Daily Archives: December 17, 2022

Classic Film Review: Tarantino-approved Spaghetti on the Trail — “The Hellbenders (I crudeli)” (1967)

Posted on December 17, 2022 by Roger Moore

Sergio Corbucci might have faded into obscurity if Spaghetti Western fiend Quentin Tarantino hadn’t reimagined his most famous character, Franco Nero’s “Django,” as an ex-slave avenger in “Django Unchained.” Corbuccci made over 60 films, from sword and sandal fare of … Continue reading →

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Netflixable? Turkish rom-com “Private Lesson” follows the International Formula

Posted on December 17, 2022 by Roger Moore

The new Turkish rom-com “Private Lesson” was filmed and set in Istanbul. But with its fashionable college kids on the make, sexy consenting adults flirting and showing a little skin, tech touches and the like, it could be set in … Continue reading →

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BOX OFFICE: Here comes the flood — “Avatar: The Way of Water” washes up a $134 million opening weekend?

Posted on December 17, 2022 by Roger Moore

Opening on over 4200 screens, upsold as a 3D movie “event,” James Cameron’s latest march to box office dominance began with a whopping $17 million in Thursday night showings. Load that into the $53 million “opening day” (plus previews) , … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Friend Leads a Comic Lockdown Missing Person Hunt — “The Disappearance of Toby Blackwood”

Posted on December 17, 2022 by Roger Moore

It seems as if every film conceived and shot during the COVID lockdown found one novel way to turn the restrictions, claustrophobic stir-craziness and isolation conditions into an asset. “7 Days” got the most out of the least. But if … Continue reading →

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