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HOLLYWOOD—It was a sequel that fans of the original had waited nearly 35 years for. However, it was apparent that moviegoers were not that interested in seeing “Blade Runner 2049,” even though it took the top spot in theaters. The highly anticipated sequel earned $31.5 million during its debut weekend in theaters. So what led to the lackluster performance? It...

HOLLYWOOD—Multiple allegations of sexual harassment have emerged against longtime Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein in recent days which has led to his ouster from The Weinstein Company. Weinstein, who is the head of Miramax and started The Weinstein Company is responsible for popular films like "Shakespeare in Love" which won the Best Picture Oscar in 1999. The Weinstein Company announced that...

HOLLYWOOD—Halloween is near people, and for the past few years we have tackled the best horror films to watch for scares, the best sequels, the best remakes, but this year, I decided to dig a bit deeper to take a slice of some of the best flicks within the sub-categories in the genre that are a must-see if you...

HOLLYWOOD—It was the sleeper hit of 2014, and a movie that totally took the spy genre and turned it on its head. Any guesses as to what film I’m referring to? None other than “Kingsman: The Secret Service.” That film’s success has spawned a sequel, “The Golden Circle,” as Randy Meeks uttered in “Scream 2:” it’s bigger, bolder and...

HOLLYWOOD—It is rare at the multiplex for a movie that was knocked out of the top spot to reclaim its position weeks later. Well, that has transpired this weekend with the horror flick “It” reclaiming its top spot at the box-office but by mere millions. “It” earned $17.3 million in its fourth weekend, bringing the flick within $10 million...

HOLLYWOOD—Audiences have been spooked quite a bit in the recent month at the multiplex with both “It” and “Annabelle: Creation” drawing in big numbers. Well, a sequel about a group of debonair spies rose to the top spot this weekend. “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” debuted to a solid $39 million in its opening weekend. That is indeed a strong...

HOLLYWOOD—I was eager to see this movie, I mean when I first witnessed the trailer for Darren Aronofsky’s new flick “mother!” starring Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem I was all in. It looked like a twisted psychological thrill ride that would leave audiences floored. Hmm, that is the problem with anticipating a movie: rarely does the hype deliver and...

HOLLYWOOD—Let me be clear; “The Hitman’s Bodyguard” is not a remake of the 1992 drama “The Bodyguard” starring Kevin Costner and the late great Whitney Houston. However, I love the notion that this film pokes at the classic moments of that film by implementing a bit of comedy along the way. “The Hitman’s Bodyguard” works not just because it’s...

HOLLYWOOD—It was news that brought music to my ears as a horror buff, but it was news at the same time that left me saying, “Just how in the world is that going to happen.” It was announced on Friday, September 15 that scream queen Jamie Lee Curtis will return to the iconic role that made her a star...

HOLLYWOOD—It broke all sorts of box-office records last weekend, and a spooky flick about a creepy ole clown has maintained its grip on scaring audiences to the core. “It’ secured its spot at the top of the box-office for the second consecutive weekend adding $60 million to its tally. In less than 10 days, the horror remake has already...