“You People” Offers Minimal Laughs
HOLLYWOOD—When you have a comedic genius like Eddie Murphy in a movie you expect it to be funny and a solid movie. Well, that is not always the case, as Murphy’s latest outing with the Netflix comedy “You People.” I REALLY thought this movie was going to be something special, I mean Murphy the king of comedy back on...
Oscar Nomination Analysis
UNITED STATES—I already wrote a column earlier in the week about the 2023 Oscar nominations that had plenty of people buzzing. There is so much talk about actors, directors, writers and actresses who have been snubbed. Look, snubs happen year after year and it should not be a shock to people in the entertainment region. I mean, I can...
The Importance Of A Good Movie Trailer
HOLLYWOOD—I am a fan of movie trailers, I think I have been since I was a kid, but I haven’t really realized how much until late. Why? I heard a film critic explain that he never watches a movie trailer before watching a movie. It got me thinking, wow, that is genius, but at the same time how can...
“Everything Everywhere All At Once” Leads Oscar Nominations
BEVERLY HILLS—Who received good news? Who was snubbed? What were the surprises? Those are all the conversations being had after the nominees for the 2023 Academy Awards were announced on Tuesday, January 24 by actors Riz Ahmed and Allison Williams. The movie “Everything Everywhere All at Once” led all contenders with a total of 11 nominations including Best Picture.
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“Blonde” Leads Razzie Nominations
HOLLYWOOD—It might be awards season, but being nominated is not always a good thing, especially if you’re nominated for a Razzie Award. The contenders for the 2023 Razzie Awards, the worst in cinema were revealed on Monday, January 23 with the drama “Blonde” starring Ana de Armas leading all contenders with 8 nominations including Worst Picture. Followed behind was...
“Sick” Presents An Interesting Horror Idea
HOLLYWOOD—I didn’t hear about this movie until literally a week ago, but it’s the latest horror flick from writer, producer and director, Kevin Williamson. Williamson is the brains behind the iconic franchise, “Scream” and a few other notable films in the franchise. His latest film, “Sick” tackles something I have been eager to see done: a horror film chronicling...
New “Scream VI” Trailer Reveals New Details
HOLLYWOOD—This is my must see movie of 2023, I’m referring to the fifth sequel of the horror franchise, “Scream.” No I’m not talking about the 2022 version, I’m referring to “Scream VI.” A teaser was released in December that made it crystal clear New York is a dangerous place as the infamous Ghostface travels away from Woodsboro to go...
“All Quiet On The Western Front” Leads BAFTA Nominations With 14
HOLLYWOOD—We are less than 5 days away from the nomination for the 2023 Academy Awards, but on Thursday, January 19, the nominees for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts were revealed with “All Quiet on the Western Front” leading all contenders with 14 nominations including Best Film. It matches the 14 nominations received by “The King’s Speech”...
“Everything Everywhere All At Once” Big Critic’s Choice Awards Winner
HOLLYWOOD—Some might be asking how much weight the Critic’s Choice Awards which were held on Sunday, January 15, have on awards season. In all honesty, not much as there is no overlap with the critics and members of the Academy Awards. I mean when the CCA ceremony is as long as the Golden Globes that is already a question...
“Avatar: The Way Of Water” Is Spectacular Cinema
HOLLYWOOD—Is there anything that Director James Cameron cannot do? This man is a fantastic filmmaker. I will be honest there has yet to be a movie he has made that I have not enjoyed. “The Terminator” iconic, “Aliens” better than the original, “Terminator 2” is just fantastic, “Titanic” is sensational and “Avatar” was a game-changer that should have won...