Daily Archives: January 6, 2024

Movie Review: Trapped in the Desert, needed for “The Seeding”

Posted on January 6, 2024 by Roger Moore

The hiker’s come to the scenic desert around Joshua Tree to photograph a solar eclipse. But on his way back to his car, he spies a boy cowering in the shade. “I lost my parents,” the kid says. And Mr. … Continue reading →

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BOX OFFICE: “Wonka” and “Night Swim” duel on a slow weekend to start 2024

Posted on January 6, 2024 by Roger Moore

A strike year following COVID years means that 2024 won’t generate the $9 billion the domestic box office pulled in for 2023. That’s foretold by the month of January, traditionally a slow month for new releases anyway, made more so … Continue reading →

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Classic Film Review: Robert Ryan, Mel Ferrer, Joan Leslie and Zachary Scott figure out Joan Fontaine was “Born to be Bad” (1950)

Posted on January 6, 2024 by Roger Moore

Sometimes the all-star credentials of a vintage film draw you to it more than subject matter or a “classic” reputation. And occasionally, it’s the legend attached to it, the Hollywood lore surrounding it that piques your curiosity. Any film by … Continue reading →

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