Daily Archives: September 27, 2024

Movie Review: Kate Winslet plays a Combat Photographer few recall — “Lee” Miller

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Roger Moore

“Lee” is a sturdy, episodic and sometimes moving “what I did in the war” biography of combat photographer Lee Miller. She was a pioneer in the field, breaking down barriers, making her mark at the time. The reason we’ve not … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Navigating one’s teens might be easier with a little help from “My Old Ass”

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Roger Moore

There’s a cute coarseness that lets “My Old Ass” live up — or down — to its title and its standing as “An Aubrey Plaza Comedy.” That’s Plaza’s brand, after all, and she is the title character. But this sentimental … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Nature meets High Tech Nurture in Dreamworks’ charming “The Wild Robot”

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Roger Moore

The charms of “The Wild Robot” sneak up on you. A futuristic tale, the adaptation of Peter Brown’s kid-lit book summons up memories of the great animated films for children of the past. It was bit of a hard sell, … Continue reading →

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