Angourie Rice, Armani Jackson and Amy Keum – High School Confidential
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Angourie Rice, Armani Jackson and Amy Keum – High School Confidential

Angourie Rice, Armani Jackson and Amy Keum High School Confidential by Jay S. Jacobs High school can be a jungle. Students climb all over each other trying to be the best – the best student, the best athlete, the best looking, the best dressed, the most accomplished. And yet not everyone can be best, leaving … Continue reading

The Way Back (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
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The Way Back (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)

THE WAY BACK (2020) Starring Ben Affleck, Janina Gavankar, Michaela Watkins, da’Vinchi, Hayes MacArthur, Rachael Carpani, Todd Stashwick, Inka Kytö, T.K. Carter, Glynn Turman, Marlene Forte, Melvin Gregg, Lukas Gage, Caleb Thomas, Jeremy Ratchford, Al Madrigal, Chris Bruno, Yeniffer Behrens, Will Ropp, Christine Horn and Dan Lauria. Screenplay by Brad Ingelsby. Directed by Gavin O’Connor. … Continue reading

Viggo Mortensen – Acclaimed Actor Gets Oscar Nom Leading Captain Fantastic
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Viggo Mortensen – Acclaimed Actor Gets Oscar Nom Leading Captain Fantastic

Viggo Mortensen Acclaimed Actor Gets Oscar Nom Leading Captain Fantastic by Brad Balfour If anyone could relate to the character of Ben Cash – the focus of filmmaker Matt Ross’s feature Captain Fantastic – it’s Viggo Mortensen. The New York-born actor isn’t far removed, practically and philosophically, from his lead character’s situation as a bohemian … Continue reading

The Gift (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
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The Gift (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)

THE GIFT (2015) Starring Jason Bateman, Joel Edgerton, Rebecca Hall, Busy Philipps, David Denman, Allison Tolman, Katie Aselton, Susan May Pratt, Wendell Pierce, Beau Knapp, Tim Griffin, Nash Edgerton and P.J. Byrne. Screenplay by Joel Edgerton. Directed by Joel Edgerton. Distributed by STX Entertainment.  108 minutes.  Rated R. There is one basic truth that has … Continue reading

Coco Jones Is a Real Life Hannah Montana
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Coco Jones Is a Real Life Hannah Montana

Coco Jones A Real Life Hannah Montana by Sami Spiess Coco Jones is the real life Hannah Montana.  She is a normal kid with a pop-star life.  Jones has done it all.  The very talented singer/songwriter/actress has been in films, television shows, modeled… and the most noteworthy thing is that she has a beautiful singing … Continue reading

John Leguizamo, Katherine Waterston and David Ross – Adventures in Babysitting
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John Leguizamo, Katherine Waterston and David Ross – Adventures in Babysitting

John Leguizamo, Katherine Waterston and David Ross Adventures in Babysitting by Jay S. Jacobs The hot-button topic film The Babysitters was a low-budgeted labor of love. Written and directed by David Ross, it starts as a star-crossed infatuation story that spirals wildly out of control. A teen babysitter who has a crush on one of her clients … Continue reading

Mimi Rogers – Once More Around The Loop
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Mimi Rogers – Once More Around The Loop

Mimi Rogers Once More Around The Loop by Jay S. Jacobs Mimi Rogers is nearly impossible to pigeonhole.  She is a beautiful actress who has never relied on her beauty, but instead on a fierce intelligence and talent.  She can play devastatingly dramatic roles in films like her recent acclaimed turn in The Door in the Floor as well spooky and … Continue reading

Tristan Prettyman Rides the Crest
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Tristan Prettyman Rides the Crest

Tristan Prettyman Rides the Crest by Jay S. Jacobs Tristan Prettyman would rather be surfing. Not that she doesn’t love her current career as a singer/songwriter, but she might just be talked into chucking it all for a guaranteed endless supply of great waves.  She has been on the beach since she was a little … Continue reading

Sixpence None the Richer – Still Burning
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Sixpence None the Richer – Still Burning

Sixpence None the Richer – Still Burning by Jay S. Jacobs Originally posted on December 23, 2002. What could be worse?  You are member of a band since high school.  As you tour hard and record your band’s poppy sound and positive message starts picking up a buzz.  People want to hear what you have … Continue reading