Film

HOLLYWOOD—The world of Hollywood was rocked a bit on Tuesday when news broke that “Scream” (2022) and “Scream VI” star Melissa Barrera was fired from the upcoming "Scream VII" by Spyglass Media after social media posts she made about the war between Palestine and Israel. I’m not even getting into this argument about what you can and cannot say...

HOLLYWOOD—I have found myself pleasantly surprised with each entry into the “Trolls” franchise, and that hasn't changed with the latest flick, "Trolls Band Together." If the name is not ringing a bell, perhaps the song “Can’t Stop the Feeling” by Justin Timberlake rings a bell, because that was such a catchy tune. FYI, Timberlake is back to voice Branch...

HOLLYWOOD—This was perhaps one of the top 5 flicks I was looking forward to in 2023, and gosh did it disappoint me, after nearly 16 years in the making. I am referring to Eli Roth’s fake trailer from the 2007 “Death Proof” oddly titled “Thanksgiving.” The trailer was so genius, so original, the thought of a horror film centered...

HOLLYWOOD—I cannot believe I’m saying this, but I was quite entertained while watching the latest Marvel entry, “The Marvels.” Now is it the best of the comic book universe, no, nowhere close, but considering I paid for a movie ticket, I was not disappointed with the purchase that I made America. I know plenty of you might be asking if...

HOLLYWOOD—When I saw the flick “Five Nights At Freddy’s” being advertised on the streaming service Peacock, I didn’t think much of it. The movie didn’t really have an appeal that grabbed my attention. I did hear about the box office bonanza it had during its first weekend in theaters, which was damn impressive. I mean a $75 to $80...

HOLLYWOOD—It was announced on Wednesday, November 8, after almost 4 months, SAG-AFRTRA reached a deal with studios after being on strike since July 12. The current work stoppage would end on Thursday, November 9 at 12:01 a.m. The new contract will be in effect for 3 years and was approved unanimously by the SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical committee. “In a unanimous vote...

HOLLYWOOD—This week has been very tough for me when it comes to finding a remake that wasn’t completely horrid compared to the original. So I have fallen on “Friday the 13th.” I recently saw the 1980 version and then saw the 2009 remake. Look, the 1980 version is a classic because it ushered in the brutal violence in the...

HOLLYWOOD—Have you wanted to see a good movie for adults? Well, I have one for you, it’s the Netflix thriller “Fair Play” and man is this a hot burn, thrill-a-minute, intense chaos and performances that are stellar and shocking at the same time. When I first heard about this flick, it hinted at a sexy thriller. Yes, there is...

HOLLYWOOD—Ok, I cannot recall a movie being panned so universally by critics in a very long time with “The Exorcist: Believer.” I think so many people were in uproar because hello, the 1973 film “The Exorcist” is a classic. It might be one of the scariest movies ever made and sometimes there are movies that don’t need or deserve...

HOLLYWOOD—This week, we’re going to talk about an all-time classic. I wanted to take another examination of a flick/remake that is slightly controversial. Look, I think “John Carpenter’s Halloween” is iconic. The 1978 horror flick is pure horror at its best. Suspense that is palpable, jump scares that are great and unexpected, a villain that haunts to an unbelievable...