Daily Archives: August 6, 2023

Netflixable? Saudis try their hand at a “Weekend at Bernie’s” caper comedy — “Head to Head”

Posted on August 6, 2023 by Roger Moore

When it comes to comedy, “tone” counts for a lot. So hats off– OK, Keffiyehs off — to director Malik Nejer, screenwriter Abdulaziz Al Muzaini and their cast for going for “goofy” with “Head to Head,” that rarest of rare … Continue reading →

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Documentary Review: Remembering COVID through its impact on Restaurants — “Sorry, We’re Closed”

Posted on August 6, 2023 by Roger Moore

Elizabeth Falkner was a jet-setting, TV-friendly chef and “food personality” at work on a documentary project of some sort when the COVID pandemic hit in 2020. She recognized the calamity unfolding around her, and also admits to being triggered by … Continue reading →

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