The announcement by Disney that “Star Wars: Episode VII” will be released Dec. 18, 2015 is not only exciting news, but it also means the studios behind the two films previously set to debut on that date – “Inferno” (Sony) and “Warcraft” (Universal) – have to be scrambling to find new spots to open. Either […]

The Hollywood Foreign Press has officially designated which films will be eligible in which categories for the upcoming Golden Globes. And there are a few surprises. The movie most were waiting to learn about – David O. Russell’s “American Hustle” – will compete in the Drama category. Like last year’s “Silver Linings Playbook”, O. Russell […]

Even though it’s only the beginning of November, most analysts believe the five nominees in the Best Actor Oscar category are already set: Bruce Dern (“Nebraska”), Chiwetel Ejiofor (“12 Years a Slave”), Tom Hanks (“Captain Phillips”), Matthew McConaughey (“Dallas Buyers Club”), and Robert Redford (“All Is Lost”). I’ve already seen the middle three performances and […]

When people think of Halloween movies, they usually go to the horror films. Sure, the “Saw” and “Scream” movies should do the trick if you want to be frightened, but I’m going to recommend three untraditional “scary” films that you can treat yourself to just in time for the holiday: The good, but not extraordinary […]

There are eight frontrunners for this year’s Best Actress Oscar. 2-time Lead Actress winner Meryl Streep is going for her 4th overall win as matriarch Violet Wilson in “August: Osage County”, opening Christmas Day. There were rumors that The Weinstein Company was going to position Streep for Best Supporting Actress, but they’ve decided to let […]

“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 […]