Daily Archives: April 24, 2021

Movie Review: Japanese cinema and militarism history, a fanciful “Labyrinth of Cinema”

Posted on April 24, 2021 by Roger Moore

The final film of Japanese director Nobuhiko Ôbayashi is meant to be a sweeping, playful three hour survey of Japanese culture, history and militarism as seen through its movies — a “Labyrinth of Cinema.” He cast actors as local film … Continue reading →

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BOX OFFICE: “Mortal Kombat” has big Friday, will it open at $30 million?

Posted on April 24, 2021 by Roger Moore

New Line/Warner Brothers put some money on the screen for their latest attempt at making “Mortal Kombat” a big screen thing. A $9 million Friday suggests that paid off. Fans are on track to make it at $25-$30 million hit … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Jerry Seinfeld lays out his greatest hits — “Is This Anything?”

Posted on April 24, 2021 by Roger Moore

At his hit TV-show peak and just after, the most interesting things attached to Jerry Seinfeld were products of his wealth — how rich he was, how he could afford that vast and growing car collection, the romantic predicaments he … Continue reading →

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