Controversial PSA Garners Attention
SAN FRANCISCO—Sleeper 13, a San Francisco based production company that films in Washington State and California, has come under scrutiny for the recent release of a PSA entitled, "Stop Gun Violence."
Released on December 13, the PSA depicts a teenage boy who sneaks into his parents room and steals a concealed gun from a dresser. Visibly distressed, he packs the gun...
“The Good Dinosaur,” Strong Message, Not So Exciting
HOLLYWOOD—Well “Jurassic World” created the notion of a world where dinosaurs and humans could possibly co-exist, we all know that is a stretch. However, “The Good Dinosaur” presents that ideology in an animated foray in a pre-historic era.
The movie which is directed by Peter Sohn revolves around a group of dinosaurs and humans who attempt to co-exist in a...
“Kung Fu Panda 3” Kicks Butt At Box-Office
HOLLYWOOD—Well a new titan reigns supreme at the box-office. The sequel “Kung Fu Panda 3” rose to the top spot at the box-office earning $41 million; that is the highest debut so far for the year 2016. While the debut was big enough to claim the top spot, it does fall slightly compared to its predecessors: “Kung Fu Panda”...
“Ghostbusters” Loses At The Box-Office
HOLLYWOOD—It was a battle of the paranormal vs. a bunch of pets at the box-office over the weekend. Any guesses as to who came out on top. Well, for the second consecutive weekend, “The Secret Life of Pets” maintained the top spot taking in $50.6 million to bring its domestic total over the $200 million mark.
I made the argument...
“Fate Of The Furious,” “Transformers” And More Trailers
HOLLYWOOD—And I was certain 2016 was going to be a big year in cinema, but from the looks of things 2017 might be the icing on the cake. There are plenty and I mean plenty of big, massive blockbuster flicks arriving in multiplexes in the coming months.
For those who have been in the dark look no further, than the...
“Mike And Dave Need Wedding Dates” Falls Flat
HOLLYWOOD—Ever since “Bridesmaids” arrived in theaters, there has been this trend of comedies attempting to match that magic that was captured by Kristin Wiig, Melissa McCarthy and the rest of the gang. The latest flick to jump into that realm is “Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates” starring Zac Efron, Adam DeVine, Anna Kendrick and Aubry Plaza.
Before we get...
Memoir, “Twinsters” Released By Netflix
HOLLYWOOD—I was so excited to learn that "Twinsters" was going to be on Netflix, I had to check it out. As a documentary lover, especially when it comes to forging long, lost relationships, I have been looking forward to viewing the film and finally got the chance this week.
"Twinsters" released on July 17 at select cinemas, follows the lives of two...
“Deadpool” Is A Genuinely Funny Action-Comedy
HOLLYWOOD—Just when you think Marvel is running out of steam with its formulaic storytelling and lackluster villains, “Deadpool” brings this snarky, ultra-violent, foul mouth superhero – or more like an anti-hero to us, which ironically, more or less restored our faith in the superhero genre, for now.
Underneath its nonlinear narrative and its overspreading of self-referential jokes, “Deadpool” has a...
“Unbroken,” A Fascinating Tale Of Triumph
HOLLYWOOD—Oscar-winner Angelina Jolie proved her ability behind the camera with her first film “In the Land of Blood and Honey.” The actress soars to new heights with her latest entry “Unbroken,” which chronicles the life of USA Olympian Louis Zamperini, portrayed by British actor Jack O’Connell.
The biggest lesson the film showcases to the audience is the ability to...
“Haves And Have Nots” Recap: ‘A Home For Q’
HOLLYWOOD—Last week Candace discovered that Hanna and Benny located her son Quincy Jr. and was on a plane from New York back to Savannah to reunite with her son. On this week’s episode of Tyler Perry’s “The Haves and Have Nots,” ‘A Home For Q’ saw a custody battle ensuing as Hanna and Candace went toe-to-toe to ensure the...