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Documentary Review: “The Queen” is a film about the “other” queens, just as historic

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Roger Moore

“The Queen” is a fascinating film artifact, newly restored and re-issued this Pride Month to remind us how far the culture has come in the past 50 years. Here’s a drag queen culture documentary that predates the also-restored and re-released … Continue reading →

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Documentary Review: The Artist Christo wants us to join him “Walking on Water”

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Roger Moore

“Walking on Water” begins with old man in his studio, sketching with charcoal, drawing, painting and gluing together a piece of art that he promptly hangs on a wall when he finishes. It is the artist in action. Ah, but … Continue reading →

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Preview, “Midway” takes another shot at recreating America’s greatest naval victory on the big screen

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Roger Moore

Looks very…digital. Impressive, but digital. A Jonas Brother is in the cast, and Patrick Wilson and Ed Skrein, Aaron Eckhart and Luke Evans are, too. “Midway” opens Nov. 8.  

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Idris Elba writes a villain’s song for his “Hobbs and Shaw” bad guy

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Roger Moore

Lest we forget that Idris sings, there’s this news. Via Entertainment Weekly https://t.co/xr2tb1gmzO https://twitter.com/EW/status/1144218085647368192?s=17

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Movie Review — “Spider Man: Far from Home,” still friendly no matter what locale

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Roger Moore

“Spider-Man: Far from Home” is so cute you want to pinch its cheeks and remind it to wear sunscreen before it goes out to play. It’s a super-hero movie slapped on top of a teens-take-a-trip-abroad comedy, fizzy and funny and … Continue reading →

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RIP Billy Drago: ‘Untouchables’ Actor was 73

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Roger Moore

Some guys just have the villain’s look. Robert Davi, Dennis Farina, Henry Silva and Billy Drago are among them. Ed Begley Sr., not Jr. Billy Drago made a great heavy. He had the right name for a bad guy. Benicio … Continue reading →

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Netflixable? Orson Welles’ “The Other Side of the Wind”

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Roger Moore

You cannot call yourself a movie buff without being a fan of the cinema’s greatest artist and original “enfant terrible” Orson Welles. It’s just not allowed. So rather than lose my card-carrying-cinephile card, I finally got around to the last … Continue reading →

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Directors Guild Will No Longer Consider Streaming and VOD films for its top prize

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Roger Moore

It’s theatrical release or bust for the DGA. Spielberg may not have gotten his way with The Academy, but the DGA has a huge hand in what gets nominated and what has a real shot at best picture. This is … Continue reading →

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Next screening? “Spider-Man: Far from Home”

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Roger Moore

Our July big screen vacation, Courtesy of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. A winner, or another sequel too many from a summer of too many to count?

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Netflixable? Rom-com reminds us to be mindful of that “First Impression”

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Roger Moore

“First Impression” is an “online dating” rom-com from back when those were totally a thing. It was on BET back in 2015, and is “new” to Netflix and trending now, so I took a look. It’s a soggy, sparkle-free/laugh-impaired comedy … Continue reading →

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