Daily Archives: February 9, 2022

Today’s DVD donation? “Soumaya” comes to Windermere, Fla

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Roger Moore

Tony quaint and upscale Windermere, in Orange Co. where Orlando is, made the news as the planned retirement retreat for the apparently overpaid cop who murdered George Floyd, set America on edge with protests and finally got people made enough … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Breaking up those who broke up with you is hard to do — “I Want You Back”

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Roger Moore

“I Want You Back” is a rom-com that sort of drifts along, not quite petering out, not exactly sparking to life, until that magical moment when Pete Davidson shows up. No, nobody said that. Ever. But with the Lorne as … Continue reading →

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Movie Preview: A new version of Stephen King’s “Firestarter” from Blumhouse

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Roger Moore

No Drew Barrymore this time. But Ryan Kiera Armstrong appears to have what it takes to be very young and scary. Zac Efron, Gloria Ruben and “Was that Kurtwood Smith?” co-star in this one, in theaters and on Peacock May … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: An adorable Oscar underdog — “Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom,” from Bhutan

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Roger Moore

Perhaps you’ve heard of the Himalayan nation of Bhutan’s pursuit of “Gross National Happiness.” It’s this gloriously progressive ideal aimed at prioritizing well-being and a satisfying, even joy-filled life over international capitalism’s national scorecard — gross domestic product. But who … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Liam Neeson, still tough when seen under “Blacklight”

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Roger Moore

At this reductivist stage of his career, does Liam Neeson even need to “take a meeting,” look at a script or sign on the dotted line? It’s not like he’s just remade “Taken” in every movie since 2008, but every … Continue reading →

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