Author Archives: Roger Moore

Ron Perlman’s a heavy in this “The only way for me to do something right is by doing something bad” redemption thriller.

I’ve taken on the task of painting houses in half a dozen states over the years, which is why I can say, with some authority, that viewing the amateurishly-paced, clumsily-titled “Fly Old Bird: Escape to the Ark” is “like watching … Continue reading →

Hulu has this tested-by-illness romance, starring Arsema Thomas and Darrell Britt-Gibson, slated to stream Sept. 27. It shows promise.

The creator of “Captain Underpants,” Dav Pilkey,  scripted this January 25 Universal release. Half man, half dog, fighting crime? Pete Davidson, Isla Fisher, Rickey Gervais and Lil Rel Howery are the names voice stars.

Oscar winner Fraser is scary, Oscar winner Marisa Tomei reteams with Dinklage as (once again) his love interest, Oscar nominee Glenn Close as the siblings’ psycho-mom and Fraser as the nutty “I AM JUSTICE” cop-avenger-seeker of the emeralds in this … Continue reading →

Lionsgate has this November 8 release, an Irish period piece based on a Claire Keegan novel. Watson’s a scary nun, Murphy’s a father stumbling into something awful about the Catholic church’s stranglehold on his small. town.

Sandra Mae Frank plays the deaf eye witness a newly-deaf detective must “interpret” and protect. Mark Strong is his “partner,” Mekhi Pfifer leads the gang out to tie up loose ends. Oct. 11.

A blind date with a creep thriller, this one comes to Netflix Oct. 15.

A deadpan comedy about what a guy will go through to recover his significant other’s dog. Desmin Borges has the title role, with Kelly Sullivan as She Whose Dog Must Be Found before she returns from a trip. A husband … Continue reading →

Marco Pigossi and James Bland play the lovers whose paths cross in this Marco Calvani (“A Better Half”) melodrama. Oscar winner Marisa Tomei and character actor and clown Bill Irwin also star.