JA Bayona and Enzo Vogrincic – Society of the Snow is One of the Most Harrowing films of All Time and Chilling As Well
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JA Bayona and Enzo Vogrincic – Society of the Snow is One of the Most Harrowing films of All Time and Chilling As Well

JA Bayona and Enzo Vogrincic Society of the Snow is One of the Most Harrowing films of All Time – and Chilling As Well by Brad Balfour It’s an understatement to say that I’ve seen lots of films with varying degrees of frightening circumstances informing them. But Society of The Snow was one of the … Continue reading

Drive-Away Dolls (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
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Drive-Away Dolls (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)

DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS (2024) Starring Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan, Beanie Feldstein, Colman Domingo, Pedro Pascal, Bill Camp, Matt Damon, Joey Slotnick, C. J. Wilson, Connie Jackson, Annie Gonzalez, Gordon MacDonald, Sam Vartholomeos, John Menchion, Michael Counihan, Abby Hilden, Haley Holmes, Fatima Barlow, Sam Mazzei, Jordan Zatawski and Miley Cyrus. Screenplay by Ethan Coen. Directed by Ethan … Continue reading

The Color Purple (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
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The Color Purple (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)

THE COLOR PURPLE (2023) Starring Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, Aunjanue Ellis, Jon Batiste, Louis Gossett Jr., David Alan Grier, Deon Cole, Tamela J. Mann, Stephen Hill, Elizabeth Marvel, Adetinpo Thomas, Tiffany Elle Burgess, Terrence J. Smith, Aba Arthur and Jeffrey Marcus. Screenplay … Continue reading

Olivia Colman, Micheal Ward, Toby Jones, Tanya Moodie and Sam Mendes – Reflecting on Empire of Light
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Olivia Colman, Micheal Ward, Toby Jones, Tanya Moodie and Sam Mendes – Reflecting on Empire of Light

Olivia Colman, Micheal Ward, Toby Jones, Tanya Moodie and Sam Mendes Reflecting on Empire of Light by Jay S. Jacobs The flickering lights. The moving pictures. The classic stories. The grand surroundings. The stars, the music, the action, and the heartache. The love and the loss. All with a large, buttered popcorn, some candy and … Continue reading

Ciro Dapagio – From the Web To Cinemas, MobKing is a Name to Reckon With
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Ciro Dapagio – From the Web To Cinemas, MobKing is a Name to Reckon With

Ciro Dapagio From the Web To Cinemas, MobKing is a Name to Reckon With by Brad Balfour With a name like Mike White one might assume he’s a pretty bland character — one who might blend into the background. But like so many things that seem to be background-able, there’s much more to the story.  … Continue reading

This Year’s Oscars Were About Much More Than Will Smith’s Face Punch
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This Year’s Oscars Were About Much More Than Will Smith’s Face Punch

This Year’s Oscars Were About Much More Than Will Smith’s Face Punch by Brad Balfour All the brouhaha about actor Will Smith slapping presenter Chris Rock at the 94th annual Academy Awards ceremony has overshadowed other aspects and wins from that evening. Yes, Smith’s actions loom large in the public’s mind. It was one thing … Continue reading

Jackie R. Jacobson – Getting Ready to Ride the Next Wave
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Jackie R. Jacobson – Getting Ready to Ride the Next Wave

Jackie R. Jacobson Getting Ready to Ride the Next Wave by Kayla Marra Having grown up in Los Angeles, it’s no big surprise that it was always Jackie Jacobson’s dream to become an actress. Watching the Disney Channel, Jackie had her heart set on acting from a very young age. She set out early to break … Continue reading

Actor Turned Director Diego Luna Celebrates Cesar Chavez
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Actor Turned Director Diego Luna Celebrates Cesar Chavez

Actor Turned Director Diego Luna Celebrates Cesar Chavez by Brad Balfour Born on December 29, 1979 in Mexico City, Diego Luna Alexander lost his mother in a car accident when he was only two. Therefore, Luna became immersed in his father’s passion for entertainment. His father was Mexico’s most acclaimed living theatre, cinema and opera … Continue reading

Butter (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
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Butter (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)

BUTTER (2012) Starring Jennifer Garner, Ty Burrell, Olivia Wilde, Ashley Green, Rob Corddry, Alicia Silverstone, Hugh Jackman, Yara Shahidi, Kristen Schaal, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Phyllis Smith, Dodie Brown, Joe Chrest, Jody Thompson and Mark Oliver. Screenplay by Jason Micallef. Directed by Jim Field Smith. Distributed by The Weinstein Company. 90 minutes. Rated R. Jennifer Garner … Continue reading

The Three Stooges (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
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The Three Stooges (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)

THE THREE STOOGES (2012) Starring Will Sasso, Sean Hayes, Chris Diamantopoulos, Kate Upton, Jane Lynch, Sofía Vergara, Jennifer Hudson, Craig Bierko, Stephen Collins, Larry David, Kirby Heyborne, Carly Craig, Marianne Leone, Brian Doyle-Murray, Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino, Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi, Jenni ‘JWoww’ Farley, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, Sammi ‘Sweetheart’ Giancola, Dwight Howard and Antonio Sabato Jr.. Screenplay … Continue reading