Film

SAN FRANCISCO—Excited onlookers recorded Tom Hardy and Woody Harrelson in full costume as they filmed scenes for "Venom 2" over the weekend in San Francisco. Justin Duncan, a location manager for Film SF, alerted residents Friday, February 21, that project "Fillmore" would be filming the following day at Mississippi and 19th Streets. Various behind-the-scenes footage, from both professionals and citizens,...

HOLLYWOOD─A small, blue, furry, fast hedgehog dominated the box-office for the second consecutive weekend. That’s right the big screen version of “Sonic the Hedgehog” mesmerized audiences to the tune of $26 million, an impressive haul, but it was nearly dethroned by another film opening during the weekend. “Sonic” has already crossed the $100 million mark at the domestic box-office...

HOLLYWOOD─If you grew up in the 80s and you played video games, you are well aware of the SEGA Genesis character, Sonic, notably “Sonic the Hedgehog.” The character was easily the most popular of any of the games from the SEGA universe. The movie does not have an original premise where an alien creature comes to Earth to prevent...

HOLLYWOOD─There were a ton of people out there that hated “Suicide Squad,” but I was not one of those people. I actually enjoyed the movie thoroughly and it was not because it had an exceptional narrative. It was because of standout, Harley Quinn portrayed by Margot Robbie. Robbie brought a level of chaos, manic excitement and just contagious energy...

HOLLYWOOD─It is a new take on a TV classic, but it’s not as fun as one would think. I’m referring to “Fantasy Island” which is a place where one’s dreams can come true, but in this horror interpretation it’s where nightmares become reality. The premise follows five people who are brought to the island to live out their greatest...

HOLLYWOOD─I seriously have to admit, I went into the theater with the smallest expectations for the animated feature “Spies in Disguise” starring the voices of Will Smith and Tom Holland. It seems like we do not see as many animated films a year as we should, but this flick was quite entertaining, and that’s a direct result of the...

HOLLYWOOD─It was a February to remember at the box-office, as a videogame classic took moviegoers by storm. I will be the first to admit, I thought “Sonic the Hedgehog” had a flimsy premise, but it blew the competition away at the box-office in a massive way. How so: to the tune of over $68 million during the Presidents Day holiday...

HOLLYWOOD─Well, “Bad Boys for Life” was finally dethroned from the top spot at the box-office, but the victor is considered a disappointment based on what is expected. The Harley Quinn spinoff, “Birds of Prey” claimed the top spot with $33.3 million. The Margot Robbie starrer which opened in more than 4,000 theaters was expected to debut to more than...

HOLLYWOOD HILLS─I hate to say this, but I am happy that awards season has come to an end America. Why? This has been perhaps the most predictable awards season that I can recall in years. It’s never fun when you know precisely who will win without any potential competitions. However, the granddaddy of all awards shows, the Academy Awards,...

HOLLYWOOD─I went into this movie with the lowest expectations and came out quite surprised. I’m referring to the crime dramedy “The Gentlemen” written, directed and produced by Guy Ritchie. Ritchie is known for having lots of control with his flicks, but this movie is just a hoot of fun people. Not only do we have an all-star cast, but...