Tag: violence
“They Will Kill You” Is A Bloody, Silly Ride
HOLLYWOOD—I had been interested in seeing this movie because it reminded me of a movie, I saw almost 20 plus years ago called "Kill...
Is The Horror Genre Dead?
HOLLYWOOD—This is something I have been thinking about for quite some time, is the horror genre that I have adored since a little tike...
What Is The Fascination With True Crime?
UNITED STATES—This is something I have been trying to figure out for years. If there is one thing that tends to fascinate Americans, it...
“The Strangers: Chapter 2” Offers Some Thrills
HOLLYWOOD—The 2008 film "The Strangers" directed and written by Bryan Bertino was something special. It did something that until this day I constantly remind...
Charges Announced Against Several People In Immigration Protests
CALIFORNIA—On Wednesday, June 11, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office disclosed that over a dozen people were charged with various crimes, including assaulting...
“The Monkey” Delivers Wicked Kills, No Story
HOLLYWOOD—Sometimes there are movies that are intriguing, but you ask yourself, why? I’m referring to the flick “The Monkey” that deals with a wicked...
The State Of Horror Films
HOLLYWOOD—I am a fan of horror films. I have been since I was a little kid in the 80s. However, it has come to...
Edan Oh Arrested For Assault With Deadly Weapon
BEVERLY HILLS/WESTWOOD—On May 23, the UCLA Police Department indicated in a news release that a suspect was arrested in connection to an assault with...
Violent Protests Erupt On UCLA Campus
WESTWOOD—Demonstrations in Royce Quad on the UCLA campus in Westwood turned violent on Tuesday, April 30. Protestors in support of Palestine clashed with counter-protestors...
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...
