Daily Archives: January 27, 2013

What a J.J. Abrams “Star Wars” movie might look like.

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Roger Moore

One savvy fan of both “Star Wars” and (maybe) J.J. Abrams has concocted this send-up of what Abrams will make “Star Wars” look like, a fan video with “flare.” Lens flare. Funny.  

Posted in Reviews, previews, profiles and movie news | Comments Off on What a J.J. Abrams “Star Wars” movie might look like.

Movie Review: “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Roger Moore

Back when “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” came out, it was hard to focus on anything but the film’s shortcomings. Director Chris Columbus, as he has proven in films before and since, has little sense of urgency — no … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews, previews, profiles and movie news | Comments Off on Movie Review: “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”

Box Office: “Hansel & Gretel” hit $18,” “Parker” and “Movie 43” not so much

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Roger Moore

“Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters” rode its pitch and its TV commercials– NOT its reviews — to a soft $18 million opening weekend. Not great for a 3D film, OK for a 3D splatter action comedy. That puts it at … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews, previews, profiles and movie news | Comments Off on Box Office: “Hansel & Gretel” hit $18,” “Parker” and “Movie 43” not so much

Producers Guild honors “Argo,” now the hands-down Oscar favorite

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Roger Moore

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is going to rue the day they didn’t recognize Ben Affleck with a best director nomination. That old maxim, “Best directors direct best pictures” is going to be turned on its ear … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews, previews, profiles and movie news | Comments Off on Producers Guild honors “Argo,” now the hands-down Oscar favorite