Daily Archives: October 30, 2021

Classic Film Review: Anthony Mann pits Robert Ryan against Aldo Ray, feuding “Men in War” (1957)

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Roger Moore

If you have cable, streaming or broadcast HDTV access to The Western Channel or Grit, Movies! and the like you’re never far removed from stumbling across the work of Anthony Mann, an auteur in the “man’s man” movies corner of … Continue reading →

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Movie Preview: Sandra Bullock goes to prison as “The Unforgivable”

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Roger Moore

Oscar winner Sandra B is fresh out of prison, a “cop killer” who did 20 years. Oscar winner Viola Davis, Vincent D’Onofrio and Richard Thomas co-star in this Dec. 10 Netflix release.

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BOX OFFICE: “Dune” takes a dive, “Soho,” “Antlers” and “French Dispatch” underwhelm

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Roger Moore

A steep Friday to Friday falloff points to “Dune” managing maybe $15-16 million its second weekend. That’s a 62% dip, and that’s if everything pans out for it Sat and Sunday. It’s doing ok in theaters, but not great. Considering … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: The Dark Underbelly of “Swinging” ’60s London — “Last Night in Soho”

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Roger Moore

With “Last Night in Soho,” Edgar Wright takes us back to the oft-romanticized “Swinging London” of the 1960s for the year’s most striking thriller, another jewel in the crown of star Anya Taylor-Joy, the anime-eyed “It girl” du jour. It’s … Continue reading →

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