Born September 15, 1922 in Los Angeles, California, John (Jackie) Cooper (Jr.) was the nephew of actress Julie Leonard, writer Jack Leonard and by marriage, director Norman Taurog. His father abandoned the family when he was just two years old. He was raised by his mother and maternal grandmother who was an extra in films.…
Page Revisions: (September 23, 2018) Original (December 9, 2018) New Trailer (#2) / New Poster (#1) (February 3, 2019) New Posters (#2-#3) / New Release Date (changed from 1/11/19) Release Date: February 8, 2019 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A woman is boxed out by the male sports agents in her profession, but gains an unexpected edge…
Here we look at the upcoming month’s offerings. October 5, 2018 A Star Is Born Premise: From IMDb: “A musician helps a young singer and actress find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral.” Box Office Prospects: $120 M Expectations: Excellent. Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga in a…
First place will be something of a fight this week as two films have a lot of potential for box office dominance. Night School features Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish in a comedy that plays to their strengths. Smallfoot is the first animated feature in some time, which means families will likely flock to it.…
Page Revisions: (September 23, 2018) Original Release Date: October 19, 2018 Synopsis: From IMDb: “After escaping a set up, a dying hitman returns to his hometown of Galveston where he plans his revenge.” Poster Rating: C- / D+ SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW Review: (#1) The giant lettering is annoying and two-thirds of the poster is…
Page Revisions: (September 23, 2018) Original (December 9, 2018) New Trailer (#2) / New Poster (#2) (March 3, 2019) New Posters (#3-#21) Release Date: March 8, 2019 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Carol Danvers becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races.”…
New This Week My Man Godfrey has been given a beautiful 4K restoration for its Blu-ray debut by Criterion. The look of it is leap years beyond Criterion’s previously released DVD which was itself a marvel considering that the film had been a victim of public domain hell after Universal goofed and failed to renew…
New Trailer (#2) / New Posters (#5-#8) Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2, updated Preview Link: CLICK HERE for all of the new content as well as the original.