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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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A Bad Moms Christmas

Bad Moms XmasWe enjoyed Bad Moms and now we are looking forward to A Bad Moms Christmas. Cast: Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn, Christine Baranski, Susan Sarandon, Cheryl Hines, Jay Hernandez, Wanda Sykes, Peter Gallagher, Justin Hartley, and Oona Laurence. Directed by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore.

The plot for this installment: follows our three under-appreciated and over-burdened women as they rebel against the challenges and expectations of the Super Bowl for moms: Christmas. And if creating a more perfect holiday for their families wasn’t hard enough, they have to do all of that while hosting and entertaining their own mothers. By the end of the journey, our moms will redefine how to make the holidays special for all and discover a closer relationship with their mothers.

Check out the restricted teaser trailer below. In Theaters November 3.

Baby Driver is More Than A Crazy Drive!

BABY DRIVER, Ansel Elgort, Kevin Spacey, Lily James, Jon Bernthal, Eiza Gonzalez, Jon Hamm, Jamie Foxx, Edgar Wright

Baby Driver was really a fun film to watch, it has all the adrenalin you need and a killer soundtrack to go along with it. Plus an interesting story plot. We got to talk to some of the stars of the film and the writer and director Edgar Wright (Sean of the Dead) who has had this story idea for more than twenty-years in mind. Now listen in on our conversations and go out and check out this original film.

Baby Driver, Hamm, Jamie Foxx, Eiza Gonzalez,Ansel Elgort, Lily James, Edgar Wright

Edgar Wright

Baby Driver, Hamm, Jamie Foxx, Eiza Gonzalez,Ansel Elgort, Lily James

Elgort & James

Baby Driver, Hamm, Jamie Foxx, Eiza Gonzalez

Hamm, Foxx & Gonzalez

The plot: A talented, young getaway driver (Ansel Elgort) relies on the beat of his personal soundtrack to be the best in the game. When he meets the girl of his dreams (Lily James), Baby sees a chance to ditch his criminal life and make a clean getaway. But after being coerced into working for a crime boss (Kevin Spacey), he must face the music when a doomed heist threatens his life, love and freedom.

Baby Driver stars Eiza Gonzalez, Jon Hamm, Jamie Foxx, Jon Bernthal, and written/directed by Edgar Wright. Hits theaters everywhere June 28.

Photos: ©2017 Angela María Ortíz S.

Baby Driver, Jon Hamm, Jamie Foxx, Eiza Gonzalez, ©2017 Angela María Ortíz S.

Jon Hamm, Jamie Foxx
and Eiza Gonzalez

Baby Driver, Jon Hamm, Jamie Foxx, Eiza Gonzalez, Ansel Elgort, Lily James, Edgar Wright, ©2017 Angela María Ortíz S.

Writer/director Edgar Wright

Baby Driver, Jon Hamm, Jamie Foxx, Eiza Gonzalez, Ansel Elgort, Lily James, Edgar Wright, ©2017 Angela María Ortíz S.

Ansel Elgort and Lily James

War for the Planet of the Apes Making History

Explore the groundbreaking technology behind #WarForThePlanet in this new clip from War for the Planet of the Apes. In theaters July 14.

Directed by Matt Reeves. Cast: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson, Steve Zahn, Amiah Miller, Karin Konoval, Judy Greer, Gabriel Chavarria, and Terry Notary.

Fast and Quick Giveaway, The Fate of the Furious!

*Contest Closed. Thank you for participating, stay tuned for our next GIVEAWAY!

We have THREE copies of The Fate of the Furious for three lucky winners. If you are a fan of the franchise, here’s one for your collection. Would you like to win a copy of The Fate of the Furious? Then just click here to send us an email with your name and address. And that’s all!

We’ll draw the winner at 6P (PT), Friday, June 30! Get GOING!

The Fate of the Furious, goes full-throttle on Digital HD on June 27, and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on July 11, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.

*Blu-ray or DVD based on availability.

Blade Runner 2049 Featurette

Blade Runner 2049Uncover the world of Blade Runner 2049 and go behind the scenes with Ridley Scott, Denis Villeneuve, Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford.

From executive producer Ridley Scott and director Denis Villeneuve, Blade Runner 2049 stars Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Ana De Armas, MacKenzie Davis, Sylvia Hoeks, Lennie James, Carla Juri, Robin Wright, Dave Bautista, and Jared Leto.

In 3D and 2D in select theaters and IMAX on October 6.

Renée Victor in Disney•Pixar Coco

Renée Victor
©2017 Angela María Ortíz S.

Catching up with Renée Victor, an accomplished actress, voice-over artists and so much more. We talked about her new Disney•Pixar film Coco, her plans on doing a one-woman show and another film she’s involved with, The Green Ghost directed by Michael D. Olmos.Renée Victor, Disney•Pixar, Coco

Ms Victor has been a guest star and a regular on television shows (ER, House of Payne, Weeds), films (The Apostle, A Night in Old Mexico, Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones), many independent shorts, along with her love of dancing and singing makes her a renaissance woman.

We have previously spoken to Ms Victor and you can check out that interview here. Now sit back and listen in on our conversation below.

Cars 3 Has Cruz Ramirez!

Cars 3, Owen Wilson, Lightning McQueen, Armie Hammer, Jackson Storm, Cristela Alonzo, Cruz Ramirez, Kerry Washington, Natalie Certain, Brian Fee, Kevin Reher, Nathan Fillion, Sterling, Lea DeLaria, Miss Fritter, Isiah Whitlock Jr., River Scott, Larry the Cable Guy, Mater, ©2017 Angela María Ortíz S.

Cristela Alonso and Cruz Ramirez ©2017 Angela María Ortíz S.

Cars 3, Owen Wilson, Lightning McQueen, Armie Hammer, Jackson Storm, Cristela Alonzo, Cruz Ramirez, Kerry Washington, Natalie Certain, Brian Fee, Kevin Reher, Nathan Fillion, Sterling, Lea DeLaria, Miss Fritter, Isiah Whitlock Jr., River Scott, Larry the Cable Guy, Mater

L-r: Kevin Reher (Producer), Brian Fee (Director), Kerry Washington (Natalie Certain), Armie Hammer (Jackson Storm), Cristela Alonzo (Cruz Ramirez) and Owen Wilson (Lightning McQueen)

One of the issues I’ve had with the Cars movies is, they are usually slow and dragged a bit. So I didn’t expect much for Cars 3 but I liked it! Yes, there are some slow moments but once it picked up it was fun to watch, and I have a new hero/heroine in Cruz Ramirez, voiced by Cristela Alonzo.

Cars 3, Owen Wilson, Lightning McQueen, Armie Hammer, Jackson Storm, Cristela Alonzo, Cruz Ramirez, Kerry Washington, Natalie Certain, Brian Fee, Kevin Reher, Nathan Fillion, Sterling, Lea DeLaria, Miss Fritter, Isiah Whitlock Jr., River Scott, Larry the Cable Guy, Mater, ©2017 Angela María Ortíz S.

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Angela María Ortíz S.

I have to agree with many who say, Cars 3 may be the best movie in the franchise, and after listening to the new cast members along with returning favorites, you could hear their enthusiasm about the film.

Cars 3, Owen Wilson, Lightning McQueen, Armie Hammer, Jackson Storm, Cristela Alonzo, Cruz Ramirez, Kerry Washington, Natalie Certain, Brian Fee, Kevin Reher, Nathan Fillion, Sterling, Lea DeLaria, Miss Fritter, Isiah Whitlock Jr., River Scott, Larry the Cable Guy, Mater, ©2017 Angela María Ortíz S.

L-r: Kevin Reher (Producer), Brian Fee (Director), Isiah Whitlock Jr. (River Scott), Lea DeLaria (Miss Fritter), Nathan Fillion (Sterling) and Larry the Cable Guy (Mater)

In this first part of the press conference we’ll hear about their experience on the film. Now watch producer Kevin Reher, director Brian Fee, Kerry Washington (Natalie Certain), Armie Hammer (Jackson Storm), Cristela Alonzo (Cruz Ramirez), Owen Wilson (Lightning McQueen) and moderator Ray Evernham (auto racing crew chief) talk about what they brought to the Disney•Pixar movie and in part two, watch Isiah Whitlock Jr. (River Scott), Lea DeLaria (Miss Fritter), Nathan Fillion (Sterling) and Larry the Cable Guy (Mater) tell us what it means to be part of the movie franchise.

Cars 3, Owen Wilson, Lightning McQueen, Armie Hammer, Jackson Storm, Cristela Alonzo, Cruz Ramirez, Kerry Washington, Natalie Certain, Brian Fee, Kevin Reher, Nathan Fillion, Sterling, Lea DeLaria, Miss Fritter, Isiah Whitlock Jr., River Scott, Larry the Cable Guy, Mater, ©2017 Angela María Ortíz S., Adelina Ortiz, Jana Nascimento Nagase

Angela Ortíz, Adelina Ortiz and Jana Nascimento Nagase having some fun

We had fun at the press day event and we hope you enjoy some of our images from the day. Cars 3 in theaters June 16.

 

 

©2017 Angela María Ortíz S.

Flatliners Trailer

Flatliners, Ellen Page, Diego Luna, Nina Dobrev, James Norton, Kiersey ClemonsThe Flatliners remake plot: five medical students, obsessed by the mystery of what lies beyond the confines of life, embark on a daring and dangerous experiment: by stopping their hearts for short periods of time, each triggers a near-death experience-giving them a firsthand account of the afterlife.  But as their experiments become increasingly dangerous, they are each haunted by the sins of their pasts, brought on by the paranormal consequences of trespassing to the other side.

Starring Ellen Page, Diego Luna, Nina Dobrev, James Norton, and Kiersey Clemons.

The thriller is in theaters September 29.

Legends Never Die and Shakespeare Lives

All Eyez On Me, Cory Hardrict, Kat Graham, Annie Ilonzeh, biopic, Tupac Shakur, amosartphotos, SeFijaOnline, Demetrius Shipp Jr., LT Hutton, Benny Boom

T-b: Angela Ortíz, Cory Hardrict, Kat Graham and Annie Ilonzeh

All Eyez on Me first half suffers from trying to get a lot of the back-story in at the beginning so it felt choppy in the editing. The second half was much better—you could follow the story much easier—we all know biopics are tricky to make.

All Eyez On Me, Cory Hardrict, Kat Graham, Annie Ilonzeh, biopic, Tupac Shakur, amosartphotos, SeFijaOnline, Demetrius Shipp Jr., LT Hutton, Benny Boom

Newcomer Demetrius Shipp Jr. as Tupac Shakur

Newcomer Demetrius Shipp Jr. does a good job for his first acting gig and it doesn’t hurt that he has a canning resemblance to the legend of Tupac, body and all.

The other standouts for me are, Danai Gurira (Afeni Shakur), Cory Hardrict (Nigel), Dominic L. Santana (Suge Knight), and of course, there’s the music.

All Eyez On Me, Cory Hardrict, Kat Graham, Annie Ilonzeh, biopic, Tupac Shakur, amosartphotos, SeFijaOnline, Demetrius Shipp Jr., LT Hutton, Benny Boom

T-b: Angela Ortíz, producer LT Hutton
and director Benny Boom

Synopsis: All Eyez on Me chronicles the life and legacy of Tupac Shakur, including his rise to superstardom as a hip-hop artist, actor, poet and activist, as well as his imprisonment and prolific, controversial time at Death Row Records. Against insurmountable odds, Shakur rose to become a cultural icon whose career and persona both continue to grow long after his passing.All Eyez On Me, Cory Hardrict, Kat Graham, Annie Ilonzeh, biopic, Tupac Shakur, amosartphotos, SeFijaOnline, Demetrius Shipp Jr., LT Hutton, Benny Boom

We got to catch up with some of the cast, Cory Hardrict, Kat Graham, Annie Ilonzeh, Demetrius Shipp Jr., producer LT Hutton, and director Benny Boom. We learned that it was a long process to finishing the film and how much passion producer LT Hutton has for this project and meant to do it the way he envision it. And to me it felt like a Shakespeare story. Now you can listen in on the conversations. Just click on the audio buttons.

Cory Hardrict

Cory Hardrict

Kat Graham

Kat Graham

Annie Ilonzeh

Annie Ilonzeh

Demetrius Shipp Jr.

Demetrius Shipp Jr.

Hutton & Boom

Hutton & Boom

All Eyez on Me is in theaters June 16. — A.O.

Photos: ©2017 Angela María Ortíz S.

47 Meters Down is a Fast Paced Thrill Ride

47 Meters Down, Mandy Moore, This is Us, Claire Holt, The OriginalsBy Scott Menzel

47 Meters Down was a total fun and unexpected summer surprise. This shark suspense thriller stars Mandy Moore (This is Us) and Claire Holt (The Originals) as two sisters that take a trip to Mexico to get away for the weekend. The girls decide it will be fun to go cage diving for sharks with two locals but their fun little getaway quickly turns deadly when the cage support cable breaks and leaves them stranded 47 meters below sea level.

Shark movies seem to really hit big with audiences so its great to see a film like 47 Meters Down that completely embraces people’s fears of sharks as well as claustrophobia. The film doesn’t take long before it becomes incredibly suspenseful and it left me gasping for air. Mandy Moore normally doesn’t star in Horror films so it was refreshing to see her take on a role that she has never done before. She shares the screen with Claire Holt, who is very good as well. They both have a nice sister dynamic and I felt the fear that each of them were feeling while stuck in a cage on the bottom of the ocean.

47 Meters Down, Mandy Moore, This is Us, Claire Holt, The Originals

47 Meters Down, Claire Holt and Mandy Moore

We got to sit down with Claire Holt and Mandy Moore to discuss the film as they talked about shooting the film and spending so much of their time underwater. Holt stated, “We shot for eight weeks at eight hours a day. We had a week above water, in the Dominican Republic, but the majority of this film, about 90 to 95% of it is underwater, and we did do all that.”

Moore responded with “I don’t think either of us knew how physically taxing it was going to be, just all that time underwater, even just the littlest movements or the seemingly simple days. We would get out at lunchtime, and I’m not usually a napper, and I couldn’t keep my eyes open, I was so exhausted. You just expend so much energy, and there was so much screaming and hyperventilating, and fast movement. It was exhausting physically and emotionally.”

47 Meters Down is a fast paced thrill ride. It will have you on the edge of your seat and will leave you stunned. I was shocked by the film’s ending and what ultimately happens. This is a smaller film but one that has a lot of bite.

The film also stars Matthew Modine, Yani Gellman, and Santiago Segura. 47 Meters Down is in theaters June 16.

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