Film

“Straight Outta Compton” Rules Box-Office

HOLLYWOOD—It was a biopic that reigned supreme at the multiplex this week. The film “Straight Outta Compton,” which chronicled the rise and fall of the rap group N.W.A. debuted to an impressive $60.2 million during its opening weekend. Early estimates predicted the flick earning $56.1 million during the three-day weekend. With that debut, I would argue it’s safe to say...

“The Gift,” A Taut, Smart Thriller

HOLLYWOOD—It is not easy to weave a psychological thriller that leaves the audience on the edge of their seats from start to finish, but “The Gift” sets the bar quite high. This tale stars Jason Bateman and Joel Edgerton as former high school classmates who have a chance encounter at a furniture store. Bateman portrays Simon Callen, who is married...

“Fantastic Four” Fails To Reignite

HOLLYWOOD—I’m still trying to wrap my ahead around the fact that we’re seeing a reboot of the “Fantastic Four” franchise less than 10 years after the original flick first hit theaters. I will admit I wasn’t the biggest fan of the first flick that arrived in 2005 because it was an origin tale. However, I thought its sequel “Fantastic...

“Vacation” Takes Raunchy To New Heights

HOLLYWOOD—Back in the 80s there was a flick that delivered laughs: “National Lampoon’s Vacation.” The first flick starred Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo and Christie Brinkley, and spun several sequels. Fast-forward to 2015, and we have “Vacation” which some could equate to a reboot/remake of sorts. While Chase and D’Angelo aren’t stars of the new movie, they do make a...

“Scream” Recap: ‘Betrayed’

HOLLYWOOD—Last week on “Scream” the stage was set for a string of betrayals, while allies became enemies, and enemies became friends. This week’s episode ‘Betrayed,’ saw the killer up the ante in his vendetta against Emma and the residents of Lakewood. Emma and Kiernan celebrated their newfound relationship. For her to be someone that is the heroine, she sure...

“Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” Wins Box-Office

HOLLYWOOD—Tom Cruise proved that he is still capable of opening a movie to big bucks as “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” claimed the top spot at the box-office. The fifth installment in the franchise earned $56 million in its debut weekend. Nabbing second place was the raunchy comedy “Vacation” with just under $15.9 over the weekend, but nearly $21 million...

“Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” Fun Times

HOLLYWOOD—Okay, when it comes to action stars plenty of people think of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Vin Diesel, Sylvester Stallone, and other icons from the 80s. With all due respect, when I want to see a great action flick, I can always count on Tom Cruise to deliver. Cruise’s latest project “Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation” takes the audience on another...

“Pixels,” Memories Of Nostalgia

HOLLYWOOD—For those who grew up during the '80s, you are well aware it’s a time frame unlike any other. The latest flick to attempt to recapture that magic is the fantasy-action adventure “Pixels.” Yes, the title for the flick is somewhat interesting, but it is indeed about pixels and pixilation to say the least. The film revolves around a...

“ Ant-Man ” Continues To Remain On Top

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HOLLYWOOD—I was almost certain this past weekend would be an interesting battle at the box-office, but was I ever wrong. With a bevy of new films like “Paper Towns,” “Pixels,” “The Vatican Tapes” and “Southpaw” opening at multiplexes, there would be a shift at who reigned supreme, but it was “Ant-Man” who stayed on top. The marvel superhero nabbed first...

“Southpaw” Delivers Dramatic Uppercut

HOLLYWOOD—I don’t know what it is about boxing flicks that seem to be such crowd-pleasers. With “The Hurricane” and “The Fighter” audiences got the opportunity to root for an underdog with plenty of dramatic flair. The latest boxing flick to hit theaters, “Southpaw” takes a formula that has been used before to introduce audiences to the character of Billy...