Daily Archives: September 21, 2024

Classic Film Review: An early Kurosawa/Mifune/Shimura VD lecture and morality play, “The Quiet Duel” (1949)

Posted on September 21, 2024 by Roger Moore

Before making his global reputation with epic period pieces from Japan’s samurai past, Akira Kurosawa made movies for domestic consumption in a Japan recovering from the trauma and ruin of fascism and the world war that their militaristic state started. … Continue reading →

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BOX OFFICE: Animated “Transformers One” bests “Beetlejuice,” “Speak No Evil” holds off “Never Let Go,” “Substance” can’t crack Top Five

Posted on September 21, 2024 by Roger Moore

Taking the “Transformers” franchise back to the kiddie cartoon it always was turns out to be the safest bet Paramount could make with its creaking, clunky sci-fi/toys franchise. No more Michael Bay, just family audiences turning up to the tune … Continue reading →

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