Daily Archives: May 25, 2021

Netflixable? A rich man’s murder, a detective’s cancer, a lot of places to park “The Soul (Ji hun)”

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Roger Moore

“The Soul” is a murder mystery wrapped in medical sci-fi, with a tragic, prosecutor-dying-of-cancer romance/pregnant cop-wife melodrama thrown in for good measure. It offers up a lot to chew on, but a lot left undigested as well, all served up … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: New Kid in NY gets an education — “Port Authority”

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Roger Moore

“Port Authority,” a somewhat affecting New York transgender romance, is a little late to the “guy doesn’t realize the performer he’s attracted is transgender” party. “The Crying Game,” and “Victor/Victoria” are ancient history, after all. But writer-director Danielle Lessovitz’s debut … Continue reading →

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Movie Preview: Edgar Wright’s “Last Night in Soho,” starring Anya Taylor-Joy”

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Roger Moore

Coming in October. You had me at “Anya.” And “Edgar.”

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Movie Review: “A Quiet Place Part 2” — even quieter, even noisier

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Roger Moore

The delight of discovery and element of surprise were all used up on “A Quiet Place.” And that’s not just true for viewers. In the sequel’s prologue, the cast gives us the distinct impression that they can’t “unring” that bell, … Continue reading →

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Movie Preview: Karen Gillan is a “fixer” in the estrogen charged mayhem that is “Gunpowder Milkshake”

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Roger Moore

Angela Bassett, Michelle Yeoh, Lena Headey, Carla Gugino and Paul Giamatti also star in this hit woman action comedy. A “Shoot em Up” or “Harley Quinn That doesn’t suck?”

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