Daily Archives: April 16, 2023

Classic Film Review: Ready for a remake? “White Men Can’t Jump” (1992)

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Roger Moore

It wasn’t the news that 20th Century Studios is bringing a straight-to-Hulu remake starring those household names Sinqua Walls and Jack Harlow next month that had me settle in and rewatch “White Men Can’t Jump” last night. It was the … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: What’s the Deal with “Nefarious?”

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Roger Moore

“Nefarious” is a simple two-hander about a psychological/theological debate between a condemned mass murderer who says he’s possessed by a demon and the atheist psychologist sent to determine if he’s sane enough to execute. If the dialogue is compelling, the … Continue reading →

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Movie Preview: Christoph Waltz and Sam Neill join forces for a fantasy, “The Portable Door”

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Roger Moore

Sophie Wilde and Patrick Gibson are the youngsters on hand for this slick looking period piece about magic and manipulation, based on the Tom Holt novel. Miranda Otto is also here for good measure.

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Movie Review: Remembering the Early NBA, and a Globetrotter who Became a New York Knick — “Sweetwater”

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Roger Moore

One of the cardinal rules of any sports film is that the actors portraying players need to be convincing in that sport, and the that filmmaker must know how to storyboard, block and edit surfing or soccer, golf, baseball, football … Continue reading →

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