Author Archives: Roger Moore

Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Lily James, Maura Tierney and Holt McCallany are among the stars in this edgy Dec. 22 biopic of ’80s wrestling tyros, the Von Erich Brothers. You know what we say? “If it’s A24 I’ll take … Continue reading →

A feel good dramedy on our cinematic horizon starring one of Mexico’s most likeable stars.

“When Evil Lurks,” the Argentinian horror thriller titled “Cuando acecha la maldad” in Spanish, drops the viewer into a world where “evil” is recognized, accepted and somewhat understood. Even if the locals in this corner of rural Argentina can’t figure … Continue reading →

The great ones are all raving egomaniacs. Their focus and commitment are next level intense, and that intensity is all focused on them. Their egos are generally unchecked, fame and glory are birthrights, their narcissism a badge of honor. Being … Continue reading →

Annette’s Oscar overdue.

Theo Rossi, Kate Moennig and an old favorite, Graham Greene (as a doctor) are also in the cast of this bloody-minded Nov. 3. release. Here, piggy piggy.

Andy Garcia is the Big Pharma mastermind pushing his sales force to Score Big. David Yates of the final “Harry Potter Pictures” directs. Yeah, it kind of looks like we’ve seen it before. But hey… Oct. 27.

Slap the words “unsolved crime podcast” and any hoary old “gather all the suspects” whodunit is “fresh” and new? Is that the idea behind “A Deadly Invitation,” titled “Invitación a un Asesinato”(Invitation to an Assasination/Murder) when it was released in … Continue reading →

The first rule a Western fan applies to any modern take on the genre is the eyeball test. “Butcher’s Crossing,” a lean, gritty parable about shortsighted greed and environmental destruction, looks right. Not original “True Grit” celluloid cinematic, but “Lonesome … Continue reading →

Old World War II films that age well tend to have an artist behind the camera and eschew patriotic cheerleading for a weary “war is futile” but “fascism must be stopped” messaging. Carol Reed’s “The Key” brings the cynicism of … Continue reading →