Movie Going

HOLLYWOOD—You really have to have courage to do a gangster movie. Classics like “The Godfather” and “Goodfellas” loom so large over the genre that it casts a shadow on any project that treads similar ground. “Live By Night” tried, but script problems ultimately make it a forgettable and lackluster entry in the genre’s repertoire. The plot follows Joe Coughlin (Ben...

HOLLYWOOD—Many are glad to see 2016 go, but no one can deny it was a great year for movies. Transcendent performances from some of Hollywood’s best talent bolstered a year of strong writing and directing. I’ve not yet seen all the films getting good buzz (for instance I’ve heard great things about “I, Daniel Blake,” “Fire at Sea,” and...

HOLLYWOOD—I have never fully been a fan of the “Underworld” movies. While I love a good vampire flick, I just couldn’t find myself too immersed in the narrative. The last time we saw the character Selene (Kate Beckinsale) was in 2012’s “Underworld: Awakening” which saw the return of Beckinsale to the role she made famous in the early 2000s....

HOLLYWOOD—Well, it looks like the musical to beat this awards season! “La La Land” continues to be a spectacle earning 11 nominations on Tuesday, January 10, after the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) unveiled its nominations. The BAFTAs are equivalent to the American Academy Awards. The musical earned nominations in the Best Film, Best Actor, Best...

HOLLYWOOD—Finally, we have a battle at the box-office! After nearly 4 weeks of maintaining a grip on moviegoers, “Rogue One: A Story Wars Story” encountered a formidable foe in the ladies from “Hidden Figures.” While official numbers have yet to be determined, it appears that “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” and “Hidden Figures” both tied for the top spot,...

BEVERLY HILLS—Now, I can officially say its awards season! The 74th Golden Globes ceremony was held from the famed Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, January 8 kicking off the official start of awards season if you ask me. “La La Land” led all contenders with seven nominations, followed close behind was “Moonlight” with six nominations. In the end, it...

HOLLYWOOD—I honestly think, 2017, could be the most interesting awards season we have seen in a long time. There are plenty of critics and awards pundits who already have their sights set on certain movies, and I wish there was a bit more friction between a critical darling and what the rest of the world thinks. It sounds crazy,...

HOLLYWOOD—This movie is funny, and I mean it’s really, really funny! There is no surprise why the animated feature “Sing” has brought in big bucks at the box-office. I mean we have a ton of mega-stars in this flick including the voices of Matthew McConaughey, John C. Reilly, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane, Scarlett Johansson and Tori Kelly. What could...

HOLLYWOOD—For the third consecutive weekend “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” continued to mesmerize moviegoers. The prequel to the 1977 classic remained in the top spot adding another $64 million to its tally. So since its nationwide release on December the film has earned over $440 million, which means it will indeed hit over $500 million within the next...

HOLLYWOOD—I love awards season people and I will tell you why: great movies tend to be showcased! December is that month that sees the kick-off of those small indie flicks that flood movie theaters that most Americans would never see on a given day. One of those movies would be “Fences” starring two-time Oscar-winner Denzel Washington and two-time Oscar...