Film

HOLLYWOOD—For those thinking that the biopic about astronaut Neil Armstrong would be something dazzling with Oscar-winner Damian Chazelle behind the camera and Ryan Gosling in the starring role, think again. “First Man,” while a triumph in some aspects is not the dramatic after punch expected. Don’t expect “Whiplash” or even “La La Land” standards. This is a drama at its...

HOLLYWOOD—I have been waiting for the release of this film since it was announced in February 2017 by John Carpenter. For those sleeping under a rock, I’m referring to “Halloween.” However, let me be crystal clear this is not the 1978 version it’s the 2018 version. We could get into specifics about the title, but I’ll save that for...

HOLLYWOOD—There were plenty of new releases at the box-office this weekend, but they were unable to dethrone last week’s titans “Venom” and “A Star is Born.” “Venom” maintained its grip on audiences with $35.7 million to remain on top at the box-office. After 10 days in theaters, the comic book adventure has already earned over $142 million at the...

HOLLYWOOD—It takes a lot to move me as a moviegoer, but the drama “A Star is Born” was able to do that. This third remake, yes, this is the third time this classic has been remade, but this time with Bradley Cooper writing, directing, producing and starring in the film alongside pop sensation “Lady Gaga.” Let me be crystal...

HOLLYWOOD—Not sure what every other critic was thinking when they saw the standalone flick “Venom,” but I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. It had everything I wanted when it comes to a flick coming from the comic book universe and that is to be: ENTERTAINED. Now, is that to say that “Venom” is perfect? No, so as a critic you...

HOLLYWOOD—It was the horror flick of my childhood, the boogeyman as some would call it that left me frightened for years even as an adult. Does anyone have a guess as to what film I am referring to? I’m talking about John Carpenter’s 1978 classic “Halloween.” There was something about the level or simplicity, yet cunning directorial ability of...

HOLLYWOOD—The month of October is looking to be an interesting one at the multiplex. Why? Well, another comic book character made an epic splash with moviegoers. The standalone flick, “Venom” debuted at the top spot with an impressive $80 million during its opening weekend. The flick did even bigger business overseas bringing its global tally to over $200 million...

HOLLYWOOD—When I first saw the teaser for the film, “A Simple Favor,” I knew it was going to be something special. It is something different from director Paul Feig, who is known for his skill behind the camera with comedies like “The Heat,” “Bridesmaids,” “Spy,” and recently the reboot “Ghostbusters.” The thriller stars Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick and...

HOLLYWOOD—Just because you have two funny people in a movie does not guarantee that the movie itself will be funny. Kevin Hart, the comedian who has been delivering laughs for years, teams up with the hottest female comedienne of 2018, Tiffany Haddish, who saw instant success with her scene stealing role in the 2017 comedy “Girls Trip,” for the...

HOLLYWOOD—Another week at the box-office, another surprise in terms of the victor. This weekend, the adaptation of a popular kid’s book by horror director Eli Roth reigned supreme. “The House With a Clock in its Walls” ran away with the competition with an impressive $26.9 million. I did not expect this flick to come anywhere close to $20 million,...