Daily Archives: February 8, 2014

Movie Review: Roberts could learn from Cusack in “Adult World”

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Roger Moore

Any worries we had that John Cusack was going to have trouble finding roles as he circled the day he gets that AARP card in the mail are mollified by “Adult World.” Indie cinema will always have a place for … Continue reading →

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Box Office: “Lego” blows up, “Monuments” sturdy, “Vampire Academy” flunks out

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Roger Moore

Friday night was big enough that “The Lego Movie,” with its biggest day today (Saturday) is projected to clear $60 million by late night Sunday. HUGE opening for an animated film in Feb. What’s more, there are two other animated … Continue reading →

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Next Interviews: Questions for Akiva Goldsman and Jennifer Connelly of “Winter’s Tale”?

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Roger Moore

He’s an Oscar winning screenwriter who tackled a 700-page novel, adapting and directing “Winter’s Tale” for the big screen. DAunting. Not quite “Da Vinci Code” daunting, but tough enough. She’s one of the stars of this time-traveling romantic fantasy. And … Continue reading →

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Weekend Box Office: Can “Lego” top $50? $60? $70?

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Roger Moore

“Ride Along” will clear $100 million this weekend. Imagine the business they could have done with a funnier movie. But “The Lego Movie” may open close enough to that to top it by mid-week next week. Reviews will help. Everybody … Continue reading →

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