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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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Bloodsucking Bastards Trailer

Bloodsucking Bastards“Bloodsucking Bastards takes audiences on a hilarious, blood-spattered roller coaster ride in the most terrifying locale of all: the American workplace.”

The film has an all-star cast including Fran Kranz (Cabin in the Woods), Pedro Pascal (Game of Thrones), Emma Fitzpatrick (Significant), Yvette Yates (Inherent Vice), Joel Murray (Mad Men), Patricia Rae (The Big Wedding), and Joey Kern (Cabin Fever).

Directed by Brian James O’Connell and penned by comedy troupe Dr. God and Ryan Mitts, Bloodsucking Bastards made its world premiere as the opening night film at the Slamdance Film Festival 2015, and has since played at numerous film festivals to rave reviews and great audience enthusiasm.

The horror-comedy is in selected cinemas across the U.S. markets and on VOD September 4, 2015. —A.O.

The Terminator is BACK!

L-r: David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Alan Taylor, Emilia Clarke, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jai Courtney, Laeta Kalogridis, and Patrick Lussier ©2015 Angela María Ortíz S.

L-r: David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Alan Taylor, Emilia Clarke, Arnold Schwarzenegger,
Jai Courtney, Laeta Kalogridis, and Patrick Lussier ©2015 Angela María Ortíz S.

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I really enjoyed Terminator Genisys! After all these years, it was a guessing game on how this “Genisys” would turn out. The filmmakers manage to tie it all together without skipping a beat. It worked for me. And some might need to watch the previous films in the franchise.

Genisys stars Jason Clarke (John Connor, leader of the human resistance against Skynet), Jai Courtney (Kyle Reese), Emilia Clarke (Sarah), Arnold Schwarzenegger (Terminator guardian) and Byung-hun Lee (Cop/T-1000). They are faced with unlikely allies and dangerous new enemies.

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Listen in on the conversation from the press conference by clicking the audio box.

Terminator Genisys is in theaters now. —A.O.

You Don’t Go for the Dialogue, but You Leave Happy!

Adam Rodriguez and Se Fija!’s Angela Ortiz

Adam Rodriguez and Se Fija!’s Angela Ortiz

Magic Mike XXL reunites most of the guys from Magic Mike with a few newcomers.

Channing Tatum ©2015 Angela María Ortíz S.

Channing Tatum
©2015 Angela María Ortíz S.

The story picks up three years after Mike retired from his stripper life at the top of his game. Magic Mike XXL finds the remaining Kings of Tampa likewise ready to throw in the towel. But they want to do it their way: one last blowout performance in Myrtle Beach, with legendary headliner Magic Mike sharing the spotlight with them.

Once on the road, they make a few whistle stops to renew old acquaintances and make new friends, and along the way Mike and the guys learn some new moves and shake off the past in surprising ways.

The film stars Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, Kevin Nash, Adam Rodriguez, and Gabriel Iglesias, who are joined by Amber Heard, Donald Glover, Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, Michael Strahan, Andie MacDowell, Elizabeth Banks, and Jada Pinkett Smith in brand new roles. Magic Mike XXL is directed by Emmy Award winner Gregory Jacobs (Behind the Candelabra), who served as a producer on Magic Mike.

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We got a chance to be part of the conversation about the film. Just click on the audio box. And check out a fun dance video we did here.

With the holiday weekend upon us, this could be a date film or a group-of-friends flick. All in all, you’ll find some fantastic dancing and eye candy. —A.O.

What Dialogue! It’s ALL-Visual! Enjoy!

Cesar Millan, Dog Behaviorist and Max the Movie

Cesar Millan and Angela Ortiz

Cesar Millan and Angela Ortiz

We got a chance to listen to Cesar Millan, dog behaviorist, dog lover and also known as the dog whisperer discuss dogs with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after returning from a war zone. And the reason he likes the movie Max.

Cesar Millan and Carlos the dog aka Max

Cesar Millan and Carlos the dog aka Max

We got a chance to ask him a few questions about dogs, behavior and loyalty. You can watch everything in the video below.

You can catch Mr. Millan on Cesar 911 on Nat Geo WILD. Max is in theaters now.

Raquel Pomplun on Self/Less

Eli Roth’s The Green Inferno

GreenInferno_Dom_Payoff_1sht_R1The film is director by Eli Roth. Also written by Eli Roth and Guillermo Amoeda. Cast: Lorenza Izzo, Ariel Levy, Daryl Sabara, Kirby Bliss Blanton, Sky Ferreira, Magda Apanowicz, Nicolás Martínez, Aaron Burns, Ignacia Allamand, Ramón Llao, and Richard Burgi.

The Green Inferno is in theaters September 25.

The Gunman is an Action-Packed Thriller

The GunmanThe Gunman stars, two-time Academy Award® winner Sean Penn, Idris Elba, Oscar®-winner Javier Bardem, Ray Winstone, and Mark Rylance.

It has been eight years since Jim Terrier (Penn) worked as a black-ops assassin and now someone from his old organization wants him dead. He’s pursued across the African and European continent by a team of elite hit men. And the action begins when Terrier is dragged into his dangerous past.

The thriller is filled with some solid performances and of course we have to mention Bardem’s wonderful devious character, Felix, once a friend with alternative plans, and now a foe.

Now available in a  BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK AND DVD

Meet the Little Voices in Your Head in Disney•Pixar Inside Out

L-r: Mindy Kaling, Lewis,Black, Amy,Poehler, Bill Hader and Phyllis Smith ©2015 Angela María Ortíz S.

L-r: Mindy Kaling, Lewis Black, Amy Poehler, Bill Hader and Phyllis Smith
©2015 Angela María Ortíz S.

Director Pete Docter and Producer Jonas Rivera ©2015 Angela María Ortíz S.

Director Pete Docter and Producer Jonas Rivera
©2015 Angela María Ortíz S.

I loved this movie! It took me back to being an 11-year-old whose life had been turned upside down. And it shows how we deal with emotions like Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival to rave reviews.

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Voice Stars

Docter & Rivera

Docter & Rivera

It was created and directed by Pete Docter (Monsters Inc., Up—both Oscar winners), who talked to us about how the idea for the film came from watching his 11-year-old daughter. Listen in on Docter and producer Jonas Rivera as they talk about their creative process and working at Pixar. Then listen in on the funniest press conference this year with voice talents that include Mindy Kaling (Disgust), Lewis Black (Anger), Amy Poehler (Joy), Bill Hader (Fear), and Phyllis Smith (Sadness). —A.O.

Magic Mike XXL Screening, Cocktails and Dancing

Anahis with Magic Mike XXL choreographer and dancers ©2015 Angela María Ortíz S.

Anahis with Magic Mike XXL choreographers
©2015 Angela María Ortíz S.

Magic Mike XXLWe had a bit of a surprise at the Magic Mike XXL screening in Hollywood and got a chance to improvise some dance moves at the cocktail reception at the London Hotel West Hollywood.

Take a look at our surprise and Se Fija!’s Anahis dance moves in the video below.

Magic Mike: XXL is in theaters July 1. Directed by Gregory Jacobs and starring Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, Kevin Nash, Adam Rodriguez, Gabriel Iglesias, Amber Heard, Donald Glover, Michael Strahan, Elizabeth Banks, Andie MacDowell, and Jada Pinkett Smith.

All in fun! —A.O.

More Paranormal Movies Coming, Sinister 2

Sinister 2 PosterWhat is the gift that any parent or father wants for Father’s Day? A visit from Bughuul in Sinister 2.

starring James Ransone, Shannyn Sossamon, Lea Coco, Robert and Dartanian Sloan. And directed by Ciarán Foy.

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