Daily Archives: September 20, 2022

Documentary Review: A Glorious Celebration of the Wonder that was “Sidney”

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Roger Moore

Oprah Winfrey gets choked up and breaks down when remembering her inspiration, advisor and friend, the Black screen icon Sidney Poitier. No big surprise there. But then you hear a little catch in the voice of Oscar winner Morgan Freeman, … Continue reading →

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Movie Preview: An afterlife thriller comedy — “Next Exit” with Rahul Kohli, Katie Parker, Rose McGiver and Karen Gillan

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Roger Moore

A November release from Magnolia.

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Series Review: How Cassian “Andor” Got to “Rogue One”

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Roger Moore

Since I consider “Rogue One” to be the best iteration of “Star Wars” since the original trilogy, naturally I’m interested in the prequel to that prequel. The top-of-his-class screenwriter Tony Gilroy wrote that film, and “Michael Clayton,” and he created … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Thomas Jane and daughter try to “Dig” out of a Hostage Situation

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Roger Moore

The problem solving, the “gags” used to put characters in jeopardy and extract them from this or that life-threatening jam, is pretty sloppy in “Dig,” a grimy desert Southwest kidnapping thriller starring Thomas Jane, Emile Hirsch and Jane’s daughter, Harlow … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Priest is called to face the Demons living at “223 Wick”

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Roger Moore

Dainty, dopey and pokey, “223 Wick” is a silly Satanic thriller about a troubled priest and a demonically-associated address. As short as it is, it’s still an hour of life you don’t want to waste. Father Jonathan (Alexi Stavrou) is … Continue reading →

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