Daily Archives: May 5, 2019

Next Screening? “The Spy Behind Home Plate”

You saw “The Catcher was a Spy,” right? Maybe it was just me. Read the book it was based on? Not just me, but he does seem to be one of those figures whose story attracts a lot of biographers … Continue reading

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BOX OFFICE: Another $145 for “Endgame,” “Intruder” bests underwhelming “Long Shot”

Variety has been calling this second weekend of the “last” movie in the Super Friends, erm “Avengers” franchise a $145 million mover and shaker. And this Sunday projection mysteriously matches that “Estimate.” But how far will it be off when … Continue reading

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Preview: Might “Zilla and Zoe” be the Indiest Indie Comedy Ever?

It’s set in Portland, and what’s more indie than “Portlandia?” It’s about tween sisters, one of whom is obsessed with horror movies and is filming one of her own. Indie movies are often about indie filmmakers making indie movies. Because. … Continue reading

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