Daily Archives: December 25, 2024

The Best Christmas Day for Movies in a Generation — What are you going to see?

Posted on December 25, 2024 by Roger Moore

So many movies already open, opening or opening in limited release this Christmas. The fact that you don’t have to limit yourself to a “Sonic,”“Gladiator” or “Moana” sequel, a musical suffering from elephantiasis or a “Lion King” prequel should be … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Bob the Bard in Epic strokes, Dylan as “A Complete Unknown”

Posted on December 25, 2024 by Roger Moore

Boyd Holbrook’s Johnny Cash out-cools, out-swaggers and out hell-raises future Nobel Prize winner Bob Dylan in Dylan’s own biopic. I wonder if “A Complete Unknown” director James Mangold ever winced and muttered “Damn” about who he originally cast to star … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Woman Boxer shows us “The Fire Inside”

Posted on December 25, 2024 by Roger Moore

A couple of great performances lift “The Fire Inside,” a generally conventional “fight picture” about a boxer long odds in pursuit of Olympic glory. The novelty to this compact genre drama from cinematographer turned director Rachel Morrison and Oscar winning … Continue reading →

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