Movie Going

HOLLYWOOD—Now this is what I’ve been waiting for. Back in 2012, when the first installment in “The Hunger Games” franchise arrived it sent ripples at the box-office. The second chapter of the franchise, “Catching Fire” further established the inner workings of the government and their prowess in continuing the games. “Mockingjay – Part 1” set the stage for an...

HOLLYWOOD—When awards season rolls in, I always pinpoint a film or two that becomes a must-see on my list based on the trailer not the critical buzz from the many festivals. One of those flicks is the drama “Secret in Their Eyes” with an all-star cast including Oscar winners Julia Roberts and Nicole Kidman and Oscar nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor....

HOLLYWOOD—Can you believe that it has been more than 35 years since the last feature-length “Peanuts” movie? Well those avid fans that have been patiently waiting, the wait is now over. “The Peanuts Movie” reunites all of those favorites including Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Peppermint Patty, Linus, Lucy van Pelt and a host of others in a flick that takes...

HOLLYWOOD—I’m not a huge James Bond fan; I’ll be the first to admit it. Quite honestly, I don’t understand all the hoopla behind people losing their marbles every time they hear that a new installment is soon heading into theaters. I’ve seen quite a few flicks in the franchise, and only one has been stellar in my opinion, that...

HOLLYWOOD—Something that has been difficult to craft in the Hollywood arena for years is an intriguing movie that highlights the culinary world. The last culinary flick to ignite somewhat of an audience was the 2009 flick “Julia and Julia” starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams. That was more of a comedy, but played with the idea of cooking. The...

HOLLYWOOD—It was quite apparent that many people attended Halloween parties and did trick-or-treating instead of visiting the multiple this weekend. Even though several new releases like “Burnt” and “Our Brand Is Crisis” debuted, some previous flicks maintained the interest of moviegoers. "The Martian” remained on top for the fifth time with an impressive $11.4 million. The space adventure is less...

HOLLYWOOD—When the first “Paranormal Activity” arrived in theaters in 2009 I was a huge fan. It was unlike anything seen in the cinematic world, especially the horror genre. The found footage element had been utilized in 1999 with the “The Blair Witch Project.” Since the debut of the first “Paranormal” flick the series has spawned a total of five...

HOLLYWOOD—What can one say about “The Last Witch Hunter?” Well if you’re looking for a horror flick, this isn’t the one you should be choosing. In addition, the idea of hunting witches seems to be barely present in this movie. The action-flick, as I like to call it stars Vin Diesel as Kaulder, a witch-hunter who has been cursed with...

HOLLYWOOD—Continuing our month long tradition of shining the spotlight on some underrated horror gems, this week the focus falls on horror icon Jason Voorhees. Yep, the guy in the hockey mask that made so many of us frightened to go away to summer camp. No, my focus is not on “Friday the 13th” or “Friday the 13th: The Final...

HOLLYWOOD— Director Steven Spielberg and actor Tom Hanks have collaborated multiple times in the film arena. The duo first worked together on “Saving Private Ryan” and the success of that film led the duo to working on “Catch Me If You Can” and “The Terminal.” Spielberg’s latest thriller “Bridge of Spies” marks the fourth time collaborating. The film chronicles the...