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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 …

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Watch the Featurette Wicked on Singing Live

After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season. Synopsis: Wicked, …

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Another Love Story in Honor of Domestic Violence Awareness

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, here’s an impactful new film Another Love Story, now available for streaming on TUBI. This timely film sheds light on the emotional and psychological journey of domestic abuse survivors …

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Despicable Me 4 with One of My Little Minions

We enjoyed it! 

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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 …

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From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series Season 2 is BACK!

L-r: Jesse Garcia, Eiza González, Zane Holtz and D.J. Cotrona ©2015 Angela María Ortíz S.

L-r: Jesse Garcia, Eiza González, Zane Holtz and D.J. Cotrona
©2015 Angela María Ortíz S.

El Rey Network’s From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series season 2 is back on August 25.

The first season filled us in on all the back-stories of the main characters, the Gecko Brothers, the Fullers and the mysterious culebra underworld. At the end of the season we see the brothers take different paths into the future. And Season two begins right where it was left off, with our characters in their separate worlds and in this world they are joined by new characters in the form of Esai Morales as Lord Amancio Malvado, Danny Trejo as The Regulator, Jeff Fahey (Uncle Eddie Cruickshank) and Briana Evigan (Sonja Lam).

Danny Trejo as The Regulator

Danny Trejo as The Regulator

The returning casts include D.J. Cotrona (Seth Gecko), Zane Holtz (Richie Gecko), Jesse Garcia (Freddie Gonzalez), Eiza González (Santánico Pandemonium), Wilmer Valderrama (Carlos Madrigal), Robert Patrick (Jacob Fuller), Brandon Soo Hoo (Scott Fuller), Madison Davenport (Kate Fuller), and Jake Busey (Sex Machine).

Esai Morales as Lord Amancio Malvado

Esai Morales as Lord Amancio Malvado

We caught up with Robert Rodriguez, creator/executive producer, Carlos Coto, showrunner and cast at the summer TCA (Television Critics Association), during the panel session we got a description from Trejo of who “The Regulator” is, “He’s a mixture of Machete and Marcia Brady,” he said. And we found out that Demi Lovato will be guest starring close to the end of the season. After we talked a bit with a few of them about what we should expect in the new season. Now sit back and listen in on my conversation with the Gecko’s (Cotrona and Holtz), Garcia and González.Audio-Button-200

Now check out the series which “Explores a new chapter in this supernatural crime saga that expands the universe of our story across Mexico to the edgy, tricked-out Texas of Robert Rodriguez.”

Sinister 2 in Theaters Now!

T-b: Jason Blum, Shannyn Sossamon, C. Robert Cargill and Ciarán Foy ©2015 Angela María Ortíz S.

T-b: Jason Blum, Shannyn Sossamon,
C. Robert Cargill and Ciarán Foy
©2015 Angela María Ortíz S.

I didn’t find Sinister 2 as scary as the first one, but that’s me. I did think that there were two evil dynamics going on in the film in the abusive husband/father character and Bughuul. You actually find yourself waiting for something to happen to the father figure.Sinister 2 Poster

We got a chance to talk to the producer Jason Blum (Paranormal franchise), the lead actress, Shannyn Sossamon (Wayward Pines, A Knight’s Tale) who talked about being a mom in the film with an abusive husband and her excitement on being on the next season of Sleepy Hollow. We also spoke to the writer C. Robert Cargill and director Ciarán Foy. Just click on the audio buttons to listen in.

Ciarán Foy

Ciarán Foy

C. Robert Cargill

C. Robert Cargill

Shannyn Sossamon

Shannyn Sossamon

Jason Blum

Jason Blum

The other stars of the film are James Ransone, Lea Coco, Robert and Dartanian Sloan.

AMC Fear The Walking Dead Premieres August 23

Fear The Walking DeadThis new gritty series explores the onset of the undead apocalypse through the lens of a fractured family.

The show stars Kim Dickens, Cliff Curtis, Frank Dillane, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Lorenzo James Henrie, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Rubén Blades, Mercedes Mason, Patricia Reyes Spíndola and directed by Adam Davidson.

On AMC, Sundays at 9P.

One for Your List, Miles from Tomorrowland DVD

Miles from TomorrowlandSpace and the future are always fascinating and one way to introduce it to the little-ones is through a fun animation. And here is one, Disney Junior’s Miles from Tomorrowland is an intergalactic adventure that charts the outer space missions of young adventurer Miles Callisto and his family.

This value-packed DVD includes the premiere episode plus 4 additional episodes, nearly two hours of fun! Plus FREE inside every DVD is an exclusive Clip-on Blastboard Flashlight that you can’t get anywhere else!

It’s available in stores now. Add it to your list; the holidays are not to far away.

The Martian with Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Michael Peña

In theaters October 2

2 Brothers, Once NYC’s Renowned Salsa Dancers, Shine The Movie

ShineShine the movie—salsa music, dancing and family, how can you go wrong.

Their crowd funding reached their goal plus more. Please check here to find out more.

Anthony Nardolillo

Anthony Nardolillo

Anthony Nardolillo is the director, here’s a bit about him:

“Born in New York, to Puerto Rican and Italian parents, Anthony considers himself a symbol of “Spanish Harlem”. He has always been inspired by his Puerto Rican roots and in particular, Salsa—the music that echoes and serves as the vocal conduit for love of family, pride and culture. He wrote SHINE to reflect the theme of gentrification and the wealth of culture in those of Puerto Rican descent.”

The Two Faces of Lombardo Boyar

Lombardo Boyar ©2015 Angela María Ortíz S.

Lombardo Boyar
©2015 Angela María Ortíz S.

Lombardo Boyar, is an actor with a long list of live-action TV appearances for more than a decade, has done his time as a voice-over actor as well, as “Lars Rodriguez” in Rocket Power cartoon series, in both Happy Feet movies, in Beverly Hills Chihuahua, and in a host of video games, ranging from Turok to The Chronicles of Riddick. And in films, like last year’s Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, the cult classic Big Ass Spider!, and the upcoming romantic comedy, Some Kind of Beautiful with Jessica Alba, Salma Hayek, and Pierce Brosnan.

L-r: Lombardo Boyar, Kathleen Robertson, Ian Anthony Dale and Raphael Sbarge Murder in the First

L-r: Lombardo Boyar, Kathleen Robertson, Ian Anthony Dale and Raphael Sbarge Murder in the First

He currently plays Inspector Edgar Navarro on the TNT hit series, Murder in the First that is enjoying a second season and hoping for a third.Audio-Button-200

I had the great pleasure of hanging and chatting with him. Now sit back and listen in on our conversation. — A.O.

American Ultra Coming Your Way

American Ultra PosterThe action/comedy film American Ultra will be in theaters August 21.

Directed by Nima Nourizadeh and starring Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Topher Grace, Connie Britton, Tony Hale, John Leguizamo, Bill Pullman, and Walton Goggins.

Straight Outta Compton is a Must See!

Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, Oshea Jackson Jr., F. Gary Gray, Ice Cube and DJ Yella ©2015 Angela María Ortíz S.

Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, Oshea Jackson Jr., F. Gary Gray, Ice Cube and DJ Yella
©2015 Angela María Ortíz S.

Straight Outta Compton PosterStraight Outta Compton takes us back to a time of many changes in music and fashion of the 80’s and 90’s. It is also an exciting and powerful story about the right to be heard and standing up to the abuse of (police) power, something kind of familiar today in some places across the country.

The group N.W.A had a strong POV that was needed at the time and still holds up today. Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, the late Easy-E, Mc Ren and Dj Yella form the original group.

Angela Ortíz and actor Jason Mitchell (Easy-E)

Angela Ortíz and actor Jason Mitchell (Easy-E)

The film is well made and they are some good performances. My son, who attended the screening with me, gave it a 9 out of 10.

The riot scenes gave me goose bumps and brought back some strong memories of that period.

We enjoyed the film for the stories it told and the lives of some of the characters that are still with us.

Audio-Button-200Listen in on the conversation with the stars of the film, Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, Oshea Jackson Jr., director F. Gary Gray, and producers Ice Cube and DJ Yella.

Straight Outta Compton in theaters August 14. — A.O.

Happy Birthday Snoopy and The Peanuts Movie

Peanuts

THE PEANUTS MOVIE hits theaters everywhere on November 6

HappyBirthdaySnoopy

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