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Movie Reviews/Soaps/Horoscopes
Straight Outta Comp- ton - The supergroup NWA (Niggas With Attitudes - Eazy E, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, MC Ren and DJ Yella) emerge from the streets of Compton, California in the mid 80s and introduced the world to gangsta rap. The music and movie was about life in Compton with gangs, drugs, police brutality and how the group rose to fame despite the odds. Director F. Gary Gray (Friday) directed a masterpiece. Ice Cube (played by his son, O’Shea Jackson, Jr.), Eazy E(Jason Mitchell), Dr. Dre ( Corey Hawkins), MC Ren (Aldis Hodge), and DJ Yella (Neil Brown, Jr.) and manager Jerry Heller (Paul Giamatti) were all excellent. This movie should be nominated for an Oscar for best picture. You definitely can’t MISS this film based on the his- tory of Hip Hop music. Didn’t feel like it was 2 hrs./30 mins. long. Five Stars (Classic)!
Fantastic Four - Four young astronauts (Michael Jordan, Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Jamie Bell) teleport to another universe which al- ters their physical form. The Four must learn how to use their power to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy, Dr. Doom (Toby Kebbell).The director and film received bad reviews and criticism, because he changed Johnny Storm played by Jordan to a Black superhero. This reboot is still worth seeing! Made $42M/ Foreign $34M. (Budget $59M). **1⁄2
The Gift (2015) - A mar- ried couple’s lives (Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall) are thrown into a mysterious tailspin when an old high school mate (Joel Edgerton) from the husband’s past brings gifts to their house and reveal an horrific secret that happened 20 years ago. Director/actor Edgerton did an excellent job with this pyscho/ thriller. Who’s side
are you on? Made $23M. (Budget $5M). ****
Mission: Impossible- Rogue Nation - Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise), super agent Illsa (Rebecca Fergu- son), and the team (Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames and Je- remy Renner) take on The Syndicate - an International Rogue Organization as highly skilled as they are. The Syndicate’s main purpose is to destroy the IMF and assassinate top of- ficials. Director Christopher McQuarrie did a great job with the special effects and storyline. This film was very entertaining. A must- see! Still No. 1 at box office. Made $142M. (Budget N/A). **** and then some.
Southpaw - Director An- tione Fuqua (The Equalizer, The Shooter, Training Day) and actor Jake Gyllenhal should be nominated for Oscar’s best director and actor for this emotional box- ing drama. The movie was about light heavyweight champion Billy Hope (Gyl- lenhal) turning to trainer Tick Willis (Forrest Whitaker) for help after the tragic loss of his wife (Rachel McAdam) and his daughter to child protection services. 50 Cent also stars as the corrupt promoter. Gyllenhal brought the Oscar worthy emotions to this film. Must-see for drama fans! Made $45M. (Budget $30M). ****
Trainwreck - Having thought that having one boyfriend at a time was never possible, a commit- ment-phobic woman (Amy Schumer) may have to face her fears when she meets a doctor (Bill Hader) who re- ally likes her. This movie was funny, but 30mins. too long (2 hrs./5 mins.). Made $90M. (Budget $35M). ***1⁄2
Ant Man - Director Pey- ton Reed amazingly directed this new and fresh Marvel movie about a cat burglar Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) armed with a super-suit with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale with super strength, speed and being able to communicate with the ants. Lang must join forces with Dr. Hang Pym (Michael Douglas) and his daughter, Holly (Evangeline Lilly-The Hobbit) to fight against Darren Cross (Corey Stoll) to save the world. Nice fight scene between the Ant Man and Avengers Falcon (Anthony Mackie). Michael Pena and T. I. also star. With the mixture of comedy and action, Ant Man is definitely better than Avengers 2 and a MUST-SEE. Catch it in 3D or IMAX. Made $157M. (Budget $130M). ****
SOAPS
BOLD AND THE BEAU- TIFUL - Liam demands an- swers. Katie and Ridge reminisce about the past. Steffy defends herself when Ivy tells her side of the story. Caroline confides in Thomas.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES -
Aiden lies to Hope – and it’s clear she doesn’t know him quite as well as she thinks she does. John romances Mar- lena, hoping to move along their reconciliation. Caroline and Victor bond when he pays her a late night visit at the hospital.
HOROSCOPES
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — You’re especially charm- ing now. Someone gets swept away. Romance colors your view. A new source of fund- ing appears. Divert some to a holding tank. Unexpected expenses could also alter your plans. Friends help out. Feel the love.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Don’t be hasty. Eval- uate your partner’s sugges- tion. You could stir up trouble if careless. Anticipate some resistance. Someone’s reaction surprises you. Re- main gracious under pres- sure. Get a second opinion, and follow your own good judgment.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Get slow and meticu- lous at work to avoid break- age, mistakes or do-overs. Unexpected circumstances shift the action. Better tech- nology increases profits. Ro- mance enters your workplace. It’s easy to mix business with pleasure. Focus on the job first.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Take advantage of a lucky break to grab love when it appears. Investigate a fascinating attraction. Stay in communication to avoid scheduling mishaps. Learn and teach simultaneously. Remain open to suggestions, for a new view.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22- Dec. 21) — Friends want to help. Listen to suggestions about your private life po- litely. A separation could alter your plans. Work out a controversy or conflict to ad- vance. Practice your game. Get family involved. Love is the answer.
Capricorn (Dec. 22- Jan. 19) — Listen and un- derstand the situation before launching. Remain open to change. A new method could work. Air travel might get complicated. Manage a change in plans, and ensure that your team’s on board.
GENERAL HOSPITAL -
Ava turns to Julian for help. Carly seeks Michael’s opinion about Morgan. Molly worries about TJ living with Sonny. Scott discloses the truth about Ava. Nina confides in Nathan while Nathan makes an im- portant discovery. Sabrina and Michael discuss his fam- ily history.
YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS - Jack and Marco face off. Noah seeks justice for Courtney. Hilary’s world is turned upside-down. A deadly showdown takes place in Genoa City. Sharon confronts Mariah and Sum- mer. Phyllis is out for revenge.
Turn inspiration into action.
Aquarius (Jan. 20- Feb. 18) — Don’t overex- tend. Moderation is the rule today. Surprises, especially financially, could alter your plans. Review what you need. You may not have as much as you thought, or con- versely, could discover a windfall. Track your num- bers closely.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — The competition’s getting fierce. Patiently fol- low your plan. Focus on de- sign, style and concept. Confirm the perfect partner- ship. Remind people of their agreements. Good planning increases your holdings. Completion leads to new sta- tus. Expand your territory.
Aries (March 21-April 19) — Consider an upcoming obstacle. The right answer may not be logical. A crazy idea works. Use your intu- ition. Get help building your dream. Unexpected benefits, like beauty, money and love, surprise you.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Compromise with your team for a creative breakthrough. Pool your re- sources. Stay flexible, and let intuition dictate the timing. Polish your presentation to make a good impression. Friends inspire and encour- age you. Learn new tricks.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Provide leadership, and visualize getting what you want. Accept a challeng- ing assignment and prosper. Unexpected romance, gifts and beautiful moments ma- terialize from thin air. Cre- ative muses sing to you. Capture the largesse into your notebooks. Consider love.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Determine what you want. Relax and the answer comes. Get enchanted by a new subject. An unexpected blessing rains down. Love strikes. Accept a gift. More study is required. Trust, but verify. Keep your eyes on the prize.
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