“The Whale” Is Captivating Drama That Haunts
HOLLYWOOD—If you want a movie with a story and a performance that pierces thru your heart and hurts to the core, look no further than “The Whale.” Out of all the movies I have seen this awards season, and I have seen plenty, “The Whale” is perhaps the one that stuck with me the most. It forces all sorts...
“Creed III” Misses The Knockout Punch!
HOLLYWOOD—I have seen “Creed” and its sequel “Creed II” which I thought were great films. So you could imagine the buzz I had for this third installment in the franchise. “Creed III” is not the best entry in the franchise it is actually one of the worst. This is not a terrible movie, but it fails to deliver a...
“Everything Everywhere…” Sweeps Film Independent Spirit Awards
SANTA MONICA—I swear if these awards shows continue to move to streaming platforms and the internet to host their ceremonies I’m going to be out. It is just so frustrating to go from being broadcast on TV or a Cable network to not being there at all anymore. On Saturday, March 4, the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards were...
The Oscar Race: Best Picture
HOLLYWOOD—One week people, in just one week awards season will come to an end with the Academy Awards being handed out. We’ve chatted about Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Director. There is just one more category to discuss: Best Picture. However, a few new developments have since unfolded in the recent week....
“12 Angry Men” Is A Must-See For All Americans!
HOLLYWOOD—I have wanted to see this movie for years because I have heard epic things about this 1957 drama starring Henry Fonda about the inner workings of the legal system, in particular the jury system. I have personal issues related to the jury system which I don’t think works and it never will properly work the way it should...
The Oscar Race: Best Director
HOLLYWOOD—We are less than 3 weeks away from the Academy Awards and have covered the predictions for the acting races already. Now it is time to discuss Best Director. The nominees are Martin McDonagh “The Banshees of Inisherin,” Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” Steven Spielberg “The Fabelmans,” Todd Field “Tàr” and Ruben Ostlund “Triangle...
“Everything Everywhere All At Once” Dominates SAG Awards
HOLLYWOOD—Out of all the awards shows this is the one that I think I enjoy the most because its actors giving respect to other actors in their respective fields. I’m referring to the Screen Actors Guild Awards which were held on Sunday, February 26. However, this time around the ceremony was televised on YouTube courtesy of Netflix. I’m sorry...
Angela Bassett Big Winner At NAACP Image Awards
HOLLYWOOD—I really don’t know how to call the NAACP Image Awards an actual awards show because like only 6 or 7 actual trophies were handed out during the actual ceremony hosted by Queen Latifah. News flash, Latifah is not a great host people. I know funny guy Anthony Anderson hosted the ceremony for the past few years; I wish...
“Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania” Is Thrilling Fun!
HOLLYWOOD—I don’t care what other critics say, but “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” entertained me thoroughly. I saw the first “Ant-Man” starring Paul Rudd and I loved it. It was a different take on a superhero who was not always the golden boy. We got someone who made mistakes and was given a second chance. I loved this notion...
“All On The Western Front” Wins Big At BAFTA Awards
HOLLYWOOD—After Sunday, February 19, there is only 1 major awards ceremony (the Screen Actors Guild Awards) before the penultimate ceremony: The Oscars on Sunday, March 12. On February 19, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts were handed out and there were some changes in the shakeup people. Leading all contenders going into the ceremony was the flick...