Film

SANTA MONICA—Well, who would have expected a psychological thriller/horror film to claim the top prize at the 2018 Film Independent Spirit Awards. Well history was in the making on Saturday, March 3 as the 2018 Spirit Awards were handed out inside a tent near a beach in Santa Monica. Hosting the festivities were John Mulaney and Nick Kroll, who kicked...

HOLLYWOOD—Well its awards season, but sometimes you don’t always want to be named a winner. The winners for the 2018 Golden Raspberry Awards also known as the ‘Razzies’ were handed out on Saturday, March 3. The Razzies are known for putting a spotlight on some of the worst films of the year and with so many contenders this past...

HOLLYWOOD—I have seen a LOT of comic book movies in the past 15 years. Some great, some bad, and some of epic stature, but nothing compares to “The Dark Knight” in my opinion which hits on all cylinders. However, “Black Panther,” Marvel’s first foray into the universe of an African-American superhero is a phenomenal treat America. Let me put...

HOLLYWOOD—The Marvel comic book flick “Black Panther” broke all types of box-office records last weekend. I mean it was mere millions from having the largest opening for a movie ever, (that title still belongs to “Star Wars: The Force Awakens"), but its holds the second highest opening. “Black Panther” stayed on top as expected, adding another $108 million to...

HOLLYWOOD—Well we are less than a week away from the culmination of awards season: the 90th Annual Academy Awards. We talked about some of the big races: Best Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Actress, Actor and now it’s time to discuss both Best Director and Best Picture. Here are the ONLY two categories where the winner is not set in...

HOLLYWOOD—With the Academy Awards inching closer, I always find myself taking a moment to experience cinematic gems that are far beyond my years. I’ve come to appreciate more and more each day, just how powerful, riveting and important films of 1960s truly were. In some odd way, I almost feel as if many of the flicks that were released...

HOLLYWOOD—Its hard to believe I totally forgot that the 71st British Academy of Film and Television Arts was being held during the early hours on Sunday, February 18. Leading all contenders going into the ceremony was the film “The Shape of Water” with 12 nominations; however, it was “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” that reigned supreme. The flick took...

HOLLYWOOD—I knew the flick would open big, but I thought “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” was a box-office darling; however that flick had nothing on “Blank Panther.” Why? I can’t recall the last time nearly every theater I went to the flick was sold out for the entire four-day holiday weekend. Yes, it was beyond frustrating, not to mention...

HOLLYWOOD—Delivering a tale that really enthralls the viewer and keeps them stay glued to the theater screen, while tackling a historical figure is a tough task. Gary Oldman is the latest actor to tackle a real-life figure, this time in Winston Churchill. Yes, this is an iconic historical figure to say the least and Oldman is transformative in the...

HOLLYWOOD—Well, the time has come to bid adieu to the saga that had women all over the world clamoring to see how the risqué novel series “Fifty Shades of Grey” would culminate upon reaching the big screen. The “Fifty Shades” saga was so huge that it led to a discussion about sex, bondage and bedroom antics that had never...