Monthly Archives: August 2026

Movie Review: Kidnapped in Ukraine? The Russkies never see the “Man of War” coming to the Rescue

Posted on August 20, 2026 by Roger Moore

LaMonica Garrett gives off strong Michael Jai White vibes in the title role of the new American commando in Ukraine thriller “Man of War.” I LOVE Michael Jai White. Garrett, of TV’s “1883” and “The Terminal List,” stands out like … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Rose Byrne is one “Tow” away from Homelessness

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Roger Moore

Get past the gorgeous, glamorous star power in the cast and a tone that lurches from cute to Kafkaesque and the homeless-woman-goes-to-court dramedy “Tow” will still hit you right in the ol’heartstrings. A sentimental tale told with a bitter bite, … Continue reading →

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Documentary Review: A Filmmaker Father Reckons with the Loss of his Son — “Remake”

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Roger Moore

The grim finality of loss hangs over legendary filmmaker Ross McElwee’s “Remake.” A meditation on grief, guilt and an obsession to honestly and frankly document one’s life and share it with the world, it may not be the last film … Continue reading →

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Classic Film Review: The First Person Diary Doc is born on “Sherman’s March” (1986)

Posted on August 16, 2026 by Roger Moore

It’s hard to remember how “out there” Ross McElwee’s landmark “personal journey” documentary “Sherman’s March” was in 1986. A confessional, cutesie, creepy and revealing snapshot of the South and one privileged movie maker’s revisiting of his romantic past and revelation … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: The Last Bon Bon of Summer — Dafoe Faces the Prospect of “Late Fame”

Posted on August 15, 2026 by Roger Moore

There are worse obssessions a film buff could indulge in than making a point of catching every film Willem Dafoe takes a role in. An Actor and Artist who merits a capital “A” when labeled such, he rarely disappoints, especially … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “The End of Oak Street,” End of Summer Dregs

Posted on August 14, 2026 by Roger Moore

Say what you want about the Spielberg-lite creature feature “The End of Oak Street,” but Oscar winner Anne Hathaway makes us believe that she believes it’s “The End.” A seriously silly movie that misses more laughs than it reaches for, … Continue reading →

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Netflixable? Self-Centered Actress/Mom’s Come Home to “This, That and Everything in Between”

Posted on August 13, 2026 by Roger Moore

“This, That and Everything in Between” is a perfect covers-all-the-bases title for a soap opera. In this case, the soap in question is a feature length film from the Philippines. But “soap” is what this meandering mess stumbles into after … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: A “Burning” “Rashomon” from Kyrgyzstan

Posted on August 13, 2026 by Roger Moore

It may be ethnocentric to think this way, but one can’t help but hope that universally recognized civil rights, liberty and justice make their way into every corner of the world. Because you never know what sort of values you’ll … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: A “Last Ride” with Spike Lee’s Less Talented Kid Brother

Posted on August 12, 2026 by Roger Moore

“Last Ride” is a bit of a head-slapper, a creaky, crawling thriller with intensely unlikable characters doing one stupid thing after another and a screwy semi-supernatural plot that staggers from the unlikely to the insanely inane. It stumbles out of … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: You Can’t Spell Heartache without “H is for Hawk”

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Roger Moore

Almost all of us missed “H is for Hawk” when it was shown in “select cinemas” last winter. And we’re all the poorer for it. This sublime, understated film — based on a memoir by Helen MacDonald — is another … Continue reading →

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