“Halloween” Terrifies Box-Office
HOLLYWOOD—Halloween came early to the box-office this year, and audiences were looking to be scared senseless. The 11th entry in the “Halloween” franchise, amply titled “Halloween,” the 2018 version scared up an impressive $77.5 million haul during its opening weekend. That is the largest in the franchise’s history, besting Rob Zombie’s 2007 remake of John Carpenter’s 1978 classic.
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“Halloween” Is Pure Horror At Its Best!
HOLLYWOOD—I have been waiting for the release of this film since it was announced in February 2017 by John Carpenter. For those sleeping under a rock, I’m referring to “Halloween.” However, let me be crystal clear this is not the 1978 version it’s the 2018 version. We could get into specifics about the title, but I’ll save that for...
Nelle Benson Returns To “General Hospital!”
HOLLYWOOD—Just when the audience thought they saw the last of Nelle Benson on “General Hospital,” the master manipulator returned this week to stand trial for her devious deeds. Look, Nelle is the villain that you love to hate. Chloe Lanier is so good at playing bad you have to tip your hat off to the actress. I was hoping...
Jack Really Is John Abbott’s Son!
HOLLYWOOD—After months of wanting to discover who Jack Abbott’s father was on the CBS soap “The Young and the Restless,” the audience now knows. Don’t expect some game-changing announcement, because Jack’s father is none other than John Abbott. Yup, Jack is John’s son, but the icing on the cake was the revelation that Ashley Abbott was the catalyst of...
“The Conjuring 2” Is The Perfect Thrill
HOLLYWOOD—I was debating back and forth all week, on what ghost flick I wanted to discuss just in time for the perfect Halloween scare. I was debating against the original “House on Haunted Hill,” “The Ring” and “The Exorcist.” It was a very close race because while I like “The Exorcist,” for me the film doesn’t deliver the scares...
An Engagement Is Born!
HOLLYWOOD—According to published reports, it looks like one of hip-hop's favorite couples, Sean "Diddy" Combs and Cassie Ventura have parted ways. P. Diddy and Cassie reportedly first met in the early 2000s, after she signed to his label, Bad Boy Records. The rumors began circulating in 2007, but they didn't go public with their relationship until 2012. They reportedly...
“Arrow” Kicks Off Season 7
HOLLYWOOD—It has been quite some time since we last spoke about the CW series “Arrow.” Season 6 really ended on an epic note with Oliver Queen being exposed as the Arrow and being taken to jail. Yes, America, the writers did that. Did I expect that to ever transpire? Not in a million years, but it shows the series...
“HAHN” Recap: ‘Three’s A Crowd’
HOLLYWOOD—The season finale of Tyler Perry’s “The Haves and the Have Nots” is slowly approaching its end. Last week did not end on a climatic note, but this week’s episode, ‘Three’s A Crowd’ started to drop some hints to the audience of the mayhem that may be headed in our direction. Katheryn had no idea she was being conned...
The House On Laurel Canyon
HELLO AMERICA!—Again, I am reminded that having faith and believing what you are doing will contribute to the good of everyone who might need an extra push forward is a powerful force. The signing of legendary star Ruta Lee, as the grand dame of “Studio House on Laurel Canyon” sitcom is a powerful symbol of what can happen when...
“Walking Dead” Recap: ‘The Bridge’
HOLLYWOOD—Last week audiences got an idea of the possible mayhem to come on “The Walking Dead” for season 9. This week additional fractures in our heroes emerged as a common goal to help all turned chaotic. This week’s episode, ‘The Bridge,’ kicked off with Rick having a conversation with Negan of all people! The various camps are working together...