Entertainment

HOLLYWOOD—Comedy is not an easy thing to do, but when you have the right actors in the right roles it proves to be magical. The raunchy comedy “Neighbors” starring Seth Rogen, Zac Efron and Rose Byrne produces more laughs than one could expect. The film has been hotly promoted to audiences in the previous weeks leading up to its release,...

HOLLYWOOD—A common mistake for many movie enthusiasts is to suspect that a movie with a female driven cast is a chick flick. While the female sex may dominate the picture, there is quite a bit to learn from observing the actions of the opposite sex. “The Other Woman” directed by Nick Cassavetes, who is notorious for making one of...

HOLLYWOOD—This is news that I couldn’t wait to hear. I’ve always been a fan of the “Bourne” movies starring Matt Damon as super-spy Jason Bourne. This is the one franchise where I can honestly say each picture after the first film got progressively better. Can you imagine that? A sequel that is actually better than the original, yes, it’s something...

HELLO AMERICA!—Without question young creative filmmakers today are not simply "dreamers" they realize what it takes to make it as an actor, writer, producer or director. Patrick Norville had a passion for directing and producing films, so he went and registered in a film school to learn his craft.  He received a degree and then bought a ticket to...

HOLLYWOOD—We have turned Cinco de Mayo into another reason to eat, drink and celebrate. You don't have to be Mexican to celebrate with endless pitchers of margaritas and guacamole. It's Spanish for "fifth of May," Cinco de Mayo is a day of celebration in Puebla, Mexico, and other parts of the country that celebrate the Mexican army's win over the...

HOLLYWOOD—Get ready daytime soap lovers because May sweeps are upon us and some of your favorite soaps are about to unleash some epic secrets and storylines to keep tails wagging. “General Hospital,” “The Young and the Restless,” “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “Days of Our Lives” are upping the ante. The truth about the Cassie (Camryn Grimes) look alike...

HOLLYWOOD—Well the summer box-office kicks off this weekend with the release of “The Amazing Spiderman 2.” Yes, I know it’s hard to fathom that the “Spiderman” franchise was literally rebooted only 10 years after it first hit the big screen. I must admit I was a huge fan of “The Amazing Spiderman” when it was released in 2012, now...

HOLLYWOOD—Going into the theater to see the action-film “Brick Mansions” one might not have the highest expectations, but upon leaving the theater, the spectator may be surprised. The movie centers around a destitute region of the city of Detroit that has been cut-off from the rest of the thriving city. Considering that I am a native of Detroit, anytime...

HOLLYWOOD—Television lovers the Daytime Emmy Nominations were announced on Thursday, May 1 and leading the pack of all nominees was the CBS soap “The Young and the Restless” with a total of 26 nominations including Outstanding Drama Series. One big surprise is the omission of ABC soap “General Hospital” in that race. Wow, did not see that one coming. Competing...

HOLLYWOOD—It may seem like eons from now, but before you know it, another superhero blockbuster will hit movie screens. It was announced that director Zack Synder who will helm 2016’s “Batman Vs. Superman” will follow-up that picture with a Justice League film, bringing all of the superheroes of DC into one movie. Yes, that means Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green...