Film

HOLLYWOOD—Another day, another list of nominees for awards season. This time it is for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts which released its contenders for the 2024 awards season. Yes, the BAFTAs are putting another ripple in what an interesting Tuesday could be next week, as the Oscar nominees are announced. Why does BAFTA matter? There are...

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—After three weeks on top, Marvel’s “Avengers: Infinity War” was dethroned from the top spot at the box-office by another comic book superhero or shall I say anti-hero. Ryan Reynolds and “Deadpool 2” debuted to a massive $125 million during opening weekend in theaters. That is not only impressive because it’s a superhero, but because it’s an R-rated film....

HOLLYWOOD—For the second consecutive weekend, Tom Cruise and “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” tantalized moviegoers with an impressive $35 million plus haul. After 2 weeks in theaters, the sixth installment in the franchise has already earned over $125 million at the domestic box-office. Nabbing second place was the Disney flick “Christopher Robin” with a respectable $25 million. Not bad, but...

HOLLYWOOD—For those thinking that the biopic about astronaut Neil Armstrong would be something dazzling with Oscar-winner Damian Chazelle behind the camera and Ryan Gosling in the starring role, think again. “First Man,” while a triumph in some aspects is not the dramatic after punch expected. Don’t expect “Whiplash” or even “La La Land” standards. This is a drama at its...

HOLLYWOOD—I’ve seen a lot of films in 2018, some great, some not so great, but wow, that’s the best way I can describe the satirical dramedy “Vice.” I don’t want to fully call it a comedy (which at times it feels more like that), but the movie does a sensational job of teetering the lines of having these fun...

HOLLYWOOD—It is very difficult in the world of superhero films to bring an iconic character to the big screen that actually entertains audiences. I thought “Elektra” was horrid, “Catwoman” was dreadful, and then came “Wonder Woman.” It was the first superhero flick led by a nearly all female cast and the wonderful Gal Gadot that changed everything. Our title...

HOLLYWOOD—Seth Rogen is a guy that many would deem a comedy genius. He has delivered some hilarious comedies in recent years. I mean I was baffled, but in the best possible way with the raunchy 2007 hit “Superbad.” He followed that success with the iconic “Neighbors” and the flick that every kid wanted to see, but were banned from...

HOLLYWOOD—I wanted to go into the theater with an open mind for the crime drama “The Kitchen.” The movie appeared like a female version of a gangster flick. However, “The Kitchen” is not what you expect it to be. The narrative revolves around the Irish and Italian mob in New York in 1978. At the core, we have our...

HOLLYWOOD—I really thought that the return of Linda Hamilton to the “Terminator” franchise after being absent for more than 30 years would revitalize the franchise for audiences, but that is not the case. Not even Hamilton and the return of Arnold Schwarzenegger could draw out audiences. “Terminator: Dark Fate” won the box-office over the weekend, but its victory was...