Entertainment

HOLLYWOOD—Many expected the 2011 flick “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” to flop, oh did it surprise many. The film starring James Franco and Freida Pinto was a critical and box-office surprise, so it was only fitting that a sequel was put in place, with Caesar (Andy Serkis) in the lead role, but Franco is M.I.A. in this...

HOLLYWOOD—Many audiences turned out in waves to catch the newest comedy by funny lady Melissa McCarthy. “Tammy” is a raunchy comedy that stars McCarthy as a woman who finds her life in shambles, after losing her job. The question that many are asking is rather “Tammy” is a flick that has been seen before? In some cases, yes! McCarthy plays...

HOLLYWOOD—Being an actor is extremely rewarding, finding work is a challenge. It is a profession that requires great commitment and fortitude. It is one of the hardest professions to break into. Some actors spend more time unemployed than they do working. Competition is extremely stiff. The road is a long one, especially among actresses. It requires patience, dedication, the drive...

HELLO AMERCA!—Growing up in the 1940s, we idolized Ray Milland, Ronald Coleman, Charles Boyer, Jimmy Stewart and so many exciting wonderful actors who reminded us who and what we were as a people. There is no doubt that Richard Chamberlain playing the challenging role of “Dr. Kildare” in 1961 affected us in the same way. The late actress, Joan Marshall,...

HOLLYWOOD—Its about that time everyone, as awards season is slowly creeping upon us. The 2014 Primetime Emmy Nominations were announced on Thursday, July 10. Nominees were announced by Carson Daly and funny lady Mindy Kaling. There were quite a few surprises and snubs for nominees this year. No love for Vera Farmiga for “Bates Motel.” Comedies “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “New...

HOLLYWOOD—Wow, it’s hard to believe that “Pretty Little Liars” is celebrating a milestone. The series reached the 100th episode mark on Tuesday with “Miss Me X 100.” So what transpired during the epic episode? Well for starters Ali (Sasha Pieterse) returned to Rosewood High and all eyes were on her. Did Ali want an audience, not so much? Mona...

HOLLYWOOD—Another episode, another major shocking death on HBO’s “True Blood.” If you haven’t seen Sunday’s episode MAJOR WARNING AHEAD!!! The final moments delivered an epic tearjerker as Alcide (Joe Manganiello) was fatally shot by the townspeople of Bon Temps. Yep, they went there, but let us rewind a bit. The episode opened with a yoga session involving the devious Sarah...

HOLLYWOOD—The question of rather Eric (Alexander Skarsgard) is alive or dead, was finally answered for audiences Sunday night, with episode 2 “I Found You.”  The writers played a bit of a trick on the audience, with the opening scene involving Jason (Ryan Kwanten) discovering the long lost Eric.  As it turned out, it was a steamy sex dream Jason...

HOLLYWOOD—I must admit that I was underwhelmed by the most recent episode of “Pretty Little Liars,” ‘Thrown From the Ride.’ It was more of a tale about how the liars are still fighting the mind control that Alison (Sasha Pieterse) has over them. The Queen Bee is hell bent on returning to school, but her father Mr. D, as...

HOLLYWOOD—In just a few days it will be the 4th of July. Barbeques, parades, picnics and fireworks will be everywhere in the country. It is the day America declared our independence. The dream of the country being free and people being equal burned brightly in the hearts of our forefathers back in 1776. The love of freedom that is...