LCJ joins host Jenna Wolfe on her new Internet Talk Show to discuss this year’s Oscar nominations: the contenders, surprises and snubs. Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. To date, Jackson has written nearly 1,000 reviews of new releases. In total […]
Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic in 2006 at the age of 7. To date, Jackson has written nearly 1,000 reviews of new releases and, in total, has seen more than 1,500 films. In 2010, Jackson became the youngest person to win a NY Emmy Award, for his on-air […]
Here are my picks in All 24 Categories: Best Picture – “La La Land” Best Director – Damien Chazelle, “La La Land” Best Actor – Denzel Washington, “Fences” Best Actress – Emma Stone, “La La Land” Best Supporting Actor – Mahershala Ali, “Moonlight” Best Supporting Actress – Viola Davis, “Fences” Best Original Screenplay – “Manchester […]
“Fist Fight” is easily one of the most tasteless and worthless movies ever made. For starters, the concept is absolutely ridiculous: raged high school teacher Mr. Strickland (played by Ice Cube) loses his job (after he snaps in class) and he decides to challenge fellow teacher Mr. Campbell (Charlie Day) to fight him in the parking lot at […]
Each of this year’s five Oscar Nominated Animated Short Films stands-out in its own way, though not necessarily for good reasons. “Blind Vaysha” (Canada, 8 min.) – This is a fable, based on a short story, about a girl who sees the past out of one eye and the future out of the other – so she’s blind […]
My Q&A with Pixar animators Andrew Coats and Lou Hamou-Lhadj, the directors of one of this year’s Oscar Nominated Animated Short Films – “Borrowed Time”. Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. Jackson has written nearly 1,000 reviews of new releases. […]
This week’s “The LEGO Batman Movie” is the first of an anticipated 16 mainstream animated movies set to be released this year. Here’s a look at the lineup: Feb. 10 – “THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE” Studio: Warner Bros. Voice Cast: Will Arnett, Michael Cera, Zach Galifianakis Story in a Sentence: The miniature version of The […]
Super Bowl LI was a Falcons blowout – until the final six minutes of regulation. The game went to overtime – the first time in a Super Bowl. And the New England Patriots pulled-off the biggest comeback in Super Bowl and Professional Sports Championship History with a 34-28 victory. The night also included Luke Bryan, who sung […]
I preview the horror sequel “Rings” and review the sci-fi romance “The Space Between Us” and Robert De Niro’s “The Comedian” on ABC-affiliate WTNH’s “CT Style”. Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. Jackson has written nearly 1,000 reviews of new releases. […]
Two teams will emerge Out of the Shadows: Tom Brady (expecting it will be the Patriots Day)and Matt Ryan and his Falcons both ready to present The Finest Hours of football this season. The Lions could’ve made it here, but they lost to the Green and Gold G.B. Packers in the playoffs. #SB51 is being played in Houston, Texas, […]