Entertainment

HOLLYWOOD—Celebrities once again, flocked to the annual Tribeca Film Festival in its 13th year. The festival kicked off on April 16 and ends on April 27. This year because of the Passover and Easter holidays, the Vanity Fair party didn't kick off the film festival usually held the day before the festival begins. The festival was founded by Robert De...

HOLLYWOOD—A classic ghost story has to have a good premise. Something that attracts the viewer, but at the same time isn’t too complex to leave the viewer puzzled. “The Quiet Ones” puts all the pieces in place crafting a smart-thriller that will leave audiences on the edge of their seat. A current trend I’m seeing in cinema is the notion...

HOLLYWOOD—It’s been nearly three years since Adult Swim’s gritty animated series “The Boondocks” aired new episodes. In fact the third season was expected to be the shows final, but when the fans demand something they tend to get it. Season four of the series kicked off on Monday with the return of brothers Riley and Huey (voiced by Regina...

HOLLYWOOD—When the 2013 spoof “A Haunted House” starring Marlon Wayans arrived in theaters it took audiences by surprise, so much so, the picture delivered major numbers at the box-office. Considering the spoof more than recouped its budget, it was only fitting that a sequel was in the works. So we have “A Haunted House 2.” The movie delivers some...

HOLLYWOOD—There is a reason the box-office explodes during the summer months: some amazing movies arrive at the multiplex. So long April and hello May. The month of May sees the release of some major blockbusters that are sure to ignite the box-office on fire.  First up is the sequel to everyone’s favorite web slinger, as “The Amazing Spiderman 2”...

HELLO AMERICA!—One doesn’t have to worry about new creative blood as far as the making of new and exciting motion pictures with a guy like Tyler Norman around.  He’s young and makes it very clear that his passion is making films and stories that count, not only creatively but ones which will enhance the audience to live life easier...

HOLLYWOOD—Just when you think “General Hospital” is unable to surprise the audience, it does it in a way that one can’t expect.  Last week delivered another bombshell to audiences with both baddies Madeline (Donna Mills) and Liesl Obrecht (Kathleen Gati) behind bars. The city of Port Charles could rest easy or could they? Nope. The ladies actually know each...

HOLLYWOOD—When was the last time you saw a movie that played with your mind? Last film I think of was 2010’s “Inception,” but “Transcendence” is looking to give that flick a run for its money. This mental thriller stars Johnny Depp, as Dr.Will Caster, an artificial intelligence researcher. His goal in life is to develop a machine with an...

HOLLYWOOD—Jumping from time zones is always a tricky aspect that is hard to do in cinema. If done accurately, it works, as “Oculus” proves. This horror flick taps into the classic ghost story, that examines the past and the present that leads to a shocking conclusion. Flashbacks are heavily used to drive the narrative for the audience, as the story...

HOLLYWOOD—Her name is Valencia Walker King, she is letting it be known that she is ready to take Hollywood by storm.  She is very upfront about her dreams for the future. It’s all about preparation and hard work. MSJ: Valencia, how long have you had a passion for the arts i.e., singing, acting and even the dance? VK: I was about 4,...