Daily Archives: October 22, 2022

Movie Review: A Downbeat Indie Amble through the Artsy Underbelly of Athens, Ga. — “Ragged Heart”

Posted on October 22, 2022 by Roger Moore

The milieu is more interesting than anyone in it and anything they do or have happen to them in “Ragged Heart,” an earthy dive into the underbelly of a “music scene that was” — Athens, Ga. It’s the college town … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: A Road Trip Dramedy where the “Next Exit” is Suicide

Posted on October 22, 2022 by Roger Moore

“Next Exit” is about a cross-country drive in pursuit of a supervised “research study” suicide, and as such, it’s more a road comedy than an existential quest. Not that first-time feature writer-director Mali Elfman doesn’t try to have it both … Continue reading →

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Classic Film Review: John Sayles’ “Eight Men Out” (1988)

Posted on October 22, 2022 by Roger Moore

The things some people will go to avoid watching the damned Yankees. Stumbling across “Eight Men Out” last night brought back memories of the film, what it represented — a turn towards mainstream by indie film icon John Sayles — … Continue reading →

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