Movie Going

HOLLYWOOD—I really haven’t laughed a lot in the recent weeks between juggling a lot in my chaotic work schedule, but man was I surprised at the level of humor and laughs in the third installment in the highly popular “Despicable Me” franchise. “Despicable Me 3” is a hilarious hoot of fun that will have the kids thoroughly entertained and...

HOLLYWOOD—Well, surprises continue this summer at the box-office America. I was certain with "The Emoji Movie" and "Atomic Blonde" hitting theaters that "Dunkirk" would be dethroned from the top spot at the box-office, but I was wrong. Christopher Nolan's war epic earned another $28 million to maintain its grip on audiences. After 2 weeks in theaters, the drama has...

HOLLYWOOD—A trilogy is a rare phenomenon in the cinematic universe. Some great trilogies include "The Godfather" saga and the first "Star Wars" series. Beyond that, horror has attempted the feat, but failed miserably. Well, "War for the Planet of the Apes" proves with effective storytelling and compelling characters, you can indeed elevate a franchise to new heights people. "War for...

HOLLYWOOD—I was certain "War for the Planet of the Apes" and "Spider-Man: Homecoming" would duke out battle for the top spot at the box-office this past weekend, but I was wrong. It was a war-flick and raunchy female-comedy that took audiences by surprise. Christopher Nolan, who hasn't released a film on the big screen since 2012's "The Dark Knight Rises"...

HOLLYWOOD—I know I'm not the only person who was flabbergasted when Sony Pictures revealed that another, yes, a second reboot was about to transpire for the "Spider-Man" franchise they first launched in 2002. In 2012, the studio re-launched the franchise with actor Andrew Garfield that I thought was ok. It wasn't terrible, but it looks like Sony may have...

HOLLYWOOD—Laughter, it's an emotion I would argue most of us encounter at least 1-2 times a day. Laughter is good for the heart as it can take a person who is in a somewhat somber mood to a place where those worries no longer exist. A movie looking to prove that laughter and humor is indeed important in life...

WESTWOOD—Actor Martin Landau, known for his roles in the 1960s television series "Mission: Impossible" and the film "Ed Wood," died on Saturday, July 15, at the age of 89. He died of "unexpected complications" during a brief stay at UCLA Medical Center, according to his publicist, Dick Guttman. "We are overcome with sadness to report the death of iconic actor...

HOLLYWOOD—So many people were certain “Spider-Man: Homecoming” would stay on top at the box-office, but they were wrong America. When it comes to summer you should expect a new champion week after week, unless a flick is stellar. The reviews are in in and the third and final chapter in the “Planet of the Apes” rebooted franchise, “War for...

HOLLYWOOD—No surprise here people, as another superhero rises to the top of the box-office. This time it was everyone’s favorite web slinger, Spider-Man aka Peter Parker who thrilled audiences over the weekend. The latest rebirth of Spidey, “Spider-Man: Homecoming” took in over $117 million to dethrone “Despicable Me 3” from the top spot. That is indeed an impressive opening in...

HOLLYWOOD—I remember the first “Cars” flick when it hit theaters back in 2006 where it was a favorite for my nephew who was only 4 at the time. Since then we had “Cars 2” which came and went; now we have the latest chapter, “Cars 3.” I went into the theater with low expectations, but found myself quite moved...