Category Archives: Reviews, previews, profiles and movie news

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?

Posted in Reviews, previews, profiles and movie news | Comments Off on Movie Preview: When Bautista met Samuel L. and Olga — After the Apocalypse, “Afterburn”

BOX OFFICE: ScarJo’s Baby — “Jurassic-Rebirth” devours a $147 million opening (five day) July 4 weekend

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Roger Moore

People showed up Wednesday, on opening day, to watch “Jurassic World: Rebirth,” the fourth “Jurassic World” sequel to the three “Jurassic Park” films based on the long-passed Michael Crichton novel that Steven Spielberg turned into a dino-blockbuster in the ’90s. … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews, previews, profiles and movie news | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on BOX OFFICE: ScarJo’s Baby — “Jurassic-Rebirth” devours a $147 million opening (five day) July 4 weekend

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 →

Posted in Reviews, previews, profiles and movie news | Comments Off on RIP Michael Madsen –1957-2025

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 →

Posted in Reviews, previews, profiles and movie news | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Netflixable? Theron returns to “The Old Guard 2” — and shouldn’t have

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 →

Posted in Reviews, previews, profiles and movie news | Comments Off on Movie Preview: A composer tries to heal a Quarrelsome Quarter — “The Musicians”

Movie Review: Dumb and dumber? Nah. “Heads of State”

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Roger Moore

If puns are “the lowest and most groveling form of wit,” where does the jokey/dopey action comedy “Heads of State” sit on that scale? It’s got puns. Groaners. Lots of them. And action film cliches and buddy comedy bickering and … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews, previews, profiles and movie news | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Movie Review: Dumb and dumber? Nah. “Heads of State”

Classic Film Review: “How to make a cute/kinky ’60s Euro-thriller”is laid out in “Trans-Europ-Express”

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Roger Moore

“How to brainstorm a genre screenplay” is trotted out and exposed for the amusing and mundane process it is in Alain Robbe-Grillet’s goof of a thriller, “Trans-Europ-Express.” Every trope, all the cliches and archetypal characters, the “How do we get … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews, previews, profiles and movie news | Comments Off on Classic Film Review: “How to make a cute/kinky ’60s Euro-thriller”is laid out in “Trans-Europ-Express”

Movie Preview: Peter Weller wants Jack Kesy, the killer they call “Bang”

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Roger Moore

A hitman redemption story with oodles of violence? “John Wick” ish? This one looks over the top. July 11, we find out if it delivers for the goods.

Posted in Reviews, previews, profiles and movie news | Comments Off on Movie Preview: Peter Weller wants Jack Kesy, the killer they call “Bang”

Movie Preview: Lily James needs Riz Ahmed’s help in getting justice — “Relay”

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Roger Moore

Kind of an “Equalizer” movie for the “Anonymous” era, “The Amateur” with Riz not Rami as the expert in things you need to be an expert in to get even. Sam Worthington’s the heavy. An August release.

Posted in Reviews, previews, profiles and movie news | Comments Off on Movie Preview: Lily James needs Riz Ahmed’s help in getting justice — “Relay”

Movie Preview: Father Taron Egerton cares for daughter Ana Sofia Heger — “She Rides Shotgun”

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Roger Moore

On the run from the mob, on the lam from dirty cops. Egerton’s a walking muscle for this one. Aug. 1

Posted in Reviews, previews, profiles and movie news | Comments Off on Movie Preview: Father Taron Egerton cares for daughter Ana Sofia Heger — “She Rides Shotgun”