Entertainment

HOLLYWOOD—It’s hard to believe that “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” hit theaters nearly a decade ago, but the films cult following has been eagerly anticipating a sequel for years. Well, the wait is over. “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues” brings Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell), in one of his notable career roles back to the big screen. Along for...

HOLLYWOOD—I knew after catching the trailer to the play “August: Osage County” that it would be something special and was I ever so right. This dark comedy as some would call it; I’d argue it’s a full-blown drama, with a mixture of dark humor to satisfy the drama fiends out there. With an all-star cast including acting legend Meryl...

HOLLYWOOD—Big updates are headed to the public’s way in two of the biggest franchises in the movie universe.  Last week director Bryan Singer announced that Oscar-winner Anna Paquin, who portrayed Rogue in the “X-Men” films will not appear in the upcoming “X-Men: Days of Future Past,” he told Entertainment Weekly.  Paquin was expected to appear in a rescue scene...

HOLLYWOOD—While Christmas Day is the one holiday that virtually every business in the world is closed, there is one industry that happens to be open, the multiplex. Yes, Christmas Day is one of the busiest days at the multiplex and this year there is plenty for moviegoers to choose from.  In addition to releases like “The Wolf of Wall...

HELLO AMERICA!—Without a doubt, Hollywood has and is changing in every way possible. Actor, writer, producer Chris Robinson is the first to make it known how he feels and what he plans to do about it. MSJ: Chris, lets face it the industry has changed since the days you starred in such series as "Twelve O’Clock High, "General Hospital" or...

HOLLYWOOD—Director David O. Russell has produced some solid films in the past few years. In 2010, audiences were treated to the thrilling “The Fighter,” in 2012, he delivered “Silver Linings Playbook” and in 2013 we have “American Hustle.” Out of the three, “Hustle” has a bit of different vibe, there are outrageous elements of comedy sprinkled throughout the picture, with...

HOLLYWOOD—Christmas is just around the corner. We need some energy boosters from fighting the crowds at the mall. These days amid the hustle and bustle, can we still manage to maintain a happy disposition? So many of us are filled with emotional tumultuous that sometimes we tend to forget that when you're smiling, the whole world really does smile...

HOLLYWOOD—Tyler Perry has brought alter ego Mabel ‘Madea’ Simmons back and this time thrown a bit of a twist in the hilarity. “Tyler Perry’s: A Madea Christmas” sees the gun-totting old lady giving a dose of reality to her niece, Eileen (Anna Maria Horsford), her great-niece Lacey (Tika Sumpter) and a group of unsuspecting citizens when she takes a surprise...

HOLLYWOOD—Christopher Nolan in my opinion is a genius when it comes to filmmaking. I have a fond respect for writers who also direct. His latest project “Interstellar” has once again peaked my interest, but I’m not sure if that is a good thing or bad thing. The buzz behind the 2014 sci-fi thriller has many people talking. With a cast...

HELLO AMERICA!—The first time I met Betty White was in the 50s, she was taping her show. Now the gifted lady is in her nineties and Hollywood and the nation continues to give her standing ovations. MSJ: Betty, I remember sitting in a television station watching your show being taped which was in black and white at the time. And...