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—Members of the Academy will soon turn in their ballots for the film that they believe should be victorious in the Best Picture race. If there is one thing I’ve learned about the Best Picture Oscar race in recent years is expect the unexpected. In 2006, it was a duel between “Crash” and “Brokeback Mountain. In 2014, it was...

HOLLYWOOD—It is indeed Halloween, but if you’re looking to be spooked, be aware that “Trick” is not a treat people. The horror flick follows a serial killer who returns every Halloween to unleash a bit of mayhem on the world. “Trick” has a genius concept, but that concept becomes too convoluted to the point as a viewer you feel...

HOLLYWOOD—I have been a fan of M. Night Shyamalan ever since he first burst on the scene in 1999 thriller “The Sixth Sense” starring Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Osment. Hands down it was the best film of the year and it is the only movie that delivered a twist that no movie has ever topped. Why? That twist...

HOLLYWOOD—No surprise here people, as another superhero rises to the top of the box-office. This time it was everyone’s favorite web slinger, Spider-Man aka Peter Parker who thrilled audiences over the weekend. The latest rebirth of Spidey, “Spider-Man: Homecoming” took in over $117 million to dethrone “Despicable Me 3” from the top spot. That is indeed an impressive opening in...

HOLLYWOOD—Actress Cameron Diaz, 42, and Good Charlotte guitarist Benji Madden, 35, are now engaged! Diaz and Madden made their first public appearance as a couple in May 2014 and have been together since. Diaz is currently starring in the movie musical “Annie” alongside Jamie Foxx.

HOLLYWOOD─Well, “Bad Boys for Life” was finally dethroned from the top spot at the box-office, but the victor is considered a disappointment based on what is expected. The Harley Quinn spinoff, “Birds of Prey” claimed the top spot with $33.3 million. The Margot Robbie starrer which opened in more than 4,000 theaters was expected to debut to more than...

HOLLYWOOD—For the third consecutive weekend, “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” maintained its grip on audiences at the box-office. The Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart adventure earned another $20 million to bring its domestic total to over $317 million. Dare I say it now; I suspect that “Jumanji” will reign supreme again come next weekend, because there is not much...

COLORADO—On August 4, 2020, Daisy Coleman, an advocate for sexual assault, died by suicide at 23 years old, in Lakewood, Colorado. Daisy Coleman was a featured survivor of a rape case in “Audrie and Daisy,” the Netflix documentary. Melinda, Coleman's mother, mourned her daughter's death on her Facebook Page, writing, “She was my best friend and amazing daughter… I wish...

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...