Daily Archives: May 2, 2024

Disney Restores The Beatles’ “Let it Be”

Posted on May 2, 2024 by Roger Moore

May 8, Disney gets a little deeper into the Beatles business with Disney+ showing a newly-restored print of the making of their “Let It Be” LP. Lovely film. Haven’t seen it in years. Bully for them for helping get this … Continue reading →

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Series Preview: A Missing Child, but Dad Benedict Cumberbatch figures making a TV puppet named “Eric” can save him

Posted on May 2, 2024 by Roger Moore

Gaby Hoffman, McKinley Belcher III and Jeff Hefner also star in this six episode series coming to Netflix May 30. Note the interesting use of ABBA’s “SOS” to underscore what is at first alarming, then despairing, then sad and then … Continue reading →

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Netflixable? A rough and raw-dog wallow amongst the working poor — “Lola”

Posted on May 2, 2024 by Roger Moore

There’s a noble tradition in the acting profession, and the indie cinema. When the work isn’t there, you create something for yourself worth starring in. It’s how Billy Bob Thornton and others made their own “big break.” There’s also a … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Hathaway’s 40, mother of teen and falling for a boy band singer, or at least “The Idea of You”

Posted on May 2, 2024 by Roger Moore

“The Idea of You” is a swoony screen romance that skates on the edge of a lot of “almosts.” A female wish fulfillment fantasy, it almost gets by on a little charm and a lot of acting effort by Oscar-winning … Continue reading →

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