‘Sinners’ takes bite out of Good Friday box office rankings

“Sinners” dominated on Good Friday. The horror flick took first place on Friday, its opener, earning $19.2 million, according to The Numbers. The Post called the film “an intoxicating Southern vampire flick,” and said its star Michael B. Jordan, who plays twin brothers, carries out the dual role both “convincingly and charismatically.” “Sinners” could make … Read more

Ben Affleck criticizes California for taking the film and TV industry ‘for granted’ as productions leave the state

Turns out, you can leave the Hotel California.  Ben Affleck has criticized California for not doing more to keep Hollywood the “center” of the TV and film industry, which is increasingly drawn to other states and countries offering better tax incentives. “I think part of the problem with California is they came to take this … Read more

Emilio Estevez calls ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ director Joel Schumacher a ‘nightmare’

Brat-tea. Emilio Estevez has opened up about the “nightmare” experience he had working with director Joel Schumacher on the beloved 1980s movie “St. Elmo’s Fire.” The “Mighty Ducks” star, 62, discussed the making of the Brat Pack classic during his appearance on Thursday’s episode of the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast when host Josh Horowitz asked … Read more

Disney beefed up Gal Gadot’s security after she got death threats: report

Disney had to hire security to protect “Snow White” star Gal Gadot because of her outspoken support for Israel, according to a bombshell new report. The 39-year-old Israeli actress, who served in the Israel Defense Forces, received an influx of death threats when her “Snow White” co-star Rachel Zegler, 23, shared a pro-Palestinian message on … Read more

Denzel Washington doesn’t consider himself a ‘Hollywood actor’

Refer to him correctly. Denzel Washington said that he doesn’t consider himself a “Hollywood actor” during his March 23 appearance on “CBS Sunday Morning.” “What’s the definition of a Hollywood actor?” Washington asked during the interview. “Myself, I’m from Mt. Vernon, so I’m a ‘Mt. Vernon actor.’ I don’t know what ‘Hollywood’ means.” Denzel Washington … Read more

Are mafia movies getting whacked by Hollywood?

While slogging through the new crime film “The Alto Knights” this week, a depressing thought came up.  Has Father Time put a hit on Mafia movies? The limping genre’s best stars and directors are all in their 80s. Its New York stories, once bracing and violent, feel exhausted, like they’re contemplating a move to Boca … Read more