Entertainment

HOLLYWOOD—Let’s face it January is never a good time for movies.  Its usually the time when studios release those pictures they wish they never worked on to begin with.  For those looking to catch a flick over the weekend two new releases are sure to please any avid moviegoer’s cup of tea. First up we have the comedy “Movie 43”...

HOLLYWOOD—The last few episodes of “The Vampire Diaries” have not been as fascinating as one would hope them to be, but the series made up for all of that on Thursday’s episode “Catch Me If You Can.”  The episode opened with Klaus (Joseph Morgan) threatening Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) to do his bidding in killing vampires to complete the...

HOLLYWOOD—It was news that had sci-fi geeks across the nation rejoicing.  On Thursday, January 24 it was revealed that J.J. Abrams would be stepping behind the camera to direct the next installment in the “Star Wars” franchise. This will be the seventh picture in the franchise as the last installment “Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith” was released...

HOLLYWOOD—The Oscar race is on!  The 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were handed out on Sunday, January 27 and the big winner of the night was the picture “Argo” taking home the prize for Cast in a Motion Picture.  This proves what many are already expecting “Argo” to be a huge frontrunner for the Best Picture Oscar.  “30...

HELLOAMERICA!—We all know that thousands of actors and musicians come in toHollywoodby plane, bus or train everyday. However, very few people come wearing the banner of producer, and this makes Michael Plaster different and special.  MSJ: You're fromTexas, and there seems to be tons of young creative people across the board that are making their way toHollywood, and they seem...

HOLLYWOOD—It was the moment that “Pretty Little Liars” fans had been eagerly awaiting and Tuesday’s episode did not disappoint!  To say that ‘Misery Loves Company’ was a jam-packed episode filled with surprises would be an understatement.  It was so thrilling I’ll be watching a second time to ensure I didn’t miss any important tips as to what other members...

HOLLYWOOD—Guillermo Del Toro is a genius as a director and filmmaker who has provided his name behind some popular flicks in the recent years.  The supernatural chiller “Mama” chronicles the tale of two sisters Victoria (Megan Charpentier) and Lily (Isabelle Nelisse) who vanish from their suburban neighborhood without a trace.  In the midst of their disappearance, the children’s uncle...

HOLLYWOOD—The “Scary Movie” franchise was quite funny when it first hit theaters in 2000.  Well I’m more referring to the first two installments of the franchise as other sequels failed to deliver epic laughs. So it’s great to see a spoof of supernatural phenomenon “Paranormal Activity” starring Marlon Wayans and Essence Atkins. This tale follows Malcolm Johnson (Wayans) and his...

HOLLYWOOD—It has been sometime since a gangster flick has hit multiplexes.  “Gangster Squad” which chronicles the tale of Mickey Cohen and his reign over the city ofLos Angelesduring the 1940s and 1950s brings a well-comprised vision of LA during those golden days.  While the title may give off the impression the movie is about Mickey Cohen and his associates,...

HOLLYWOOD—In Hollywood, if a movie does well you should expect a sequel.  Two of the biggest franchises “Jurassic Park” and “Pirates of the Caribbean” will see new installments hit multiplexes in the coming years.  It’s been over 10 years since the last installment of the “Jurassic Park” franchise with “Jurassic Park 3.”  The picture did ok at the box...