2012 was, among other things, the Year of the Animated Horror Movie (with “ParaNorman”. “Frankenweenie” and “Hotel Transylvania”). The first theme emerging so far this year “appears” to be Magic. Three major releases are magician-related, including two out this month: “Oz: The Great and Powerful” is a prequel to “The Wizard of Oz”. The Wizard, […]

It wasn’t that long ago that, for fans to see a movie before it’s scheduled release date (unless there was a preview screening) they had to go to a midnight show the night before. Yes, technically, midnight is really the next day, but you get the idea. Thursday Midnight showings for blockbusters, especially during Summer […]

Once is an event. Twice is a pattern. Each of the past two Best Picture Oscar winners has featured John Goodman in a memorable supporting role. Many people are writing this week about the possible 2014 Oscar contenders and their lists are long and varied. But for me it’s not that difficult – since Goodman’s […]

Here are my predictions for Sunday’s “85th Annual Academy Awards” in all 24 categories. The winners will kind be spread-out this year: “Lincoln” will lead with 4 Oscars, followed by “Argo” and “Les Miserables” with 3 each: Best Picture – “Argo” Best Director – Steven Spielberg – “Lincoln” Best Actor – Daniel Day-Lewis – “Lincoln” […]

We’re just a week away from The 85th Annual Academy Awards and that means it’s time for the 2nd Annual LCJ MOVIE AWARDS. This year, I’ve added 5 new categories for a grand total of 30! Who gets to add this award to their resume? The envelopes please: 2013 LCJ MOVIE AWARDS WINNERS AND NOMINEES […]

This Sunday at 8pm ET, I will be announcing the winners of the major categories for THE 2013 LCJ MOVIE AWARDS on Twitter (@LCJReviews). Then at 8:30pm all the nominees and winners will be posted on the site. Here are some hints of what’s to come: – 8 of the 10 Best Picture nominees are […]

“Argo” is the clear favorite to win the Best Picture and it was my favorite film of the year. But the winner for the best studio marketing campaign for this awards season, by far, is “Lincoln”. As a first year member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association I had no idea what to expect as […]

What a week it’s been for the entertainment industry. More of the top headlines: “You’re returning to the big screen, Mr. Grinch”. Universal and Illumination Entertainment (the studio behind “Despicable Me” and 2012’s smash hit “The Lorax”) are developing an animated remake of another Dr. Seuss classic – “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” Of course, […]

Some big news from a busy week: Following DreamWorks Animation’s pushing back of “Mr. Peabody and Sherman” to March 2014 and cancellation of “Me and My Shadow”, the comedy “Last Vegas” has moved into “Sherman”‘s original spot: November 1, 2013. “Vegas” has an all-star cast, including Morgan Freeman, Michael Douglas, and Robert De Niro. “Vegas” […]

ALL WEEK LONG I’LL BE POSTING THE SUPER BOWL MOVIE ADS IN THE TRAILERS SECTION! It’s Super Bowl Sunday! That means three things: The Big Game, The Halftime Show, and the Commercials. Studios love to spend millions advertising the most anticipated films to come over the next several months. Tonight, we’re expected to see ads […]