Daily Archives: August 23, 2025

Movie Preview: A new take on Ibsen’s “Hedda”

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Roger Moore

Tessa Thompson stars in a role that challenges and rewards like few others, the “heroine” of Norwegian Henrik Ibsen’s play, “Hedda Gabler,” one of the great “unhappily married women” in all of literature and theater. Imogen Poots, Tom Bateman and … Continue reading →

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Documentary Review: Not just a band, but Prophets Warning of a Grim, Dumb American Future — “Devo”

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Roger Moore

Some kids dug the beat and found it “easy to dance to….” just so long as you knew The Robot. The cool kids loved the performance art kitsch of it all, groups of five dressing up in yellow ponchos or … Continue reading →

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BOX OFFICE: Anime Owns Late August — “Kpop Demon Hunter Singalong” clears $18, edging “Weapons” — “Relay” opens weak

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Roger Moore

When summer cinema goers go away, the anime fans come out to play. Netflix’s two-day weekend release of the kitschy animated “Kpop Demon Hunters” is on track to topple “Weapons” as the biggest title at the box office on this, … Continue reading →

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