Daily Archives: November 11, 2020

Documentary Review: “Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on ‘The Exorcist'”

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Roger Moore

If there’s one thing any film fan should take away from “Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on ‘The Exorcist,’” it’s exactly the same thing you should take away from “Friedkin Uncut,” the earlier doc about the quintessential hotshot Hollywood director … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Scarred for life, no thanks to her “Dirty God”

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Roger Moore

A young working class woman with a baby and few job prospects comes to terms with disfiguring injuries in “Dirty God,” a compelling drama about self-image, dashed dreams and the growing up that might be on the other side of … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “Run” to Hulu for this thriller

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Roger Moore

Back in vaudeville and the silent cinema, they called them “gags.” It’s the problem solving process, usually in comedies, that gets a character into or out of trouble or the next situation. Such as “How do you get a character, … Continue reading →

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Movie preview: Kristen Stewart in a holiday comedy? “Happiest Season”

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Roger Moore

Not buying it? Well, it is LGBQ and Aubrey Plaza is also in it. And it’s on Hulu.

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Movie preview: An Irish tale with Emily Blunt, Jamie Dornan and…Christopher Walken? “Wild Mountain Thyme”

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Roger Moore

A John Patrick Shanley script, with Jon Hamm as well. Faith and begorrah!

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