Daily Archives: January 17, 2022

Netflixable? Basque town dreams of becoming “The Little Switzerland”

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Roger Moore

Doggone it, this comedy should have worked better, ticked-over like a fine Swiss watch. “The Little Switzerland,” an Around the World with Netflix farce from Spain, is about a mountainous Basque town long frustrated in its efforts to be recognized … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Amateurish, clunky “The Contrast” revives a 235 year-old stage comedy

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Roger Moore

“The Contrast” is a slight, slim comedy of manners that is widely considered the “first American comedy,” as it was written and produced on the stage in 1787, and George Washington was among its first fans. It’s an arid, dry … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Mickey Rourke sends troops to fight Nazis…and witches in “Warhunt”

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Roger Moore

When it comes to casting your B or C movie, it always helps to have a “name” you can use to get the thing funded. Here’s a hot hack for that process. Give Mickey Rourke an eyepatch and a check … Continue reading →

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