‘Mockingjay’ sells the sizzle, not the steak
The penultimate installment of “The Hunger Games” saga goes deeper into politics and dark propaganda—but, while that gives the franchise’s avid followers more thematic “meat” to chew on, it also leaves...
View Article‘Hunger’ becomes war–and all bets are off
After the harrowing events of last year’s “Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” the latest sequel “Mockingjay–Part 1” depicts the serious escalation of hostilities between the rebel forces of Panem and the...
View Article‘Hunger Games’ trounces ‘Penguins,’ ‘Horrible Bosses’
The latest "Hunger Games" movie beat back competitors to survive the Thanksgiving weekend in the top spot of the North American box office, according to industry estimates Sunday. The post ‘Hunger...
View ArticleJennifer Lawrence tops list of highest-paid actresses
The odds really were in Jennifer Lawrence's favor last year as she raked in $52 million, topping a ranking of the highest-paid actresses by a wide margin. The post Jennifer Lawrence tops list of...
View ArticleSigns of the rapidly changing times
This past month, some developments in the show biz and media fronts have significantly altered the landscape, priming viewers and readers for even bigger changes coming up. First off, Playboy magazine...
View ArticleJennifer Lawrence bids farewell to ‘The Hunger Games’
Jennifer Lawrence is bidding farewell to "The Hunger Games" the wildly popular fantasy franchise that made her a megastar and rare Hollywood action heroine. The post Jennifer Lawrence bids farewell to...
View ArticleGame-changing twist for Girl on Fire
Jennifer Lawrence is on fire, but the stretch marks are showing in Francis Lawrence’s “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2,” the long and grim runup to the final showdown between Katniss Everdeen...
View ArticleFinal ‘Hunger Games’ movie rules North American box office
LOS ANGELES, United States — The fourth and final movie in the Hunger Games franchise — the saga that turned Jennifer Lawrence into a Hollywood mega-star — ruled the North American box offices over the...
View ArticleJennifer Lawrence moves on to ‘Joy’ and working with Amy Schumer
Jennifer Lawrence was tired and was groping for words when we talked to her in Berlin, but fatigue did not stop the actress from being her candid self. She revealed who she was wearing—dress by Proenza...
View ArticleJennifer Lawrence moves on to ‘Joy’ and working with Amy Schumer (Part 2)
In part two of our column on Jennifer Lawrence, based on our interview with her in Berlin, the actress talks about suddenly being the voice against sexism and gender pay gap in Hollywood, what she has...
View ArticleSurvivors of strife, sorrow, subjugation strike back
The final installment of “The Hunger Games” ends the action-adventure series with a bang and more than its share of postwar trauma, as the rebel heroine, Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence), rallies the...
View ArticleThey don’t make stars like they used to
Especially for Baby Boomers like us, it keeps coming back to a bittersweet refrain: They don’t make stars like they used to! The post They don’t make stars like they used to appeared first on Inquirer...
View ArticleLaughing all the way to the bank
CURIOUS and possibly envious film fans want to know: Who are the stars who make the most money these days? Who’s laughing the loudest on his or her way to the bank? At the head of the prosperous line...
View ArticleFrom Angelina Jolie to Jennifer Lawrence: 2015’s quotable quotes
LOS ANGELES—We look back at 2015 and share some of the year’s quotable quotes in our interviews with the stars—from Angelina Jolie to Jennifer Lawrence. Angelina Jolie: The biggest change for me was...
View ArticleJennifer Lawrence in hot water after calling out reporter
Actress Jennifer Lawrence is in hot water after she called out a reporter during the press conference of the Golden Globes on Monday (Philippine time). In a video posted by Entertainment Tonight, a...
View ArticleShow biz flips, flaps and flops
This 2015-2016 season, the entertainment scene’s upbeat flips, or surprising successes, are led by triumphant sequels to old film franchises, like the “Star Wars” and James Bond series, that have...
View ArticleJLaw’s exceptional performance refocuses flawed production
Jennifer Lawrence’s latest starrer, “Joy,” is an instructive viewing experience, because it “teaches” us how an exceptional lead performance can “refocus” an otherwise flawed production. The post...
View ArticleJennifer Lawrence leads female stars’ fight for equal treatment
Many female stars complain that the biggest and best film roles today are written for male stars and protagonists, often limiting actresses to “love interest” or “sexy eye candy” status. The post...
View ArticleJennifer Lawrence learns to enjoy rehearsals
Two months of preparation with director Darren Aronofsky, prior to their making a film together, are making Jennifer Lawrence overcome her aversion to rehearsals. “I try to never rehearse, because I...
View ArticleJennifer Lawrence tops list of best paid actresses
Oscar-winning Jennifer Lawrence was named the world's highest-paid actress for the second year running on Tuesday, with estimated pre-tax earnings of $46 million. The post Jennifer Lawrence tops list...
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