Lights Camera Jackson

Movie Reviews, Entertainment News and Views from Lights Camera Jackson

Navigation

James Corden: Talk Show Host AND Movie Star

By

James Corden is a man of many talents. He’s a Tony winning stage actor. He’s a 9-time Emmy winning late night host and TV producer. He’s appeared either as himself or in small roles in films like “Yesterday” and “The Lady in the Van”. And he’s starred in “Into the Woods”, “Begin Again”, “Ocean’s 8”, […]
CONTINUE

Can Game Shows Save TV?

By

There’s no sports. Most scripted shows, including Pilots intended for the Fall, are on hold. And live events, such as awards shows and competition series like “American Idol”, are in limbo. What can television resort to during this pandemic period? The Answer: Game Shows. TV networks and channels have already taped a heaping of game […]
CONTINUE

‘Monsters vs. Aliens’: More Than A Decade Later

By

“Monsters vs. Aliens” opened 11 years ago this week: March 27, 2009. The DreamWorks Animation sci-fi action comedy starred the voices of Reese Witherspoon, Seth Rogen, Will Arnett and Hugh Laurie. When you think of DreamWorks animated movies, the first ones that probably pop into your head are “Shrek”, “Madagascar”, “Kung Fu Panda”, “How to Train […]
CONTINUE

Jon Hamm is Better Than Ever

By

Sure, he played Don Draper for seven seasons on “Mad Men” from 2007-2015. And during that period of time, he was also nominated for a total of 16 Emmys (finally winning at the end of “Mad Men”’s run). He’s appeared on “30 Rock” & “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”. He’s starred in movies such as “Million Dollar […]
CONTINUE

Top 33 Movies on Netflix Right Now

By

As @Madmaddingcrowd wrote on Twitter, “Lights Camera Jackson is the hero America needs now.” During this Coronavirus crisis time, I have taken on the responsibility of letting you know which films and TV shows you should be watching on the major streaming platforms. So here are my picks for the Top 33 Movies on Netflix […]
CONTINUE

Believing in the Theatrical Experience is OVER

By

As studios continue to delay major movie releases because of the Coronavirus, many of their statements have included a common element. Studios such as Disney, Universal, Paramount, Sony and MGM still “believe in the theatrical experience”. They want moviegoers to come together and sit in a theater and watch these films on the big screen. […]
CONTINUE

2003: Disney’s Most Fascinating Film Year

By

Some say it’s 2012 because of “Marvel’s The Avengers”. Others think it’s 2015 because of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”, among other titles. But if you truly want to break down the most fascinating and pivotal year for Walt Disney Pictures, you have to go back to 2003. Disney had 10 theatrical releases in 2003, […]
CONTINUE

Coronavirus Won’t Impact WB Releases… Yet

By

With “The Way Back” now in theaters, Warner Bros. Pictures has released their second film of 2020, following “Birds of Prey”… or rather “Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey”… or whatever it’s called now. But it also means we won’t be seeing the WB logo in theaters for more than two months. The studio’s next release […]
CONTINUE