Daily Archives: August 22, 2023

Netflixable? Filipino Romance “Love You Long Time” isn’t about what you might think it is

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Roger Moore

Whatever its title in Tagalog/Filipino, translating the chaste, wistful “different timelines” romance into “Love You Long Time” for international consumption was…unfortunate. Do a quick online search for it. I’ll wait. This turned up. A LOT. Right? Even skipping by the … Continue reading →

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Movie Preview: The Eye Candy of Zack Snyder’s “Rebel Moon”

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Roger Moore

A little “Dune,” a bit of “Star Wars,” ok a LOT of “Dune.” Cleopatra Coleman, Sophia Boutella, Djimon H., Jena Malone, Charlie Hunam, Cary Elwes, narrated by Sir Anthony. An original — derivative, sure — saga in two parts, the … Continue reading →

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Movie Preview: Aykroyd and Chevy Chase reunite in R.L. Stine’s “Zombie Town”

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Roger Moore

This has a whiff of “Canadian Indie” about it. Aykroyd, Henry Czerny, Scott Thompson. Looked it up, yup. Sudbury, Ontario, Great White North. R.L. Stine appears in an adaptation of one of his kid-horror tales. There’s another Chase — A … Continue reading →

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Movie Preview: Citywide Insomnia leads to an unholy “Thirst”

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Roger Moore

This mildly chilling trailer for an indie horror that drops on Sept. 5. Not that familiar with the cast, but if you went to the right acting conservatory, “How to respond to the terrifying” is covered fully sophomore year.

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Movie Preview: Aiden Gillen’s a Private Eye named “Barber”

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Roger Moore

This looks utterly generic, but well-cast with possible charms for fans of the detective mystery genre. Gillen’s got a rare lead, good to see. Sept. 22.

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Movie Review: Da Vinci faces Life’s Ultimate Question in the Animated Delight, “The Inventor”

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Roger Moore

Let’s celebrate the late summer release of “The Inventor,” a musically animated jewel about Leonardo Da Vinci’s last years that’s certainly the loveliest animated film of the year, thus far. It’s more kid-friendly than “made for children.” You’ll find it … Continue reading →

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