Category Archive: Around Town

Holiday Films Are in the Works!

One of my favorite time of the year is the holiday season. I love Christmas for many reasons, especially my grandkids and grandnephews. We always find time to watch our old and new favorite Christmas movies. And they are many of all genres.

Angela Ortiz and Rosa Rodriguez

Now it’s that time of year, we screened The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. The film has some funny moments and of course it tugged at your heart. 

Afterward, we did some arts and crafts. That was really fun. The film is in theaters, Friday, November 8.

Synopsis: The Herdmans are six siblings who have a reputation for being the worst kids in the world. However, when they take over the local church pageant during the holidays, they just might teach a shocked community the true meaning of Christmas.

Starring Judy Greer, Pete Holmes, Molly Belle Wright, Lauren Graham, Vanessa Benavente, and directed by Dallas Jenkins.

Despicable Me 4 with One of My Little Minions

We enjoyed it! 

It Was A Twisters Night

My #1 grandson and I screened the new #TwistersMovie last night. And it was a long overdue date, too.

The film was much better than we expected. It had its excitements that kept you on your heels. It should do fine in the theaters.

Synopsis: Haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado, Kate Cooper (Daisy Edgar-Jones) gets lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi (Anthony Ramos), to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. She soon crosses paths with Tyler Owens (Glen Powell), a charming but reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures. As storm season intensifies, Kate, Tyler and their competing teams find themselves in a fight for their lives as multiple systems converge over central Oklahoma. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung.

 

 

 

Experience the Day the World Went Quiet

My niece joined me for the screening of A Quiet Place: Day One. The film has enough scary jumps for me. At time’s it is funny. The cat has more than nine lives…

Angela Ortiz and Lina Fubar

We thought Lupita Nyong’o is really good as Samira. Joseph Quinn is delightful as Eric.

The subtlety of the lighting of the actors in the film was really good. I thought it was great cinematography.

My only thing is that I didn’t learn anything about the creatures. I’m probably going to have to rewatch A Quiet Place 2 again. In theaters now.

We loved Inside Out 2!

We really enjoyed the new Inside Out 2. Milo watched the whole thing and never asked when it was ending. We stayed till the end of the credits and got a little reward. 

Synopsis: Teenager Riley’s mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions. Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone. Directed by Kelsey Mann.

In theaters NOW!

Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story Premiere

Jann Mardenborough and Jimmy

Experiencing Gran Turismo with my number one grandson, Jimmy. Who was familiar with the game. There was a driving simulator he got to try, which he enjoyed very much. And very jazz, to be watching the film.

He gave the film, a 10 out of 10. But the highlight of the evening was, meeting the man himself, Jann Mardenborough. Check out some of our photos from the evening below.

Synopsis: Based on the true story of Jann Mardenborough, the film is the ultimate wish fulfillment tale of a teenage Gran Turismo player whose gaming skills won a series of Nissan competitions to become an actual professional race-car driver. From gamer to professional racer.

Directed by Neill Blomkamp and starring David Harbour, Orlando Bloom, Archie Madekwe, Darren Barnet, Geri Halliwell Horner and Djimon Hounsou. 

Based on the PLAYSTATION STUDIOS video game. The film is in theaters now.

Around Town with the Blue Beetle

Photos of our adventures around town celebrating the release of Blue Beetle. Marking the DC Super Hero’s first time on the big screen. And he’s Latino!

In theaters Friday, August 18.

At a screening of the Blue Beetle with my number one grandson, Jimmy. Once this film kicks in, it’s so much fun going along on the ride. It’s full of heart and familia. With a great a soundtrack.

We got our FREE Blue Beetle tacos at Tacos 1986 on taco Tuesday. We went to the Burbank, CA store. Tacos 1986 is a Tijuana-style taqueria.Their tacos were tasty.

These images are from Warner Brother’s Blue Beetle take over of BLVD MRTK with a block party, in Montebello, CA. 

Photos from the Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse Premiere

At the premiere of the Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse movie. Which took place at the Fox Bruin Theater in the Westwood area of Los Angeles.

We had fun before and after watching the film. We loved the animation styles and music. My date, my #1 grandson, Jimmy, wished it was an hour longer.

 

 

A Nickelodeon Event! A Drive-in Premiere of The Patrick Star Show and Middlemost Post

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My grandson Jimmy (#JimmityCritic) and I attended another Nickelodeon event, The Patrick Star Show and Middlemost Post double feature drive-in premiere.

 

From under the sea in Bikini Bottom to the mountain tops of Mount Middlemost, Nickelodeon is delivering colorful characters, stories and big laughs with these new series.

The Patrick Star Show, follow everyone’s favorite sea star at home with his family as he hosts an imaginary variety show that comes from the bizarre and hysterical depths of his own brain. 

The brand new series, Middlemost Post, follows the adventures of Parker J. Cloud and two best friends Angus and Russell as they deliver the mail and sunshine to the citizens of Somewhere.

The Baby’s are Back! Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, Lil, Susie, and Angelica!

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My grandson Jimmy (#JimmityCritic) and I attended the premiere of Nickelodeon’s Rugrats all NEW and reimagined new series. Now streaming on Paramount+

The original Rugrats series launched in August of 1991 and instantly became a groundbreaking phenomenon, spawning consumer products and three hit theatrical releases, cementing its place in pop culture history through its iconic characters, storytelling, and unique visual style. Rugrats was in production for nine seasons over the course of 13 years. The series earned four Daytime Emmy Awards, six Kids’ Choice Awards, and its own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The series stars E.G. Daily (Tommy Pickles), Nancy Cartwright (Chuckie Finster), Cheryl Chase (Angelica Pickles), Cree Summer (Susie Carmichael), and Kath Soucie (Phil and Lil DeVille), all of whom are reprising their iconic roles in this new series. 

The original adventurous babies’ voice cast is joined by new voices, including Ashley Rae Spillers and Tommy Dewey (Tommy’s parents, Didi and Stu Pickles); Tony Hale (Chuckie’s father, Chas Finster); Natalie Morales, (Phil and Lil’s mother, Betty DeVille); Anna Chlumsky and Timothy Simons (Angelica’s parents, Charlotte and Drew Pickles); Nicole Byer and Omar Miller (Susie’s parents, Lucy and Randy Carmichael); and Michael McKean (Grandpa Lou Pickles).