Much like the protagonists in the movie, “Hidden Figures” has unexpectedly proven itself as a standout among peers. At the U. S. box office, the story about black female mathematicians who worked for NASA and helped the U.S. win the “space race” continues to outpace fellow Best Picture nominees and 2016 blockbusters alike. Its current … Read more
Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” smashed box office records in its opening three-day weekend, taking in an unexpected $170 million, according to industry estimates. The film, featuring “Harry Potter” veteran Emma Watson as a charming Belle to the frightening Beast played by Dan Stevens of “Downton Abbey” fame, set a record for a March opening … Read more
The Hollywood awards season reaches its glittering climax at the Oscars on Sunday with “La La Land,” a starry-eyed love letter to the glamour of Old Hollywood, tipped for glory. Millions of viewers around the world will tune in for Tinseltown’s biggest night, with Damien Chazelle’s romantic musical pinning its hopes on 14 nominations, tied … Read more
“The Lego Batman Movie” dominated “Fifty Shades Darker” in a battle of new releases at North American box offices over the weekend, an industry group said Sunday. The Warner Bros spinoff of the “Lego Movie” finished on top with $55.6 million, against $46.8 million for the second flick in the steamy bondage franchise based on … Read more
La La Land will be the one to beat at this year’s Oscars, having scored a record-equalling 14 nominations. Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone are up for best actor and actress for their roles in the modern musical romance. It is also one of nine films up for the best picture award. Sci-fi film Arrival … Read more