Films Of “Black” Life Present Serious Problems
HELLO AMERICA!—I recently viewed a film that was so insulting and demeaning I refuse to mention the title. The location of the story-line took place near Harvard. It painted a picture of so-called Black life filled with raw, common, ignorant Blacks with nothing decent to offer on any level of respect within human society. It was the kind of...
“Three Billboards…” Big BAFTA Awards Winner!
HOLLYWOOD—Its hard to believe I totally forgot that the 71st British Academy of Film and Television Arts was being held during the early hours on Sunday, February 18. Leading all contenders going into the ceremony was the film “The Shape of Water” with 12 nominations; however, it was “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” that reigned supreme. The flick took...
“Black Panther” Breaks Box-Office Records
HOLLYWOOD—I knew the flick would open big, but I thought “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” was a box-office darling; however that flick had nothing on “Blank Panther.” Why? I can’t recall the last time nearly every theater I went to the flick was sold out for the entire four-day holiday weekend. Yes, it was beyond frustrating, not to mention...
Hunt For Henrik Continues On “General Hospital!”
HOLLYWOOD—Utter madness, utter madness has transpired in “General Hospital” in recent weeks. Not only were audiences forced to bid farewell to Detective Nathan West, but also super villain Cesar Faison met his maker. Yes, that was beyond surprising because not in a million years did I expect Henrik aka Peter, to be the one person who could take out...
“Darkest Hour” Delivers Stellar Acting, Dull Story
HOLLYWOOD—Delivering a tale that really enthralls the viewer and keeps them stay glued to the theater screen, while tackling a historical figure is a tough task. Gary Oldman is the latest actor to tackle a real-life figure, this time in Winston Churchill. Yes, this is an iconic historical figure to say the least and Oldman is transformative in the...
John Black Goes Dark On “Days Of Our Lives!”
HOLLYWOOD—There has been a lot, and I mean a lot of things shaking up the town of Salem on the NBC soap “Days of Our Lives.” The hunt to locate Andre DiMera’s killer has been a hot storyline, but another tale worth discussing is what the hell has been going on with John Black. Yes, John hasn’t had much...
“Fifty Shades Freed” Falters On Excitement
HOLLYWOOD—Well, the time has come to bid adieu to the saga that had women all over the world clamoring to see how the risqué novel series “Fifty Shades of Grey” would culminate upon reaching the big screen. The “Fifty Shades” saga was so huge that it led to a discussion about sex, bondage and bedroom antics that had never...
“If Loving You Is Wrong” Recap: ‘Golfer’
HOLLYWOOD—Last week things ended on a high note on Tyler Perry’s “If Loving You is Wrong” with Randal and Brad getting into an epic fist fight. This week’s episode, ‘Golfer’ saw Randal and Brad being arrested for their battle and Lushion having to deal with another situation he wished didn’t fall into his lap. Brad hit the nail right...
“HAHN” Recap: ‘Hanna’s Tea’
HOLLYWOOD—Things left on a frenetic note last week on Tyler Perry’s “The Haves and the Have Nots,” with Wyatt and Justin getting into a scuffle. This week’s episode, ‘Hanna’s Tea’ saw Justin and Wyatt continue their battle for Jeffrey, but things were interrupted by Jim Cryer. Jim made threats per usual, and Justin stood his ground. That was fun,...
Chris Robinson Attacked By Rooster!
HELLO AMERICA!—My friend actor-writer, Chris Robinson called this week to inform me that he had just returned home to his ranch in Arizona from the hospital. It seems that he was attacked by a rooster which turned out being a complete battle of survival. The more he attempted to fight back, the more determined the attacking rooster became, refusing...