When was the last time you saw Will Smith have fun in a movie or when do you last remember you yourself having fun at a Will Smith film? My answer is "Hitch" and that was 10 years ago. It's been too long to be able to say that. Thanks to "Focus," we don't have to ask that question anymore. As my fellow film critic peer Tim Day would say, Will Smith just got his swagger back and it's a breath of fresh air. Oh how much we missed it!
Read MoreOnce one awards season ends, another one begins! The winners from last night's 87th Academy Awards can bask in the glow of immortality for a while. Meanwhile, business in Hollywood will quickly shift and move on to the 88th Academy Awards that will happen in February 2016. Before the year of 2015 is out, we will soon learn and adopt another crop of competitive films to equally revere and nit-pick. Here are 16 films to watch for the 2016 Oscars.
Read MoreSince "Fifty Shades of Grey" has splashed onto the scene as box office juggernaut, grossing over $81 million and counting, I knew this film would and could attract more than one "guest critic." Women are coming out of the Pinterest and beach-read woodwork by the box-wine-load to see this flick. I put the all-call out on Facebook have picked up some sinners and winners. I've got two takers so far. Mr. Shanahan will see you now...
Read MoreHere is your lineup of films coming your way in the slow months of January and February. Add these to your calendar or print and slip this list on the fridge. As always, release dates shift all of the time, so be aware. Enjoy!
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