Film

HOLLYWOOD—Halloween is indeed upon us, however, it was not a scary movie that tantalized moviegoers, but a comedy and a sequel at best that reigned supreme. Critics might have hated the flick, but America sure didn’t as Tyler Perry’s “Boo 2!: A Madea Halloween” laughed its way to the top spot of the box-office. The sequel took in $21.7...

HOLLYWOOD—I will admit I’m a person that likes my horror to be just that: horror. I’m not a big fan of mixing horror with comedy because 9 out of 10 days it ends up being a comedy and there is nothing horrifying transpiring on the screen. The way I see it, if I want to laugh I would see...

HOLLYWOOD—When it comes to wanting a great psychological thriller, nothing compares to what I consider not only one of the best psychological thrillers made, but one of the greatest movies of all time. Any guesses people, let me just say in continuing our discussion on great flicks within the subgenres of horror, it is NOT “The Silence of the...

HOLLYWOOD—It looked like audiences wanted a good scare to kick-off the Friday the 13th weekend, as the horror comedy “Happy Death Day” slayed the box-office. The flick, which watches a woman relive her death over and over again until she discovers her killer rose to the top spot with an impressive $26.5 million debut. Not bad for a flick...

HOLLYWOOD—It is never easy to tackle a real-life story on the big screen. One of the biggest criticisms is that the script, direction or the players involved in the film fail to acknowledge important aspects of the story or skirt around certain issues that should have been addressed more delicately or with a more brutal force. Tom Cruise is...

HOLLYWOOD—Having a strong villain on daytime television is not an easy feat America, especially in the soap arena. For years, the biggest villain of “General Hospital” was Helena Cassadine. With Helena out, and Cesar Faison seemingly on the run, “GH” was without a salacious villain for quite some time. Yes, we had the Jerome clan, but their tactics of...

HOLLYWOOD—For some people, venturing into an animated film can be a daunting task especially when you have virtually no knowledge of what you’re watching. However, in my case, I’ve known about the world of “My Little Pony” for quite some time thanks to my niece. She has been a fan of these magical little creatures for as long as...

HOLLYWOOD—I watched a very interesting documentary about filmmaker Steven Spielberg on HBO chronicling his filmography and rise to the ranks in Hollywood. I was aware a bit about Spielberg’s upbringing and his fascination with making movies, but getting a slice of his personal life and hearing him share his tales of struggle was aspiring for someone like myself hoping...

HOLLYWOOD—If you had to pick just one film to be considered the scariest horror flick of all time, what would it be? Yes, not an easy decision to make. Some would make the argument that Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” is the movie that changed the scape of horror as we know it. To some degree, I would say yes, however,...

HOLLYWOOD—It was a sequel that fans of the original had waited nearly 35 years for. However, it was apparent that moviegoers were not that interested in seeing “Blade Runner 2049,” even though it took the top spot in theaters. The highly anticipated sequel earned $31.5 million during its debut weekend in theaters. So what led to the lackluster performance? It...