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My name is Ryan Grow. I am 30 years old and have recently graduated from Grossmont College with an Associate’s Degree in Cross-Media Journalism and eager to start my career. I have taken a few media communications and just completed my role as Deputy Editor of Grossmont College’s newspaper, The Summit. Movies, television and reviewing them are my passions and my dream is write for Entertainment Weekly, but baby step and for right now I am a freelance writer.
Netflix's new film Nightbooks gives the story of Hansel & Gretel a modern makeover, with a fun twist. Nightbooks follows a young boy named Alex (Winslow Fegley) who becomes the prisoner of a witch (Krysten Ritter) and to avoid certain death, convinces her to let him tell her a scary story every night.
Director James Wan delivers one of the most bizarre movie experiences in years with his new horror film, . Madison (Annabelle Wallis) is paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, and her torment worsens as she discovers that these waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities.
Cinderella marks the acting debut for singer Camila Cabello and the role couldn't be more perfect for her. From Kay Cannon ( Pitch Perfect ), Cinderella is a modern movie musical with a bold take on the classic fairytale.
Simu Liu takes his place among Marvel legends with the release of Marvel Studios' Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Martial-arts master Shang-Chi (Simu Liu) confronts the past he thought he left behind when he's drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization.
The legend, the myth, and the masterpiece that is is revived in Director Nia DeCosta's new film. In the present day, a decade after the last of the Cabrini towers were torn down, Anthony (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) and his partner (Teyonah Parris) move into a loft in the now gentrified Cabrini.
star Maggie Q is back in action, alongside Michael Keaton and Samuel L. Jackson, in hew new action-thriller The Protege . Rescued as a child by the legendary assassin Moody (Samuel L. Jackson), Anna (Maggie Q) is the world's most skilled contract killer.
Ryan Reynolds new film, is a funny, fun, and entertaining trip back to the movies When a bank teller discovers he's a background player in an open-world video game, he decides to become the hero of his own story - one that he can rewrite himself.
The long-awaited sequel to 2016's low-budget sleeper hit Don't Breathe has arrived, and while it doesn't quite have the same shock factor as its predecessor, it's a fairly decent sequel worth watching. Hiding out for years in an isolated cabin, Norman Nordstrom (Stephen Lang) has taken in and raised a young girl orphaned from a house fire.
From the terribly, brilliant mind of James Gunn comes The Suicide Squad an epically hilarious action film worthy of the big screen. The government sends the most dangerous supervillains in the world - Bloodsport (Idris Elba), Peacemaker (John Cena), King Shark (Sylvester Stallone), Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), and others - to the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese.
They weren't kidding when they said Disney's Jungle Cruise was gonna be the adventure of a lifetime, and the new film kept that promise. Dr. Lily Houghton (Emily Blunt) enlists the aid of wisecracking skipper Frank Wolff (Dwayne Johnson) to take her down the Amazon in his ramshackle boat.
An ancient Japanese clan called the Arashikage welcomes tenacious loner Snake Eyes (Henry Golding) after he saves the life of their heir apparent. Upon arrival in Japan, the Arashikage teaches him the ways of the ninja warrior while also providing him something he's been longing for: a home.
I have to give credit where credit is due. Space Jam: A New Legacy is a fun, family-friendly adventure. Superstar LeBron James and his young son, Dom (Cedric Joe), get trapped in digital space by a rogue AI (Don Cheadle).
Marvel Studios is finally back on the big screen. While it took far too long for Black Widow to get her own solo film, she puts her moment to good use in epic style. Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson), aka Black Widow, confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises.
The boss is back baby! The Boss Baby: The Family Business brings the same energy, hilarious animation, and secret missions we've come to love. Now adults, Theodore Templeton, and his estranged brother take a magical formula that transforms them into babies for 48 hours.
After five films, The Forever Purge supposedly brings an end to the hit franchise, but does it hit its mark? All the roles are broken as a group of lawless marauders decide that the annual Purge shouldn't be just for one day and should never end.
The third chapter of The Conjuring movie, The Devil Made Me Do It , continues the paranormal investigations of the Warren couple, Ed and Lorraine. The third installment is based on a true event story and the producers decided to go in a different direction this time.
The Queen of Mean has arrived! Emma Stone brings one of cinema's most notorious and notoriously fashionable villains to life in Disney's . Estella (Emma Stone) is a young and clever grifter who's determined to make a name for herself in the fashion world.
Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) is living a quiet life off the grid with Letty (Michelle Rodriquez) and his son, but they know that danger always lurks just over the peaceful horizon. This time, that threat forces Dom to confront his past sins to save those he loves most.
Welcome to Keyhouse! Netflix brings Joe Hill's graphic novel to life and it was well worth the wait. The show centers on the Locke children, Tyler (Connor Jessup), Kinsey (Emilia Jones), and Bode (Jackson Robert Scott), and their mother Nina (Darby Stanchfield), who are forced to move to their family home, Keyhouse, after their father Rendell (Bill Heck) is murdered by a former student, Sam Lesser (Thomas Michael Barnet).
Chris Pratt and Tom Holland reunite for an epic animated adventure in Disney/Pixar's Onward, now playing in theaters. Two teenage elf brothers, Ian and Barley Lightfoot (Tom Holland and Chris Pratt) go on a journey to discover if there is still a little magic left out there in order to spend one last day with their father, who died when they were too young to remember him.
Grace Vanderwaal shines in her magical acting debut in Stargirl, now streaming in Disney+. Stargirl is a coming-of-age story about a teen (Graham Verchere) who develops a budding romance with Stargirl Caraway (Grace Vanderwaal), a free-spirited new student who makes a big splash on her first day of school.
What do you do when yuh know someone is there, but you can't see them? Elizabeth Moss finds out the hard way in The Invisible Man, now playing in theaters. The film follows Cecilia (Elizabeth Moss), who receives the news of her abusive ex-boyfriend's suicide. She begins to rebuild her life for the better.
Sonic makes his long-awaited big-screen debut in Paramount's Sonic the Hedgehog, now playing in theaters. Sonic (Ben Schwartz) tries to navigate the complexities of life on Earth with his newfound best friend - a human named Tom Wachowski (James Marsden).
Witness the horrifying truth behind Brahms in Brahms: The Boy 2, now playing in theaters. When a young family moves to the Heelshire's residence, terror strikes when a boy from the family discovers a doll called Brahms that appears to be eerily human.
Fantasy Island brings your deepest fantasies to life, and the new movie gives it a horror twist to keep things even more interesting. The enigmatic Mr. Roarke (Michael Pena) makes the secret dreams of his lucky guests come true at a luxurious but remote tropical resort, but when the fantasies turn into nightmares, the guests have to solve the island's mystery in order to escape with their lives.
The Turning is an interesting and entertaining horror film that will challenge your mind in ways other horror movies don't. Based on Henry James' novella "The Turn of the Screw," The Turning tells the story of a young woman who is hired as a governess to a young girl and her older brother, but when things start going bump in the night she begins to question her own sanity.
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return for another adventure in Bad Boys For Life, now playing. Old-school cops Mike Lowery (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) team up to take down the vicious leader of a Miami drug cartel.
Underwater submerges Kristen Stewart into an aquatic Alien showdown. Director William Eubank's new horror film Underwater might feel a bit familiar to some audiences: Mysterious creatures terrorize crew members aboard a research station located seven miles below the surface of the ocean.
The new version of The Grudge doesn't bring anything new to the table and never quite finds its footing delivering a rough start to a new decade. After a young mother murders her family in her own house, a single mother and detective attempt to investigate and solve the case.
All journeys must come to an end. Witness the thrilling conclusion of the Skywalker saga with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, now playing. The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once more as Rey (Daisy Ridley), Finn (John Boyega) and Poe Dameron's (Oscar Isaac) journey continue.
Will Smith and Tom Holland have great chemistry in their new animated buddy-comedy, which gives this film its charming, crowd-pleasing energy. Superspy, Lance Sterling (Will Smith) and scientist, Walter Beckett (Tom Holland) are almost exact opposites. Lance is smooth, suave and debonair. Walter is not.
Shia LaBeouf gives a raw look at his dysfunctional upbringing in Honey Boy, now playing in theaters. Honey Boy, written by LaBeouf, is based on the actor's early life and the autobiography definitely feels like the missing piece of this brilliant actor that we needed.
With the return of the enjoyable main cast, and added bonus of Danny DeVito, Danny Glover, and Awkwafina, Jumanji: The Next Level is an entertaining twist on the original - and surprisingly funnier than expected.
Rian Johnson creates a new whodunnit film with plenty of entertaining surprises in Knives Out, now playing. When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is mysteriously enlisted to investigate.
Anna (Kristen Bell), Elsa (Idina Menzel), Kristoff (Johnathan Goff), Olaf (Josh Gad) and Sven leave Arendelle to travel to an ancient, autumn-bound forest of an enchanted land. They set out to find the origin of Elsa's powers in order to save their kingdom.
Writer and Director, Elizabeth Banks brings Charlie's Angels back to the big screen with a new adventure that is full of surprises. Charlie's Angels is non-stop fun from start to finish with exciting action sequences and female empowerment that is actually empowering.
Kate (Emilia Clarke) is a young woman who has subscribed to bad decisions. However, when she meets Tom (Henry Golding), she begins to look at life a little differently. For Kate, it seems too good to be true. Last Christmas will warm your hearts this Holiday season.
The world of The Shining just got even more insane with the release of its sequel Doctor Sleep, now playing in theaters. Struggling with alcoholism, Dan Torrance (Ewan McGregor) remains traumatized by the sinister events that occurred at the Overlook Hotel when he was a child.
With James Cameron back at the helm and the return of Linda Hamilton, Terminator: Dark Fate gets the franchise back on track. In Mexico City, a newly modified liquid Terminator - the Rev-9 model (Gabriel Luna) - arrives from the future to kill a young factory worker named Dani Ramos (Natalia Reyes).
If you could find out exactly when you're going to die... would you want to know? Find out your fate in Countdown, now playing. When a nurse downloads an app that claims to predict exactly when a person is going to die, it tells her she only has three days to live.
Ten years after the first film, Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg), Wichita (Emma Stone), Little Rock (Abigail Breslin), and Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) move to the American heartland as they face off against newly evolved zombies, fellow survivors, and the growing pains of the snarky makeshift family.
They're creepy and they're spooky and back in an all-new animated adventure that will surely delight new and long-time fans. Members of the mysterious and spooky Addams family - Gomez (Oscar Isaac), Morticia (Charlize Theron), Pugsley (Finn Wolfhard), Wednesday (Chloë Grace Moretz), Uncle Fester (Nick Kroll) and Grandma (Bette Midler) - are readily preparing for a visit from their even creepier relatives.
Joaquin Phoenix delivers one of his best performances since Walk The Line in Todd Phillips' Joker, now playing in theaters. Forever alone in a crowd, failed comedian Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) seeks connection as he walks the streets of Gotham City.
Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu deliver Oscar-worthy performances in Hustlers, now playing in theaters. The film is inspired by Jessica Pressler's viral New York Magazine article about former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients.
Pennywise the Clown is back and scarier than ever in It: Chapter 2, now playing in theaters. In the sleepy town of Derry, the evil clown Pennywise returns 27 years later to torment the grown-up members of the Losers' Club, who have long since drifted apart from one another.
Ready or Not turns the game of hide-and-seek into a horror delight that is so crazy it just works. Grace (Samara Weaving) couldn't be happier after she marries the man of her dreams at his family's luxurious estate.
Good Boys takes one of the most popular subgenres, a coming-of-age story, and gives it an interesting twist. Invited to his first kissing party, 12-year-old Max (Jacob Tremblay) asks his best friends Lucas (Keith L. Williams) and Thor (Brady Noon) for some much-needed help on how to pucker up, having never kissed a girl.
The Angry Birds Movie 2 is definitely much more entertaining than it probably was meant to be. What could have been just another money-maker based on the popular game, instead, is a fun cartoon sequel with inventive, knee-slapping humor thanks to director Thurop Van Orman, who makes his feature debut.
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is a surprisingly smart film about the stories we tell ourselves and why they scare and fascinate us. The shadow of the Bellows family has loomed large in the small town of Mill Valley for generations.
Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham finally get their much-awaited spin-off in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, now playing in theaters. Ever since hulking lawman Hobbs (Johnson), a loyal agent of America's Diplomatic Security Service, and lawless outcast Shaw (Statham), a former British military elite operative, first faced off in 2015's Furious 7, the duo have swapped smack talk and body blows as they've tried to take each other down.
Well, another San Diego Comic-Con has come and gone but not without some purely amazing moments, and some sad goodbyes to three fan-favorite shows. Plus Marvel Studios' finally revealed their phase 4 slate. I was fortunate enough to experience some of these amazing moments (sadly didn't get to see the Marvel panel), so here is a break-down of Comic-Con 2019.
Jon Favreau brings The Lion King to life and is just as magical and beautiful as the animated classic. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny on the plains of Africa. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival.
Comic Gabriel " Fluffy" Iglesias brings Netflix a new multi-camera sitcom that is delightful and might fill the void left by One Day at a Time. In Mr. Iglesias, Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias is Gabriel "Gabe" Iglesias, a fun history teacher at Woodrow Wilson High School, whose specialty is bringing history to life for the misfit students other teachers have given up on.
Netflix may have canceled Jessica Jones before it even started streaming its third season, but the show goes out with a powerful punch. Jessica Jones takes one final stance in a powerful and interesting third season.
There are lots of reasons to get excited about this third installment, mainly with the season 2 finale revealing that the Mind Flyer is still around and ready to wreak havoc. As the show continues to grow, so does its young cast.
Annabelle Comes Home is a Goosebumps story within The Conjuring Universe that will make you want to sleep with the lights on. Determined to keep Annabelle from wreaking more havoc, paranormal investigators Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga) lock the possessed doll in the artifacts room in their house.
Chucky has made his big return to the big screen in a surprisingly fun and interesting way with the help of the legendary Mark Hamill. After moving to a new city, young Andy Barclay (Gabriel Bateman) receives a special present from his mother (Aubrey Plaza) - a seemingly innocent Buddi doll that becomes his best friend.
Woody and Buzz are back in a brand new adventure that will have you laughing and crying all over again. Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) and the rest of the gang embark on a road trip with Bonnie and a new toy named Forky (Tony Hale).
Spencer's performance is enough though to keep the whole film from sinking. Finally in a well-deserved leading role - opposed from being part of the supporting cast - she lets loose, committing fully to Ma's crazy energy without losing the more vulnerable emotions that Ma eventually reveals.
What if the Man of Steel didn't become the hero he is, but instead became some dark and sinister? With Brightburn, the visionary filmmaker of Guardians of the Galaxy and Slither presents a startling, subversive take on a radical new genre: superhero horror.
Zac Efron delivers one of his most eerie performance yet as Ted Bundy in a drama that showcases why this serial killer still haunts us today. A chronicle of the crimes of Ted Bundy (Zac Efron), from the perspective of his longtime girlfriend (Lily Collins), who refused to believe the truth about him for years.
He has risen! Season 4 of Lucifer has finally dropped on Netflix, and the series hasn't lost any momentum in its move to the streaming giant. In fact, the move has made the show better. Fans of the show were probably thinking that the move to Netflix would lead to major changes for the former FOX series led by Tom Ellis.
Rebel Wilson and Anne Hathaway hit their marks in their new comedy The Hustle, now playing in theaters. Anne Hathaway clearly seems to be enjoying herself as a master honey-trap manipulator who struts her unfriendly stuff, and she is very good at it.
The Curse of La Llorona brings to the life the Mexican folklore of The Weeping Woman to life in a fun and terrifying way and is the latest in the Conjuring movie universe. In 1970s Los Angeles, the legendary ghost La Llorona is stalking the night - and the children.
As it turns out, the new Hellboy is a complete waste of time as in actually a decent film. Based on the graphic novels by Mike Mignola, Hellboy (David Harbour), caught between the worlds of the supernatural and human, battles an ancient sorceress bent on revenge.
Little puts a hilarious new spin on an age-swapping comedy with a believable message of staying true to yourself when getting older. Jordan (Regina Hall) is a take-no-prisoners tech mogul who torments her long-suffering assistant, April (Issa Rae), and the rest of her employees on a daily basis.
Shazam is different than any DC movie that has been released in years, with a humorous origin story, giving the film a much lighter tone than other DC films. It has its dark and dramatic moments, but it's perfectly balanced with its more humorous side.
Tim Burton can now add Dumbo to his long list of amazing characters and his re-telling of the animated classic is a bundle of cuteness. Struggling circus owner Max Medici (Danny Devito) enlists a former star (Colin Farrell) and his two children to care for Dumbo, a baby elephant born with oversized ears.
WonderCon 2019 has come and gone, but that doesn't mean we are done raving about what went down this weekend. I had the pleasure of attending this year for the first time ever and here are some of the best panels from this year's convention.
Jordan Peele's latest horror masterpiece turns the "fun" of a funhouse mirror on us. Us is an insane and enjoyable horror movie. It has some laughs to balance out the scary parts. This film once again proves that Jordan Peele has a serious knack for this genre.
Haley Lu Richardson and Cole Sprouse deliver powerful performances in Five Feet Apart, now playing in theaters. Seventeen-year-old Stella (Haley Lu Richardson) spends most of her time in the hospital as a cystic fibrosis patient.
Greta is a rare psycho stalker flick that will keep you on the edge of your seat till the very end. A sweet, naïve young woman trying to make it on her own in New York City, Frances (Chloë Grace Moretz) doesn't think twice about returning the handbag she finds on the subway to its rightful owner.
Dreamworks Animation brings its epic dragon-riding trilogy to an emotional close with How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, now playing in theaters. The animated film is an emotional rollercoaster that stays true to its core principles and delivers a powerful ending that wraps up the story in a very satisfying way.
Isn't It Romantic is a fun and hilarious look inside a romantic comedy, poking fun at the genre's cliches while also embracing its message of love. Natalie (Rebel Wilson) is a New York architect who works hard to get noticed at her job but is more likely to deliver coffee and bagels than design the city's next skyscraper.
Passed up for a well-deserved promotion, sports agent Ali Davis (Taraji P. Henson) wonders what else she needs to do to succeed in a man's world. Hoping to find answers from a psychic, Ali drinks a weird concoction that suddenly allows her to hear what men are thinking. Taraji P.
Based on the Mexican thriller of the same name, Miss Bala tells the story of Gloria (Gina Rodriguez) as she discovers a power she never knew she had when she is drawn into a dangerous world of cross-border crime. Surviving will require all of her cunning, inventiveness, and strength.
The thing that one needs to know about You is that it's divisive, and that is by design. The show is about a clever bookstore manager who uses his Internet skills to make the woman of his dreams fall in love with him, but something dangerous seems could be brewing as his obsession grows.
Jennifer Lopez is as charming as ever in her new comedy Second Act, now playing in theaters. Value Shop assistant manager Maya Vargas (Jennifer Lopez) wants only one thing for her 43rd birthday - a promotion. While her résumé may not scream upper management, her track record certainly does.
M. Night Shyamalan finally brings his superhero saga to an interesting conclusion with the ambitious Glass, now playing in theaters. Following the conclusion of Split, Glass finds David Dunn (Bruce Wilis) pursuing Kevin Wendell Crumb's (James McAvoy) superhuman figure of The Beast in a series of escalating encounters, while the shadowy presence of Elijah Price (Samuel L.
All good things must come to an end and Netflix's A Series of Unfortunate Events third and final season sees the story through to the very end.
Everyone's favorite, magical nanny makes a triumphant return to cinemas in Mary Poppins Returns and is still practically perfect in every way. Now an adult with three children, bank teller Michael Banks (Ben Whishaw) learns that his house will be repossessed in five days unless he can pay back a loan.
From Director Andy Serkis comes a darker and wilder spin on The Jungle Book with Mowgli: Legends of the Jungle now streaming on Netflix. Human child Mowgli (Rohan Chand) is raised by a wolf pack in the jungles of India.
Travis Knight takes over the Transformers franchise and travels back to the beginning in Bumblebee, now playing in theaters. On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee seeks refuge in a junkyard in a small California beach town.
Just like Wonder Woman , Aquaman is a step in the right direction for the Justice League/DC Extended Universe and is now playing in theaters. Once home to the most advanced civilization on Earth, the city of Atlantis is now an underwater kingdom ruled by the power-hungry King Orm (Patrick Wilson).
Katie Holmes has just signed on to star in STX Entertainment and Lakeshore Entertainment's , a follow-up to 2016's hit film. The sequel to , which starred The Walking Dead 's Lauren Cohan as an American nanny who is hired to care for a strange charge: a life-sized doll that is treated as an actual child, grossed about $68 million globally, will have Holmes play a new character named Liza.
Season 3 of Marvel's has finally hit Netflix and Matt Murdock seems a bit tired but ready for a fight. Season 3 is a return to basics which hopefully will put Netflix's MCU back on track. Netflix's Marvel Universe has been a hit-or-miss since the beginning.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl released in theaters almost 15 years ago and has since launched a huge film franchise based on the popular Disneyland ride. Five films later, the franchise is now the 12th highest grossing film saga of all time, and after last year's release of Dead Men Tell No Tales , a sixth film seemed ever more likely.
The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina has finally hit Netflix and is a dark and exciting adventure. A sort of companion show to the CW's Riverdale that features many members of the same creative team.
Disney has created another visually stunning movie with The Nutcracker and the Four Realms , based on Tchaikovsky's ballet, with a twist that strips down and reshapes the original story to fit the format of the Disney princess narrative. Clara (Mackenzie Foy) needs a magical, one-of-a-kind key to unlock a box that contains a priceless gift.
Netflix has another original holiday hit on their hands with A Christmas Inheritance , now streaming. Here is how this story goes: Before ambitious heiress Ellen Langford (Eliza Taylor, ) can inherit her father's business, she must deliver a special Christmas card to her dad's former partner in Snow Falls.
The first trailer for the Hellboy reboot is finally here. The footage had originally been screened at New York Comic Con and now the who world can see Stranger Things star David Harbour in all his Hellboy glory.
Its that time of the year again, and Netflix once again offers a fun, yet predictable, and enjoyable original holiday film with The Holiday Calendar . The Holiday Calendar follows struggling but talented photographer Abby (Kat Graham, The Vampire Diaries ) who inherits an antique holiday advent calendar from her grandfather )Ron Cephas Jones, , the contents of which seem to predict the future.
Season 2 of Iron Fist has finally arrived on Netflix and they have redeemed themselves after a boring first season. Now that the new season is officially out, I can say that Iron Fist season 2 is so much better and actually watchable. There are some moments where it falls short, but it excels in more areas.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter gets a bit larger and more fleshed out with Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald , now playing in theaters. In an effort to thwart Grindelwald's (Johnny Depp) plans of raising pure-blood wizards to rule over all non-magical beings, Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) enlists his former student Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne), who agrees to help, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead.
Ralph and his friends are back in the Walt Disney Animation Studios' highly anticipated sequel to 2012's Wreck-It Ralph with Ralph Breaks The Internet , now playing in theaters. Six years after the events in Wreck-It Ralph , the video game bad guy Ralph (John C.
Lady Gaga is rumored to be wanted by Disney to join their planned live-action Little Mermaid movie. The House of Mouse has had great success with the live-action remakes of their most popular animated films, with The Lion King, Aladdin and Mulan head to the screens in the next two years.
The Conjuring Universe comes full circle with its latest and darkest entry, The Nun, which marks the fifth film in the ever-expanding horror universe. The Nun offers something deliciously creepy about this icon of service made sinister.
The upcoming reboot of the of the horror classic Child's Play is starting to come together as its three leads have just been cast. Aubrey Plaza, Brian Tyree Henry, and Gabriel Bateman will headline the film about a serial killer who traps his soul inside of a doll.
It has long been debated which comic book heroes are better: Marvel or DC? But comparing Marvel to DC is like red wine to white wine. tend to lean towards Marvel - here are some reasons why.
This new Halloween captures the magic of the original and brings a much-needed closure to the franchise, with Curtis exhilarating and Michael Myers as pleasing frightening as ever.
Everyone's favorite unfriendly neighborhood symbiote finally gets his chance to shine, after being the third wheel in Spider-Man 3 and only a nod in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, with Venom now playing in theaters.
He's the fallen angel, the Lord of Hell, the genuine Prince of Darkness, and soon he will be heading to Netflix to whip out more punishment and eluding dear old dad.
Lilo and Stitch are about to receive the live-action treatment. Disney is planning on bringing everyone's favorite surfing extraterrestrial genetic experiment to life with a live-action version.
Happy Death Day was the surprise horror hit last year, and now Blumhouse and Universal Pictures are gearing up for another round. Jessica Rothe will reprise her role in the newly titled Happy Death Day 2U, which is scheduled for a Valentine' Day 2019 release.
They said it was coming soon, we just didn't know when. Some probably thought it would never come at all. Now the Avengers 4 trailer has officially dropped, and it finally reveals the film's title. Drop everything and brace yourself... The new film will be Avengers: Endgame.
Netflix's newest Christmas movie gives us a different kind of Santa Claus in The Christmas Chronicles , and who better to play the part then Kurt Russell. Siblings Kate (Darby Camp) and Teddy Pierce (Judah Lewis) hatch a scheme to capture Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.
The Princess Switch , the latest movie in Netflix's original holiday movie programming, is the kind of fun and cha rming Christmas movie that is sure to entertain viewers this holiday season. Stacy (Vanessa Hudgens), a type-a planner with a penchant for schedules, takes a spontaneous trip to the charming land of Belgravia at the encouragement of her sous chef and best friend, Kevin.
fans just got some pretty sad news. Emmy Rossum announced on Thursday that she will be leaving the show after the upcoming 9th season. Rossum, 31, played Fiona Gallagher, the scrappy Chicago native who tries to keep her family together despite her absentee father Frank's (William H. Macy) hijinks.
Connie Britton and Dylan McDermott are making a triumphant return to American Horror Story for the upcoming season titled Apocalypse. The new season will feature the promised crossover of Murder House and season three's Coven and will feature the return of some familiar faces.
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is an exhilarating ride full of fun adventure, and scares, that build upon the mythology of Jurassic Park in new exciting ways.
Its been quite some time since the franchise has been on the big screen and Shane Black brings it back with The Predator , now playing in theaters. From the outer reaches of space to the small-town streets of suburbia, the hunt comes home.
Abigail Spencer, Matt Lanter, and Malcolm Barrett are all on board for one final chapter. Eric Kripke and Shawn Ryan, executive producers of the show, have assured fans "they can expect the Timeless they know and love. A focus on the unsung and underrepresented people of history, and most importantly, one final emotional story for the Time Team."
Think of all the good the purge does. The fourth installment of The Purge franchise takes us back its origins in The First Purge, now playing in theaters.
The myth becomes real in the teen-centric horror movie that goes for mood over scares in Slender Man, now playing in theaters. Small-town best friends Hallie, Chloe, Wren and Katie go online to try and conjure up the Slender Man - a tall, thin, horrifying figure whose face has no discernible features.
A group of adorable canines provides an interesting look into the lives of a dozen or so humans in this heartwarming romantic comedy that has the spirit of a Gary Marshall holiday-themed romcom in Dog Days, now playing in theaters.
Peppermint , now playing in theaters, marks Jennifer Garner's return to the action genre in an exciting and unforgettable movie that will leave viewers wanting more. Riley North (Jennifer Garner) awakens from a coma after surviving a brutal attack that killed her husband and daughter.
Ant-Man and the Wasp, now playing in theaters, is a hilariously delightful return to the shrinking heroes, with a heartfelt story and sizeable action making it an exciting sequel.
San Diego Cocktails San Diego is taking the world by storm with its craft cocktails, and not just your typical rum and cokes. Nowadays, a lot of places are mixing and crafting uniqued well-balanced drinks and we have found some of the coolest bars and restaurants with some stellar cocktails.
San Diego Cakes You know how it is when that sweet tooth kicks in. Sometimes you just start craving something sweet, and you could care less how many calories you eat. When that craving kicks in and you need that sweet, delicious treat, check out these top bakeries that are perfect to curve such cravings.
"King Arthur: Legend of the Sword," starring Charlie Hunnam Guy Ritchie brings a new and fresh reimagining of a classic tale with King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, in theaters now. This film joins the director's impressive collection of films with Warner Bros.
Transformers: The Last Knight The Transformers series has always been both good and bad, depending on how you view the last four films. The fifth installment in the franchise, now playing in theaters, raises the bar and makes it better than ever.
North Coast Rep Thursday Night Comics (page 1 of 2) North Coast Repertory Theater is proud to have back the local favorite variety show, Tuesday Night Comics on April 18th at 7:30pm.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the middle chapter of the latest Star Wars trilogy, takes up back to a galaxy far, far away with a more expansive, high stakes adventure filled with plenty of fresh and classic elements.
From Blumhouse Pictures and the minds behind the Paranormal Activity franchise, comes a new slasher movie with a Groundhog Day twist with Happy Death Day now playing in theaters.
Dory, Nemo, and the gang are back with new friends and a brand new adventure in the highly anticipated sequel, "Finding Dory"
Coco, now playing in theaters, puts a fresh fresh on the typical Disney/Pixar formula and just happens to be the studio's 19th film.
Director Darren Aronofsky's new film starring Jennifer Lawrence will have you slipping down a rabbit hole of paranoia with Mother!.
Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson return in the steamy sequel to the 2015 box office based on the popular book series by E.L. James, Fifty Shades Darke.
Its finally here! The first official look at Fifty Shades Freed has just debuted in the form of a teaser trailer.
Ana and Christian's epic love story is about to reach its climax.
It's never easy to be married to a handsome billionaire with a particular set of skills in the bedroom, not to mention a crazy ex-boss and an architect making moves toward your man. But in this newly released trailer for Fifty Shades Freed, Dakota Johnson's Ana now faces another major curveball in her life.
Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan return one last time in the final chapter of the Fifty Shades series based off the popular book trilog by E.L. James, Fifty Shades Freed, now playing in theaters.
Faith has failed us is the theme in the new horror film Incarnate, from the producers of The Purge and Insidious,
It's been nearly twenty years since we last saw the Power Rangers in theaters, but now the sci-fi series returns with Lionsgate's Power Rangers.
Not every horror film that is set in a house needs a ghost to be scary which director Fede Alvarez proves very well with "Don't Breathe".
Laika Studios, the studio that brought us "Paranorman" and "Coraline," releases another, less ghoulish adventure with "Kubo and the Two Strings" .
The latest big-screen evidence that women are hot (kind of), and not simply in a frat-boy way, is "Bad Moms".
Your favorite moms are back and things get beyond raunchy in the new red band trailer for A Bad Moms Christmas, coming to a theater near you this November.
Everybody's favorite moms are back in the follow-up to last year's breakout comedy hit with A Bad Moms Christmas, now playing in theaters.
From the director of "Insidious" and "The Conjuring" comes the next chilling and spine-tingling chapter based off of the case files of Ed and Lorraine Warren, "The Conjuring 2".
Jamie Lee Curtis reprises her role as Laurie Strode in the new Halloween reboot. This new film will take 40 years after she and Dr. Loomis (Donald Pleasence) had it out with the psychopathic masked murderer Michael Myers.
Insidious: Chapter 4 trailer has finally dropped and also revealed that this fourth installment of the popular franchise will be called The Last Key.
Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg are back and they brought all the hilarity and enjoyment from the first film with Daddy's Home 2.
It looks like James Wan has another horror hit up his sleeve with The Nun, which is his a producer on and directed by Corin Hardy (The Hollow). We will have to wait till Sept. 7 to see this Conjuring universe movie, but horror fanatics can get a glimpse of the terror that awaits with the movie's newly-released trailer.
Those who are scared of the dark won't find much in the way of easy comfort watching "Lights Out"
Despicable Me 3 After what feels like forever since we last saw Gru and company--although the Minions did get their own movie a couple of years ago--the gang is back in action with Despicable Me 3, now playing in theaters.
Stephen King's "It," Now in Theaters Pennywise the dancing clown makes a triumphant return; this time, his debut is on the big screen with Stephen King's It, now playing in theaters. Based off Stephen Kings's novel, this coming-of-age story follows a group of outcasts as they battle an ancient evil in their Maine hometown, first as kids and again as adults.
San Diego's Best Pizzerias 2017 While New York and Chicago childishly fight over who makes the best pizza, we over here in sunny San Diego enjoy some of the best cheese and crust creations in the country. And most likely will go to the beach after, just because we can.
As the saying goes, " All good things must come to an end." That is the case with The Death Cure, the final chapter in the epic Maze Runner series, now playing in theaters.
Lucy Hale and Tyler Posey Take The Game Way to Far In Truth or Dare Trailer
Everyone loves a good party game but in Blumhouses' new horror movie Truth or Dare, now playing in theaters, the game is taken way to far.
Since launching in 2016 with their goal to "inspire individuality, give generously and help hydrate humanity," Not Vodka Water Bottles has become the must-have item for those who do a lot of traveling or who just love having water with them wherever they go, like to the gym or the mall.
Marvel's Inhumans at ABC Inhumans is the latest addition to Marvel's ever-growing cinematic universe, and this new TV series lives up to Marvel standards. The show doesn't air until this fall on ABC, but fans can currently see the first chapter in the saga in IMAX theaters now.
"Wonder Woman" Starring Gal Gadot Finally, after what feels like forever since DC and Warner Bros have released a decent film, Wonder Woman brings DC back to where it was during the Dark Knight era.
13 Reasons Why on Netflix Warning: The below review features dramatic spoilers from the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why. Please continue at your own discretion. Since 13 Reasons Why made its Netflix debut on March 31st, the show has shocked audiences and sparked quite the online debate.
"Wish Upon" Movie In the horror genre films, more than likely you will see the same narrative over and over until the movie becomes so predictable you can figure out the ending before the movie even starts. Sometimes, you get that rare film that throws a curveball.
The Guardians of the Galaxy are back and the sequel is just as fun and adventurous as the first. This ragtag bunch of fighters are led by Peter Quill, played by the brilliant Chris Pratt, who is cheery as he is roguish who calls himself Star Lord.
Fate of the Furious Just when you thought the Fast and Furious series couldn't get any better, it does. The series' spectacular 8th film, The Fate of the Furious is now playing in theaters. It's a heart-pounding car chase movie.
The Mummy 2017 Reboot I will admit, when I heard Universal was planning a reboot of The Mummy with Tom Cruise as the lead actor, I was less than thrilled. I'm a die hard fan of the original Mummy trilogy with Brendan Fraser, and Tom Cruise isn't my favorite actor.
Bring classy Bach with Allegro Classical Music and Arts Festival on April 23rd, 2017. This one-day only festival is the only festival in Southern California that is dedicated to the world of classical music and showcases the melodies of western and eastern classical music.
Idris Elba in Stephen King's "The Dark Tower" Sony Pictures and director Nikolaj Arcel brings audiences the latest adaption of one of Stephen King's popular book series, The Dark Tower, now in theaters. I've never read any of the books that create The Dark Towerseries.
ArcLight Cinemas Summer is always the best time of year to to go to the movies bybringing the major blockbuster films to theaters and fun events. This year, ArcLight Cinemas introduced its ArcLight on Tap Summer Series. This exciting event began on June 24th and and ran until August 26th at the ArcLight Cinemas located in the Westfield UTC shopping mall.
Beautiful Oceanside in North County Feel like taking a trip to Oceanside? There you'll find something for everyone, no matter what your tastes may be. With it's sandy beaches, amazing restaurants and unique museum, Oceanside has plenty to offer. Be sure to check out all of the interesting things this place has to offer.
TGA Golf Clubs Golf has been a favored pastimes in San Diego for years. San Diego offers some of the best golf courses, pro-shops, and teams throughout the state. In order to play though, players must have the best golf products and accessories.
Hawaiian Islands It's hard narrowing down that perfect honeymoon spot with luxurious resorts, romantic islands, and beautiful cities spread out across the globe. We have chosen the top five honeymoon destinations to help get that inspirational mind going.
Baywatch 2017 Film Reboot Review Director Seth Gordon's reboot of the iconic 1990s television show Baywatch--now playing in theaters--fully embraces what was entertaining about the original show. Baywatch is a decent and entertaining movie to take viewers back to the beach with laugh-out-loud humor and tons of actions.
Girls Trip Film Following in the footsteps of films like Bridesmaids and Rough Night comes another raunchy comedy featuring a stellar cast of girls gone wild. Girls Trip is about four girls who reunite for a trip to New Orleans, where the party never stop and the laughs keep coming.
The Geeze and Me Rag Lady Productions has announced the complete cast and creative team of the world premiere The Geeze & Me, which was developed from the book written by Hedges Capers and Nancy Locke Capers. Nancy Lock Capers is set to produce and direct the production.
San Diego Travel Tips Traveling is filled with all sorts of choices, like where to go, how much to spend, and when to finalize travel plans. It's the littlest decisions that can make your trip easier and less stressful. We have created easy travel tips to make your next vacation much more relaxing.
Bayside Summer Nights with the San Diego Symphony Photos by the San Diego Symphony (page 1 of 2) The San Diego Symphony announced their massive lineup of incredible artist for their 2017 Bayside Summer Nights, which will include the legendary Tony Bennett, Hamilton star Leslie Odom Jr., acclaimed international artist Sergio Mendes, country singer Wynonna Judd, and Beninese Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo.
The Roustabouts Theatre Company, located in San Diego, will launch the world premiere of Margin of Error by Will Cooper. Rosina Reynolds will direct the production playing at the Lyceum Theatre near Horton Plaza from April 15th to May 7th, 2017.
Emma Watson in "The Circle" In a world that is conflictingly concerned about personal privacy and connectivity, films and television series love to explore the tug-of-war game. With shows like Person of Interest and Mr. Robot that show the danger that technology can lead too, especially in the wrong hands.
Adopt a Pet from a Shelter in San Diego Now that you have decided to adopt a pet, there is a lot to consider. Should you look at a breeder or at your local animal shelter? Breeders are great for a pet with good genes, but adopting one from a shelter can be more beneficial in the long run.
San Diego's Dog-Friendly Beaches Photos of Leila Baxter Photos by Christopher Baxter There are so many dog-friendly beaches along San Diego County's sunny coastline. There are about four fantastic off-leash dog beaches that you can choose from and they are quite nicely spaced apart.
Enjoy Some Delicious Vegan Cuisine in San Diego Pleasure should be at the heart of eating, and that goes for vegetarians too. It can be hard going to a restaurant and finding their menu has only a couple of bland and unappetizing vegan options; it would be better to just stay home and cook a vegan meal yourself.
Quit Smoking Today It's a brand new year, and you're ready to quit smoking. That's awesome! While it's not going to be easy, making the commitment is half the battle. Even though there are many ways to quit smoking, not all of them are right for everyone.
Mr Peabody and Sherman Show When the Mr. Peabody and Sherman movie hit theaters in 2014, it looked like it was going to be a big hit for Dreamworks and I was really hoping that a sequel would happen.
"Unforgettable" with Katherine Heigl Following in the footsteps of films like Fatal Attraction, Sleeping With The Enemy and Obsessed comes another fun, suspenseful thriller, Unforgettable, now playing in theaters. This film has a lot going for it, especially when it comes to its icy villain played by Katherine Heigl.
Photo of Leila Baxter Photo by Jess Yacovelle (page 1 of 2) Looking for a great charity to get involved in? Check out the Rancho Coastal Humane Society. The Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) is dedicated to rescuing and sheltering abandoned companion animals and encouraging adoptions into loving homes.
Shadowhunters will be coming to an end at Freeform. The series based on the best-selling book series, The Mortal Instruments, has been canceled after three seasons. Shadowhunters will conclude in the spring with the second half of season three and will add a two-hour series finale.
Roseanne will not be going forward with a second season at ABC. The decision to pull the plug on the Roseanne revival comes just hours after star Roseanne Barr posted a racist tweet Tuesday morning attacking Valerie Jarrett, former senior advisor to President Obama.
IT 2 is going to be a lot scarier than the previous film. IT released last fall, and the caught everyone off guard.
Global icon Dwayne Johnson stars in the new monster-action movie Rampage, now playing in theaters and it is a work of genius.
Alicia Vikander brings a refreshing, new take on the pop culture icon that is Lara Croft in Tomb Raider, now playing in theaters.
Ava DuVernay's live-action adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time, now playing in theaters, does a great job at keeping the childlike wonder of the beloved novel by Madeleine L'Engle.
Jennifer Lawrence shines her star power as a Russian spy driven by survival in a game of espionage in her new thrilling movie Red Sparrow, now playing in theaters.
Insidious: The Last Key, now playing in theaters, is an intriguing horror prequel that delivers scars which will give you chills.
Sci-fi movies can at times lose their footing with a second film but Pacific Rim Uprising, now playing in theaters, is an enjoyable ride with giant robots and monsters
It's been nearly 10 years since The Strangers come onto the scene and sent chills down the bones of audiences, and now the trio of masked, motiveless killers are back in The Strangers: Prey at Night.
Solo: A Star Wars Story, now playing theaters, hits all the expected Han Solo origin story points and delivers a solid, entertaining movie with some surprises.
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Black Panther, now playing, is Marvel Studios' 18th film and feels quite unlike the other standalone Avengers movies, featuring a superhero with a purpose.
Ten years and 18 films have all been leading up to this climactic showdown that is Avengers: Infinity War, now playing in theaters.
Disney just dropped the first teaser for Tim Burton's live-action remake of Dumbo, hitting theaters March 29, 2019.
Sandra Bullock headlines a heist caper that's clever enough to be sly and entertaining in Ocean's 8, now playing in theaters.
A Quiet Place, now playing in theaters, lives up to the challenge that most horror movies face: taking the audience on a compelling journey filled with suspense.
Funnier, filthier and damn entertaining, Deadpool 2 - now playing in theaters - leaves no stone unconstructed: the naughty, foul-mouthed man-child of the X-Men universe manages to beat them at their own game.
Director Brad Bird delivers a Pixar sequel that can stand up to the original with Incredibles 2, now playing in theaters.
Tyler Perry and Madea return in the sequel to last year's Boo! A Madea Halloween and gives us an edgier fright-night comedy spin on slasher movies with Boo!2 A Madea Halloween, now playing in theaters.
Warner Bros./DC Comics seem to finally be heading the right direction with their extended universe with Justice League.
Disney once again proves that they can do no wrong with their new live-action version of Beauty and the Beast.
2017 Comic Con San Diego Comic Con 2017 has come and gone, but that doesn't mean we're done talking about. Here are some of the best panels and cosplay moments from this year's Comic Con.
As with Marvel properties, third time's the charm. The God of Thunder is back and mightier than ever in Thor: Ragnarok, now playing in theaters.
Marvel's Iron Fist While Marvel's Iron Fist premiered on Netflix in March, it's never too late to enjoy the bingeable series... though it can be quite slow at times.
Marvel's "The Defenders" Review It's time to defend with Marvel and Netflix's new, Avengers-like series The Defenders, now streaming on Netflix. The Defenders brings the characters from Marvel and Netflix's previous shows as they come together to defeat the organization known as the Hand as they seek to destroy the city of New York.
Once Upon a Time After six seasons, fans were finally given what they have been asking for: the Once Upon a Time musical episode event has finally aired on Sunday, May 7th. The fantasy aspect of the series helped make the musical plot much more believable than most shows who have attempted one.
"Annabelle: Creation" Film Witness the next, horrifying chapter in the ever-expanding world of The Conjuring universe with Annabelle: Creation, now playing theaters. This new, terrifying tale goes like this: 12 years after the tragic death of their daughter, Samuel (Anthony LaPagila) and his wife Esther Mullins (Miranda Otto) open up their home to Sister Charlotte (Stephanie Sigman) and girls from an orphanage as they wait to be adopted.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales I have a bold confession: Pirates of the Caribbean is one of the best current franchises, and the fifth installment-- Dead Men Tell No Tales-- continues to bring tons of action, humor, and swashbuckling fun to the screen... savvy?
Spiderman Homecoming After making his big screen debut in last year's Captain America: Civil War, Tom Holland makes his first solo outing as a webslinger in Spider-Man: Homecoming, now playing in theaters. The film marks Spider-Man's place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but does well to stand out on its own.
Stephen King's IT was the surprise hit of the summer and has become the highest grossing horror film of all time, Warner Bros. has finally given fans what they have been screaming for since the film was released. IT: Chapter 2 will be moving forward with a September 6, 2019 release date.