Monthly Archives: June 2013

Today’s screening: “The Bling Ring”

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Roger Moore

The beautiful children of the well off do drugs and rob from the better-off in this based-on-a-true-story drama from Sofia Coppola. Emma Watson stars, it goes into limited release June 14. They used Paris Hilton’s tacky LA home for some … Continue reading →

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The credits add up, and Andrea Riseborough’s fame and rep grow

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Roger Moore

It’s been hard to avoid Andrea Riseborough on the big screen this year. The 31 year-old British actress, who first gained notice in this country in Mike Leigh’s “Happy-Go-Lucky” and Madonna’s “W.E.”,  has had four films released in the space … Continue reading →

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“Star Trek” opens huge — in China

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Roger Moore

The Hollywood blockbuster took in an impressive $25 million plus in the newly-important Chinese market over the weekend. That’s without any scenes set there, any Chinese characters or any pandering to Chinese interests, unlike say “Iron Man 3.”

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“Star Wars” relay race for charity to kick off Comic Con again this year

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Roger Moore

Last year, “Star Wars” fans raced from Santa Monica to San Diego, in costume, to raise money for the Make a Wish Foundation. This year, this Lucas-sanctioned event (he buys into most charitable uses of his trademarks like this) will … Continue reading →

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“Man of Steel” — a behind-the-scenes featurette

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Roger Moore

Cavill and Crowe are the main players in this one.

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Weekend Box Office: “Now You See Me” knocks off “After Earth”

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Roger Moore

So here’s what we know. Jesse Eisenberg is box office. Will Smith? Still box office. Jaden Smith? Not happening. “Now You See Me,” the cleverly cast and marketed but not so carefully scripted (seriously, you make it look like they’re … Continue reading →

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Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” loads up on stars/Glenn Close, Karen Gillan…

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Roger Moore

James Gunn is directing the debut feature of this Marvel franchise. It’s shooting in the UK this month and next. Glenn Close and Zoe Saldana and Chris Pratt and Lee Pace and Michael Rooker (the last two plays villains, natch) … Continue reading →

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Movie Preview: “Machete Kills”

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Roger Moore

The trick to this “Machete” franchise — And really, did the first film earn enough ($26 million) to warrant a sequel?– is finding funny-violent things for Danny Trejo and his all-star supporting cast (Sofia Vergara, Mel Gibson, Charlie Sheen/Estevez, Lady … Continue reading →

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Weekend Box Office: “Now You See Me” scores, “After Earth” struggles

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Roger Moore

A big Thursday night and strong Friday have pushed “Now You See Me,” the all-star (albeit, not big box office stars) magicians rob banks and rich people thriller into a $24 million or so weekend, not bad for a movie … Continue reading →

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