Daily Archives: June 30, 2015

Movie Review: Heigl croons in “Jackie & Ryan”

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Roger Moore

Hollywood pariahdom has many causes but one unmistakable effect. The pariah struggles on, working in smaller and smaller films until oblivion sets in, or cable TV offers a resurrection. Katherine Heigl diva-bombed her way off the acting A-list. But she’s … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “Amy” finds the villains in Amy Winehouse’s troubled life, among them, the singer herself.

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Roger Moore

Those looking for villains in the obscenely short life of British singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse will find a few in “Amy,” the new documentary about her life and death. Director Asif Kapadia had the gloves off for his much-honored 2010 doc … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “Magic Mike XXL”

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Roger Moore

Channing Tatum’s deja vu in “Magic Mike XXL” has less to do with the film it’s a sequel to,”Magic Mike,” than with the film that launched his career. “Magic Mike II” is basically “Step Up: The Stripping Years.” It’s still … Continue reading →

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