Daily Archives: August 11, 2017

“Manderley Forever” suggests Daphne du Maurier’s life would make a pretty good movie

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Roger Moore

Long after her death, decades removed from the days when she was a brand-name novelist, famed for dark, romantic thrillers, Daphne du Maurier remains a Hollywood favorite. “My Cousin Rachel” — remade and unleashed just this summer — delivered a … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Growing up poor leaves permanent scars in “The Glass Castle”

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Roger Moore

    “The Glass Castle,” the film biography based on one-time gossip columnist Jeannette Walls’ memoir, is just dissonant enough to feel as if it’s from another era — an era when we knew “shame.” You know, back before we … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: R Patts kicks it up a notch in “Good Time”

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Roger Moore

Robert Pattinson has his best role since he wiped off the “Twilight” glitter in as a stumbling, bumbling thief hurtling toward his fate in the ironically titled “Good Time.” It’s a story of two brothers — developmentally-disabled Nick, played as … Continue reading →

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