Film

SANTA MONICA─The prizes for the 35th Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards were handed out inside a tent near the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday, February 8. Indie films do not always get the highlights they should receive, but it’s important because these movies tend to be some of the best of the bunch. “Uncut Gems” and “The Lighthouse” were heavy...

HOLLYWOOD─It feels like a trend for 2020, where horror is not off to a great start. First, we had the latest remake of “The Grudge” just crash and burn, not only at the box-office, with critics or moviegoers, “Underwater” did not connect with anyone and now you can add another flick to the list, “The Turning.” I really don’t...

HOLLYWOOD─For the third consecutive weekend, Martin Lawrence and Will Smith have dominated the box-office with their third installment in the “Bad Boys” franchise. “Bad Boys for Life” remained in the top spot hauling in over $17 million edging it just mere millions from crossing the $150 million mark at the domestic box-office. The war flick “1917” continues to dazzle audiences...

HOLLYWOOD─Well, this is it, this is the last awards show before next week’s Academy Awards people. This time the awards head overseas for the 2020 British Academy of Film and Television Arts, better known as the BAFTA awards. The awards were handed out on Sunday, February 2, yeah the same day as the Super Bowl people. Leading the nominees...

HOLLYWOOD─It seemed just yesterday the nominees for the 2020 Academy Awards were announced, and we’re already less than 1 week away from the actual awards being handed out. Normally I would do a breakdown of the predictions of the MAJOR SIX as I call them (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress and Best Supporting...

HOLLYWOOD─If there was one thing I learned as an undergraduate studying film is never be afraid to expand your horizon when it comes to cinema. What does that mean? Some of the best films are those that are not made in the United States, some that actually come with captions. Yes, I’ve heard the complaints time and time again,...

HOLLYWOOD─There were several new releases to the box-office over the weekend, but none of them were any competition for the sequel “Bad Boys For Life.” The third installment in the franchise remained at the top spot at the box-office earning $34 million. After its second weekend in theaters, Martin Lawrence and Will Smith have delivered $120 million for the...

HOLLYWOOD─It is hard to fathom that it has been nearly 17 years since viewer’s last saw Martin Lawrence and Will Smith together as the comedic-action duo of Marcus Burnett (Lawrence) and Michael Lowery (Lawrence) in the franchise “Bad Boys.” Both are back for the third installment in the franchise, “Bad Boys For Life” which sees are aging heroes reunite...

HOLLYWOOD─I was under the guise that the third installment in the “Bad Boys” franchise, “Bad Boys For Life” might not be able to dethrone the war flick “1917” at the box-office. Boy was I ever wrong. It was apparent that fans of the franchise were eager for this latest chapter, as it earned an impressive $68 million during its...

HOLLYWOOD─If there is one awards show I look forward to more than the Academy Awards it is the Screen Actors Guild Awards. The 2020 ceremony was held on Sunday, January 19, and it delivered some surprises. Some of you might be asking why the SAG Awards are so important: it’s because they are a major predictor of where Oscar...