Daily Archives: February 3, 2023

Movie Review: A better movie is lost “Among the Beasts”

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Roger Moore

There are dramatic moments, stretches of action and snatches of pithy dialogue that suggest there’s a half-decent thriller inside the ungainly, frustrating mess of “Among the Beasts.” But it goes wrong, right from the start, in an unnecessary, uninteresting story … Continue reading →

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Movie Preview: How do you spell “C-Western?” Maybe, “Bordello”

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Roger Moore

It feels like the sort of film where you keep an eye peeled for light switches on the walls in every interior scene. Didn’t see one, though. Well done! Feb.21.

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Netflixable? Norwegians serve up “Jaws” with Claws in “Viking Wolf”

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Roger Moore

Sure, you can give your movie a rapacious Viking prologue to a modern day werewolf story. But it’s not until the new-to-town cop meets the grizzled, loony one-armed werewolf hunter whose name is Lars and not Quint, and the young … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Her Brother, lack of a Driver’s License and Down Syndrome Can’t Stop “Poppy”

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Roger Moore

“Poppy” is a cute Kiwi comedy about a teen with Down Syndrome who refuses to let it slow her roll or limit her life. Poppy wants to learn to drive. Poppy wants to be able to drift when she drives. … Continue reading →

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