Film

HOLLYWOOD—This might be the easiest predictions I’ve made for Oscar in the years since I’ve covered predictions about who will win the golden statute that is pinnacle for any in the entertainment industry. With the Academy Awards less than 3 weeks away, it’s time to look at some of the major categories like Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor,...

HOLLYWOOD—Never in a million years did I expect while watching the psychological thriller and must-see film “Split” that it was a sequel to M. Night Shyamalan’s 2000 film “Unbreakable.” That twist at the end was glorious and a smart reveal, but it was not as great as that twist in “The Sixth Sense.” Yes, the writer and director has...

HOLLYWOOD—Oscar nominations came out this past week, but that will unlikely have little impact on the winners for the Screen Actors Guild Awards. The SAG Awards are a major predictor of where Oscar could be headed. Why is this interesting? There were people nominated for Oscar who were not nominated for a SAG Award. In addition, some people nominated...

BEVERLY HILLS—We have been patiently waiting, but at long last the granddaddy of all award shows, the Academy Awards released the contenders for 2019, and to say there were a few surprises was an understatement. The nominees were announced by actor Kumail Nanjiani and Tracee Ellis Ross. The banter between these two as they delivered the nominees was hilarious;...

HOLLYWOOD—It is indeed awards season and the best in cinema are receiving accolades left and right, however, there is one award no one wants to be nominated for. Do you have any guesses? It’s a Razzie. The nominees for the 39th annual Razzie Awards were unveiled on Sunday, January 20. Leading the pack of all contenders were the films “Gotti”...

HOLLYWOOD—My favorite day of the year is soon approaching. No it’s not my birthday, it’s not Thanksgiving, it’s not Christmas, its Oscar nominations! Yes, the 91st contenders for the Academy Awards will be unveiled on Tuesday, January 22, and like previous years I expect to see plenty of surprises just like in previous years despite the whole inclusion of...

HOLLYWOOD—Last Sunday it was the Hollywood Foreign Press that spoke during the Golden Globes, and this week it’s the critics who had their say. The 24th annual Critics’ Choice Awards were handed out on Sunday, January 13. The ceremony was hosted by actor Taye Diggs, and the more that I think about it, it has become a major realization:...

HOLLYWOOD—If you’ve seen the trailer for the movie “Welcome to Marwen” it looks like an interesting movie to say the least, but be warned it’s not what you think. This tale based on a true story chronicles the challenges that World War II veteran Mark Hogancamp endured as a result of his post-traumatic stress disorder and being assaulted by...

HOLLYWOOD—Things are still happening in the world of entertainment, with the nominees for the 2019 British Academy of Film and Television Arts were unveiled on Wednesday, January 9. Leading all films was the comedy “The Favourite” with a total of 12 nominations including Best Film. “A Star is Born,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “First Man” and “Roma” each picked up seven...

BEVERLY HILLS—It is here America, awards season is in full swing. Why? The party of the year, the Golden Globes kicked off things with some surprising results people. Coming into the night it was “Vice” leading all contenders with six nominations, but in the end it was “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Green Book” who were big winners. “Bohemain Rhapsody” walked...