Author Archives: Roger Moore

There have been other documentaries about “America’s Band,” The Beach Boys. There have been books aplenty, especially about the mercurial, unstable musical genius of the group, Brian Wilson. And there was “Love & Mercy” that got deep into Brian’s later … Continue reading →

Ronald Reagan’s first biographer expressed exasperation that there “was no ‘there,’ there.” He found Reagan a kind of empty vessel, an actor playing a part. Lionized by the Right and “Mister Gorbachev, tear down this wall,” remembered by the rest … Continue reading →

Horror films have consistently under-performed this year. And more than one “popcorn” blockbuster has gone bust. If it ain’t “Dune,” it isn’t “fresh.” Apparently. That may have a lot to do with why the fifth “Mad Max” movie, “Furiosa:” A … Continue reading →

A couple of killer brawls and a finale that pulls out all the stops doesn’t drag the martial arts actioner “Blind War” out of the dark. It’s an Andy On (“Ride On,” “Blackhat”) star vehicle, sort of a modern riff … Continue reading →

It’s been 36 years since Michael Keaton, Tim Burton, Winona & Co. learned why we should NEVER say “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” So naturally, this update features horror comedy pixie Jenna Ortega. Keaton is back as the title character, and Ryder, the … Continue reading →

Always surprised that HBO is still releasing movies. They barely promote anything, and in this universe of “choices” you can’t coast on the arrogant memory of “The Sopranos.” This might have been slated for theatrical release and then pulled for … Continue reading →

You can lose yourself in the awe inspiring excess of George Miller’s latest “Mad Max” movie. “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” is two hours and 28 minutes of action epic that gives “Dune” a run for its money in “Best … Continue reading →

The first time the phrase “the finest actor of his generation” was attached to Robert Duvall was in a cover story in “American Film” magazine in the fall of 1981. Duvall already had “The Godfather” movies, “Apocalypse Now” and “The … Continue reading →

Oh, Indonesian cinema! You keep getting our hopes up, tackling Western or International genres on film, often getting the look and some of the basics right but never quite closing the deal. I’ve reviewed scores of Indonesian films over the … Continue reading →

This June 21 Netflix release puts our actress-turned-entrepreneur back in a familiar guise, a beautiful woman underestimated in a fight. Anthony Michael Hall is among her co-stars.