Daily Archives: June 3, 2025

Classic Film Review: A Merry Hitchcockian Chase, but that “Young and Innocent” Ending! (1937)

Posted on June 3, 2025 by Roger Moore

In the mind, at least, one can envision the three credited screenwriters of Hitchcock’s “Young and Innocent” pacing a smoke-filled room, belting back cups of tea like they were bourbon. They were in a pickle. They’ve reached the climax of … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Teen Seeks Answers about the Murderer of his dreams — “Soul Reaper”

Posted on June 3, 2025 by Roger Moore

It’s not just ghost stories from the Indonesian cinema that make their to the West. But of all the genre thrillers, romances, histories and action pix bought for distribution, financed by Netflix or however they’re exported, it strikes me that … Continue reading →

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Netflixable? Spanish cops match wits with “La viuda negra” in “A Widow’s Game”

Posted on June 3, 2025 by Roger Moore

“A Widow’s Game” is a Spanish “true crime” thriller that’s as dry as your average episode of “Law & Order” or its many spin-offs, and as about as thrilling. What makes it intriguing enough to stick with is a sexually … Continue reading →

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