Daily Archives: September 8, 2021

Movie Preview: Joaquin Phoenix and Gaby Hoffman take on parenthood in “C’mon C’mon”

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Roger Moore

Mike Mills (“Beginners,” “Twentieth Century Women”) directed this monochromatic A24 release, using several recognizably romanticized childhood locales — NYC to Venice Beach — a road trip a father takes with his little boy.

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Movie Preview: Jason Sudeikis comes back to the big screen as an ex con –“South of Heaven”

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Roger Moore

Before “Ted Lasso,” Sudeikis was typecast as a smarmy douche in film after film, TV guest shots, too. In this Oct. 8 release, he plays an ex con who longs to give the great love of his life one last … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “Queenpins” try to pull off the big coupon con

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Roger Moore

Phoenix friends set up a massive grocery store coupon scam, raking in tens of millions and spending like drug lords until they bring down a massive Federal tactical response in “Queenpins,” a caper comedy overflowing with dark farce possibilities. The … Continue reading →

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Movie Preview: A Kosovo widow/entrepreneur runs up against the patriarchy in “Hive”

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Roger Moore

This is Kosovo’s official Oscar entry in the Best International Feature category. Yes, it’s about beekeeping. It opens Nov. 12.

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Movie Review: Morales, Duplass make definitive Lockdown “Zoom” dramedy — “Language Lessons”

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Roger Moore

Many have taken a shot at creating a “Zoom” call comedy or drama or dramedy during COVID. But it took actress (“Parks & Rec.”) turned actress-director Natalie Morales and actor and sometime writer-director Mark Duplass (“Jeff, Who Lives at Home,” … Continue reading →

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