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The Boss Baby - A new baby’s arrival to the family makes a serious impact on 7 year-old Tim (voiced by Miles Bakshi). The suit wearing Boss baby (voiced by Alec Baldwin) grudgingly pairs up with Tim to stop the evil plot of the CEO of Puppy Co. Kids and adults will enjoy this funny animation by Dreamworks. 2nd week at No. 1 making $95M U.S./ foreign- 110M- (budget-$125M)- ****
Power Rangers (2017) - A group of high school teenagers ( Dacre Montgomery, Naomi Scott, RJCyler, 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. En- joyed it ! Must-see for kids and adults. Made $75M U.S./ foreign- $42M- (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$26M (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. Made -$435M -U.S./ $550M- 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 -$156M U.S./ foreign- $378M (budget $185M )- ****
Logan (2017) - A weary Wolverine-Logan (Hugh Jackman) cares for an ailing Professor X (Patrick Stew- art) 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 - $218M-U.S./ foreign- $378M- (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 es- tate, Chris has to deal with the racial questions from Rose's family and friends. He is deeply disturbed 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 - $156M (budget- $4M)- ****
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 nominated 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)- ****
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 -$168M (budget- $25M)- *****clas- sic
General Hospital: Andre admits to heartbreak. Brad betrays Finn. Olivia worries about Dante. Jax tries to make amends. Sonny’s sorrow turns to anger. Dante pushes forward with his investigation.
The Bold & The Beautiful: Bill makes CJ a big offer on the Spectra building. Sally and Shirley work to keep Coco away from their new line as they plan for its debut.
The Spectras prepare for the fashion show that could make or break their business. Bill tells Wyatt about his plans for the Spectra building.
The Young & The Restless: Hilary takes control at work. Vikki's behavior pushes Billy beyond his limit. Billy makes an admis- sion. Phyllis faces reality. Cane has concerns about Juliet. Ashley vis- its Traci.
Days Of Our Lives: Chad and Lucas receive bad news about Countess Wilhelmina.
Julie warns Eli to stay away from Gabi. Scooter puts pressure on Nicole, who contemplates her next big move.
If Your Birthday Is Today: You are hardworking and ambitious. You have high standards for yourself and others, which is why you are sometimes disappointed in people. This year, you head into one of the most powerful years of your life — a time of accumulation. Lucky you! Whatever you have done in the past will now ripen because it’s your time of fruition. This is also a good year to buy and sell.
Aries (March 21-April 19): Today your focus will include taking care of red-tape details like taxes, debt, insurance and anything to do with shared property or inheritances. These things can be a groaner but they need to be done. Just do it.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): Today the Moon is opposite your sign. This happens for two days every month, and means you have to go more than halfway when dealing with others. No biggie. In two weeks, when the Moon is in your sign, people have to go more than halfway when dealing with you. Yeah!
Gemini (May 21-June 20): Act on your urge to get better organ- ized, especially at work, because this will make you feel better today. Do anything that makes you feel you are more on top of your game and ready to greet the world. When you do things to help yourself and make your life run more smoothly — you feel happier!
Cancer (June 21-July 22): You are conspicuous this month with the Sun at the top of your chart. And today, you feel playful and prank- ish! Enjoy fun flirtations and little getaways with friends so that you can relax and play. Take a long lunch. Meet a friend after work.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Your ambition is strong and you need a change of scenery. However, today your primary focus is on home and family. In fact, if you can cocoon at home to hide away and enjoy your- self, you’ll love it. Get some dark chocolate.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Today your communications with oth- ers will be more emotional because you will react more from your gut than your brain. Therefore, trust your hunches. This is also why con- versations with others will get right down to the nitty-gritty. No chitchat about the weather!
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You think about money a lot but rarely discuss it with others because Librans are private about their money. Give thought to ways to boost your income and how to get the best run out of what you already have. Make your assets work for you.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Today the Moon is in your sign, which happens for two days every month. When this occurs, it makes you more emotional than usual. Therefore, watch your reactions to others. The good news is when the Moon is in your sign, you are also a bit luckier!
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You prefer to lie in the weeds and let everyday insanity just go by. You need a breather. In addition, this is a playful month, which means you want to put your own interests first so you can have fun expressing your creative energy. And why not?
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Conversation with a female ac- quaintance might be significant today. There’s a good chance that any conversation you have with anyone will prompt you to rethink some of your future goals. You might even change them, which, of course, is to- tally your prerogative. After all, they’re your goals.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Though it might only be brief, peo- ple will notice you today — especially bosses, parents, teachers, VIPs and the police. Therefore, it will behoove you to look good and follow the rules.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Do something different today be- cause you are hungry for change. You want a bit of adventure. And also, you want to learn something new that is fascinating and thought-pro- voking. Go someplace you’ve never been before and talk to people from different backgrounds.
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