Daily Archives: August 16, 2023

Movie Review: A Czech HOA from hell shows us a “democracy” of “Owners (Vlastníci)”

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Roger Moore

You don’t have to have ever been in a Home Owner’s Association (HOA) to be triggered by Jirí Havelka’s “The Owners, (Vlastníci),” a cynical and dark Czech comedy about “democracy” in action. Basically a real-time nightmare of an HOA meeting … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “Madeleine Collins” Serves up a New Twist or Two as She Lives a Double Life

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Roger Moore

“Madeleine Collins” is an utterly fascinating spin on the “He/She’s living a double life” dramatic trope, and another fine showcase for the wonderful French actress Virginie Efira, of “Revoir Paris” and “Benedetta.” Her character in this Antoine Barraud drama is … Continue reading →

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Movie Preview: Bradley Cooper is the spitting image of “Maestro” Leonard Bernstein

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Roger Moore

This looks good, but has just a hint of Netflix “blank check” indulgence filmmaking. Cooper got the externals right, although the fake nose is drawing some unwanted attention. I noticed it, but it doesn’t scream “inaccurate” to me and doesn’t … Continue reading →

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