Daily Archives: February 2, 2020

Movie Review: A “Disappearance at Clifton Hill” leads to a lifelong obsession

“Disappearance at Clifton Hill” is an indie murder mystery set in one of North America’s most infamous tourist traps — Niagara Falls. It’s got a winning cast. Tuppence Middleton of “Downton Abbey” and “The Current War” is our troubled heroine. … Continue reading

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BOX OFFICE: “Rhythm Section” loses the beat, “Gretel & Hansel” get lost

A $2.8 million opening is a death blow for the Blake Lively “La Femme Nikita” turn, the $50 million and much delayed “The Rhythm Section.” That is below even the most pessimistic predictions forbthe violent, well shot and edited thriller. … Continue reading

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WGA Awards Winners — “Parasite,” “JoJo Rabbit,” and a lot of stuff from HBO

The Writers Guild of America tossed another bouquet onto “Parasite” last night. It won best original motion picture in their annual awards fete. Bong Joon Ho may be fluent in English by the time this “acceptance speech season” for him … Continue reading

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Movie Preview: Let’s BOWL! “The Jesus Rolls (Big Lebowski Spinoff)”

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