Film

HOLLYWOOD—I love horror films, but I have literally given up hope on seeing a movie deliver like some of the great classics of the 1970s, like “Halloween” and “Alien.” When the 2008 flick “The Strangers” arrived in theaters, the word-of-mouth buzz I heard for that movie drove me to see it right away. I was astonished at what I...

HOLLYWOOD—Nights biggest night for the ‘culture’ transpired during the 2022 BET Awards held live in Los Angeles. The ceremony which celebrated 20 years this year kicked off with a performance by Lizzo bursting out her latest hit giving off a 70s vibe if I’m being honest. The ceremony was hosted by Oscar-nominee Taraji P. Henson and it was a...

HOLLYWOOD—Steven Spielberg in my opinion is one of the greatest directors and filmmakers of all time. I’ve seen almost every film this man has made during my lifetime and I still think there is plenty more this man has to craft. His passion for filmmaking just explodes on the big screen and you can see that from works like...

HOLLYWOOD—Here is the problem with remaking a movie that was a remake of the original movie: you have to bring something fresh to the table. When I heard they were remaking “Shaft” the character made iconic by Richard Roundtree yet again, my eyes rolled in the back of my head. They did a double roll when I heard Samuel...

SANTA MONICA—Awards season may be over, but it still lingers throughout the year. On Sunday, June 5, the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards were held with actress Vanessa Hudgens hosting festivities. The “Emily in Paris” bit was not hilarious and that “House of Gucci” bit didn’t have me rolling off the couch people. The “Top Gun” bit was...

HOLLYWOOD─It feels like a trend for 2020, where horror is not off to a great start. First, we had the latest remake of “The Grudge” just crash and burn, not only at the box-office, with critics or moviegoers, “Underwater” did not connect with anyone and now you can add another flick to the list, “The Turning.” I really don’t...

HOLLYWOOD—There are movies that move you and then there are those movies that can change you. It’s hard to fathom that I never saw “The Passion of the Christ” when it was released back in 2004 to gargantuan numbers. This week I saw the film in all of its horrific glory and it moved me beyond tears. I’m a religious...

HOLLYWOOD—I have always been a fan of the 1987 horror classic, “Hellraiser.” The flick written and directed by Clive Barker is iconic because it is unlike any other horror movie in my opinion. It is not a slasher people, it’s not a ghost story, I really don’t know how to explain it, but it’s a fun watch. So I...

HOLLYWOOD—I love awards season people and I will tell you why: great movies tend to be showcased! December is that month that sees the kick-off of those small indie flicks that flood movie theaters that most Americans would never see on a given day. One of those movies would be “Fences” starring two-time Oscar-winner Denzel Washington and two-time Oscar...

HOLLYWOOD—When the first “Paranormal Activity” arrived in theaters in 2009 I was a huge fan. It was unlike anything seen in the cinematic world, especially the horror genre. The found footage element had been utilized in 1999 with the “The Blair Witch Project.” Since the debut of the first “Paranormal” flick the series has spawned a total of five...