Daily Archives: November 7, 2024

Cinematic Whiplash: “Best Xmas Pageant Ever” chased by “Heretic”

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Roger Moore

Perhaps the best way to experience these two movies, back to back, maudlin to menacing, treacle to brimstone, Judy Greer to Hugh Grant.

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Movie Preview: A Kidnapping Caper Comedy with Exes and Cons — “Samson”

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Roger Moore

Alice Lee and Will Brittain headline this “fractured timeline” action comedy (evident in the trailer). Nov. 29, we see if it all comes together and makes sense.

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Movie Review: Karen Gillan’s a lost soul ready to join the “Late Bloomers”

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Roger Moore

“Jumanji” and Marvel veteran Karen Gillan finally finds a star vehicle in sync with her brittle, awkwardly funny persona with “Late Bloomers,” a sentimental comedy about an aimless, guilt-stricken young woman who finally grows up when she takes on the … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “Let’s Start a Cult”

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Roger Moore

“Let’s Start a Cult” is a rude and raunchy farce that’s amusingly in step with our times even as it strains for laughs in all the most vulgar places. It’s a star vehicle for co-writer and walking, eating, sweating and … Continue reading →

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