Daily Archives: July 9, 2022

Netflixable? Women spearhead espionage in WWII France — “A Call to Spy”

Posted on July 9, 2022 by Roger Moore

A solid, straightforward narrative — heavy on the history, light in melodrama — is the best recommendation for “A Call to Spy,” a true story of World War II and an American woman who joined British agents to do perform … Continue reading →

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Netflixable? Teen love limited to senior year, and nothing else — “Hellow, Goodbye and Everything in Between”

Posted on July 9, 2022 by Roger Moore

It wasn’t hard to track down a still shot from “Hello, Goodbye and Everything in Between” that captures how bland it is. And I needed that shot to make a point that this endless pop music montage masquerading as a … Continue reading →

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Netflixable? Kids missing “How to Train Your Dragon?” Feast on “The Sea Beast”

Posted on July 9, 2022 by Roger Moore

“The Sea Beast” bolts off the screen with a photo-realistic CGI animated shipwreck and a bracing blast of high stakes mayhem as told by a plucky girl, reading a dime novel on sea serpents and those who hunt them — … Continue reading →

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Larry Storch: 1923-2022

Posted on July 9, 2022 by Roger Moore

For some reason, when I heard of sitcom mainstay Larry Storch’s passing at the grand old age of 99, this scene is what came to mind. Blake Edwards had a bit of a big screen comeback after “10,” and the … Continue reading →

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