Daily Archives: March 10, 2022

Netflixable? “Autumn Girl” is the darling of ’60s Warsaw — until she crosses the boss

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Roger Moore

“Autumn Girl” is the “Mrs. Maisel stumbles into ‘All About Eve’” Polish musical biography you didn’t know you needed until it showed up in your Netflix queue. A few songs, a few laughs, a little sex, a lot of sexism … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: An Israeli filmmaker’s angst is triggered by “Ahed’s Knee”

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Roger Moore

In film buff slang, “Felliniesque” conveys a a lot of cinematic shorthand in just a single word. It can mean a self-conscious artist self-conscious about her or his self-consciousness. The word is almost synonymous with existential angst and cultural ennui. … Continue reading →

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Classic Film Review: Paul Newman is “The Left Handed Gun” (1958)

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Roger Moore

“The Left Handed Gun” has a distinct pride of place in Paul Newman lore. He’d already risen to stardom, not nearly as quickly as Brando, but quick enough to earn the envy of his life-long rival, Steve McQueen.”Somebody Up There … Continue reading →

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