Daily Archives: June 27, 2019

Documentary Review: “The Queen” is a film about the “other” queens, just as historic

Posted on June 27, 2019 by rogerinorlando

“The Queen” is a fascinating film artifact, newly restored and re-issued this Pride Month to remind us how far the culture has come in the past 50 years. Here’s a drag queen culture documentary that predates the also-restored and re-released … Continue reading →

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Documentary Review: The Artist Christo wants us to join him “Walking on Water”

Posted on June 27, 2019 by rogerinorlando

“Walking on Water” begins with old man in his studio, sketching with charcoal, drawing, painting and gluing together a piece of art that he promptly hangs on a wall when he finishes. It is the artist in action. Ah, but … Continue reading →

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Preview, “Midway” takes another shot at recreating America’s greatest naval victory on the big screen

Posted on June 27, 2019 by rogerinorlando

Looks very…digital. Impressive, but digital. A Jonas Brother is in the cast, and Patrick Wilson and Ed Skrein, Aaron Eckhart and Luke Evans are, too. “Midway” opens Nov. 8.  

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Idris Elba writes a villain’s song for his “Hobbs and Shaw” bad guy

Posted on June 27, 2019 by rogerinorlando

Lest we forget that Idris sings, there’s this news. Via Entertainment Weekly https://t.co/xr2tb1gmzO https://twitter.com/EW/status/1144218085647368192?s=17

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Movie Review — “Spider Man: Far from Home,” still friendly no matter what locale

Posted on June 27, 2019 by rogerinorlando

“Spider-Man: Far from Home” is so cute you want to pinch its cheeks and remind it to wear sunscreen before it goes out to play. It’s a super-hero movie slapped on top of a teens-take-a-trip-abroad comedy, fizzy and funny and … Continue reading →

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RIP Billy Drago: ‘Untouchables’ Actor was 73

Posted on June 27, 2019 by rogerinorlando

Some guys just have the villain’s look. Robert Davi, Dennis Farina, Henry Silva and Billy Drago are among them. Ed Begley Sr., not Jr. Billy Drago made a great heavy. He had the right name for a bad guy. Benicio … Continue reading →

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