Daily Archives: October 9, 2013

Movie Review: “Romeo & Juliet” needed a better Juliet. And Romeo, too.

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Roger Moore

It’s heartening to see how gorgeous the Italian cities of Verona and Mantua still are in the new “Romeo & Juliet,” so well-preserved that the Immortal Bard himself would recognize them — if he actually traveled through Europe.Those stunning locations … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews, previews, profiles and movie news | 3 Comments

“Box” — projection mapping and the future of digital in-camera effects?

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Roger Moore

A one-take live-shot “performance art piece” that showcases what you can do, just with a camera and computer, to blur the line between real and digital space. Very impressive.

Posted in Reviews, previews, profiles and movie news | Comments Off on “Box” — projection mapping and the future of digital in-camera effects?

OSCARS: Where we stand in early October

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Roger Moore

On the eve of “Awards Season,” there are a dozen or so films that certainly intend to be in the Oscars mix by year’s end. But the Best Picture field has all the appearances of having firmed up quite a … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews, previews, profiles and movie news | Comments Off on OSCARS: Where we stand in early October

Milla Jovovich escapes “Resident Evil” ghetto for “Survivor”

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Roger Moore

James McTeague is slated to direct this new thriller about a government agent (Milla J.) on the run and trying to prevent a terrorist attack on Times Square on New Year’s Eve. Much of the picture is set in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews, previews, profiles and movie news | Comments Off on Milla Jovovich escapes “Resident Evil” ghetto for “Survivor”