Movie Going

SANTA MONICA—The 29th Annual Critic’s Choice Awards were held on Sunday, January 14, as the trek to awards seasons continues. Yes, I will admit the CCA has grown in popularity in what I would say the last five to six years. Many A-listers didn’t use to attend this ceremony and that has since changed, as I think they realize...

BEVERLY HILLS—On Wednesday, January 10, the nominees for the 2024 Directors Guild of America Awards were announced. The DGA are huge predictors of who could be nominated for the highest accolade in the entertainment industry: The Academy Award or as most people call it the Oscar. Who would make the cut and who would not? Well Christopher Nolan picked up...

HOLLYWOOD—I don’t recall the first time I saw the 1985 film “The Color Purple” all I remember is that I saw that movie directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Whoopi Goldberg asking myself how in the hell did Goldberg NOT win the Best Actress Academy Award? I thought it was an absolute travesty and that might be a direct...

HOLLYWOOD—The Golden Globes are over, and now the analysis of where things are headed as we reach the pinnacle of awards shows, The Oscars can begin. Why? On Wednesday, January 10, the 2024 nominees for the Screen Actors Guild Awards were revealed and there are some interesting developments. The contenders were revealed on Wednesday, January 10 by actor Kumail...

BEVERLY HILLS—Awards season is upon us, and it kicked off on Sunday, January 7, as the 81st Golden Globes were held at the famed Beverly Hilton Hotel. “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” led the pack, but the GG has been known to be unpredictable and 2024 was not any different. The ceremony was hosted by comedian Joy Koy, where questions lingered...

HOLLYWOOD—I cannot recall the last time I witnessed a movie that seemed to pinpoint what I was thinking in my head, and it actually happening as if it could actually occur. It felt like the Netflix movie “Leave the World Behind” took my greatest fears and put them into a movie that makes you question, I know it might...

HOLLYWOOD—Two weeks in a row, I have witnessed some fascinating cinema. First, “Saltburn” took me by surprise, and now “The Holdovers,” a flick I had been hearing some buzz about, was an exceptional piece of cinema with some terrific performances. For starters, Paul Giamatti, the guy is a talent on the big screen and the small screen, and delivers...

HOLLYWOOD—I have seen very few films in the cinematic universe that leave me on the fence, however, “May December” is one that I cannot put my finger on fully. Is it a drama, a dramedy, a dark comedy, a thriller, I could not answer that question for you. What the movie does have going for it is phenomenal performances....

HOLLYWOOD—Well, the Golden Globe Awards are back, at least the nominees. The 2024 contenders were revealed on Monday, December 11 by actor Wilmer Valderama and comedian Cedric the Entertainer. Yeah, the event has been shrouded in controversy for a few years after news about its diversity became public. Rather it was ‘canceled’ or celebs boycotted, I hate to say...

HOLLYWOOD—The holidays are fast upon us, and with Christmas fast approaching, it’s all about movies that feel good, brighten up your day and deliver you plenty of laughs and family bonding. There are plenty of classics that some people adore like “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “Elf,” “The Santa Claus” or anything that appears on the Hallmark Channel. Yeah, you...