Leah Sydney

Review: “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” is the Sequel We’ve Been Waiting For, Brings the Old Gang Back

“Ghostbusters: Afterlife” is a film fan’s dream come true: a charming, fun and mightily enjoyable time at the movies. This is because director Jason...

Review: “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” Has Made $106 Mil in Six Days and There’s a Good Reason

“Venom; Let There Be Carnage” just went over the $106 million mark at the domestic box office.  There’s a reason for that; audiences are...

Hollywood Nights: Jackson Browne Serenades the Crowd for George Clooney’s Newest, Starring Ben Affleck and Lily Rabe

Big news in Hollywood last night for Amazon Studios and George Clooney: they screened George's new...

“CODA” is the Under the Radar Dark Horse 2022 Oscar Candidate That’s Gotten Better With Time

The brilliant "CODA," currently on Apple+ TV, had a COVID safe screening and Q and A...

UPDATED The Motion Picture Academy Museum Finally Opens to the Press, and The Wait Was Worth It!

The much-heralded Academy Museum opened today for press and VIPs, the official opening is September 30th....

Review: Oscar Watch for Kenneth Branagh’s “Belfast” Stars Jamie Dornan, Judi Dench In a Jewel of a Film

At a recent screening, Kenneth Branagh told the rapt audience that his love affair with his latest film “Belfast” his semi-autobiographical film about his...

Only Murderers in the Building and Wives in the Scene: Steve Martin’s Easter Egg in Hit Hulu Series

When Steve Martin was honored with the AFI Lifetime Achievement Award in June 2015, Tina Fey mocked the actor-director-writer-comedian for marrying a woman who...

Review: Ryan Murphy’s “Impeachment” Is Addictive Entertainment If Not Exactly Relevatory

Ryan Murphy’s latest offering, back on FX this time, is an addictive, entertaining  and cringey can’t-take-your-eyes-off car wreck. After watching the first seven episodes that...

TV Review: “Billions” Is Back in the Nick of Time with a Newly Svelte Paul Giamatti, Damian Lewis and their Cunning Crew

The best thing about this Labor Day weekend for TV lovers? “Billions” is back this Sunday Sept 5th at 9 pm on Showtime. The press...

Behind the Scenes at “The Suicide Squad” Premiere: Margot Robbie, Jon Cena, James Gunn Tell All

Judging from the wildly enthusiastic crowds lining the  streets of Westwood at the Regency Village theater  last night for "The Suicide Squad" premiere, Warners...