Monthly Archives: April 2025

Movie Review: A Dark Period in Korean History Remembered — “Harbin”

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Roger Moore

“Harbin” is a stately, somewhat tense Korean period piece bathed in the gloom that hangs over many an espionage thriller. Director and co-writer Woo Min-ho already has conventional thrillers (“The Drug King”), period piece thrillers (“The Man Standing Next”) and … Continue reading →

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Val Kilmer: 1959-2025

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Roger Moore

Val Kilmer was, as many an obituary reminds us today, the poster boy for “difficult actor.” A true maverick, particular and ever-so-serious about his art, probably taking too many “go your own way” lessons from his idol, the post-peak Marlon … Continue reading →

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Movie Preview: The horrific choice facing Sally Hawkins? “Bring Her Back”

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Roger Moore

May 3, A24 takes another shot at having a horror hit this spring.

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Series Review: Is this any way to run “The Studio?”

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Roger Moore

If you’re a movie buff, of COURSE you’re loading up that trial subscription to Apple TV+ to catch “The Studio,” a cinema-loving and best-joke-on-set-wins silly spin on the messy way movies are made and the sniveling, lying cowards who make … Continue reading →

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