Monthly Archives: July 2025

Movie Preview: Bill Hader voices “The Cat in the Hat”

Posted on July 6, 2025 by Roger Moore

A new animated take — amped up beyond the wildest anarchy Dr. Seuss ever dreamed up, with fart jokes — on one of the most beloved children’s books in English comes our way Feb. 27. The brand is established. It’s … Continue reading →

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Movie Preview: Limey Ladies meet by Accident — “Portraits of Dangerous Women”

Posted on July 6, 2025 by Roger Moore

You’d think, from the summery, sunbaked scenery you’d be hearing Aussie accents in this comedy about a car crash that brings three women together. But no, there’s Tara Fitzgerald (“Brassed Off,” “Hear My Song”), Jeany Spark (“Red Light”) and Yasmin … Continue reading →

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Movie Preview: The Challenges of Coping as a Non-binary teen — “I Wish You all the Best”

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Roger Moore

Corey Fogelmanis, Lena Dunham, Cole Sprouse and Alexandra Daddario star in this adaptation of Mason Deaver’s novel. This is slated for Nov. 7 release.

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Movie Preview: Elle Fanning is an actress wondering what she’s gotten into working for Stellan Skarsgård — “Sentimental Value”

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Roger Moore

A November serving of Oscar bait from Neon, Joachim Trier, his “The Worst Person in the World” muse Reinate Reinvse, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Stellan Skarsgård and Elle Fanning, as an actress who will work for the cranky “genius” filmmaker (Stellan … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: A Maine Lobsterman can’t escape “The Ghost Trap” of his life

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Roger Moore

A script that leans into melodrama and wildly uneven performances are the undoing of “The Ghost Trap,” an immersive peek into Maine lobstering life and the people who live it. Zak Steiner and others in the cast doing the baiting, … Continue reading →

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Movie Preview: Coping with Dad Bryan Brown’s Dementia in Bruce Beresford’s  “The Travellers”

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Roger Moore

Generations of Australian cinema collide and connect in this dramedy starring Luke Bracey and Susie Porter as the adult children of a curmudgeon (Bryan Brown of “Cocktail” and “FX”) coming to grips with his slipping grip on reality. Bracey was … Continue reading →

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Movie Preview: When Bautista met Samuel L. and Olga — After the Apocalypse, “Afterburn”

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Roger Moore

There’s no release date set for this film by stunt man turned director J.J.Perry. What’s with Jackson’s voice? An acting choice?

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RIP Michael Madsen –1957-2025

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Roger Moore

Legendary character actor, Tarantino darling and Oscar nominee Virginia Madsen’s brother, Michael Madsen has died at 67. The cause, at this juncture, is listed as “cardiac arrest.” Everything he’s been through over his 67 years — substance abuse, the loss … Continue reading →

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Netflixable? Theron returns to “The Old Guard 2” — and shouldn’t have

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Roger Moore

The responsibilities of a movie star, to her career, her “brand,” her projects and how they get made stand front and center in “The Old Guard 2.” Oscar winning star Charlize Theron carries a heavy weight on this one. A … Continue reading →

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Movie Preview: A composer tries to heal a Quarrelsome Quarter — “The Musicians”

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Roger Moore

Otherwise, they’re going to ruin his latest masterpiece. Four strong players, Stradivarius instruments and a new work. Can they get it together? A couple of famous faces play opposite four real love working musicians on this French hit. This dry … Continue reading →

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