Daily Archives: April 19, 2023

Netflixable? A Polish lad is lampooned into the nutty far right and “Operation: Nation”

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Roger Moore

It takes a while to get into the screwy rhythms of “Operation: Nation,” a dark and somewhat farcical Polish spoof of the idea of Polish Nazis. I mean, come on. Historical anti-Semitism notwithstanding, how much do you have to excuse, … Continue reading →

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Netflixable? A Mexican comic “Thelma & Louise” times two — “Queens on the Run”

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Roger Moore

“Queens on the Run” is a dainty little Mexican marzipan comedy — sort of sweet in the most predictable ways, lighter-than-lightweight and rarely funny. It’s a “wives bonding” road picture, a little heavy on the “Thelma & Louise,” pero medio … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: A Celebrated but forgotten “Chevalier” earns a Lush Biography of his 18th Century Life

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Roger Moore

The ladies swoon and the clothes, manners and accomplishments make the man as Kelvin Harrison Jr. goes full matinee idol as “Chevalier” de Saint-Georges in a lovely film that is both immaculate period piece and colorfully imagined biography of a … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “Comfort Women” and their champion hold Japan accountable by telling “Herstory”

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Roger Moore

“Herstory” is a gripping and revealing account of a handful of Koreans’ attempt to take Japan to court to secure damages and get an apology for the war crimes they experienced under Japanese occupation before and during World War II. … Continue reading →

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