Monthly Archives: March 2013

Matthew “Kick Ass” Vaughn gets Fox as distributor for “Secret Service”

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Roger Moore

Matthew Vaughn  Fox will distribute the 2014 release, according to Deadline.com. “The Secret Service” is based on a graphic novel/comic series by “Kick-Ass” creator Mark Millar (and artist Dave Gibbons) which is about a legendary spy on the trail of … Continue reading →

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Tonight’s screening: “Tyler Perry’s Temptation”

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Roger Moore

There’s no Madea, no Tyler Perry at all on the screen in his latest, “Tempation.” Just lots of PG-13 rated temptation, and Journee Smollett, Brandy Norwood, Vanessa Williams and Kim Kardashian. The guys are eye candy in Perry’s movies, and … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “The Host”

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Roger Moore

In the future, hunger, violence and money have disappeared. Lying is unthinkable. And stealing – from the place where one acquires one’s every need, a building labeled “Store” – is pointless. Because we’re all wearing spotless white suits and driving … Continue reading →

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“The Wolverine” — International trailer teases a slice and dice in Japan

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Roger Moore

The Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) is at his hairiest and “most vulnerable” in this film, which plainly was based on a Japanese WWII and after detour that the comic book character took, which fans had predicted would anchor this film. It … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “Welcome to the Punch”

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Roger Moore

Take away the British actors, accents and settings and “Welcome to the Punch” would still be a perfectly serviceable if utterly generic cop thriller. A tale of corruption, gun play and murder, it takes a few unpredictable turns before reaching … Continue reading →

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Tonight’s screening: “Welcome to the Punch,” with James McAvoy

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Roger Moore

It’s James McAvoy VS. Mark Strong, two of my favorite Brits going at it in a thriller about a cop (McAvoy) who seemingly will stop at nothing to get his man (Strong). Andrea Riseborough and David Morrisey, durable character players, … Continue reading →

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A better-than-average, gravity-defying ninja duel leads to an epic chase– by leaps, swings and ziplines — through the Himalayas in the big set piece sequence of “G.I. Joe: Retaliation.” Masked villains in red ninja suits chase Snake Eyes and Jinx … Continue reading →

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“Starbuck” writer and director talk about that make or break moment

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Roger Moore

The money moment in the French-Canadian dramatic comedy “Starbuck” is set in a hotel conferance room. Over 140 young people, co-plaintiffs in a lawsuit aimed at revealing to them who the sperm donor was who is the father of them … Continue reading →

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James Franco gets after Letterman re: his Harmony Korine “ban”

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Roger Moore

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Utd1raZHdaI I missed this the night it happened, but this video from Franco’s appearance on the Letterman show gets at a couple of truisms. Franco, as I re-discovered on interviewing him re: “Spring Breakers,” is no dumb actor, no matter … Continue reading →

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Justin Timberlake as Oscar host?

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Roger Moore

He makes movies. He’s good in them. A couple have been hits. He can sing. He can dance. He’s good in live situations, funny and quick on his feet. Yeah, I would LOVE to see Neil Patrick Harris host the … Continue reading →

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