Daily Archives: November 21, 2014

Today’s first screening: “Mr. Turner”

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Roger Moore

Mike Leigh’s bio-pic of Britain’s “greatest artist,” J.M. W. Turner, gives his muse, Timothy Spall, a great star vehicle. A lovely looking period piece performed in almost indecipherable Cockney, or so we’ve been told. Dying to see it, maybe a … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews, previews, profiles and movie news | Comments Off on Today’s first screening: “Mr. Turner”

Weekend Movies: Brit critics, fanboys tilt “Mockingjay” reviews

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Roger Moore

Looking at the all-important Rottentomatoes Tomatometer on Monday, your eyes might have popped at the near 90% positive rating the latest “Hunger Games” film, “Mockingjay — Part 1,” was earning. Those are “Gravity” numbers, “Avatar” level appreciation. Then you scan … Continue reading →

Posted in previews, profiles and movie news, Reviews | 4 Comments