Tag: violence
Black Cinema Excellence: “Boyz N The Hood”
HOLLYWOOD—It was momentous when it was released in 1991. It was a movie that placed a spotlight on the urban ghetto unlike anything seen...
“Silent Night” Starts Strong, Ends Weak
HOLLYWOOD—I thought the movie “Silent Night” had a genius premise when I first heard about it. A guy who is violently injured and loses...
January 6, 2021, Three Years Later
UNITED STATES—It seems many people forgot three years ago that something evil, wicked transpired in this country. Something I thought I’d never see I...
The Intrigue Of Horror Films
HOLLYWOOD—The month of October is upon us, and you know what that means, Halloween and all things spooky. I did have a conversation recently...
“Saw X” Promises New Thrills
HOLLYWOOD—Can you believe the 10th, let me repeat 10th entry into the “Saw” Franchise will be arriving in theaters on September 29. Yes, that...
“Till” Is Riveting, Stirring Cinema
HOLLYWOOD—For as long as I can remember, there has ONLY been one movie I’ve seen that I have only watched one time. That first...
City Continues Opposition From County To Move Juvenile Prisoners
MALIBU—The city of Malibu continues its opposition to the action by the County of Los Angeles to move high-risk juvenile prisoners, many of whom...
Santa Monica City Council Passes Ban On Dangerous Items At Protests
SANTA MONICA—An emergency ordinance passed on Saturday, July 23, banning potentially dangerous items from protests after reports of individuals at certain demonstrations were said...
The Divide Between Americans Widen
UNITED STATES—Where has this country gone? The level of hate and vitriol is unfortunately at an all-time high and it seems to ONLY be...
How Do We Tackle Bullying In This Country?
UNITED STATES—It does seem like an issue that is constantly going overlooked in this country and it raises a question as to why. Why...
January 6, 2021: One Year Later
UNITED STATES—Do you remember where you were on January 6, 2021? I remember I was working when I saw the TV screen and couldn’t...
“The Forever Purge” Needs To End
HOLLYWOOD—When “The Purge” arrived in theaters in 2013 it was pure genius. I mean this movie had a concept that was unheard of, clever,...
You Cannot Erase January 6, 2021
UNITED STATES—I am so over this, I am over people acting like January 6, 2021, did not transpire. This was a day that is...
George Floyd, And His Impact 1 Year Later
UNITED STATES—It is hard to believe that it has been a year since the racial reckoning that echoed throughout the United States and across...
SNES Chronicles “Mortal Kombat”
UNITED STATES—It was the game that everyone was chatting about in 1993. If you had a Super Nintendo it was the game that spawned...
John Sullivan Detained After Riot In Washington
WASHINGTON D.C.—On Thursday January 7, 2021, Utah native and BLM activist John Earle Sullivan was detained in Washington on K and 14th by the...
Ashli Babbitt Shot And Killed During DC Riot
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Wednesday, January 6, Ashli Babbitt, a San Diego native, was shot and killed during a protest that became a riot after individuals...
“Freaky” Delivers A Fun Twist On Horror
HOLLYWOOD—I love horror movies, anyone who knows me is well aware of that. However, when I think of horror I think of horror. I...
Unrelenting Violence In America
UNITED STATES—This might sound odd, but I can vividly recall when the pandemic erupted in late march it started to have a major impact...
Adam Haner Reacts To Portland Protesters
AMERICA—On Saturday, August 22, Adam Haner reacted to the Portland protesters who beat him about a week ago.
According to the account of the police,...