Daily Archives: January 28, 2020

Movie Review: Comrades fight to honor the ultimate sacrifice in “The Last Full Measure”

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Roger Moore

Sentiment and cynicism wrestle each other into submission in the Medal of Honor story, “The Last Full Measure.” In writer-director Todd Robinson’s “too much is never enough” hands, sentiment wins the day. And then it does a victory lap and … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Summer love, “Premature” as it often is for a teen

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Roger Moore

Harlem girl, college-bound, entirely too smart for the neighborhood guys who are all “speak ‘game,’ play game, one big game” with their come-ons. But then Ayanna, the aspiring writer and would-be poet, stumbles into Isaiah, the earnest, smart would-be music … Continue reading →

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From the Archive: Interview with “Bird Box” director Susanne Bier — “After the Fire”

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Roger Moore

Long before she did “Bird Box,” “The Night Manager” or “Serena,” Susanne Bier was a Danish director to watch. “After the Wedding” and “In a Better World” marked her as someone with a distinct perspective and a long career ahead … Continue reading →

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