Movie Going

HOLLYWOOD—It seems every year since the spectacle known as “300” hit theaters some close to 10 years ago, we get a movie of visual amazement/Greek mythology that arrives in multiplexes every March. In the year 2016, things are no different, as “Gods of Egypt” has been unleashed on moviegoers. Spectators should be warned before entering the theater that previous flicks...

HOLLYWOOD—There were plenty of new releases at the box-office this weekend, but it was last week’s champ “Zootopia” that remained in the top spot. For the second consecutive weekend, “Zootopia” ruled supreme earning an impressive $50 million. Yep, it less than 10 days the movie has already earned over $140 million at the domestic box-office. Rising to second place...

HOLLYWOOD—Rarely will I be the champion of many animated flicks for children. I think some are all about the entertainment value more than teaching life lessons. However, Disney’s latest flick, “Zootopia” garners major thumbs up from me for its ability to teach some valuable lessons not only to kids, but to adults. The tale follows Officer Judy Hopps (voice of...

HOLLYWOOD—Sometimes a sequel can indeed be better than the original, and in this case, it certainly looks like, “London Has Fallen” set the stage for a big, bolder, bloodier and more popcorn fun flick than its predecessor “Olympus Has Fallen.” Yes, movie lovers have seen plenty of movies where The White House was under attack or the President of...

HOLLYWOOD—Well just when you thought awards season was over, the nominees for the 2016 MTV Movie Awards have been announced. Leading the pack of all nominees is the box-office hit “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” with a total of 11 nominations including Movie of the Year. Followed close behind was the flick “Deadpool” with 8 nominations. The ceremony will be...

HOLLYWOOD—Well animation has proven to be a hit with moviegoers yet again. Why you ask? Well “Zootopia” did some major business at the box-office earning over $73.7 million during its debut weekend in theaters. That gave “Zootopia” the biggest debut for an animated flick for the month of March which was previously held by “Dr. Suess’ The Lorax.” Globally,...

HOLLYWOOD—It’s here, the night movie lovers have been waiting for all year: the Academy Awards, or what many of us call: the Oscars. The 88th ceremony was held from the famed Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. “The Revenant” led all contenders with 12 nominations including Best Picture, but it was “Spotlight” that took home the prize for Best Picture. Important...

SANTA MONICA—Well awards season continues to be a whirlwind. The 2016 Film Independent Spirit Awards were held on Saturday, February 27, one day before the Academy Awards and the night’s big winner was “Spotlight” taking home a total of four awards including Best Feature. It was also a good night for Tom McCarthy who won the award for Best...

HOLLYWOOD—It might be awards season, but sometimes winning an award is not great, especially when it comes to the Razzies. The 2016 ceremony, which is annually held the night before the Oscars pay tribute to the worst films and performances of the year, and there were some surprises. “Fifty Shades of Grey” which was a box-office beast last year,...

HOLLYWOOD—Yeppers, we’re less than 2 weeks away from the Academy Awards and two of the most decisive races are Best Director and Best Picture. Right now, I would make the argument that both races have clear front-runners, but with an awards season full of unpredictability in these races it’s still anyone’s game. Remember 2010 when it was “The Kings...