Daily Archives: March 14, 2021

Netflixable? An over-the-top Turkish “Oliver Twist,” “Paper Lives”

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Roger Moore

All over Istanbul, entrepreneurial scavengers pull junk carts, filling the canvas bags on those carts with recyclable cans, liquor bottles and especially cardboard. A lot of them are orphans, the street children of the city who grew up on this … Continue reading →

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Documentary Review: “Olympia” celebrates a legend

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Roger Moore

I’ve interviewed Olympia Dukakis a few times over the years, but let me tell you about catching the Oscar winner, stage legend and TV acting icon on a bad day. She was just recovering from an injury, but had gamely … Continue reading →

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Netflixable? “No no NO!” parents give the kids a “Yes Day”

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Roger Moore

The best moments in the Netflix comedy “Yes Day” don’t involve slapstick — although there’s some of that. They don’t come from the list of scenes that include the big water balloon fight, driving through the car wash with the … Continue reading →

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