Film

HOLLLYWOOD─I seriously cannot believe this, we are actually getting another installment in the popular 90s horror franchise “Scream.” Yes, there are still plenty of people wondering if this is a direct sequel, remake or reboot. As a fan of the franchise and the horror genre at large, even I cannot answer that question. What I can tell you is...

HOLLYWOOD─We’ve talked about classic horror villains Jason Voorhees, Freddy Krueger and now it’s time: we have saved the best for last: Michael Myers. During this quarantine, I have been having what I call weekly horror movie marathons, indulging in the classics that I consider entertaining. What is it about Michael Myers and the “Halloween” franchise that makes it so...

HOLLYWOOD—I had heard plenty of buzz about the Netflix film “Extraction” starring Chris Hemsworth, and because of the buzz I thought I would give the film a shot. Little did I know that the movie would be as intense, action-packed and the one thing I didn’t expect: full of heart. This honestly may be one of the best performances...

HOLLYWOOD─Last week we talked about indulging in a movie marathon during this quarantine that involved one of the most iconic horror villains of the 80s in Jason Voorhees and the “Friday the 13th” franchise. This week I want to turn the attention to another iconic villain of the 80s, one whose terror I think is more relenting because it...

HOLLYWOOD─I always say I’m not the biggest fan of movies that force America to reflect back on its ugly history, while questioning if enough has been done to acknowledge that we’ve come much farther than what we claim. I absolutely had trepidations about watching the film “The Banker,” but I am indeed glad I gave it a shot. Why?...

HOLLYWOOD─Black romance, it is something not seen that often on the big screen, and I really cannot give a reason as to why that is not the case. When it is seen, it is from the viewpoint of a comedy, not an actual drama, until now. “The Photograph” reminded me a ton of “The Notebook,” where it relies heavily...

HOLLYWOOD─We all know when it comes to sequels rarely do they surpass their predecessor. Most are terrible, but in rare cases some entertain just as much as their predecessor. That is the argument I’m making for “Trolls World Tour.” The first installment in the franchise hit theaters back in 2016 and had that inescapable hit “Can’t Stop the Feelin’”...

HOLLYWOOD─I don’t know what to say, but I have been a fan of the “Friday the 13th” films since I was a little kid, probably since the age of 4 or 5. I have ALWAYS been a fan of horror films, but let me be crystal clear (node to Crystal Lake), I am NOT a fan of 80s slasher...

UNITED STATES─So many people have been telling me just watch a movie if you’re bored, and I tell them I’ve watched so many movies I just cannot watch anymore. I think this is particularly the case when it comes to watching movies on cable TV. It’s like we pay all this money for all these channels, but there is...

HOLLYWOOD─There is not much animated cinema out there to entertain the kiddies nowadays, but if there was one that can be uplifting and powerful it’s the Pixar flick “Onward.” Upon first glance it looks like all the other animated movies out there, but there is indeed something a bit special about “Onward.” What is it? It highlights the bond...