‘Dumbo’ reminds us that family and courage matter

Disney’s Dumbo is fun. This is a film not just for the kiddies. Dumbo brings out…

Aretha Franklin reaches a higher calling in ‘Amazing Grace’

HOLLYWOOD, CA-Sometimes simplicity is best. For the late great Aretha Franklin, all she had to do…

The appeal of ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ is joyous magic

If you want your holiday blues to go away then you should go see Mary Poppins…

Yesterday becomes nostalgic anthem for ‘Christopher Robin’

BURBANK, CA-Family. Friends. Happiness. Whenever I think of Winnie the Pooh, I think about my childhood.…

‘Ant-Man and The Wasp’ flex their superhero muscles

LOS ANGELES, CA-Fun. If there is one word that best describe Marvel Studios action-flick “Ant-Man and…

The Incredibles 2 is a blast to fun, family entertainment

LOS ANGELES, CA-Mr. Incredible the homemaker. Who would have thought? Disney-owned Pixar got it right the…

Cultural game-changer ‘Black Panther’ re-defines moviemaking

Wakanda forever! Let’s see, what can I say that hasn’t already been said about Black Panther.…

‘Skid Row Marathon’ binds judge and the homeless together

SANATA BARBARA, CA-In the overall synopsis of the movie-going experience, there are films that inspire you.…

Denzel Washington puts his stamp on Roman J. Israel, Esq.

HOLLYWOOD,CA-What to make of the Roman J. Israel, Esq. drama is just as complex as the move itself.…

‘I’ve Gotta Be Me’ reminds us just how special Sammy Davis Jr. was

HOLLYWOOD CA-Sammy Davis Jr. was one of a kind. To be sure, there will not be…

‘Detroit’ rattles the cages with riveting storytelling

Los Angeles, CA-“Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” When you…

“Divines” a film debut worth the buzz

HOLLYWOOD-The choices we make can either help us or derail us. The AFI Fest 2016 showcase…

Bradford Young unveils a new ‘Arrival’

LOS ANGELES-There is a lot of buzz going around with the new hit film “Arrival,” starring…

‘I Am Not Your Negro’ hits race nerve

HOLLYWOOD, CA-Some things may change but yet they remain the same. Race relations in America is…