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LOCKED Is Intense and Entertaining A talk with the Director

We caught up with the director of LOCKED David Yarovesky (Brightburn, Nightbooks), just before we screened the film with no spoilers. The film took nineteen days to shoot. Watch our quick interview. Synopsis: No escape. No …

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At a Screening of Dog Man the Movie

It was an enjoyable screening with two of the grandsons. The five year old said it was happy and sad at the same time. And he loved it! The twelve year old who has read …

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Unstoppable Streaming on Prime Video

Unstoppable is the inspiring true story of Anthony Robles (Jharrel Jerome) who was born with one leg but whose indomitable spirit and unbreakable resolve empowered him to defy the odds and pursue his dreams. With the …

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 The Speed to the BoxOffice

“Sonic 3 will beat out Mufasa, for sure!” — JimmityCritic (12) Sonic the Hedgehog 3, what a fun evening with the grandkids it was. When you have a 12, 10 and 5 year-old clap their hands at the end …

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Mufasa: The Lion King the Prequel

Mufasa: The Lion King was entertaining and the production value was amazing to watch. Set in Africa, all-new film blends live-action filmmaking techniques with photoreal computer-generated imagery.  My 12 year-old grandson thought it was one …

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Update! Great news for the At Last Film

UPDATE: Not only did they reach their goal, the short has been doing the festival circuit for the past year. Now, on September 3rd, it will be streaming on HBOMAX. Congrats to all!

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We don’t do a lot of these type of posts but when we do, it is because we believe in the project and the people involved. Read below and watch the video to find out more and hopefully you can donate to this project.

At Last is a film about a timid high school girl who reveals her truth during the most important night of the year, the prom.

The film is by writer/director Lorena Gordon (Times Like These, Lessons in Romantics). Here’s her statement: “I am the writer and director of, At Last. This is a personal film I wrote and am so passionate about making it and sharing it with an audience. I like telling powerful and compelling stories, and giving a voice to those who need to be heard and seen on screen. Film is such a powerful medium, and as a storyteller it’s our responsibility we use that power for good.” Read the rest of this entry »

Diary of a Future President Season 2 Streaming on Disney+

Diary of a Future President is a clever and sweet series and we are happy to see its return. Season two is now streaming on Disney+ with ten episodes.

Gina Rodriguez and Tess Romero.
(Disney/Christopher Willard)

Synopsis: Diary of a Future President continues the origin story of Cuban American and future leader Elena Cañero-Reed as she enters the seventh grade. Told using the narration of excerpts from Elena’s diary, this coming-of-age series and family comedy follows Elena through the ups and downs of middle school which set her on the path to becoming the president of the United States.

Created by showrunner Ilana Peña (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) and loosely inspired by Peña’s own adolescence, the series has been lauded for its authentic portrayal of a Latinx tween and her friends and family.

Tess Romero stars as young Elena Cañero-Reed alongside executive producer Gina Rodriguez who features as a grown-up Elena and reappearing throughout the season as Elena’s future self and conscience that guides her through middle school and towards the White House.

Diary of a Future President also stars Selenis Leyva as Elena’s mother Gabi, Charlie Bushnell as Elena’s brother Bobby, and Michael Weaver as Gabi’s boyfriend Sam. 

Keith Heisler and Molly Breeskin are executive producers alongside Peña and Rodriguez. Diary of a Future President is produced by CBS Studios in association with I Can and I Will Productions.

Marie Kondo is Back! Netflix August 31!

We’ve been waiting for Marie Kondo’s next series. And it’s here! I have to admit, we were hooked on her last series and made changes at home.

Kondo took the world by storm in 2019 with the debut of Tidying Up, a heartwarming series that introduced viewers to her signature KonMari Method, which encourages keeping only those things that speak to the heart and discarding items that no longer spark joy. Kondo returns to Netflix on August 31 with a brand new series, Sparking Joy With Marie Kondo, which finds Marie applying her method outside the home.

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.

#F9 is On Demand this FRIDAY!

Jet engine strapped to Go-kart in LA meets F9! To celebrate the On Demand release of F9 and the 20th Anniversary of The Fast & The Furious, YouTube filmmaker Devin Graham filmed a street race through Los Angeles between Dom’s Hellcat Charger, a Go-Kart with a Jet Engine on it and a remote control car recreating iconic moments from all nine franchise titles.

Video features Lyndrel Palm as the go-kart driver. It also features at the end from the Fast and Furious franchise: Tyrese Gibson, Jordana Brewster, Sung Kang, with Daniel Malakai doing the “radio chatter,” and Brittany Marsicek as the flag girl.

Own the Fast & Furious 8-Movie Collection on 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray™ and Digital on VUDU.

From the big screen to your screen, #F9 is On Demand this FRIDAY, July 30.

Ghostbusters: Afterlife New Trailer!

Ghostbusters: Afterlife, exclusively in movie theaters November 11th. Based on the 1984 film Ghostbusters. An Ivan Reitman film written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis.

From director Jason Reitman and producer Ivan Reitman, comes the next chapter in the original Ghostbusters universe. In Ghostbusters: Afterlife, when a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind. The film is written by Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan.

Cast: Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Annie Potts, and Paul Rudd.

Cesar Millan: Better Human Better Dog Premieres July 30

As humans face a world never seen before, they have turned to four-legged friends as a way to console, bringing harmony and peace to their homes. In fact, dog adoptions are hitting record high…

Cesar gives praise to his clients for their dog’s progress. (National Geographic)

National Geographic announced the highly anticipated return of dog behavior expert Cesar Millan with Cesar Millan: Better Human Better Dog premiering on July 30 at 9/8c on National Geographic and simulcast on Nat Geo WILD. The all-new 10-part series brings Cesar back when pet owners need him the most, as the world has changed significantly since Cesar made his television debut 16 years ago.

Airing globally in 172 countries and 43 languages, new episodes will air back-to-back on Fridays at 9/8c and 10/9c on National Geographic and encore Sundays at 8/7c and 9/8c on Nat Geo WILD. Episodes will also be available to stream on Disney+ each Wednesday, starting August 4.

Let The Adventure Begin, Fantasy Island

An all-new version of the classic show, which starred the late Ricardo Montalbán as the mysterious Mr. Roarke and Hervé Villechaize as his assistant, Tattoo. The series aired on ABC from 1977 to 1984. In 1998, there was a one-season revival of the series and I am sorry to say, a not so good, horror film adaptation in 2020.

Roselyn Sanchez

This August, FOX travels to Fantasy Island, with an all-new version. A modern drama series, Fantasy Island takes place at a luxury resort, where literally any fantasy requested by guests is fulfilled, although they rarely turn out as expected. Delving into the “what if” questions—both big and small—that keep us awake at night, each episode will tell emotional, provocative stories about people who arrive with dreams and desires and depart enlightened and transformed through the magical realism of Fantasy Island. 

Serving as steward of this mysterious island is Elena Roarke (Roselyn Sanchez, Devious Maids, Without a Trace), a descendant of the iconic Mr. Roarke. Elena set aside her own ambitions, and even the love of her life, to uphold her family’s legacy. Sophisticated, insightful and always charming, her calm exterior masks the challenges of the responsibilities she has assumed. Assisting Elena is Ruby Okoro (Kiara Barnes, The Bold and the Beautiful), a young woman with an old soul who arrives on Fantasy Island with a terminal illness and is given a new lease on life there; and pilot Javier (John Gabriel Rodriquez, Miranda’s Rights, Rosewood), who also is the head of island transportation and a jack of all trades.

Guest stars include Bellamy Young, Dave Annable, Odette Annable, and more…

Production is currently underway on location in Puerto Rico.

The series premiere of Fantasy Island, Tuesday, August 10 at 9/8c, on FOX.

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).

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