Author Archives: Roger Moore

She was the original “Girl With the Dragon Tattoo,” the reason the Swedish films became a worldwide phenomenon. Hollywood came calling, with decidedly mixed results. A “Sherlock Holmes” sequel, an “Alien” prequel. English? Not her first language. Plainly. But with … Continue reading →

You’re seeing visions of ghosts. You’re hearing voices chanting in Latin. You’ve lost your mother and dad’s promptly taken up with the school nurse. And you suspect someone or something is killing students at this exclusive private girls’ school you’ve … Continue reading →

< “Thunder and the House of Magic” is a beautifully animated cartoon from Belgium, a kids’ comedy with barely a laugh in it. Blame it on translation — it has been released in a number of countries, perhaps it was … Continue reading →

A possible franchise, or a horror film dumped onto the first weekend after Labor Day? It’s based on a Jane Mendelsohn novel, part of a series, I think. “Innocence” stars Sophie Curtis, a prep school girl who has lost her … Continue reading →

The considerable charms of Jason Bateman and Olivia Wilde get a considered workout in the lightly charming New York romance “The Longest Week.” It’s a droll comedy, with a droll narration (by Larry Pine), set among the idle affluent of … Continue reading →

Dock Ellis was a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees and other teams during baseball’s turbulent and flamboyant 1970s.He won a World Series ring with the Pirates, famously served up an epic home run to Reggie Jackson at … Continue reading →