Entertainment

HOLLYWOOD—Surprises are definitely in store for soap fans of “The Bold and the Beautiful.” While many was hoping the reign of Quinn Fuller to come to an end, it looks like her comeuppance could be coming much sooner than later, if Ridge’s newest plan falls into place. I recall not too long ago, I was stunned with the prospect...

HOLLYWOOD—That happened fairly quickly people! Yep, the powers that be who brought Tom Baker, the guy who raped Elizabeth Webber and tortured Emily Quartermaine back to the canvas of “General Hospital” has gotten rid of the character. Tom met a grisly demise last week, by being stabbed to death. I mean, I love how the detectives and authorities in...

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...

HELLO AMERICA!—If you loved Marlon Brando and James Dean as most actors did, then you will easily understand where James Franco’s head is. He’s unpredictable, outrageous and does exactly what he wants on and off screen which causes many Hollywood people to exclaim, “Oh, my god, that boy is posing stark naked in a magazine, making out with another actor!” No...

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—As the famous New Year's Eve ball descends, an estimated 1 million people will be in Times Square, millions nationwide and over a billion watching throughout the world are united in bidding farewell to 2016. In just a few days everyone will countdown, 10, 9, 8, 7,6,5, 4,3, 2,1...Happy New Year 2017! What a year it has been. A year...