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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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*Giveaway, Hotel Transylvania 3!

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We have FIVE copies of Hotel Transylvania 3 for FIVE lucky winners. We’ll draw the winners at 9A (PT), Thursday, October 11! To enter you must be a follower of our social media pages: Twitter, Facebook, and a subscriber to our YouTube channel.

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*GIVEAWAY! Advance Screening Passes for Halloween!

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Giveaway! In the Los Angeles area, we have 25 pairs of an advance screening of Halloween. Jamie Lee Curtis returns to her iconic role as Laurie Strode, who comes to her final confrontation with Michael Myers, the masked figure who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree on Halloween night four decades ago.

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Thoughts on A Star is Born

A Star is BornBy SF/Staff writer

The first half of A Star is Born is really great. I love the opening. I loved his singing. I didn’t entirely buy that he stumbles into a drag bar, meets Gaga, and sparks fly…but I went along with it. I think he did a great job of making the story contemporary. Bradley Cooper was the true star of that movie; he brought such authenticity and passion to the character. The previous movies were more about the female leads, but in this version the male lead becomes a little clearer and more interesting than just a fading rock god.

Having said that…the second half is meh, except they really do work together well. But the story is definitely ‘off’ and he introduced pieces into the story that he can’t explore because it’s too much…though there is a whole other great story about his history that just fades, so maybe it’s not important. I heard Bradley Cooper explain why he did the movie and honestly, his explanation was clearer than I thought the movie was.

Here’s my last comment. I’m a big blubber-puss, I love to cry in movies. But with A Star is Born, I did not shed one tear. I heard someone in the audience whimper and I realized, “Yikes, I’m supposed to be emotionally engaged.” I wasn’t really. I think they got a lot of the ‘love’ stuff down, but once they’re together, the story really falls apart, for me. He didn’t do enough to engage me in either of their stories.  If anything, I was thinking, “What happened to those amazing people I just met in the first half?” The second half is predictable and not in the, “I’ve seen all versions of this movie” way. You just knew what was going to happen next. I would still recommend it, I just have to say this about that.

I’m glad I got to see it and I think Bradley Cooper did a great job of making the story relevant. I love Cooper and Lady Gaga together. It’s def worth seeing.

Also in the film; Sam Elliott, Anthony Ramos, Lukas Nelson, Andrew Dice Clay, and Dave Chappelle. A Star is Born is in theaters now.

*Giveaway, Death Race: Beyond Anarchy!

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We have THREE copies of Death Race: Beyond Anarchy for THREE lucky winners. We’ll draw the winners at 8A (PT), Sunday, October 7! To enter you must be a follower of our social media pages: Twitter, Facebook, and a subscriber to our YouTube channel.

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David Zayas the Guiding Light in Shine

David Zayas

Shine, “a story about family, community, culture, and standing up for what you believe in.”

We caught up with the super talent, David Zayas (Gotham, Dexter), who plays the pops (Ramon) in the film. His character is all about family, community and culture. Zayas, who loves to keep busy, talked to us about working on the film and what it meant to him. He even mentions what his next project he’s working on and you can listen in on it now. Just click on the audio box.

David Zayas, Shine

David Zayas

The film had some good things going for it. They did a good job in tying the importance of family, music, dance, and the love of ones neighborhood and culture. Even in the midst of gentrification.

It’s not a perfect film but what it’s missing you kind of over look it for what it does have. The film makes you want to get out of your seat and join the dancing on the screen—and who wouldn’t, while listening to some great Fania music. I’ll watch it again.

Jorge Burgos, David Zayas, Gilbert Saldivar

Jorge Burgos, David Zayas and Gilbert Saldivar

The story: Two Puerto Rican brothers, Ralphi Matas (Jorge Burgos) and Junior (Gilbert Saldivar), from New York’s Spanish Harlem and the street’s best Salsa dancers, are separated after a tragedy only to reunite years later on opposing sides of gentrification. The film also stars, Alysia Reiner (OITNB), written/directed by Anthony Nardolillo, and produce by Sandra Varona. — A.O.

Shine in theaters October 5.

*Giveaway, Sicario: Day of the Soldado!

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We have THREE copies of Sicario: Day of the Soldado for THREE lucky winners. We’ll draw the winners at 3P (PT), Saturday, October 6! To enter you must be a follower of our social media pages: Twitter, Facebook, and a subscriber to our YouTube channel.

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Common, Channing Tatum and JimmityCritic Talk Smallfoot

Our other crew, with our youngest journalist, Jimmy, got to tour the Smallfoot Yeti Village in Hollywood. They had a great time.

Then a few weeks later, Jimmy interviewed Common and Channing Tatum about their Smallfoot characters. You can watch Jimmy’s interview and the whole roundtable interview below.

About Smallfoot: An animated adventure for all ages, with original music and an all-star cast, Smallfoot turns the Bigfoot legend upside down when a bright young Yeti finds something he thought didn’t exist—a human. News of this “smallfoot” brings him fame and a chance with the girl of his dreams. It also throws the simple Yeti community into an uproar over what else might be out there in the big world beyond their snowy village, in a rollicking story about friendship, courage and the joy of discovery.

Voice talent: Channing Tatum is MIGO, Zendaya is MEECHEE, James Corden is PERCY, LeBron James is GWANGI, Common is STONEKEEPER, Gina Rodrguez is KOLKA, Danny DeVito is DORGLE, Jimmy Tatro is THORP, Yara Shahidi is BRENDA, Ely Henry is FLEEM, and directed by Karey Kirkpatrick.

Smallfoot in theaters September 28. — A.O.

Photos: @geerodreezy, Mariangélica Cuervo, Angela María Ortíz S.

Jimmy Montoya and Gabriel Rodriguez

Common and Channing Tatum

Common and Channing Tatum

Dasha Mayorga, Jimmy, Gabriel Rodriguez, and Angela Ortíz

Love this Title I Friggin Love You!

Here’s a crowd-funding project I think we all could be behind, all about LOVING. They have less than a day to reach their $30,100 goal. Check out their video below and go to their seedandspark site to learn more and contribute to.

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Fast and Quick Giveaway, Freaky Friday DVD!

Freaky Friday DVD

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We have TWO copies of Freaky Friday DVD for TWO lucky winners.

Would you like to win a copy? Freaky Friday is a contemporary musical update of the classic comedic story; Freaky Friday is based on Disney Theatrical Productions’ stage adaptation of the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers.

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New Magnum P.I. with Jay Hernandez Premieres on CBS

Jay Hernandez, Magnum P.I.We got a chance to talk and listen in on Jay Hernandez at the Summer TCA. You can check it out here, just click on the audio box. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Hernandez and his work, below is a snippet of his bio.

Jay Hernandez, Magnum P.I.

Jay Hernandez

“Hernandez had one of those serendipitous experiences that led to his career. While riding an elevator in a high rise in his native Los Angeles, he was approached by a talent manager who suggested he had what it took to have a successful career in Hollywood. Now, Hernandez is noted as one of the few Latino leading men in the entertainment industry, and he has had the honor of working with some of the most in-demand writers, directors, producers and actors of his time.

Jay Hernandez, Magnum P.I.

Jay Hernandez

In 2016 Hernandez starred in two of the biggest summer movies of that year. He portrayed El Diablo in the DC Comic feature Suicide Squad from director David Ayer, which earned over $746 million worldwide. Also, he starred opposite Mila Kunis and Kristen Bell in the R-rated comedy Bad Moms, which grossed over $183 million worldwide. He reprised his role in the sequel A Bad Moms Christmas in 2017. He reunited with director David Ayer and Will Smith on the Netflix crime fantasy Bright, which premiered to a record-breaking 11 million plus viewers within the first three days.”

This Magnum P.I. reboot, is a modern take on the classic series centering on Thomas Magnum (Hernandez), a decorated former Navy SEAL who, upon returning home from Afghanistan, repurposes his military skills to become a private investigator. A charming rogue, an American hero and a die-hard Detroit Tigers fan, Magnum lives in a guest cottage on Robin’s Nest, the luxurious estate where he works as a security consultant to supplement his P.I. business.

The show also stars: Perdita Weeks (Juliet Higgins), Zachary Knighton (Orville “Rick” Wright), Stephen Hill (Theodore “TC” Calvin), and Tim Kang (Detective Gordon Katsumoto). Magnum P.I. is on CBS, Mondays at 9/8C. — A.O.

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