA<\/strong>– Good reviews<\/div>\n
2) MOLLY’S GAME<\/strong>– Good reviews<\/div>\n
3) DARKEST HOUR<\/strong>— I liked it but not as much as others have<\/div>\n
4) THE SHAPE OF WATER<\/strong>–\u00a0 Sounds weird but friends have liked it<\/div>\n
5)\u00a03 BILLBOARDS<\/strong>– I liked but did not love this movie<\/div>\n
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C) THE STONZEK THEATER AT THE LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE-<\/div>\n
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1) ON THE BEACH AT NIGHT ALONE-<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a02017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the wake of a failed relationship with a married man, South Korean film star Young-hee travels to Germany to put some space between herself and her former lover, hoping to clear her head. But leaving the past behind proves difficult.”<\/p>\n

11\/17\/17-\u00a0Excellent reviews by the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2) WONDERSTRUCK-\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Based on the novel of the same name, this period drama unspools two tales that play out 50 years apart. In 1927, a girl runs away to New York City to meet the actress she idolizes, while in 1977, a boy travels to the Big Apple find his long-lost dad.<\/p>\n

10\/20\/17-\u00a0Fair reviews for this new movie by Todd Haynes. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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D) THE LIVING ROOM THEATERS AT FAU IN BOCA RATON<\/div>\n
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1) CALL ME BY YOUR NAME<\/strong>–\u00a0\u00a0I enjoyed the movie although it was a bit too long. TRDB.<\/div>\n
2) I, TONYA-<\/strong> Good reviews and I plan to see it<\/div>\n
3) DJANGO-<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Weak reviews by the critics but very good ones from audiences. TRDB.<\/strong><\/div>\n
4) LADY BIRD<\/strong>– I liked it very much<\/div>\n
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( The Florida Project, Loving Vincent and The Other Side of Hope are showing with limited screenings )<\/div>\n
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ENJOY!!<\/div>\n
THE REEL DR. BOB<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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JANUARY 11, 2018 DEAR FRIENDS: YOU CAN ACCESS THIS NEWSLETTER AND PAST REVIEWS AT MY WEBSITE- www.thereeldrbob.com\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 PLEASE TRY IT!! I AM\u00a0INCLUDING NETFLIX\u00a0RELEASES FOR THE NEXT\u00a03 WEEKS JUST IN CASE I AM UNBLE TO SEND A NEWSLETTER FOR A WHILE!! QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK- 1) TE ATA– Netflix Disc. 2) ALL […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21889","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-all-reviews","category-reviews-from-1-week-ago"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thereeldrbob.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21889","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=21889"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/thereeldrbob.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21889\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21891,"href":"https:\/\/thereeldrbob.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21889\/revisions\/21891"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thereeldrbob.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=21889"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thereeldrbob.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=21889"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thereeldrbob.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=21889"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}