Entertainment

Christopher Paul Robinson, A Writer To Watch

HELLO AMERICA!—It is so rare as well as exciting when you meet young creative film makers who are able to ignore the glitz and look at the industry weather it is film or television in a very realistic way. Christopher Paul Robinson happens to be one of those new faces who will no doubt have a long life as...

“Pretty Little Liars” Recap: ‘Into The Deep’

HOLLYWOOD—Mona’s (Janel Parrish) decision to admit to killing Detective Wilden allowed Ashley (Laura Leighton) a bit of a break in the murder case.  “Into The Deep” saw Mona being heavily questioned by the authorities as to a motive behind killing Wilden.  The police found themselves a bit puzzled by Mona’s admission which was quite convincing to say the least; she...

“True Blood” Recap: ‘Dead Meat’

HOLLYWOOD—In the aftermath of Nora’s (Lucy Griffiths) death, Eric (Alexander Skarsgard) went on a rampage in episode eight, “Dead Meat,” taking a battle against Bill (Stephen Moyer) for not showing up with Warlow (Rob Kazinsky). He did indeed touch some emotional cords within Bill by forcing him to acknowledge his feelings for Sookie (Anna Paquin). Alcide (Joe Manganiello) was forced...

Jack White’s Ex-Wife Granted Restraining Order

NASHVILLE—The ongoing custody dispute between Jack White and ex-wife Karen Elson intensified recently when the Davidson County Circuit Court granted Elson a restraining order against White based on allegations of harassment. According to court documents, Elson sought the order based on “fears for her and the children's safety as a result of this harassment.” The couple has been committed to...

“Pretty Little Liars” Recap: ‘The Guilty Girls…’

HOLLYWOOD—Its always a treat to see the nefarious Mona (Janel Parrish) return to the “Pretty Little Liars” canvas, as seen in the latest episode ‘The Guilty Girls Handbook.’ Emily (Shay Mitchell) and Pam (Nia Peeples) found themselves shacking in a hotel after a vehicle crashed through their house.  Emily was quite somber as her mom attempted to reason what...

“2 Guns” Action-Comedy With Twists

HOLLYWOOD—Seeing the trailer to “2 Guns” starring Mark Wahlberg and Denzel Washington as co-stars did not sell me. Washington is not known for doing comedy, which is the perception that is presented to audiences from the countless trailers and TV spots.  While the actor has expressed an interest in doing comedy, this is one picture that doesn’t work well in...

“Blue Jasmine” Film Review

HOLLYWOOD—Woody Allen does it again with his new film “Blue Jasmine” that opened in select theaters in Los Angeles and New York on July 26. “Blue Jasmine” stars Cate Blanchett as Jasmine, a middle-aged Park Avenue socialite who has her world turned upside down. She decides to pack her Louis Vuitton bags and heads west to San Francisco. She is...

Dog Days Of August!

HOLLYWOOD—The Romans used the term dog days in reference to July and August, when Sirius, the Dog Star, rose just before or at the same time as sunrise. According to John Brady's A Compendious Analysis of the Calendar, published in 1813, these days were popularly believed to be an evil time when "the sea boiled, the wine turned sour,...

The Craziness Involving “Sharknado”

HOLLYWOOD—It was that sci-fi flick that caught audiences by surprise. “Sharknado" is a picture about massive sharks terrorizing residents throughout California, by air and by land and let’s not forget about the massive tornado filled with man-eating sharks.  The concept is so far-fetched is hard to believe this picture even got made.  I ask myself that question time and time...

“The Smurfs 2” Blue Animated Fun

HOLLYWOOD—There’s still family flicks for the entire family as summer winds down on its final weeks.  Everyone’s favorite blue creatures are back in action with “The Smurfs 2.” The cartoon has been a fan favorite for decades, I vividly recall watching the cartoon as a kid and loving every minute of it. The problem I have with the smurfs hitting...