The latest movie in the Ghostbusters series, “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” had no trouble beating out its competition at the box office this past weekend. It debuted with a steady, if not earth-shattering, $45.2 million, as reported by Comscore. Directed by Gil Kenan, this new chapter in Sony’s 40-year-old ghost-fighting saga performed slightly better than its … Read more
Kevin Bacon was invited to prom by Payson High School, and he accepted. The school, located in Utah, was the main filming spot for the movie “Footloose,” which was Bacon’s breakthrough film. The school is scheduled to be demolished this spring due to old infrastructure. The demolition project coincides with the 40th anniversary of the … Read more
Megan Fox is shedding light on two relationships that have been the center of public speculation in recent times: her romantic ties with rapper Machine Gun Kelly, and her perceived relationship with cosmetic surgery. The media has been rife with speculation surrounding Fox’s affair with MGK, with recent reports suggesting turmoil in the relationship. The … Read more
With a touch of Antonioni-esque existentialism, the dark Outback gets a fresh examination in Ivan Sen’s brooding mystery, “Limbo.” The film explores the story of the lost and what constantly remains in an area of breathtaking beauty and deeply rooted racial injustice. The audience is drawn in by the cold case, but the captivating performances … Read more
“An Evening with Lucifer,” a cunning, low-key horror flick from the filmmaking duo Cameron Cairnes and Colin Cairnes, astutely points out that the world of show business was founded on deception. The entire industry is a facade, from the actors, dialogue, and costumes to the sets, editing, and the captivating illusion of celebrities appearing on … Read more
LOS ANGELES — Character actor M. Emmet Walsh, known for his distinctive features and unsettling aura in films such as “Blood Simple” and “Blade Runner,” has passed away at the age of 88, announced his manager on Wednesday. Walsh succumbed to cardiac arrest on Tuesday in a hospital situated in St. Albans, Vt., informed his longtime … Read more
In Radu Jude’s latest cinematic critique, the poignant “Do Not Expect Too Much From the End of the World,” the Romanian filmmaker batters the audience with a barrage of present-day grievances: endless traffic, widespread misogyny, economic disparity, corporate manipulation, and the increasing presence of far-right trolls on social media. Arguably the most grating annoyance is … Read more
The endearing documentary titled “Remembering Gene Wilder” offers a delightful insight into the life and career of the renowned comedic actor who passed away at 83 in 2016. Although not exhaustive, the documentary, directed and edited by Ron Frank and written by Glenn Kirschbaum, provides a captivating journey through the major points of Wilder’s life … Read more
Bloody and atmospheric, Michael Mohan’s “Immaculate” challenges the idea of sinless conception With blood and candlelight setting the scene, Michael Mohan’s “Immaculate” challenges the idea that conception can ever be free from sin. The film features Sydney Sweeney, who also had a hand in its production. This audacious, eerie, and beautifully crafted horror movie initially … Read more
Jonathan Majors is confronting more legal repercussions due to his supposed “history of domestic abuse” against former girlfriend Grace Jabbari. In a recent lawsuit, the ex-Marvel actor stands accused of assault, battery, and defamation. Last year, Jabbari testified against Majors, known for his roles in “Creed III” and “Lovecraft Country,” in a high-profile assault and … Read more
