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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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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Press Day

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Anthony Daniels, Naomi Ackie, Domhnall Gleeson, Richard E. Grant, Lupita Nyong’o, Keri Russell, Joonas Suotamo, Kelly Marie Tran, Ian McDiarmid, Billy Dee Williams, Lucasfilm, director J.J. AbramsOn the morning of December 4th, I spent it in another galaxy far, far, away.

The press conference for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker with most of the stars, producer, writer, and director JJ Abrams. And director Ava DuVernay was the morning’s moderator. You can listen in on the conversations and check out our pictorial of the day.

Press Conference

Since that morning, we’ve seen the film. Don’t worry, no spoilers here. But we have to say, watch the film for yourself and come to your own conclusions. We enjoyed all of it.

The film is in theaters now. The film stars Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Anthony Daniels, Naomi Ackie, Domhnall Gleeson, Richard E. Grant, Lupita Nyong’o, Keri Russell, Joonas Suotamo, Kelly Marie Tran, Ian McDiarmid, and Billy Dee Williams.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the riveting conclusion of the seminal Skywalker saga, where new legends will be born and the final battle for freedom is yet to come. The film is in theaters now. — A.O.

Photos: ©2019 Angela María Ortíz S.

In The Heights First Trailer is Full of Wonderful Energy

Anthony Ramos and Melissa Barrera

In The Heights full trailer is here! I loved the Broadway musical very much and was lucky to see it twice while it was here in town. Now I am looking forward to the film version. Which fuses Lin-Manuel Miranda’s (Hamilton) kinetic music and lyrics with director Jon M. Chu’s (Crazy Rich Asians) lively and authentic eye for storytelling to capture a world very much of its place, but universal in its experience.

Se Fija!’s Angela Ortíz with director Jon M. Chu.
©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Tony Plana talking In the Heights in Los Angeles, CA
©2010 Angela María Ortíz S.

Synopsis: Lights up on Washington Heights…The scent of a cafecito caliente hangs in the air just outside of the 181st Street subway stop, where a kaleidoscope of dreams rallies this vibrant and tight-knit community. At the intersection of it all is the likeable, magnetic bodega owner Usnavi (Anthony Ramos), who saves every penny from his daily grind as he hopes, imagines and sings about a better life.

The cast includes: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Dascha Polanco, Marc Anthony, Melissa Barrera, Leslie Grace, Corey Hawkins, Jimmy Smits, Stephanie Beatriz, Olga Merediz, Daphne Rubin-Vega, and many more!

“In the Heights was filmed in New York, primarily on location in the dynamic community of Washington Heights. Slated for release on June 26, 2020, distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Carla Sings!

Formidable character actress Carla Jimenez has a set of pipes that’s enjoyable to listen to. We’ve been a fan since the first time we watched her on Harry’s Law, Raising Hope, Last Man Standing, The Mick, and so many other shows. Including her latest voice work as Geraldine in Spies in Disguise, in theaters December 25.

We knew she was talented, but never knew she could belt out a song the way she does on her first Christmas album, titled Mondo Christmas. The songs on the album is a mixture of the classics with a twist and a 3-track collection of original songs.

Justina Machado

George Salazar

She’s joined on the album by two other talented actors/singers, Justina Machado (“Mi Burrito Sabanero”) from Netflix’s One Day at a Time and Broadway award-winning actor George Salazar (“Heat Miser”).

We enjoyed listening to this Christmas album and it’s one for the collection. And feel some pride knowing this Latinx super talent.

“Mondo Christmas is a dream come true for me. This album mixes Christmas songs new and old. I’m so proud of all the work that went into the creation of this album.” — Carla Jimenez.

Connect with Carla Jimenez on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Click here or on the image for a sample song. — A.O.

Ghostbusters: Afterlife Trailer

We’ve been fans of the Ghostbusters franchise since its inception and that includes the female Gbusters too. Now there’s a new one coming next summer 2020 and by the looks of the trailer, we are excited.

From director Jason Reitman and producer Ivan Reitman, comes the next chapter in the original franchise universe. Based on the 1984 film Ghostbusters an Ivan Reitman film written by Dan Aykroyd and the late Harold Ramis.

Synopsis: 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, and Paul Rudd.

Sony Pictures Afterlife in theaters next summer.

Wonder Woman 1984 Trailer

Many of us were on our Twitter feed waiting anxiously watching Gal Gadot and director Patty Jenkins introduction to the world premiere of Wonder Woman 1984 trailer from Brazil’s CCXP (Brazil Comic Con). And it wasn’t a disappointment. Now you can watch it below.

Synopsis: Fast forward to the 1980s as Wonder Woman’s next big screen adventure finds her facing two all-new foes: Max Lord and The Cheetah.

The film also stars Chris Pine (Steve Trevor), Kristen Wiig (The Cheetah), Pedro Pascal (Max Lord), Robin Wright (Antiope), and Connie Nielsen (Hippolyta).

Wonder Woman 1984 in theaters June 5, 2020 in 2D and 3D in select theaters and IMAX, it will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Spiral Farm Trailer

Alec Tibaldi’s feature film debut of the powerful coming of age drama Spiral Farm, starring Piper De Palma (daughter of iconic film director Brian De Palma), Amanda Plummer (Ryan Murphy’s upcoming Ratched, Pulp Fiction, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire), Jade Fusco (Youth in Revolt, Wonder Valley), Cosimo Fusco (Angels & Demons, Gone in Sixty Seconds), Teo Halm (Earth to Echo, Memoria), Sara Anne (Public Disturbance, Open Season), and Landen Beattie (Jane the Virgin, The Box).

Synopsis: When two outsiders arrive at an isolated commune, seventeen-year old Anahita begins questioning her reality and what a future in the world would be like. Spiral Farm explores betrayal, passion, sensuality, our sense of family and how each of us struggles to find our place in the world whether that is in a closed environment or the world at large.

Indican Pictures is releasing Spiral Farm theatrically in multiple markets including Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago, among others beginning on December 13, 2019 with a VOD/Digital/DVD release set to immediately follow.

The Friendships Behind Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

A special look at the friendships between the cast of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker debuted today to an enthusiastic audience during The Rise of Skywalker panel at Brazil’s Comic Con Experience 2019 (CCXP) held in São Paulo. Érico Borgo, the Content Director of Omelete.com.br, hosted the panel, which included director/writer J.J. Abrams, and actors Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, and Oscar Isaac.

Lucasfilm and director Abrams join forces once again to take viewers on an epic journey to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the riveting conclusion of the seminal Skywalker saga, where new legends will be born and the final battle for freedom is yet to come.

Enjoy this special look. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker opens in U.S. theaters on December 20.

Bond is Back in No Time To Die in 2020

Synopsis: In No Time To Die, Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology. 

Cast: Daniel Craig, Rami Malek, Léa Seydoux, Lashana Lynch, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Christoph Waltz, Ralph Fiennes as “M,” Rory Kinnear, Ana de Armas, Dali Benssalah, David Dencik, and Billy Magnussen. Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga.

No Time To Die is in theaters April 10, 2020.

 

Ana de Armas

Lashana Lynch

Netflix’s Klaus

This holiday season, discover the unlikely friendship that launched a legend. Klaus, a new animation with some unexpected warmth and one to watch with the family. 

Voice actors Jason Schwartzman, Rashida Jones, Joan Cusack, J.K. Simmons, Will Sasso, and Norm MacDonald. The film is based on an original story and screenplay by Sergio Pablos (voiced Pumpkin/Olaf), who co-directed it with Carlos Martínez López.

Watch Klaus now streaming on Netflix. 

Happy Thanksgiving from the Se Fija! Crew!

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