Film

HOLLYWOOD—What can I say about the latest entry in the horror realm? Hmm, it attempts to play on the old school classic about the mysterious figure in the closet or hiding under the bed, but “The Boogeyman” falls short when it comes to delivering scares to the audience. One of the big issues with the movie is that it...

HOLLYWOOD—I have been a fan of the “The Fast and the Furious” franchise since its debut back in 2000. It was unlike anything seen before because it involved racing and it was just magic. That was the first installment with Vin Diesel and Paul Walker. God rest his soul on Walker who died unexpectedly in a car crash in...

HOLLYWOOD—Just like any other movie lover, I’m an avid fan of a great action-flick. Who would have guessed that Netflix would deliver perhaps one of the best action-flicks I have witnessed in quite some time people in “The Mother.” The thriller stars Jennifer Lopez as an assassin who gives up her daughter to protect her from two dangerous arms...

HOLLYWOOD—Well, it was expected to be a fun and exciting awards show, but amid the Writers Guild of America impending strike, the 2023 MTV Movie and TV Awards were a mess. First, the ceremony lost its host in actress Drew Barrymore who pulled out days before the ceremony in solidarity with the writers. She promised to host the ceremony...

HOLLYWOOD—The Writers Guild of America went on strike on Tuesday, May 2, after failing to reach negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. AMPTP serves as a trade association between TV networks, movie studios and streaming platforms. The Writers Guild of America - East indicated the following statement on their website: “Following the unanimous recommendation of the WGA...

HOLLYWOOD—I have always been a fan of filmmakers Sam Raimi. Why? He went to my Alma Mater and this guy was taught by the same professor that I learned tips about the art of screenwriting. Raimi first blew onto the screen in the horror genre with his cult classic 1981 flick “Evil Dead” that gave audiences the introduction of...

HOLLYWOOD—I am not the biggest fan of video games being adapted for the big screen. A lot of the time the filmmakers just don’t mix the right formula. I mean if you look at the history of many video games turned into movies they have bombed, “Tomb Raider,” “Street Fighter,” “Max Payne,” “Silent Hill,” the 1995 “Mortal Kombat” are...

HOLLYWOOD—The nominees for the 2023 MTV Movie and TV Awards were announced on Wednesday, April 5 and leading the pack was the film “Top Gun: Maverick” and the TV series “Stranger Things” with six nominations apiece. The HBO limited series “The White Lotus” and the Netflix series “Wednesday” both earned four nominations. Two new categories at this year’s ceremony include...

HOLLYWOOD—I love a great action film, but I will be the first to admit, they just don’t make action movies like they used to. I always go back to “Die Hard” because it has that high-octane action it doesn’t apologize for. We can now add another franchise to the list, “John Wick.” They give the audience exactly what they...

HOLLYWOOD—I was actually a fan of the superhero flick “Shazam” starring Zachary Levi, as a kid who is gifted with superhero powers and forced to embrace those powers to defeat evil. This sequel, which of course is to be bigger and bolder than its predecessor is just not clicking on all cylinders. Bigger does not always mean better people....