Daily Archives: August 26, 2023

Movie Review: A Swing and a Miss at an Existential Robbery Comedy — “Welcome to Redville”

Posted on August 26, 2023 by Roger Moore

Not every B-movie getaway thriller has the ambition to aim for something existentialist/absurdist in its plot, so a deep bow and a tip of the hat to filmmaker Isaac H. Eaton — using a story idea of Daniel Devoto — … Continue reading →

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Classic Film Review: The Hidden Pleasures of Palance, Pleasence, Anita Ekberg and Anthony Newley and “The Man Inside”

Posted on August 26, 2023 by Roger Moore

Whatever its perceived shortcomings upon its 1958 release (1960 in the U.S.), “The Man Inside” offers plenty of delights for the classic film buff of today. It’s got veteran screen heavy Jack Palance, cast against type as a drawling, wisecracking … Continue reading →

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BOX OFFICE: “Gran Turismo” sprints in front, “Barbie” abides, “Blue Beetle” backs down

Posted on August 26, 2023 by Roger Moore

A decent Thursday “preview” and solid Friday points to a $16-17 million opening weekend for the video gamer-turned-racer “true story” “Gran Turismo,” not bad for the next to last weekend of summer, but wholly justifying the release strategy of playing … Continue reading →

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