Friday, April 26, 2024

Movies

Aretha Franklin, With Pulitzer Prize Win, Proves to be a Box Office Draw: “Lost” 1972 Gospel Concert Film “Amazing Grace” Is a Hit

She didn't want it released. She had her reasons. But lo and behold, Aretha Franklin's "lost" gospel film is a hit. Fresh off her surprise...

This Week, Another Johnny Depp Movie Went Straight to Video: “The Professor” Continues Losing Streak for Former Box Office Star

This weekend, Johnny Depp opened in "The Professor," directed by Wayne Roberts. Did you see it? The answer, for most, is No. "The Professor" went straight...

Oscar Nominee Writer-Director John Singleton Said to Suffered a “Minor Stroke,” Hospitalized and Doing Rehab in Los Angeles

John Singleton is said to have suffered a minor stroke, possibly on a flight from Costa Rica back to Los Angeles. His family says...

Oscar Winning Director Roman Polanski Sues Motion Picture Academy Over Expulsion: Claims He Never Had Notice or Fair Hearing

Oscar winning director Roman Polanski, 85, has filed suit against the Motion Picture Academy for his 2018 expulsion. Polanski became a member of the Academy...

Cannes 2019: No Tarantino So Far, But Elton John “Rocketman” Will Debut with Rock Star Present, a Piano on Stage if “He Wants to...

Thierry Fremaux and Pierre Lescure announced the selections of the 2019 Cannes Film Festival this morning. It's so far very light on Hollywood films...

Review: Faith Based “Breakthrough” Features “This is Us” Star Chrissy Metz and a New Diane Warren Song

“Breakthrough” could be the first breakout crossover hit for Fox since it merged with Disney.  Opening today, this faith based film boasts basketball powerhouse...

Beyonce Drops Surprise Film and Album, Goes Straight to Number 1, Wrecks Madonna’s Launch of New “Medellin” Single

Beyonce is back! Her 40 track live "Homecoming" album was dropped overnight by Sony/Columbia and is number 1 on the iTunes album chart. In two...