Monthly Archives: August 2020

Movie Review: No need to repent for “The Burnt Orange Heresy”

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Roger Moore

“The Burnt Orange Heresy” is a ham-fisted thriller with a cast so “on the nose” it shows little imagination on the part of the filmmakers, who seem determined to leave the viewer unchallenged. But what it has going for it … Continue reading →

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Movie Preview: The entire movie’s in the trailer for Liam Neeson’s “Honest Thief”

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Roger Moore

Betcha good money that this is the ENTIRE movie. Seriously, every twist and action beat is previewed in this Oct release. Every one of them. It could still be gritty and entertaining, and Liam always gives fair value. But hey, … Continue reading →

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Netfixable? South African and “Seriously Single

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Roger Moore

“Seriously Single” is a seriously inconsequential Buppie rom-com from South Africa, a movie with a few laughs, lots of wigs and costume changes and little else. But it’s very existence makes it another movie that points to the massive footprint … Continue reading →

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Movie Nation takes a quick break for hurricane prep

Posted on August 1, 2020 by Roger Moore
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Movie Preview: Amazon goes after Netflix teens with “Chemical Hearts”

Posted on August 1, 2020 by Roger Moore

Netflix owns teen comedies and has done well with romance. But Amazon takes its shot at gaining a foothold with that audience and those genres with the serious high school romance “Chemical Hearts.” Looks hopeful and poignant and very romantic.

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RIP Alan Parker, one of the best British directors of his generation — “Fame” to “Mississippi Burning”

Posted on August 1, 2020 by Roger Moore

Talked to him a few times over the years. A class act, sort of a British Norman Jewison. “The Commitments,” “Fame,” “Bugsy Malone,” musicals that often didn’t play like musicals. “Mississippi Burning” took deserved heat for its “white savior” tropes. … Continue reading →

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