Monthly Archives: February 2013

Box Office: “Die Hard” and “Safe Haven” neck and neck, “Identity” sticks around,

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Roger Moore

“Safe Haven” took the Valentine’s Day sprint, “A Good Day to Die Hard” may win the long weekend ahead — a $37-$35 win, if Deadline.com is right. “Escape from Planet Earth,” a pretty but pretty much laugh free kids’ toon … Continue reading →

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Next Screening: Tommy Lee Jones is MacArthur in “Emperor”

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Roger Moore

I’ve seen the trailer to this, know a bit about the history. And as always, I’m intrigued by the idea of Tommy Lee Jones tackling a larger than life figure from history. I re-watched “Cobb,” the other day. He was … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “Escape from Planet Earth”

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Roger Moore

If you’re a parent, chances are you’ve seen worse animated films than “Escape from Planet Earth.” Mostly, one might add, from the same studio that released this one. But “Earth” is something of a giant – OK, mini-giant – leap … Continue reading →

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Box Office: “Safe Haven” wins V-Day, “Die Hard” should win weekend

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Roger Moore

“Safe Haven,” poor reviews or no, did quite well on Valentine’s Day. Romance novelist Nic Sparks’ adaptation pulled in over $9 million. “A Good Day to Die Hard” was second, with over $8. It may have earned $40-50 million by … Continue reading →

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Today’s first screening: “Escape from Planet Earth”

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Roger Moore

The Weinstein Co., too poor to preview its movies for critics any more, has a pitiful record in animation. “Hoodwinked” was sort of a high water mark. So why throw good money after bad letting critics see it? “Escape from … Continue reading →

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Movie Preview: “The Internship” reunites Vince and Owen

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Roger Moore

That’s Wilson and Vaughn. They play 40somethings, newly laid off, interns an Internet start-up where their bosses are in their 20s. And apparently, don’t know what they’re in for. Good to see Vince back riding the Red Bull. “The Internship,” … Continue reading →

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Today’s screening: “Hava Nagila (The Movie)”

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Roger Moore

It’s the documentary about the song everybody knows, the Jewish “Hokey Pokey,” a staple of weddings, bars this and bats that. But who knows where it’s from and how it got to be that cross-cultural staple? “Hava Nagila (The Movie)” … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Movies — two bombs, one decent date movie, but who will make money?

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Roger Moore

Bad reviews, VERY bad, for “A Good Day to Die Hard.” Including mine. Weaker than weak reviews, VERY WEAK, for “Safe Haven,” another dose of the Nicholas Sparks. Including mine. And middling reviews for the sassy, drawling “Beautiful Creatures,” which … Continue reading →

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Peter Dinklage in an “X-Men” movie?

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Roger Moore

Worlds will collide when “Game of Thrones” star Peter Dinklage joins the cast of “X-Men: Days of Future Past.” IF he joins that cast. Deadline.com describes the Bryan Singer sequel as a mix and match collection of actors/character from both … Continue reading →

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Movies on the Radio — Talking “Die Hard,” “Beatiful Creatures,””Safe Haven” and “Amour” on 740 The Game

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Roger Moore

It’s another Thursday, which means that I’ll be talking up the week’s new releases at 745 AM on 740 AM-The Game. Mike Bianchi & I will discuss “A Good Day to Die Hard,” which is getting nuclear reviews. lncluding from … Continue reading →

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