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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 (Eliza- beth 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 $65M U.S./ foreign- $32M- (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$22M (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 -$393M -U.S./ $498M- 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 crea- tures 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 -$149M U.S./ foreign- $342M (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 cor- poration 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 - $211M-U.S./ foreign- $373M- (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 - $156M (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 nom- inated 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
Soap Opera Spoilers
General Hospital: Lulu suffers a setback. Sonny gets surpris- ing news. Nelle has a realization. Dante remains suspicious. Liz re- assures Franco. Carly finds a way to forgive.
The Bold & The Beautiful: Shirley finds a new way to get Coco to wear a camera at Forrester Creations. Thomas and Steffy butt heads about him inviting Sally to her wedding.
Shirley pushes Sally's buttons to keep her on board with their agenda. Darlita gets the surprise of her life when watching the footage from Coco's spy camera.
The Young & The Restless: Kevin and Chloe's wedding day arrives. Gloria offers Kevin an out. Michael warns Gloria. Reed spots Billy and Victoria getting close.
Nick tells Sharon about his fight with Chelsea. Nick makes a star- tling discovery about Victor. Cane is willing to do whatever is nec- essary to keep his secret.
Days Of Our Lives: Sonny is furious when Deimos demotes him. Eduardo is hopeful he and Kate are finally going to work things out. Kate plots to sabotage Chad and Abby's vow renewal and Abigail overhears.
Horoscopes
If Your Birthday Is Today: You are excellent at initiating things. You have a bold, direct personality and others will follow your lead. You are now in the beginning of a new nine-year cycle, which will offer you many new possibilities and opportunities. Per- haps you will start a new job or change residences or head off in a new direction? Open any door because your future is in your hands!
Aries (March 21-April 19): You are gung-ho to push through a financial deal today or do something that gives you a better paying job. You might also see how to make more money in your current job. Actually, you have a do-or-die attitude about it.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): This is the perfect day to improve your health. Whatever you do will have a tremendous benefit. In other words, you will get a lot out of your effort — more than usual. You might also influence someone today.
Gemini (May 21-June 20): You are secretive today. Because of this, you will choose to work behind the scenes or work alone be- cause whatever you do, you will play your cards close to your heaving bosom. This is the classic day for a secret love affair.
Cancer (June 21-July 22): Those of you in group sports will be powerful and effective today. Actually, anyone who works with a group will be strong and will likely set the pace, especially about for- mulating long-range plans for the future. You want to improve how things are done!
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Your ambition is aroused today. You’re going for the brass ring! Others will see this as well. Some of these people will be bosses, parents, VIPs or someone in power, which means you might get a promotion or you might be ap- proached with a juicy offer.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You intend to achieve certain ob- jectives today. They might be about travel or they could relate to publishing, the media, medicine or the law. You might also take a course or go back to school or reform something in education.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You can be successful in dealing with disputes about shared property, inheritances or insurance be- cause you are strong, willful, focused and unstoppable today. Others will have to give in to your demands. Naturally, you have to be rea- sonable. (Libra can be reasonable.)
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Do your best to be patient with others because with fiery Mars opposite your sign now, it’s so easy to be annoyed! (You know who you are.) Resist the urge to make over or improve a close friend or partner. You know that this just goes over like a lead balloon.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You will accomplish a lot at work today because you have so much energy. In addition, you have big ideas about what you want to achieve. In particular, you want to improve things or introduce reforms so that things can be done in a better way. Good luck! (It’s surprising how many people resist a good idea.)
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): This is a strong day for those of you in sports because you will be relentless and you will have amazing endurance. This is also a hot, sexy day for all Capricorns. Oh yeah! Be patient with kids today. However, grab every chance to enjoy fun and amusing diversions.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Roll up your sleeves and get busy because you want to introduce improvements to your home.
In particular, focus on bathrooms, garbage and recycling and get rid of what you no longer need. You want to start with a clean slate and build up from there.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Today you are a powerful com- municator who can sell anyone anything. That’s why it’s a great day for writers, salespeople, teachers, actors and anyone who commu- nicates for living. It’s also strong day for those of you who drive for a living: buses, taxis and trucks. Zoom zoom!
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