Daily Archives: December 11, 2019

Netflixable? “A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish”

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Roger Moore

You shouldn’t make a Cinderella movie without having some killer “Steps” in mind. “A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish,” has some doozies. You don’t have to be a tweenage girl to get your back up at how LOATHESOME the evil stepmother … Continue reading →

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SAG nominations boost “Bombshell,” Taron E., bury “Little Women,” Sandler, Murphy

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Roger Moore

No DeNiro for “The Irishman,” a lot less Netflix than the critics’ groups and Golden Globes crowd have been crowing over. From Variety… SAG Nominations: 22 Biggest Snubs and Surprises From ‘Little Women’ to ‘The Morning Show’ https://t.co/RK1nA9rwPo https://t.co/yORJ4oFvtn https://twitter.com/Variety_Film/status/1204805932951035905?s=20

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Movie Preview: Carey Mulligan gets her revenge as a “Promising Young Woman”

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Roger Moore

Oh, look at all the guys who try to take advantage of the tipsy lady at the bar. Look at what she does to them. Or seems about to. “Promising Young Woman” opens in April.

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Movie Review: Not a lot of faith that anything original will happen in “Hold On”

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Roger Moore

The “great singer who can’t get a break in this business” trope earns a desultory, if occasionally tuneful treatment in “Hold On,” a faith-based drama “inspired by true events.” It plays as preordained, and the emotionally-flat performances, even in roles … Continue reading →

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Netflixable? “Atlantics,” a spooky romance/human migration tale from Dakar, Senegal

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Roger Moore

Netflix could use some help in its “plot summar blurb” deparment. Because their brief description of “Atlantics” is so far off as to lure viewers in under false pretenses, and scare off the viewers most likely to enjoy it. It’s … Continue reading →

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Next screening? “RICHARD JEWELL”

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Roger Moore

I raised an eyebrow when this was announced as an election year-eve release from Clint Eastwood. First of all, Great Grandpa had de facto retired. But like Cher, he cannot seem to leave the limelight, even if his work has … Continue reading →

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Who wants a “Knives Out” sweater?

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Roger Moore

If you’ve seen the movie, you don’t have to ask which one. From The Hollywood Reporter. “Lionsgate is leaning into the popularity of @ChrisEvans’ cozy, white cable-knit sweater in #KnivesOut” https://t.co/co3wmlQ93C https://twitter.com/THR/status/1204690566665113601?s=20

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Movie Review: A step to down to “Jumanji: The Next Level”

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Roger Moore

  The air of “played” hangs over “Jumanji: The Next Level,” a sequel that flails and flogs the premise that made “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” so funny, to death. It’s not the folks stuck inside a video game idea … Continue reading →

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