Introducing Screen Gab, the newsletter for anyone who enjoys a gripping medical drama. Medical dramas have always revolved around diagnosing and treating a variety of illnesses. However, the on-screen portrayal of diseases and their treatments has significantly evolved since the era of “ER,” as shared by Allen MacDonald, the showrunner of “Chicago Med,” our guest … Read more
Theresa Randle, known for her role as the loving wife of Marcus Burnett, portrayed by Martin Lawrence, in the “Bad Boys” trilogy, was detained in Los Angeles earlier this week on allegations of felony assault with a deadly weapon, although no formal charges were made. Randle, who is 59, was taken into custody on Monday, … Read more
Welcome to my field guide to great cinema Hey there, I’m Mark Olsen. Join me once again as we delve into the world of truly exceptional films. Earlier this week, I found myself at a 30-year commemorative screening of the film “Speed”, hosted by Beyond Fest at the Egyptian Theatre. The evening’s highlight was a … Read more
“Bring your spirit, but apply it wisely.” This is the advice from Max Muncy, the Dodgers’ power hitter, for those who will be attending this evening’s decisive playoff game between the Boys in Blue and the cocky San Diego Padres. It’s sound counsel, and I can vouch for its effectiveness from my own experiences. It’s … Read more
Prior to the debut of the emotionally charged drama “We Live in Time,” A24 shared a promotional image showing the lead characters, portrayed by Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield, joyfully riding a carousel. However, the image is dominated by a golden, wide-eyed and seemingly possessed carousel horse in the forefront. The photo quickly became a … Read more
Veteran actor Nicholas Pryor, known for his long-standing role in the soap opera “Port Charles” and his appearance alongside Tom Cruise in the movie “Risky Business,” has passed away at the age of 89. Pryor’s agent, Susan Tolar Walters, confirmed on Wednesday that he succumbed to cancer at his residence in Wilmington, North Carolina on … Read more
A collapsible chair and a piece of paper as a steering wheel are the vivid memories Sandra Bullock has from her audition for the 1994 hit movie “Speed.” The film celebrated its 30th anniversary with a screening at the Egyptian Theatre on Tuesday evening, marking one of the concluding events of this year’s Beyond Fest … Read more
Pharrell Williams, the 51-year-old musician, is seen conversing with a group of children while they busy themselves with vibrant Lego bricks at a recent Hollywood event. The purpose of the gathering is to promote his new Lego-style biopic titled “Piece by Piece”. The film, directed by Morgan Neville — the man behind Oscar-winning “20 Feet … Read more
A Night to Remember at Norwalk’s Milagro Cinemas The atmosphere was electrifying in the largest hall of Norwalk’s newly established Milagro Cinemas. While other screens in the multiplex showcased “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” “Transformers One” and other crowd pleasers, a specific group was commemorating a film that didn’t quite hit the mark last year. The film that … Read more
This week, “Joker: Madness of Two” is in the limelight for all the wrong reasons. Despite having Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix and pop sensation Lady Gaga, this sequel to the 2019’s wildly successful “Joker” about the infamous comic-book villain failed to impress either critics or viewers. The film has unfortunately joined the ranks of the … Read more
