Film

HOLLYWOOD—For the third consecutive weekend “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” continued to mesmerize moviegoers. The prequel to the 1977 classic remained in the top spot adding another $64 million to its tally. So since its nationwide release on December the film has earned over $440 million, which means it will indeed hit over $500 million within the next...

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—There is one thing for anyone who appreciates cinema they can say about director Mel Gibson: he knows how to make a phenomenal film. Rather, its war epics like “Braveheart” and “The Patriot,” or perhaps his emotionally punishing “The Passion of the Christ,” Gibson has a knack for theatrics behind the camera. The director’s latest outing, “Hacksaw Ridge” is another...

HOLLYWOOD—“Passengers” was touted as a major awards contender nearly a year ago once it became apparent the flick would star Oscar-winner Jennifer Lawrence and the next big Hollywood star Chris Pratt. With Morten Tyldum, who recently earned an Oscar-nomination for Best Director for his work on “The Imitation Game,” what could go wrong? Well, quite a bit people. The biggest...

SAN FRANCISCO—The 60th annual San Francisco International Film Festival will be held April 5, 2017 through April 19, 2017. The festival was created and facilitated by the San Francisco Film Society (SFFS). The venues hosting this coming year’s festival include the Alamo Drafthouse, the Castro Theatre, the Roxie Theater, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Victoria Theatre, and the...

HOLLYWOOD—The everyday is a popular subject right now. I define this as that particular type of film, story, etc., that addresses the almost imperceptible, unremarkable moments and feelings that we constantly experience. Often times these stories takes place in everyday places with everyday people. Since they address things that are universally familiar it can be hard for them to...

BEVERLY HILLS—Actress Debbie Reynolds, 84, the mother of “Star Wars” actress Carrie Fisher has died. The actress was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to seek medical treatment on Wednesday, December 28 after suffering from an apparent stroke. Reynolds was at the home of her son Todd Fisher in Beverly Hills. He informed the Associated Press that Carrie's death was "too...

HOLLYWOOD—“La La Land” is one of the most acclaimed films of 2016. It has garnered a Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer score of 93 percent and a slew of award nominations. Its beautiful, flashy musical numbers are toe tappingly delightful as is its amazing leading lady Emma Stone. Colorful, fun, and old school it’s the perfect film for 2016, and I...

HOLLYWOOD—Well for the second consecutive weekend, “Star Wars” found a way to mesmerize the masses. Yep, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” remained in the top spot at the box-office earning over $96 million to bring its domestic total to over $300 million in less than 2 weeks. That is massive money people, and I’m certain the movie will...

HOLLYWOOD—Carrie Fisher, the actress and writer that became internationally famous as Princess Leia in “Star Wars,” died on Tuesday, December 27 at the age of 60, a family spokesman said. The family’s spokesperson, Simon Hall, released a statement to People Magazine on behalf of Fisher’s daughter, Billie Lourd, 24, who currently stars on the FOX series "Scream Queens." “It is with a...