By ANGELA DAWSON Front Row Features HOLLYWOOD—While James Kent (“Testament of Youth”) was in pre-production on the post-World War II drama “The Aftermath,” Brexit wasn’t yet a political hot button issue, nor was Donald Trump a dark horse candidate who would surprise the world by winning the 2016 [...]
By ANGELA DAWSON Front Row Features HOLLYWOOD—“The Nutcracker” is as much a Christmas holiday tradition as figgy pudding, Santa Claus and the exchanging presents. Disney’s new music-filled live-action fantasy “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” is based on the E.T.A. Hoffman’s 1816 story, which [...]
By HEATHER TURK Front Row Features Losing a loved one is hard, but dealing with the loss of a child is unbearable. While one would think that premise alone would be enough to move viewers to tears, Academy Award-winning director David Frankel’s (“The Devil Wears Prada,” “Marley & Me”) drama “ [...]
By HEATHER TURK Front Row Features Film Critic Losing a loved one is hard, but dealing with the loss of a child is unbearable. While one would think that premise alone would be enough to move moviegoers to tears, Academy Award-winning director David Frankel’s (“The Devil Wears Prada,” “Marley &am [...]
By ANGELA DAWSON Front Row Features HOLLYWOOD—Will Smith is best known for his music (as the Fresh Prince) as well as his comedy and action hero roles. But the world-renowned performer has demonstrated on several occasions that he is also adept at delivering powerful performances in dramatic role [...]