Monthly Archives: December 2025

So “Northern Exposure” (1990-95) stole from “Local Hero” (1983)?

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Roger Moore

I’ve never made a secret of my ongoing affection for Bill Forsyth’s classic fish-out-of-water comedy “Local Hero,” the sort of pixiedusted picture that conjured an adoration for small town Scotland even in people who’d yet to venture there when it … Continue reading →

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Netflixable? Saudi son thinks “The Fakenapping” is How to Get Money Out of his Rich Dad

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Roger Moore

Flashes of competence adorn the new Saudi action comedy, “The Fakenapping.” It’s not badly acted, and the few action beats make one wish director Amine Lakhnech had thrown in a few more car chases around scenic, modern after-dark Riyadh. The … Continue reading →

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Rob Reiner: 1947-2025

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Roger Moore

Like most people I’d care to know, I was shocked and saddened to learn of the murder of Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle this past weekend in Los Angeles. It’s the sort of crime that makes one leap to … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: A Tasty Tangled Web — “Sew Torn”

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Roger Moore

I once covered the first day of the first class of a brand new film school. Directing students were learning how to rehearse a scene with actors, and one of them finished his turn running the set when he asked … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Spending “Eternity” with…Miles Teller?

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Roger Moore

It’s a cheap shot to label “Eternity” an “endless” romantic comedy that only seems to go on and on forever and ever. But a script with 60 minutes worth of cute/sweet ideas about marriage and the afterlife — none of … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Forgettable and Regretable –“Ella McCay”

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Roger Moore

“Ella McCay” is a blandly-titled collection of randomly-scripted expressions of feelings, political frustration, character failings and over-acted monologues interrupting insufferable and incessant voice-over narration. Its two tedious and under-edited hours play like an aimless attempt at a feel good streaming … Continue reading →

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Series Preview: Bernthal & Tessa,  Cop & Reporter,  “His & Hers” takes on a Murder Mystery

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Roger Moore

A couple of my favorite actors paired up for a January thriller. As it’s a series you can bet they will tease and cliffhanger out a 95 minute idea into six episodes. Jan. 8.

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Movie Review: Korean Canadians, Kimchi and OkCupid — “The Mother and the Bear”

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Roger Moore

“The Mother and the Bear” may be the cutest thing branded “Korean” since BTS, or even the Kia Soul. Sure, it’s a Canadian indie dramedy by a Chinese-Canadian filmmaker. But writer-director Johnny Ma brings an outsider’s view and respect for … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “Merv” is the Canine Couples Counselor for Zooey and Charlie

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Roger Moore

Zooey Deschanel’s image was cast in tinsel way back when she co-starred in “Elf.” So if you’re making a holiday movie for Xennials to get sentimental over, you could do a lot worse than the perpetually perky wide-eyed pixie in … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Poots and K-Stew film “The Chronology of Water”

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Roger Moore

Rookie director mistakes mute the effect of a powerhouse lead performance in “The Chronology of Water,” actress-turned-director Kristen Stewart’s feature filmmaking debut. It’s an unblinking, in-your-face movie of the memoir by Lidia Yuknovich, which has developed a cult following thanks … Continue reading →

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