Daily Archives: December 4, 2019

Netflixable? French dancers “Step up” for “Let’s Dance”

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Roger Moore

Not everything is better in French, even though it sometimes feels that way in movies. “Let’s Dance” is a light, artsy and sweet French variation on “dance battle” genre, home to many “Step Up” installments, “You Got Served,” “Battle of … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Twists and tension make “I See You” a sleeper worth tracking down

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Roger Moore

“I See You” is a thriller of urban legend topicality and Hitchcockian plot twists. Well-acted, cleverly-plotted and directed with extra attention being paid to tone, menace and hiding its secrets, the best word I can think of to describe it … Continue reading →

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James Bond has “No Time To Die”

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Roger Moore

Partly because he drives the most collectible Aston Martin on Earth. Looks pretty cool for an April thriller, launched to get an early jump on summer.

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Movie Preview: “The Last Full Measure” makes the case for a forgotten hero of the Vietnam War

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Roger Moore

An accomplished cast, including William Hurt, Christopher Plummer, Ed Harris, Samuel L. Jackson and Sebastian Stan, impressive combat footage, a potentially compelling story? Too bad “Roadside Attractions” has“The Last Full Measure.”Nobody’ll see it when it comes out Jan. 24.

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Movie Preview: Aussie film takes another look at its most famous outlaw, “True History of the Kelly Gang”

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Roger Moore

I’ve seen a couple of Ned Kelly biopics over the years. He’s generally portrayed as Australia’s Billy the Kid. A rebel, cunning, ruthless, celebrated, infamous. Here he’s starting “a revolution.” George MacKay is Kelly, with Russell Crowe, Charlie Hunnam and … Continue reading →

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