Film

“Black Panther” Breaks Box-Office Records

HOLLYWOOD—I knew the flick would open big, but I thought “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” was a box-office darling; however that flick had nothing on “Blank Panther.” Why? I can’t recall the last time nearly every theater I went to the flick was sold out for the entire four-day holiday weekend. Yes, it was beyond frustrating, not to mention...

“Tully” Is A Fascinating Watch!

HOLLYWOOD—It has been quite a while since I’ve seen a movie with a tremendous level of heart, powerful acting and just takes you out of your orbit. “Tully” is the perfect movie just in time for Mother’s Day to show some of the plight both good and bad that moms encounter on a day-to-day basis. The film sees a...

August Flicks!

HOLLYWOOD—Another year of sequels, yet the box-office is booming, here we go again; "Mama Mia! Here We Go Again," "Mission: Impossible - Fallout," and "Jurassic World:Fallen Kingdom." Last year we had "Spider-Man: Homecoming" and "Wonder Woman." Sequels, in fact have never been this necessary to the stability and growth of theatrical movies, which are experiencing an extraordinary almost 10...

“The Ring” Is A Clever Ghost Tale!

HOLLYWOOD—I thought long and very hard about how I wanted to cap off the month of Halloween in terms of recommending a great movie to send chills down the spine. With every ounce of blood in my body, I wanted to tackle a great haunted house flick. There is just one problem; there aren’t many that are truly terrifying...

“Mary Poppins Returns” Is No Masterpiece

HOLLYWOOD—It only took 54 years, but a sequel to the classic “Mary Poppins” has finally reached the big screen. There is just one major problem: Oscar-winner Julie Andrews isn’t the star America. “Mary Poppins Returns” brings the iconic character of Mary Poppins back to the big screen, but Andrews isn’t assuming the role, its actress Emily Blunt who has...

“Captain Marvel” Wows Box-Office

HOLLYWOOD—Marvel had another big weekend at the box-office. The first female-driven Marvel flick, “Captain Marvel” rose to the top spot of the box-office with an impressive $153 million. That marks the highest debut of 2019 so far, expect that number to be dethroned by “Avengers: End Game” which arrives in theaters next month. On a global scale, “Captain Marvel”...

“John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum” Is Epic Fun!

HOLLYWOOD—He’s back, looks like Keanu Reeves has crafted himself a character that is just as memorable if not more fun than the stone-faced Neo from “The Matrix” franchise. I’m referring to John Wick, a former hitman who just wanted to be left alone after his wife died. However, some goons decided to go after his beloved dog Daisy, which...

“Scary Stories…” Loses At Box-Office

HOLLYWOOD—As summer continues to dwindle down, the notion of a repeat winner at the box-office has constantly shifted. Two weeks ago “The Lion King” was victorious, last week it was “Hobbs & Shaw” and this week “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” came close to the top spot at theaters with audiences flocking for a scare. The horror...

“Trick” Offers Very Little Horror Treats

HOLLYWOOD—It is indeed Halloween, but if you’re looking to be spooked, be aware that “Trick” is not a treat people. The horror flick follows a serial killer who returns every Halloween to unleash a bit of mayhem on the world. “Trick” has a genius concept, but that concept becomes too convoluted to the point as a viewer you feel...

Cinematic Accomplishments Of 2019

HOLLYWOOD─I truly wanted to wait for 2019 to end before I highlighted some of the best flicks of the year. I am not about to go about the approach that everyone else does and talk about their top 5 or top 10 movies of the year. I actually have three, which are all different in their own respective right....