Category Archives: Reviews, previews, profiles and movie news

Movie Review: “Above the Line” and Far Below Par

Posted on September 19, 2026 by Roger Moore

It’s a movie about Hollywood and the dirty dealing it often takes to “get to the top” or even “get a break.” But it’s hard to muster up any enthusiasm for the stumblebums in the plot, or behind the camera … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Hawke & Co. carry “The Weight” of Life, Loss, and Gold for Russell Crowe

Posted on September 18, 2026 by Roger Moore

The hero is a widowed veteran, father of a tiny girl who is taken away from him when he is unjustly imprisoned. The warden of the camp where he’s jailed seems like a reasonable sort. He recognizes a man who … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “Shaun the Sheep — The Beast of Mossy Bottom”

Posted on September 18, 2026 by Roger Moore

Much of the charm and delight missing from children’s animated films this year makes a belated arrival in “Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom.” Yes, it’s an aimated franchise and yes, there’s even been a VERY long-running TV … Continue reading →

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Netflixable? French actors, directors and Venus the Wild Boar yell “Call My Agent! The Movie”

Posted on September 17, 2026 by Roger Moore

A movie spun-off of a TV series is inevitably going to be more rewarding to fans of that series who know all the back stories of the characters and get the jokes that come from being that character, or breaking … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: 120 minutes of Badly Written, Poorly Acted Poison — “Run, Hide Fight: Infidels”

Posted on September 17, 2026 by Roger Moore

Some are “canceled” but few truly remain that way in Hollywood. Kevin Spacey and Armie Hammer aren’t around. But Roseanne Barr is, reduced to ranting into nearly empty convention halls and podcasts of fellow cranks. But Woody Allen kept working … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Son learns Extremist Politics from his Daddy via “The Militia”

Posted on September 15, 2026 by Roger Moore

I can’t speak for all critics, but “character arc” is not somthing I spend a lot of time musing over when evaluating a movie. The heroine’s or hero’s journey is a given, usually predictable but a necessary component of compelling … Continue reading →

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Documentary Review: Mr. Navel Gazing “How To” Kvetches through “The History of Concrete”

Posted on September 14, 2026 by Roger Moore

“The History of Concrete” is an amusing amble through that construction material’s lineage, especially as it pertains to New York. And New Yorkers. It’s by doc filmmaker/essayist John Wilson, which should tell you its light tone and short-attention-span aimlessness, if … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “Practical Magic 2” Stops the Clock

Posted on September 13, 2026 by Roger Moore

No major motion picture as mediocre as “Practical Magic 2” deserves the emotional response this film sometimes generates. It’s released 28 years after the original film, with its two stars — Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman –– having collected Academy … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Djimon’s the Shuttle Bus Driver, Kodi’s “The Passenger” with a Bomb

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Roger Moore

“The Passenger” is a classic “two-hander,” a thriller that parks two characters center stage and piles on suspense in a battle of wits, agendas and brawn over the course of a long shuttle bus ride. It stars Djimon Hounsou as … Continue reading →

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Documentary Review: Cleaning up the Ocean, One Butt at a Time — “The Cigarette Surfboard”

Posted on September 11, 2026 by Roger Moore

“The Cigarette Surfboard” is an upbeat travelogue documentary and surf picture about surfers turning into activists for cleaner oceans, and the power of ADHD creatives. Surfer and industrial designer Taylor Lane is the subject of the film, a Santa Cruz … Continue reading →

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