“Call of Duty: Mobile” had a closed beta mode in May. (Photo courtesy of Activision) Troy Lafond Connector Editor “Call of Duty: Mobile” launched on Oct. 1 to widespread success. It was downloaded 35 million times in three days and 100 million in a week, generating $2 million in three days and $18 million in…
Double the Will Smith does not make “Gemini Man” twice as good
Harrison Ford, Mel Gibson, Clint Eastwood, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone and Sean Connery were all attached as the lead role before settling on Will Smith. (Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures) Troy Lafond Connector Editor “Gemini Man” is the newest movie by star Will Smith and visionary director Ang Lee. Will Smith plays both Henry Brogan…
“Joker” is DC’s newest laughingstock
“Joker” scored a record October opening weekend of an estimated $94 million. (Photo courtesy of Warner Bros Pictures) Troy Lafond Connector Editor “Joker” is an R-rated, dark, gritty origin story to the classic DC Comics supervillain Joker, portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix. It is the first DC movie since “The Dark Knight Rises” to not be…
Fifth “Rambo” sucks “Last Blood” out of franchise
“Rambo: Last Blood” has been in various stages of production since 2008. (Photo courtesy of Lionsgate) Troy Lafond Connector Editor “Rambo: Last Blood” is the long delayed fifth installment in the “Rambo” series, which follows Sylvester Stallone as a Vietnam War veteran who fights corrupt institutions and general enemies. “Last Blood” is the first “Rambo”…
“Sunshine Kitty” is not all sunshine and rainbows
Tove Lo will be performing at the Boston House of Blues on Feb. 19. (Photo courtesy of NME) Troy Lafond Connector Editor Tove Lo is best known for her two megahit singles back in 2014 and 2015, “Habits (Stay High)” and “Talking Body.” These were two dark, interesting, and supremely well written songs that launched…
Jennifer Lopez dominates “Hustlers”
Hustlers had the most successful opening weekend in STX Entertainment’s history, with 33.2 million dollars. (Photo courtesy of IndieWire) Troy Lafond Connector Editor “Hustlers” follows Constance Wu as Destiny and Jennifer Lopez as Ramona, among a large ensemble cast, as former strippers who decide to take advantage on their Wall Street clients to make a…
Top 10 Movies of 2019 Summer
“Avengers: Endgame” surpassed “Avatar” to become the highest grossing movie of all time. (Photo courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures) Troy Lafond Connector Editor 10: Aladdin – While the live action remakes of Disney animated classics may be a bit creatively bankrupt, “Aladdin” stands out among the pack not just for simply being one…
Taylor Swift Returns to Form on “Lover”
“Lover” sold three million units worldwide through its first week. (Photo courtesy of Republic Records) Troy Lafond Connector Editor Taylor Swift released her seventh studio album, “Lover,” on Aug. 23, 2019. Following on the heels of her divisively received “reputation,” “Lover” strives for an artistic comeback for Taylor, and she mostly succeeds in doing so.…
