Lights Camera Jackson

Movie Reviews, Entertainment News and Views from Lights Camera Jackson

Navigation

When Animated Movies Open Back to Back

By

Disney’s “Raya and the Last Dragon” had one of the bigger opening weekends of the past eight months ($8.6 million), but it didn’t come close to what WB’s “Tom & Jerry” did the week before ($14.1M). Both movies are going after the same audience: families. This may be a case of families that JUST saw […]
CONTINUE

Paramount Ends Unique Year with + Launch

By

Out of the major “theatrical” movie studios, Paramount has probably had the most interesting year. In February 2020, they released “Sonic the Hedgehog” to big box office. And then COVID happened. A big question on everyone’s minds was: Is Paramount going to send some of its films to the CBS All Access streaming service? The […]
CONTINUE

Naomi Watts Highlights of the Decade

By

Naomi Watts joins Frank Grillo, Mel Gibson, Ken Jeong and Michelle Yeoh in the new sci-fi action film “Boss Level”. It debuts on Hulu next Friday March 5th. Watts has consistently delivered effective and memorable performances over the past decade. They include: Maria – “The Impossible” (2012) Watts earned an Oscar nomination for her powerful […]
CONTINUE

Who SHOULD Win at the Golden Globes

By

The Golden Globe Awards telecast is Sunday Feb. 28 on NBC. These are the films and performances I think SHOULD win: Supporting Actor – Jared Leto, “The Little Things” Believe me, I didn’t expect to be making this choice, either. If you had told me at the beginning of January, I would’ve said, “Really?” Leto […]
CONTINUE

McDormand Driving Another Awards Season Van

By

Frances McDormand stars in “Nomadland”, one of this year’s Best Picture frontrunners. Following a virtual awards qualifying run in December and some IMAX and BTX showings over the past few weeks, most moviegoers will finally have a chance to see her latest drama at indoor and drive-in theaters AND on Hulu starting this Friday February […]
CONTINUE

Is Your Favorite Series Ending This Year?

By

There are a number of TV shows ending in 2021 (including some we don’t even know about yet). Here are five confirmed conclusions on my radar: “SUPERSTORE” (NBC) The workplace sitcom formerly starring America Ferrera will end with a one-hour series finale on Thursday March 25th from 8-9pm. Ferrera has said that she may return […]
CONTINUE

HBO Goes Retro While Waiting for New Movies

By

For years, HBO has devoted its Saturday night 8pm timeslot to premiere airings of recent Hollywood movies that the channel has acquired. HBO has been the home for titles from Warner Bros., Universal, Focus Features, 20th Century Fox, Fox Searchlight, and Lionsgate’s Summit Entertainment. HBO has also showcased some of its own original movies on […]
CONTINUE

2021 Golden Globes Nominee Snubs & Surprises

By

The nominees have (FINALLY) been announced for this year’s Golden Globe Awards. And as usual, there are snubs and surprises: SNUBS – Meryl Streep (“The Prom” – the film and James Corden are nominated) – “Let Them All Talk” (Streep’s other film, also with Candice Bergen) – Sophia Loren (“The Life Ahead” – the film […]
CONTINUE

February Entertainment Preview

By

This is your February Entertainment Preview: a guide to all the big new films, series and specials coming during the month of February. Wed Feb. 3 at 8amET – Golden Globe Awards Nominations (NBC) Thu Feb. 4 at 11amET – SAG Awards Nominations (INSTAGRAM) Fri Feb. 5 – “Malcolm & Marie” (NETFLIX), “Bliss” (PRIME VIDEO), […]
CONTINUE