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Power Rangers (2017) - A group of high school teenagers ( Dacre Montgomery, Naomi Scott, RJ- Cyler, Ludi Lin, and Becky G. ) discover unique superpower while wondering in the mountain. They soon harness their abilities in order to save the world from an evil witch (former Ranger) named Rita (Elizabeth Banks). Must admit didn't expect this film to be good. Director Dean Israelite made this action film a sure hit. Enjoyed it ! Must-see for kids and adults. Made $40M U.S./ foreign- $18M- (budget -$100M)- four out of four and then some.
Life - A team of scientists (Jake Gyllenhaall, Rebecca Ferguson, Ryan Reynolds, Hiroyuki Sanada, and Aryon Bakare) are stationed on a Space Station discover a small flower life form from Mars that turns into a super intelligent flesh eating creature. If you like the Alien style films, then this sci-fi thriller will have you jumping. Definitely, not for kids. Made$12M (budget- $58M)- four out of four stars.
Beauty And The Beast (2017)- Disney and director Bill Condon revisit the Disney animated classic about a monstrous-looking prince (Dan Stevens) and a young woman (Emma Watson) who fall in love. Kids and adults will enjoy this film. Still No. 1 at box office -$319M -U.S./ $384M- foreign-(budget- $160M)- ****
Kong-Skull Island - A team of scientists (John Goodman, Corey Hawkins-played Dr.Dre/ 24 Legacy) and a military team ( Samuel Jackson, Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson, Jason Mitchell-played Eazy E) explore an uncharted island where King Kong lives. The team must soon fight Kong and other creatures to get off the island. Enjoyed this outrageous Kong story which featured a good number of Black actors. How many will get off the island? Made -$133M U.S./ foreign- $258M (budget $185M )- ****
Logan (2017) - A weary Wolverine-Logan (Hugh Jackman) cares for an ailing Professor X (Patrick Stewart) and Caliban in a hideaway building on the Mexican Border. Logan’s peaceful world comes to an end when a young mutant-Laura (Dafne Keen) shows up while she is being pursed by a deadly corporation with killer assassins. This has to be the most violent Marvel film ever (R). The young mutant-Laura is off-the chain dangerous. Cyborg Donald Pierce (Boyd Holbrook) plays a very good villian. Made - $201M- U.S./ foreign- $363M- (budget- $97M)- ****
Get Out - Jordan Peele's horror/thriller is about a Black man -Chris) (Daniel Kaluuya) visiting his white girlfriend's- Rose (Allison Williams) family mysterious estate in upstate New York. Once arriving to the estate, Chris has to deal with the racial questions from Rose's family and friends. He is deeply dis- turbed by the Black servants on the estate as he soon realizes the family has a sinister secret that turns this film into a horror flick. Director Peele's of the comedy team of Key and Peele screenplay is twilight zone flawless as he received 100% from the movie critics. Must-see for horror fans. Made - $147M (bud- get- $4M)- ****
John Wick 2 - After getting a visit from a mafia boss to repay a debt from the past, John Wick (Keanu Reeves) discovers that the bounty was now on him. If you want to see Wick get busy in this well-written action thriller, then don’t miss it! Reeves comes through again. Made $90M- (budget-N/A)- ****
Split - M. Night Shyamalan (Signs) directs a pyscho-thriller about three girls (Ana-Taylor Joy) being kidnapped by a mentally disturbed man with 24 distinct personalities. McAvoy should have been nomi- nated for an Oscar for best male actor. Psychiatrist Dr. Karen Fletcher (Betty Buckley) shoud have been nominated for best supporting actress. A well-written script from Shyamalan. Must see for fans looking for a pyscho thriller. Made-$137M (budget-$9M)- ****
XXX: Return of Xander Cage - Daredevil Operative Xander Cage( Vin Diesel) returns from the dead to recruit a new group of thrill-seeking XXX members to find a Pandora’s box that controls the satellites in the world. The government (Toni Collette) sends Cage’s team in on a mission to get the box from a highly skilled team (Donnie “IP Man” Yen, Deepika Padukone). A predictable storyline full of stunts and violence. Being a Vin Diesel fan, I still enjoyed it, even though the script was weak. Made $44M U.S./ foreign- $301M- (budget- $85M)- ***
Hidden Figures - Based on a true story, three Black women (Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae) provide NASA with ground breaking mathematical data needed to launch and land the program’s first space mission. An amazing true story about the trials, tribulation, and triumph these women had to go through to be successful. A feel-good film. Must- see for everyone! Made -$167M (bud- get- $25M)- *****classic
Fences - A disgruntle father (Denzel Washington) back in the 50s, struggles to raise his family (Viola Davis, Stephen Henderson) and come to terms with his unfortunate past. You really have to be in the mood for this blockbuster Broadway play brought to the big screen by director/actor Denzel Washington. If you like serious drama, then this film is for you. Made $57M (budget-$24M)- ****
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - The Rebel Alliance (Felicity Jones, Diego Luna) comes together to steal the plans for the Death Star weapon from the evil Orson Krennic (Ben Mendelsohn). The Alliance goes Rogue One to set up the epic ending with Krennic and Darth Vader (voice by James Earl Jones) that made this Star Wars film a Classic. Also starring Forrest Whitaker, Donnie Yen (IP Man) and Mads Mikkelsen. Director Gareth Edwards scored on this one. Must-see for Star Wars fans. Made-$529M-U.S/ foreign- $523M- (budget-$200M)- *****classic.
Arrival - A speech interpreter (Amy Adams) and a mathematician (Jeremy Renner) are recruited by the military (Forest Whitaker) in translating alien communication. Pressed by time, the group must figure out what the aliens are doing on Earth before a World War. A nice twist at the end. Must-see for sci-fi fans. Made $98M (budget-47M)- ****
Moana - Another Disney Animation classic about a Chief’s teenage daughter Moana (voiced by Auli’i Cravalho) going on an dangerous journey on the ocean to seek out the demigod Maui (voiced by Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson) to help save her island from a terrible curse. Must-see for kids and adults. Enjoyed it ! Made-$242M (budget-N/A) - ****
Soap Opera Spoilers
General Hospital: Franco seeks advice from an unlikely source. Liz confides in Kiki. Jason takes necessary steps to protect his family.
Nelle is put on notice.Valentin tries to fill in the blanks. Sam be- gins her own investigation.
The Bold & The Beautiful: When members of his family crit- icize Sally, Thomas comes to her defense. Zende keeps a close eye on Coco as she and RJ work with the new designs.
Katie confronts Ridge about the state of his relationship with Brooke. Coco and RJ connect by talking about their pasts. Katie has new power over Quinn. Brooke keeps everyone guessing as to what she will do.
The Young & The Restless: Cane keeps questioning Juliet about what happened in Tokyo. Chelsea confronts Chloe. Jordan and Lily discuss the future.
Kevin is taken off guard. Jordan kisses Hilary. Nick takes action without Chelsea's knowledge. Phyllis lends Ravi an ear. Cane's plan doesn't go as hoped. Mariah gets a stunning offer.
Days Of Our Lives: Nicole is stunned when Brady returns to Canada and confesses his love for her. Abigail asks Chad hard ques- tions about Deimos’s beating. Eric and Jennifer eagerly anticipate their date but things don't go quite as planned...
Horoscopes
If Your Birthday Is Today: Home and family mean every- thing to you. You are intelligent, thoughtful and well loved by oth- ers. In the next three years, you will experience a time of culmination, success and financial accumulation. That’s why it is wise to settle your debts this year. This is also a social year that also deals with the results of last year’s changes.
Aries (March 21-April 19): You will be serious with all mat- ters pertaining to money, cash flow and finances today. You won’t overlook a thing. Furthermore, you will be conservative and not overestimate or overspend. You might want to save money for a rainy day.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): This is a day for serious thinking, which is why you might be a bit more reserved when dealing with others. You’re not being unfriendly; you’re just concerned with is- sues that require thought and attention. A conversation with some- one older will benefit you.
Gemini (May 21-June 20): This is an excellent day for re- search of any kind because you have the focus, endurance and pa- tience to keep looking for the answers that you seek. Furthermore, you have an excellent eye for detail today. Nothing will escape you!
Cancer (June 21-July 22): This is a good day to seek out the counsel of someone older or more experienced. Either way, some- one can help you because they’ve been around the block. You might as well listen because, obviously, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel. Use all the help you can get.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): A discussion with someone in a posi- tion of authority (a boss, parent, teacher or police officer) will go well today because people are cautious but they will also be practical and seek out solutions that are common sense. Someone might be impressed with your take on things.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): This is an excellent day to study because you have the focus and motivation to do so. You won’t over- look details, and you will find it’s easy to keep your mind at work, especially mental work. Serious discussions about politics, religion and race might take place.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You’re in the right frame of mind for important discussions about shared property, inheritances, taxes, debt and such. You’ll find it easy to focus on these matters; plus you won’t overlook details. In discussions with others, you will seek out practical solutions. And you will be patient.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your interactions with partners and close friends will probably be a tad serious today. That’s be- cause people are very nose-to-the-grindstone today. They want re- sults and so do you. This is why you will work to organize your environment and also work to get better organized personally.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Lucky you! In all likelihood, you will have a productive day at work because you’re ready to do hands-on activities and do them with purpose and energy. The bot- tom line is, you want to get the job done. And you want results. And you intend to just this.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Discussions with younger peo- ple and your own kids will be serious today. People are not inter- ested in frivolous diversions. Furthermore, they’re not going to blow money on silly things. Not today. (This suits you just fine.).
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You will make headway if you tackle home repairs today because you have the energy, endurance and follow-through to keep working and get things done. Family discussions will go well if they focus on serious, practical plans. Lis- ten to an older family member who might have practical advice.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Your mind is excellent today! It will pay attention to detail and stay focused on whatever you choose to do. Because of this, you will probably get a lot done. Great day for study, learning something new or working with your hands.
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