“Toy Story of Terror”, Pixar’s first TV special, is only 22 minutes long, but it’s far better than most of the animated features released in theaters this year. The first half plays-on the classic horror movie theme, with young Bonnie and her mom stuck at a rest-stop after getting a flat tire on a rainy […]

As the time approaches for costumes to be picked-out, pumpkins to be carved, and specials to air on TV (including the much anticipated “Toy Story of Terror”), this film announcement is very appropriate. Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly made comedic magic together in 2006’s “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” and 2008’s “Step […]

A variety of actors have put together outstanding bodies of work over the past several years. But no one can match the success of Tom Hanks. With his latest performance, as the title character in “Captain Phillips”, about to hit theaters let’s look back at the impressive list of accomplishments of Hollywood’s “Man of the […]

I can’t remember a new Fall TV Season that was filled with so many actors/actresses much better known for their work in movies. While many (such as Robin Williams) began their careers on TV they later found stardom on the big screen. Here’s just a few of the big names who you can now watch, […]

Within the past week, two end-of-the-year releases and potential Oscar contenders have been pushed to 2014. The Weinstein Company’s “Grace of Monaco” could have given Oscar winner Nicole Kidman a shot at another Best Actress statue. But the studio’s decision to delay the release, because they need more time to finish the film, takes her […]

The Summer 2013 box office proved something that many studios have been ignoring for years: audiences want to laugh. R-rated comedies “The Heat”, “We’re the Millers” and “This is the End” all performed well. Now here comes Awards Season, which, as always, is filled with plenty of heavy dramas. However, there will still be plenty […]

Steve Carell is going to be one of the big winners of 2013. The former star of “The Office” has given us memorable comedic performances in films such as “The 40 Year-Old Virgin” and “Get Smart”, as well as dramatic work in “Little Miss Sunshine” and “Seeking a Friend for the End of the World”. […]

Normally Best of the Year lists are dominated by films that come-out at the end of the year – the awards season contenders. And that will likely happen again this year. So I’ve decided to honor the best of 2013 so far, since many of these films may be forgotten once all the end of […]

Comedian and actor Cedric the Entertainer is the new host of the long-running game show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?”. My pal Regis Philbin re-ignited his career as emcee of the primetime version on ABC from 1999-2002 (he won an Emmy in 2001), and came back for brief runs in 2004 and 2009. Then […]

Best Picture “Blackfish” “Despicable Me 2” “Lee Daniels’ The Butler” “Star Trek Into Darkness” “World War Z” Best Director J.J. Abrams – “Star Trek Into Darkness” Woody Allen – “Blue Jasmine” Gabriela Cowperwaithe – “Blackfish” Lee Daniels – “Lee Daniels’ The Butler” Nat Faxon and Jim Rash – “The Way, Way Back” Best Actor Steve […]