Daily Archives: April 26, 2019

Movie Review: A Young Woman Searches for her Family History in an empire at “Sunset”

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Roger Moore

“Sunset” is a static exercise in cinema in motion, a dogmatic defense of consistency in point of view. So even though every frame in László Nemes intimate period piece is a misty postcard to memory, even though there are incidents … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Jessica Rothe shines — as usual — in “Tater Tot & Patton”

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Roger Moore

She had a choice — “Rehab, or my sister’s farm!” That’s what put Andie in South Dakota, a turbo-prop airport her last connection to what this Angelino coed might have seen as “the civilized world.” She lets Mom know she … Continue reading →

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“Shaft” and “Rosewood” director John Singleton in coma after stroke

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Roger Moore

Hollywood Reporter (@THR) Tweeted: Director #JohnSingleton in coma following “major stroke” https://t.co/hE3H5v0jjd https://t.co/hP5dFitKGo https://twitter.com/THR/status/1121513297491243008?s=17

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An Accidental Studio review – the brief, brilliant life of HandMade Films

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Roger Moore

Used to love this early “boutique” studio’s films. https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/apr/26/an-accidental-studio-review-handmade-films-george-harrison-monty-python

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Catch-22 Trailer (Official) • A Hulu Original

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Roger Moore

A bit more of the proper dark comic tone is evident in this second trailer to George Clooney’s Hulu version of “Catch-22.” Now it’s the casting that makes you wonder if it’ll amuse and appall. May 22 we find out

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