Film

HOLLYWOOD—Now the fun begins! Awards season has been in full-force, but one of the strongest predictors in foreshadowing what might transpire on Oscar night is the Screen Actors Guild Awards. The ceremony was held on Saturday, January 30 from the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall. As usual the show opened with actors and actresses chronicling their start in the acting...

HOLLYWOOD—I’m a firm believer that anytime a movie has a silly title or a title that directly references what the movie is about, it’s not a good sign. I’ve come to realize in recent years that sometimes a simple title can be just as effective as a clever one. The latest flick to delve into the psychological/horror realm, “The Boy”...

HOLLYWOOD—Well, they’re back! Kevin Hart and Ice Cube re-team for the sequel “Ride Along 2” which follows Detective James Payton (Cube) and his protégé Officer Ben Barber (Hart) as they head to Miami to battle crime. The first flick which proved to be a box-office hit, has all the same elements from the first installment, but decides to amplify...

HOLLYWOOD—It may have been a snowy weekend on the East Coast, but that still didn’t stop moviegoers from heading to the multiplex. In a slow weekend at the box-office, it was “The Revenant” that reigned supreme taking in over $16 million. After nearly 3 weeks in theaters, the Leonardo DiCaprio thriller has taken in over $120 million at the...

HOLLYWOOD—Speaking from the perspective of a reporter, yes the term can be moved around slightly depending on those who prefer journalist, I’d like to consider myself a reporter. One who does the digging, the investigation and not the incentive to rush a story for the pure sake of getting it out there before everyone else without having all the...

HOLLYWOOD—Well after more than a month dominating theaters, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has been dethroned. The buddy cop sequel “Ride Along 2” claimed the top spot over the weekend taking in over $41.5 million during the holiday weekend. The sequel starring Kevin Hart and Ice Cube added more star power with Olivia Munn and Ken Jeong. While an...

SANTA MONICA—Well the awards season chugs on with the 21st Annual Critics Choice Awards which were held at the Barker Hangar with comedian TJ Miller hosting the festivities. The funny guy kicked off the show with a neat dance routine involving for sidekicks who were there just there for fun. The night’s big winner was none other than “Spotlight” which...

HOLLYWOOD—Good performances happen all the time, fantastic performances come a dime dozen. Rarely will I ever tell someone to run out and see a movie, but run-out and see “Room” right now! This drama which feels like a piece of art taken right from the headlines involving that crazed man who kept three women captive in his Ohio home...

BEVERLY HILLS—For all those movie lovers out there, it is the moment we have all been waiting for. The contenders for the 88th Annual Academy Awards were announced on Thursday, January 14. The nominations were read by directors Ang Lee, Guillermo del Toro, actor John Krasinski and Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs from the famed Samuel Goldwyn Theatre. Leading the...

HOLLYWOOD—While awards season is known for recognizing the best in cinema and television, it’s also a time of year where the worst in cinema are honored also. The annual Golden Raspberry nominations aka as the Razzies were announced this week and once again Adam Sandler is getting some major love picking up a nomination for Worst Actor for his...