“Annabelle: Creation” Scares Top Spot At Box-Office
HOLLYWOOD—Well, maybe summer isn’t over just yet America. I totally forget the inbuilt audience who were absolute fans of “The Conjuring,” “The Conjuring 2” and “Annabelle,” because the prequel, “Annabelle: Creation” scared up a juicy $35 million during its debut weekend. That is definitely not a bad number for a flick in the month of August and one that...
“Wish Upon” Delivers Minimal Scares
HOLLYWOOD—For most people if they had three wishes they would have to think carefully about what they truly want, but what if I told you that you had a total of seven wishes, what would you wish for? Well, that is the premise of the new thriller “Wish Upon” which finds teenager Clare (Joey King) placed in a predicament...
“Sharknado 5: Global Swarming” Plain Silly!
HOLLYWOOD—Ok, when “Sharknado” first debuted on the SYFY network back in 2013, it was a major hit. It was the talk of the town: a movie so bad that it was utterly impossible to take your eyes away from the screen. It was bad, but it was SO GOOD! Fast-forward to 2017 and we are now on the fifth...
“The Dark Tower” Surprises The Box-Office
HOLLYWOOD—Well America we can all agree right now, summer is officially over! Why? The box-office debut of three films this weekend proved it. “The Dark Tower” and “Kidnap” both received horrid reviews, and their box-office receipts proved it. In a surprise, the Stephen King adaptation of the highly anticipated “The Dark Tower,” managed a dismal $19.5 million during its...
“Detroit” Is A Riveting, Cinematic Masterpiece
HOLLYWOOD—Cinema has a unique ability to stir emotions in a viewer that other forms of entertainment can’t. If the story is told with as much authenticity as possible, characters shed their skin and the narrative weaves seamlessly from start to finish creating a masterpiece in the making. Well, Kathryn Bigelow is a testament to the powers of what a...
“Despicable Me 3” Delivers Laughs Galore
HOLLYWOOD—I really haven’t laughed a lot in the recent weeks between juggling a lot in my chaotic work schedule, but man was I surprised at the level of humor and laughs in the third installment in the highly popular “Despicable Me” franchise. “Despicable Me 3” is a hilarious hoot of fun that will have the kids thoroughly entertained and...
“Dunkirk” Wins Box-Office For Second Week
HOLLYWOOD—Well, surprises continue this summer at the box-office America. I was certain with "The Emoji Movie" and "Atomic Blonde" hitting theaters that "Dunkirk" would be dethroned from the top spot at the box-office, but I was wrong. Christopher Nolan's war epic earned another $28 million to maintain its grip on audiences. After 2 weeks in theaters, the drama has...
“War For The Planet Of The Apes” Is Epic!
HOLLYWOOD—A trilogy is a rare phenomenon in the cinematic universe. Some great trilogies include "The Godfather" saga and the first "Star Wars" series. Beyond that, horror has attempted the feat, but failed miserably. Well, "War for the Planet of the Apes" proves with effective storytelling and compelling characters, you can indeed elevate a franchise to new heights people.
"War for...
“Dunkirk” Rules The Box-Office!
HOLLYWOOD—I was certain "War for the Planet of the Apes" and "Spider-Man: Homecoming" would duke out battle for the top spot at the box-office this past weekend, but I was wrong. It was a war-flick and raunchy female-comedy that took audiences by surprise.
Christopher Nolan, who hasn't released a film on the big screen since 2012's "The Dark Knight Rises"...
“Spider-Man: Homecoming” Is Terrific!
HOLLYWOOD—I know I'm not the only person who was flabbergasted when Sony Pictures revealed that another, yes, a second reboot was about to transpire for the "Spider-Man" franchise they first launched in 2002. In 2012, the studio re-launched the franchise with actor Andrew Garfield that I thought was ok. It wasn't terrible, but it looks like Sony may have...