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Alejandro González Iñárritu Talks Birdman with Sam Rubin
Michael Keaton and Alejandro González Iñárritu
Listen in on their conversation on the KTLA Morning News.
Carlos Pratts Talks Kevin Costner and McFarland USA
Se Fija!’s Angela Ortíz and Carlos Pratts
Carlos Pratts and Kevin Costner
I caught up with actor Carlos Pratts (The Bridge) we talked about how he got his role in Disney’s McFarland USA and working with actor Kevin Costner (Black or White, Bull Durham) and we had fun with some photos.
Listen in on our conversation by clicking on the button. The film opens on Friday, February 20.
Selena, The Voice that Was Silenced Twenty Years Ago
The twentieth anniversary of American singer, songwriter and fashion designer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez’ death is coming up. The singer’s life was taken on March 31, 1995 in Corpus Christi, Texas.
On Monday night Los Angeles CBS2 News’ Elsa Ramon will be talking to her husband Chris Perez on the anniversary of her death at 11P (PT). Produced by Velia La Garda.
Alternate Films to Fifty Shades of Grey
Looking for some erotica, bondage or plain old adult entertainment? Here’s a list of films some of you might want to check out instead of going to see Fifty Shades of Grey this Valentine weekend. And you can watch them from the comfort of your home through video on demand or dvd/blu-ray purchase.
Belle de Jour (1967)
Director Luis Buñuel. Starring Catherine Deneuve, Jean Sorel, and Michel Piccoli
Last Tango in Paris (1972)
Director Bernardo Bertolucci. Starring Marlon Brando, Maria Schneider, and Maria Michi
Emmanuelle (1974)
Director Just Jaeckin. Starring Sylvia Kristel, Alain Cuny, and Marika Green
Emmanuelle (1975)
Director Francis Giacobetti. Starring Sylvia Kristel, Umberto Orsini, and Frédéric Lagache
The Story of O (1975)
Director Just Jaeckin. Starring Corinne Cléry, Udo Kier, and Anthony Steel
Body Heat (1981)
Director Lawrence Kasdan. Starring William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, and Richard Crenna
The Hunger (1983)
Director Tony Scott. Starring Catherine Deneuve, Susan Sarandon, and David Bowie
Nine 1/2 Weeks (1986)
Director Adrian Lyne. Starring Mickey Rourke, Kim Basinger, and Margaret Whitton
Action, Spies and a Romantic Comedy
For this Valentine weekend there are only two films that got my attention, the first is based on the Marvel comic book, Kingsman: The Secret Service, which is a fun kickass film. I’m glad they kept some of the comic book feel.
I would watch these characters again if they planned on doing a franchise. The film stars; Colin Firth, Samuel L. Jackson, Mark Strong, Taron Egerton, and Michael Caine.
On the romantic comedy side we have a foreign film from Mexico, Paraíso, executive produced by Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal. Starring Daniela Rincon and Andres Almeida as Carmen and Alfredo, Carmen pressures her husband Alfredo into starting a diet together, while at the same time discovering that the only thing that makes her happy is her newfound cooking class and friends.
The Man In The High Castle Is An Impossibly Beautiful Pilot From Amazon
From our friends at AmityvilleNow
Phillip K. Dick’s most subtle and hypnotic book–and that’s saying something–was never meant to be a movie, much less a TV series. But look at the beautiful thing that Amazon has made.
If you haven’t read Phillip K. Dick’s remarkable and haunting classic of alternate history, The Man in the High Castle, then stop reading immediately and click here to buy the paper or photonic version. You absolutely will not regret it. The story of a ragged, defeated North America after the Axis wins World War II and splits the continent down the middle is brimming with unforgettable characters, dream-like scenes, and most of all ideas. It doesn’t matter that it was written more than fifty years ago, or that Dick himself has been dead for decades. This is a book that–just like the New York Times has said–still resonates.
Amazon’s forays into episodic TV have been…interesting, to say the least. But even though they’ve handled unusual subjects like the politics of a classic orchestra or a family drama centered on a patriarch who’s also a transvestite, the storytelling and the visuals have been, for the most pretty straightforward. Their timid tip-toe into the fantastic, like Chris Carter’s deservedly aborted The After, just haven’t pulled together. But now another X-Files alum, Frank Spotznitz, has not only produced the best piece of spec-fic out of Amazon so far, he’s produced one of the best sf adaptations ever. No, like ever.
Here is the opening sequence that eloquently, wordlessly, describes the alternate world of 1962. And yes, we know, that’s not a real German melody; it’s a song from Rodgers and Hammerstein. Which just makes it even more ironic.
You can see the entire pilot on Amazon for free, right now. Of course there are changes from the novel; there have to be and there should be. But the ineffable quality of Dick’s original work is perfectly expressed, even enhanced, in this iteration. And for all his bleakness, the production design and cinematography are absolutely beautiful. If Amazon doesn’t approve this for a full series, then there is clearly no God. Which would be kind of Dick-like in that irony, too.
The original book jacket copy (one of us actually owned a crappy Book Club edition for years; it’s worth at least $45 now) was actually right this one time: “Dick offers a haunting vision of history as a nightmare from which it may just be possible to awake.” And producer Ridley Scott and writer Frank Spotznitz have succeeded in offering the same.
Actress Diane Guerrero Talks to NPR on Immigration
Diane Guerrero
With all the immigration talk around us, I found the interview with Diane Guerrero on NPR this morning interesting. She has experience the separation from family that so many have been going through for years.
The U.S.-born actress, who can be seen as Lina on the CW’s Jane the Virgin and as Maritza Ramos on Netflix’s Orange Is the New Black has said “I could have disappeared and nobody would’ve known anything.”
You can listen below and read it here.
Banderas A Fun Villain in The SpongeBob Movie
By R.C. Samo
Editor-in-Chief, FanboyNation
Spongebob SquarePants (Tom Kenny), Patrick Star (Bill Fagerbakke), Mr. Krabs (Clancy Brown) and Sandy Cheeks (Carolyn Lawrence) must join together against Burger-Beard (Antonio Banderas) in order to save Bikini Bottom from utter destruction.
When Plankton (Mr. Lawrence) attempts to steal Mr. Krabs secret formula but fails, it is up to SpongeBob to clear his name by creating a time machine to restore order to the underwater paradise.
This one is chocked full of one-liners and quick humor that parents and kids alike will enjoy this Nickelodeon classic turned big screen juggernaut. Even sober people will enjoy it. Finally, a 90-minute movie that doesn’t need to hit you over the head with comedy, it’s just silly for the sake of being silly and well worth your money.
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water opens nationwide on Friday, February 6, 2015.
Santana Dempsey Stars in Lifetime’s Megachurch Murder
Photo courtesy Santana Dempsey
We had to share our buddy Santana Dempsey’s visit to Los Angeles’ KCAL9 studios on Wednesday to talk about her new Lifetime movie, Megachurch Murder.
Santana Dempsey
as Harlow Gillman
The television movie is about the alleged suicide of a popular and charismatic leader of a megachurch. Starring Shanica Knowles, Malcolm Jamal Warner, Tamala Jones, Corbin Bleu, Romeo Miller, Michael Beach, and Dawnn Lewis.
It airs Saturday at 8P on the Lifetime network. We are proud of you Santana!
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Blu-ray and DVD Releases
DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE are COMING TOGETHER…Watch at home with your BEST BUBS again and again and again!
Add The Highest-Grossing R-Rated Film of All-Time to Your Marvel Studios Movie Collection when it arrives on Digital on October 1 and on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD on October 22.
Experience all the laughs with hours of all-new exclusive bonus content including a gag reel, deleted scenes, filmmaker commentary and all-new featurettes!
Cast Ryan Reynolds (Wade Wilson/Deadpool), Hugh Jackman (Logan/Wolverine), Emma Corrin (Cassandra Nova), Matthew Macfadyen (Mr. Paradox), and Dafne Keen (Laura / X-23).
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Veep: The Complete Series. All 65 episodes from the 17-Time Emmy® Award winning series will be available to purchase on Blu-ray October 22.
Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment will be releasing the complete series. Get ready to binge on all 65 episodes (seven seasons) from HBO’s Emmy® award-winning original series, along with all the previously released special features. The political comedy series follows United States Vice President Salina Meyer (Julia Louis Dreyfus) and her incompetent team as they attempt to secure a legacy, but often instead become bogged down in day-to-day political games. Pre-order your copy today. Also starring Anna Chlumsky, Tony Hale, Reid Scott, Timothy Simons, Matt Walsh, Sufe Bradshaw, Kevin Dunn, Gary Cole, Sam Richardson, Sarah Sutherland, and Clea DuVall. The series was created by Armando Iannucci.
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The West Wing: The Complete Series for the first time ever on Blu-ray, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the critically acclaimed series. Get ready to binge all 156 episodes from NBC/WBTV’sEmmy® Award-winning original series.
The brilliant political drama, following an extraordinarily intimate look at an American President and the inner workings of the White House, will be available to own on Blu-ray on October 1.
Widely considered one of the best series of all time, The West Wing remains a landmark achievement in television, earning 26 Emmys, including four for Outstanding Drama Series. With its sharp writing and memorable ensemble cast, the show continues to inspire audiences with its intimate look at the triumphs, sacrifices and inner politics of the White House.
Created by Aaron Sorkin who executive produced with Thomas Schlamme, and John Wells, The West Wing stars Rob Lowe, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff, John Spencer, Bradley Whitford, and Martin Sheen. The series was produced by John Wells Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television.
The Complete Series Includes all 156 episodes from all seven seasons on 28 discs, plus over 20 commentaries, behind the scenes featurettes, unaired scenes, gag reels and more.
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HBO’s The Gilded Age: The Complete Second Season to DVD on October 1, 2024. The Gilded Age season 2 was recently nominated for six Emmy® Awards including Outstanding Drama Series. Indulge in all 8 episodes from the second season of the historical drama that won fans over with its charming cast and compelling storylines plus over 20 pieces of bonus content including never-before-released featurettes.
The Gilded Age season 2 cast includes Carrie Coon, Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Morgan Spector, Louisa Jacobson, Denée Benton, Ben Ahlers, Michael Cerveris, Kelley Curran, Taissa Farmiga, and more.
The American Gilded Age was a period of significant economic change, conflict between old and new systems, and fortunes made and lost.
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FRIENDS: The Complete Series in 4K Ultra HD for the first time on September 24.
This ultimate collector’s set features ALL 10 seasons from one of television’s most popular sitcoms completely remastered–plus all new bonus content!
Pre-order your copy now.
From Warner Bros. Television, FRIENDS follows the lives and loves of a close-knit group of friends living in New York City: siblings Ross (David Schwimmer) and Monica Geller (Courteney Cox), along with friends Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry), Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow), Joey Tribbiani (Matt LeBlanc) and Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston).
FRIENDS marks its 30th anniversary this year, the beloved TV series continues to hold an enduring place in popular culture and hearts worldwide.
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