Thursday, April 25, 2024

Movies

“Downton Abbey” A-List NY Premiere: Stars from Julian Fellowes’ Movie and from “Gilded Age” Converge at Met Opera House

Stars from Julian Fellowes' hit movies and TV series "Downton Abbey" and his HBO show, "The Gilded Age," all got a chance to meet...

“Firestarter” Remake Fails to Ignite Audiences or Critics: Just $1.5 Million Opening Night, and Bad Bad Reviews

Pictures rarely has a total bust on its hands in the horror department. But the remake of Stephen King's "Firestarter" is a non-starter. It failed...

Oscars Choose Mid March Date for 2023 as ABC Clearly Wants It Out of Feb Sweeps

The 95th Academy Awards are coming next March. The Oscars are not returning to the last Sunday in February, however. With lower ratings the show...

Fred Ward, Great Actor Who Starred in “The Right Stuff,” Never Really Got His Due, Dies at 79

Fred Ward, a great actor whose rough exterior belied a heart of gold, has died at age 79. A featured actor in dozens of...

Review: Tom Cruise Brings the Excitement of a Throwback Studio Hit in “Top Gun Maverick”

There's no question that "Top Gun: Maverick" is an exciting throwback of a hit. For some it's the sequel they've been waiting for since...

Top Gun Maverick: Memories of Meg Ryan, None of Kelly McGillis, and Lady Gaga at the End

I know everyone is getting ready for the "Top Gun Maverick" reviews. They're coming tomorrow morning at 9am. In the meantime, I can tell Lady...

Here’s the Teaser Trailer for “Avatar 2,” First Sequel to 13 Year Old Hit

The teaser to the trailer for "Avatar 2" was shown to critics last week. In New York, at least, we were unimpressed. At 1...

UPDATE”Doctor Strange” Offers Cure for Box Office with $187 Million, 3rd Biggest Marvel Opening

UPDATE The total was, as I expected, higher-- $187 million. Yowza! "Doctor Strange 2" debuted as the Marvel movie with the third highest ever opening...