Entertainment

Old Hollywood Is Dead

HELLO AMERICA!—The Hollywood that many of us knew and was a part of is absolutely dead! There was a time when if one really needed to meet or connect with a director or producer, all one had to do is make a request and a time was set up. Now the only person connectable is an assistant to an...

Horror Icons: Freddy Krueger

HOLLYWOOD—Last week, we tackled horror icon Jason Voorhees and why he is a staple in the genre.  This week, we tackle another icon from the 80s, who made falling asleep a frightening thing.  That’s right, we’re talking about everyone’s favorite dream stalker: Freddy Krueger.  The idea of Freddy Krueger was imagined from horror legend Wes Craven.  This concept is...

“Captain Phillips,” “Machete” Invade Theaters

HOLLYWOOD—There are slim pickings this week for the avid theatergoer, but two movies hitting multiplexes are sure to target two different audiences.  As I’ve warned in previous weeks, Oscar bait is in full-force with awards season just mere months away, and “Captain Phillips” is likely to land on many list. The drama is a biopic that chronicles the heroism of...

“Vampire Diaries” Fifth Season, Secrets Galore

HOLLYWOOD—“The Vampire Diaries” returned for its fifth season last week, yeah, it's hard to believe the series has been on that long, with Silas (Paul Wesley) making his agenda very clear: he wants Katherine (Nina Dobrev).  This is indeed an interesting plot point for this season. For those not up to date, in an epic battle last season, Elena gave...

“Runner, Runner” Is Not Worth Running To

HOLLYWOOD—I knew after seeing the trailer for “Runner, Runner” in the theater that it wouldn’t be a good movie, and my intuition was quite right.  This thriller, which stars musician Justin Timberlake and Oscar-winner Ben Affleck, lacks a spark of chemistry from the two main characters.  It almost feels as if they shouldn’t even share the screen together, but...

Twitter, YouTube And More!

HOLLYWOOD—Hollywoodcelebrities turned to Twitter to voice their opinion regarding the country's government shutdown.U.S.citizens are confused, frustrated and rattled. From Sophia Bush to Kirstie Alley, some of the tweets were straightforward with total seriousness to just plain silly. The government shutdown began on October 1 and there seems to be no end in sight, as of press time. At first there...

“Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2” Is Funny

HOLLYWOOD—Sequels are a dime a dozen.  If a movie has been released in multiplexes, there is a good chance a sequel has been made for it. If that sequel lives up to its predecessor is completely another story.  To all the animated lovers out there, “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” is a worthy follow-up to the 2009...

Horror Icons: Jason Voorhees

HOLLYWOOD—The entire month of Halloween we are paying homage to some of the most notorious villains that have made an impact on the horror genre and all things Halloween.  This week we pay tribute to a character that has made a living of turning a hockey mask into something terrifying. Yes, people I am referring to Camp Crystal Lake...

“Gravity” Is Remarkable, Stunning

HOLLYWOOD—There has been a ton of buzz about the sci-fi thriller “Gravity” directed by Alfonso Cuaron.  The film which stars Sandra Bullock and George Clooney as astronauts lost in space is something that is almost unimaginable at first glance.  To capture such vivid imagery, emotion and an aspect of storytelling that is almost unseen to the human eye is...

“General Hospital” Explodes With Secrets

HOLLYWOOD—If there is one thing soap operas are notorious for doing it's building up to an epic climax. With November sweeps just a mere month away, “General Hospital” is pulling out all the stops to drop major bombshells the audience has been waiting for characters on the show to discover. For starters, it’s been nearly a year of secret-keeping for...