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Trailer For “Texas Chainsaw 3D” Unleashed

HOLLYWOOD —It’s been nearly seven years since horror icon Leatherface graced the big screen in the disastrous “Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning.” Let’s not even spend any time entertaining that film.   Horror buffs out there will be pleased with the unveiling of the next chapter in the horror saga “Texas Chainsaw 3D” which released its first trailer today. Trust me...

“Criminal Minds” Is An Intelligent, Taut Series

HOLLYWOOD —I’ll be the first to admit it; there’s not much on CBS that I watch.   Of all the shows perhaps only 2-3 are on my must see list.    One that makes the list is the clever “Criminal Minds.”   The premise of the show follows several profilers from the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit that dives into the mind of...

One Direction Wins Big At Video Music Awards

LOS ANGELES—The boy band is back in full effect as One Direction dominated the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards taking home three trophies including Best Pop Video and Best New Artist.   The group was absolutely ecstatic about all of their wins for the night thanking their fans.   Rihanna who entered the fray alongside rapper Drake with five nominations apiece...

Dramatic Night In The “Big Brother” House

HOLLYWOOD—By now everyone knows “Big Brother” is one of my guilty pleasures for the summer, but I will admit “Big Brother 14” has been a bit boring lately, but oh does CBS know how to get the audience rattled. It’s something about double eviction night that literally puts the viewer on the edge of their seat.    The house was...

“True Blood” Recap: ‘Save Yourself’

HOLLYWOOD—Sunday night’s season five finale of “True Blood” was a bloodbath to say the least.    Episode 12 “Save Yourself” raised the stakes in terms of just where some relationships stand. The episode opened with Russell (Denis O’Hare) honing in on Sookie (Anna Paquin) and the faeries; the situation looked dire as Russell was just too powerful for them, but...

“Pretty Little Liars:” The BetrAyer Revealed As….

HOLLYWOOD—“Pretty Little Liars” wrapped up its summer finale with episode 12 “The Lady Killer” and what a fantastic night of television was it.   For weeks, viewers had been teased about an epic betrayal that would take place against the liars from someone they know.   Who would have guessed in a billion years that Toby (Keegan Allen) is apart of...

“The Possession” Will Give You Chills

HOLLYWOOD —It’s been quite some time since a picture really sent chills down my spine.   “The Possession” a tale of a supernatural force possessing the body of a little girl is every bit of creepy as depicted in the trailers and TV spots.    The premise revolves around Em (Natasha Calis), who gets an old box from a yard sale...

“The Expendables 2” Is High-Octane Action

HOLLYWOOD—When “The Expendables” arrived in theaters back in 2010, the first thing that came to my mind was the movie “Ocean’s Eleven;” a movie which a list of high caliber stars, but little to no plot to guide them.   Was I ever surprised at how much I enjoyed “The Expendables” which contained nearly every action star in the world?  ...

“The Apparition,” “Premium Rush” New Releases

HOLLYWOOD —With summer slowly coming to an end for most of us; let’s face it, there’s really only one more weekend left.   Next week college students head back to campus, the following week we have Labor Day and then everyone will either be back to work mode or in school.   This weekend sees a bevy of what many consider...

“Pretty Little Liars” Recap: ‘Single Fright …’

HOLLYWOOD—How in the world does this series continue to keep the audience on the edge of its seat each week amazes me, but episode 11 “Single Fright Female” revealed more about Paige’s (Lindsey Shaw) double life.   The episode opened with Hanna (Ashley Benson) and Spencer (Troian Bellisario) discussing ways to hide Hanna’s leg wound.    Spencer inquired about...