{"id":27609,"date":"2021-10-08T10:38:56","date_gmt":"2021-10-08T10:38:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thereeldrbob.com\/?p=27609"},"modified":"2021-10-27T19:24:12","modified_gmt":"2021-10-27T19:24:12","slug":"film-reviews-870","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thereeldrbob.com\/?p=27609","title":{"rendered":"FILM REVIEWS #870"},"content":{"rendered":"
OCTOBER 7, 2021<\/div>\n
DEAR FRIENDS:<\/div>\n
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QUICK LOOK AT MY FAVORITES OF THE WEEK-<\/div>\n
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1) SCENES FROM A MARRIAGE<\/strong>– HBO<\/div>\n
2) THE CARD COUNTER<\/strong>– On Demand<\/div>\n
3) JUNGLE CRUISE<\/strong>–<\/div>\n
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MOVIES I SAW THIS WEEK-<\/div>\n
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1) THE CARD COUNTER<\/strong>– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Now making his living as a card shark, military veteran William Tell ekes out a meager existence on the casino circuit. But when a troubled young man seeks Tell’s help in exacting revenge on a mutual foe, he finds himself facing his dark past.”<\/p>\n

9\/9\/21-\u00a0Excellent reviews for this drama. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

10\/6\/21- I enjoyed the movie very much. TRDB. <\/strong>On Demand<\/p>\n

2) SCENES FROM A MARRIAGE<\/strong>– Episode 4 of 5<\/p>\n

3) JUNGLE CRUISE<\/strong>– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Inspired by the classic Disneyland ride, this action-adventure follows persevering scientist Lily Houghton in her search for a fabled tree with healing properties — a quest that takes her into the Amazon jungle with an intrepid riverboat captain.”<\/p>\n

7\/31\/21-\u00a0Weak reviews by the critics and very good ones by audiences. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

10\/7\/21-\u00a0Something for everyone in this clever, <\/strong>humorous action packed movie. I liked it. I saw this with my daughter and her family. TRDB. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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COMING THIS WEEK\u00a0TO NETFLIX\u00a0ON A\u00a0DISC-<\/div>\n
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1) THE GREEN KNIGHT<\/strong>–<\/div>\n
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NEW MOVIES- IN THEATERS AND\/OR STREAMING-<\/div>\n
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1) KAREN DALTON- IN MY OWN TIME<\/strong>– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Producing just two albums during her too-short life and eschewing the recording industry’s star-making machinery, folk singer Karen Dalton still made an indelible impression on the music of her times, as recounted in this documentary.”<\/p>\n

10\/1\/21-\u00a0Just 5 reviews so far and they are all very good. TRDB. <\/strong>In Theaters<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2) FALLING FOR FIGARO<\/strong>–\u00a02020. Synopsis by Netflix. “For young fund manager Millie, her dream of opera stardom begins with singing lessons in the Scottish Highlands from a former diva. As Millie trains for a competition, she finds herself battling against — and then bonding with — fellow student Max.”<\/p>\n

9\/29\/21-\u00a0Just 3 reviews so far and they are mixed. TRDB. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3) ENORMOUS: THE GORGE STORY<\/strong>–\u00a02021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Nic Davis examines the rich history of the Gorge Amphitheatre, the internationally renowned concert venue that attracts millions of fans and the world’s best musicians. Features interviews with Dave Matthews, John Oates, Steve Miller and others.”<\/p>\n

10\/1\/21-\u00a0Just 3 reviews so far and they are good– not glowing. TRDB.\u00a0<\/strong>On various streaming platforms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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4) STOP AND GO- <\/strong>2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “As ditzy sisters Jamie and Blake are ambling through life, the Covid-19 pandemic suddenly strikes. Learning that their grandmother’s nursing home is in the midst of an outbreak, the siblings head out on a long road trip to rescue her.”<\/div>\n
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10\/1\/21-\u00a0Good reviews for this comedy. TRDB. <\/strong>Various streaming platforms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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5) NO TIME TO DIE<\/strong>– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the 25th installment of the James Bond movie franchise, Agent 007 is enjoying retirement in Jamaica when his leisure is interrupted by a longtime friend from the CIA who needs help rescuing a kidnapped scientist.”<\/p>\n

10\/1\/21-\u00a0Good reviews for this movie featuring Daniel Craig for the last time as Bond. TRDB. <\/strong>In Theaters<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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6) THE GUILTY<\/strong>– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this taut thriller, demoted cop Joe Baylor is working the phones at a 911 dispatch center when a kidnapped woman’s cryptic distress call snaps him to attention. But to help her, Joe must confront his demons.”<\/p>\n

10\/1\/21-\u00a0Weak reviews especially when compared to the original 3 years ago. TRDB. <\/strong>On Netflix.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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7) OLD HENRY<\/strong>– 2021- Synopsis by Netflix. “When widowed farmer Henry and his son, Wyatt, take in an injured man who arrives on their doorstep with a satchel full of money, they soon find their homestead under siege by a posse of “lawmen.” But Henry has some gunslinging skills up his sleeve.”<\/span><\/p>\n

10\/1\/21-\u00a0Excellent reviews for this Western. TRDB. <\/strong>In Theaters<\/p>\n

8) TITANE-<\/strong> 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “After nearly being killed in a car accident, young Alexia is left with a titanium plate in her skull — and a penchant for metal and blood. On the run from the law a decade later, Alexia begins masquerading as a macho firefighter’s long-missing son.”<\/p>\n

10\/1\/21-\u00a0Very good reviews but everybody said it was bloody. I’ll skip it. TRDB. <\/strong>Various\u00a0streaming platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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SKIP THESE<\/strong>–<\/div>\n
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1) BLACK AS NIGHT- <\/strong>Horror<\/div>\n
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2)\u00a0 BINGO HELL<\/strong>– Horror<\/div>\n
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3) MAYDAY<\/strong>–<\/div>\n
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MOVIES PLAYING IN WESTCHESTER Co, NY AND FAIRFIED Co, CT-<\/div>\n
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A) THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER<\/strong>–<\/div>\n
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NEW-<\/div>\n
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1) WHO YOU THINK I AM- <\/strong>2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Concerned that her lover, Ludo, may be cheating on her, 50-year-old teacher Claire creates a phony online identity using a pretty young woman’s photo as bait. Instead, Claire attracts Ludo’s 29-year-old assistant, Alex, who instantly becomes smitten.”<\/p>\n

8\/31\/21-\u00a0Fairly good reviews for this French drama\/comedy starring Juliette Binoche. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2) LAMB- <\/strong>2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “On their remote farm, Mar\u00eda and Ingvar share a peaceful life raising sheep — all that’s missing is a child. After finding a newborn in the barn, they agree to raise it as their own, until Ingvar’s brother arrives and upends the family dynamic.”<\/p>\n

10\/6\/21-\u00a0Very good reviews for this foreign drama. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3) I’M YOUR MAN<\/strong>– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “To obtain funds for her research project, workaholic Alma agrees to take part in an experiment with Tom, a humanoid robot designed to be her ideal mate. Before long, Tom becomes a sounding board for Alma to dissect her deep-rooted disillusionment.”<\/p>\n

9\/25\/31-\u00a0Excellent reviews from the critics but just fair ones from audiences. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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4) IN BALANCHINE’S CLASSROOM-<\/strong>\u00a02021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Recollections from students of famed choreographer George Balanchine paint a revealing portrait of the creative genius, who changed ballet. Cameras follow his disciples into his studio as they pass on his legacy, teaching a new generation of dancers.”<\/p>\n

9\/18\/21-\u00a0Just 3 reviews noted and they are all very good. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

10\/6\/21-\u00a0Great reviews for this documentary. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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B) AMC DANBURY<\/strong>–<\/div>\n
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1) LAMB- <\/strong>2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “On their remote farm, Mar\u00eda and Ingvar share a peaceful life raising sheep — all that’s missing is a child. After finding a newborn in the barn, they agree to raise it as their own, until Ingvar’s brother arrives and upends the family dynamic.”<\/p>\n

10\/6\/21-\u00a0Very good reviews for this foreign drama. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2) NO TIME TO DIE-<\/strong> 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the 25th installment of the James Bond movie franchise, Agent 007 is enjoying retirement in Jamaica when his leisure is interrupted by a longtime friend from the CIA who needs help rescuing a kidnapped scientist.”<\/p>\n

10\/1\/21-\u00a0Good reviews for this movie featuring Daniel Craig for the last time as Bond. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3) THE MANY SAINTS OF NEWARK<\/strong>–\u00a02021. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this big-screen prequel to the long-running TV series “The Sopranos,” the action takes place during the 1960s in Newark, New Jersey, as hostilities reach a fever pitch between the black and Italian-American communities.”<\/p>\n

9\/28\/21-\u00a0Fair to good reviews. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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4) TITANE<\/strong>– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “After nearly being killed in a car accident, young Alexia is left with a titanium plate in her skull — and a penchant for metal and blood. On the run from the law a decade later, Alexia begins masquerading as a macho firefighter’s long-missing son.”<\/p>\n

10\/1\/21-\u00a0Very good reviews but everybody said it was bloody. I’ll skip it. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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MOVIES PLAYING IN PALM BEACH\u00a0 Co<\/em><\/div>\n
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A) THE LIVING ROOM THEATERS AT FAU IN BOCA RATON<\/strong>–<\/div>\n
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NEW-<\/strong><\/div>\n
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1) I’M YOUR MAN<\/strong>– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “To obtain funds for her research project, workaholic Alma agrees to take part in an experiment with Tom, a humanoid robot designed to be her ideal mate. Before long, Tom becomes a sounding board for Alma to dissect her deep-rooted disillusionment.”<\/p>\n

9\/25\/31-\u00a0Excellent reviews from the critics but just fair ones from audiences. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2)\u00a0WIFE OF A SPY<\/strong>– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “While living in Kobe, Japan, in 1940, affluent merchant Yusaku Fukuhara takes a business trip to Japanese-occupied Manchuria, where he witnesses government-sanctioned acts of cruelty — and he’s intent on bringing them to light.”<\/p>\n

9\/18\/21-\u00a0Excellent reviews for this foreign drama. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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REPEATS-<\/div>\n
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1) ASIA<\/strong>– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix.\u00a0 “To all outward appearances, single mom Asia and her teenage daughter, Vika, seem more like siblings, though they have little to do with each other. But as Vika’s health begins to fail, the underlying bond between them slowly surfaces.”<\/p>\n

9\/21\/21-\u00a0Excellent reviews from the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2) BORIS KARLOFF: THE MAN BEHIND THE MONSTER-<\/strong><\/div>\n
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3) FALLING FOR FIGARO<\/strong>– 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “For young fund manager Millie, her dream of opera stardom begins with singing lessons in the Scottish Highlands from a former diva. As Millie trains for a competition, she finds herself battling against — and then bonding with — fellow student Max.”<\/p>\n

9\/29\/21-\u00a0Just 3 reviews so far and they are mixed. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

10\/6\/21– Reviews are just fair for this movie but it sounds interesting to me. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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B) THE MOVIES OF LAKE WORT H<\/strong>– (Fri.– Sun. only)<\/span><\/div>\n
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1) NO TIME TO DIE-<\/strong> 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the 25th installment of the James Bond movie franchise, Agent 007 is enjoying retirement in Jamaica when his leisure is interrupted by a longtime friend from the CIA who needs help rescuing a kidnapped scientist.”<\/p>\n

10\/1\/21-\u00a0Good reviews for this movie featuring Daniel Craig for the last time as Bond. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2) THE MANY SAINTS OF NEWARK<\/strong>–\u00a02021. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this big-screen prequel to the long-running TV series “The Sopranos,” the action takes place during the 1960s in Newark, New Jersey, as hostilities reach a fever pitch between the black and Italian-American communities.”<\/p>\n

9\/28\/21-\u00a0Fair to good reviews. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3) I’M YOUR MAN<\/strong>– 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “To obtain funds for her research project, workaholic Alma agrees to take part in an experiment with Tom, a humanoid robot designed to be her ideal mate. Before long, Tom becomes a sounding board for Alma to dissect her deep-rooted disillusionment.”<\/p>\n

9\/25\/31-\u00a0Excellent reviews from the critics but just fair ones from audiences. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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4) TANGO SHALOM<\/strong>– 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Moshe Yehuda (Jos Laniado), a Hasidic Rabbi and amateur Hora dancer, enters a big televised Tango competition to save his Hebrew school from bankruptcy. There is only one problem: due to his orthodox religious beliefs, he is not allowed to touch a woman!”<\/p>\n

9\/21\/21-\u00a0Fairly good reviews for this comedy. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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C) THE MOVIES OF DELRAY<\/strong>– Same as Lake Worth above<\/div>\n
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D) THE STONZEK THEATER<\/strong> AT THE LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE-<\/div>\n
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1) WIFE OF A SPY- <\/strong>2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “While living in Kobe, Japan, in 1940, affluent merchant Yusaku Fukuhara takes a business trip to Japanese-occupied Manchuria, where he witnesses government-sanctioned acts of cruelty — and he’s intent on bringing them to light.”<\/p>\n

9\/18\/21-\u00a0Excellent reviews for this foreign drama. TRDB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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

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