Daily Archives: May 2, 2021

Documentary Review: Middle East Peace efforts struggle to include “The Human Factor”

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Roger Moore

“The Human Factor” aims to be a sort of “how we got here” depiction of the impasse in efforts to obtain peace between Israel, the Palestinians and Syrians in the Middle East. Israeli filmmaker Dror Moreh (“Sharon,” “The Gatekeepers”) limits … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Getting around to Colin’s Irish “Ondine”

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Roger Moore

“Ondine” is one of those Irish dramedies that you see as you’re scrolling down this or that streaming menu (Roku, Tubi, etc. have it) and you wonder, “Haven’t I seen that?” It’s a sea sprite romance — “Selkies,” they’re called. … Continue reading →

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Classic Film Review: Kubrick’s “The Killing” (1955)

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Roger Moore

I submit that even at this late date, with director Stanley Kubrick long parked near the top of the cinematic pantheon, that we’re allowed to watch at least the first 20 minutes of the first jewel in his crown, “The … Continue reading →

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