The Purge: Barricaded Family Fights to Survive in Futuristic Horror Flick

Soon, the boundary is irreversibly breached when kindhearted Charlie lets the stranger inside at a moment of weakness

2013-06-10

Kam Williams Special to The Skanner News

The setting is America in 2022, a disturbing dystopia where the prisons are even more overcrowded than we find them today. Consequently, the overwhelmed authorities have come up with a unique way of dealing with crime, namely, designating one night a year on which the rule of law is suspended, and anything is legal, even murder. Read the complete article

Promoter: I Slapped 'Despondent' Michael Jackson

Randy Phillips denies knowing Michael Jackson went to drug rehab until 'just now'

2013-06-10

Alan Duke CNN

LOS ANGELES (CNN) -- AEG Live's CEO said he "slapped" and "screamed" at Michael Jackson because the promoter was "nerve-racked" before the public announcement of Jackson's comeback concerts. Read the complete article

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Celebrity interview Rochelle Aytes

Rochelle, My Belle

2013-06-06

By Kam Williams Special to The Skanner News

Born in New York on May 17, 1976, Rochelle Aytes is quickly establishing herself as one of Hollywood’s brightest starlets with an impressive film and television career on the rise. Rochelle is now starring on Mistresses, ABC’s new, nighttime soap opera ... Read the complete article

Kam's Kapsules: For Movies Opening June 7

'The Internship', 'The Purge', 'Dirty Wars' and more

2013-06-06

Kam Williams Special to The Skanner News

Reviews of the movies: The Internship, The Purge, Dirty Wars, Evocateur The Morton Downey Jr Movie, Hey Bartender, Much Ado about Nothing  and more Read the complete article

Farfetched Sequel Features Cartoon Physics and Comic Relief Courtesy of Tyrese

Film Review: Fast & Furious 6

2013-05-28

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

It’s important to note that this edition of Fast & Furious is every bit as funny as it is adrenaline-fueled. Read the complete article

Documentary Chronicles Supreme Court Case Legalizing Interracial Marriage

DVD Review: The Loving Story

2013-05-28

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Soon after Mildred Jeter and Richard Loving tied the knot in Washington, DC on June 2, 1958, they decided to move back to their tiny hometown of Central Point, Virginia to settle down and start a family. Read the complete article

Kam's Kapsules: For movies opening May 31, 2013

'After Earth,' 'The Kings of Summer,' 'Now You See Me,' and more

2013-05-28

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Weekly previews that make choosing a film fun. Read the complete article

The Wolfpack Ventures to Vegas for Yetta Nudder Nutty Adventure

Film Review: The Hangover Part III

2013-05-21

Kam Williams Special to The Skanner News

When we last left the wolfpack, the boys were over in Thailand for the wedding of Stu (Ed Helms) and Lauren (Jamie Chung). Read the complete article

Kirk Matches Wits with Rogue Commander in Intergalactic Showdown

Film Review: Star Trek into Darkness

2013-05-20

Kam Williams Special To the Skanner News

Diehard Trekkies will probably appreciate all the inside jokes sporadically sprinkled into the dialogue for the benefit of loyal longtime fans Read the complete article

Kam's Kapsules: For Movies Opening May 17

'Star Trek: Into Darkness ,' 'Bidder 70,' 'Black Rock ,' and more

2013-05-16

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

'Star Trek: Into Darkness ,' 'Bidder 70,' 'Black Rock ,' and more Read the complete article