Daily Archives: May 26, 2024

Movie Review: A Polish parable about humanity, immigration and guilt — “Silent Land”

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Roger Moore

“Silent Land” is a brittle and biting parable about Europe and widespread attitudes towards the Third World problems of people “over there,” on the other side of the Mediterranean. Director and co-writer Aga Woszcynska serves up a drama on low … Continue reading →

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Billy Zane as Marlon Brando? I can see it

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Roger Moore

At one point, before his health issues, Val Kilmer would’ve been the perfect choice to star in a picture like “Waltzing with Brando.” He knew the guy, is a gifted mimic, and has the same air of self-seriousness and disdain … Continue reading →

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Netflixable? J Lo hits a new low in AI War debacle — “Atlas”

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Roger Moore

Action-packed, cloying and, considering the subject matter, kind of stupid, at least we can take comfort in the fact that Jennifer Lopez throws herself into the exoskeleton/AI sci-fi thriller “Atlas.” And not just because she’s the title character. OK, maybe … Continue reading →

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Movie Preview: Eric Bana, Sadie Sink, a cult expert’s daughter joins…a cult — “A Sacrifice”

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Roger Moore

Sylvia Hoeks of “The Girl in the Spider’s Web” and “Bladerunner 2049” plays the cult leader who lures “Stranger Things” alum Sink’s character into the darkness. This looks solid, and Bana is experiencing a bit of a career rebound. June … Continue reading →

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Classic Film Review: Peak Powell and Pressburger, Scottish lore, whimsy and melodrama in The Hebrides — “I Know Where I’m Going!” (1945)

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Roger Moore

I am putting on a hat just so I can doff it in tribute to the informed and dedicated curators of the “Classics” that the free streamer Tubi acquires, enterprising film buffs who allow fellow film fans the chance to … Continue reading →

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