Raquel Welch, Actress and Hollywood Icon, Dead at 82

©2017 Angela María Ortíz S.

Rest in peace Raquel Welch. She died Wednesday, February 15 in Los Angeles at the age of 82 after a brief illness.

We remember how funny and enjoyable she was on our interview for How to be a Latin Lover back in 2017. Thank you for all the memorable roles you played.

You can listen to the interview here.

Rest now, Jo Raquel Tejada Welch. 

Magnum P.I. Will Be On NBC

Magnum P.I. is BACK!

We are happy that the procedural will now be in its new home and we hear it is “sexier” too, according to its stars and showrunner, as characters Thomas Magnum, played by Jay Hernandez, and Juliet Higgins, played by Perdita Weeks, getting together and starting a romantic relationship. A direction we could see it going, in the last season.

Looking forward to new adventures with the whole crew. Zachary Knighton, Stephen Hill, Tim Kang and Amy Hill also star.

Magnum P.I. new season starts February 19 on NBC at 9/8c. Streaming on Peacock the next day.

 

La Negra Tiene Tumbao—Afro Latina Celia Cruz on U.S. Quarter

“Being a first Afro Latina to obtain this honor, I think, is amazing because Celia was a trailblazer.” — Pardillo Cid 

This announcement was a source of pride in our office when we heard this news. Here’s a link to NPR’s sweet post on this celebration. Look for it in mid 2024.

I Truly Wanted to Love This Film

By Lina Fubar

A Knock at the Cabin, an interesting movie that lacked my interest. The story was as dull as the characters were stale. Although the movie fell flat, I must say, it was beautifully shot and with a little more elbow grease the concept of the movie would have been captivating. 

Synopsis: While vacationing at a remote cabin, a young girl and her parents are taken hostage by four armed strangers who demand that the family make an unthinkable choice to avert the apocalypse. With limited access to the outside world, the family must decide what they believe before all is lost.

Knock at the Cabin stars Dave Bautista (Dune, Guardians of the Galaxy franchise), Jonathan Groff (Hamilton, Mindhunter), Ben Aldridge (Pennyworth, Fleabag), Nikki Amuka-Bird (Persuasion, Old), newcomer Kristen Cui, Abby Quinn (Little Women, Landline) and Rupert Grint (Servant, Harry Potter franchise). Directed by M. Night Shyamalan.

The screenplay is by M. Night Shyamalan, Steve Desmond and Michael Sherman, based on the national bestseller The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay. 

In theaters February 3rd by Universal Pictures.

Season 3 of Star Wars: The Mandalorian

We can’t wait for this season’s premiere of The Mandalorian. Yes! We are very excited for it.

The journeys of the Mandalorian through the Star Wars galaxy continue. Once a lone bounty hunter, Din Djarin has reunited with Grogu. Meanwhile, the New Republic struggles to lead the galaxy away from its dark history. The Mandalorian will cross paths with old allies and make new enemies as he and Grogu continue their journey together.

The series stars Pedro Pascal, Katee Sackhoff, Carl Weathers, Amy Sedaris, Emily Swallow and Giancarlo Esposito

The directors of the eight-episode Season 3 include Rick Famuyiwa, Rachel Morrison, Lee Isaac Chung, Carl Weathers, Peter Ramsey and Bryce Dallas Howard.

Streaming on Disney+ on March 1.

American Masters: Roberta Flack

This new film tells Roberta Flack’s story in her own words, it features exclusive access to Flack’s archives and interviews with Reverend Jesse Jackson, Clint Eastwood, Yoko Ono, Angela Davis, Eugene McDaniels, Joel Dorn, Peabo Bryson and more.

American Masters: Roberta Flack follows the music icon from a piano lounge through her rise to stardom. From “First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” to “Killing Me Softly,” Flack’s virtuosity was inseparable from her commitment to civil rights. The film provides an intimate look into Flack’s artistry, life and triumphs over racism and sexism within and outside of the recording industry.

I think this is a great documentary on an amazing talent. Her sound makes everything feel so intimate. 

American Masters: Roberta premiered nationwide on Tuesday, January 24 on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org/americanmasters and the PBS Video App.

It’s That Time of the Year…We Picked What We Think is the BEST!

It’s that time of the year. We didn’t see everything that was out there. We are still looking at films but here are our publisher’s picks for 2022, that she’s seen.

What’s your pick?

 

 

 

 

Happy Holidays!

Avatar: The Way of Water is On Its Way

20th Century Studios’ Avatar: The Way of Water, had its world premiere in London’s Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on December 6, 2022.

Attendees included cast members Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Kate Winslet, Joel David Moore, Jamie Flatters, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Jack Champion, Brendan Cowell, Bailey Bass, director/producer/writer/editor James Cameron and producer Jon Landau. The film opens in theaters on Friday, December 16.

The world premiere of James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on December 06, 2022 in London, England.
Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Disney

It has been more than a decade since James Cameron blew away audiences with Avatar, and now the first sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water, appears to be on its way to do the same thing.

Synopsis: Jake Sully and Ney’tiri have formed a family and are doing everything to stay together. However, they must leave their home and explore the regions of Pandora. When an ancient threat resurfaces, Jake must fight a difficult war against the humans.

Get ready for an incredible visual experience.

Wednesday Dances! And What a Dance!

We can’t help but agree with everything said below. 

Wednesday is the head of the class. In just two weeks, the new comedy mystery is now Netflix’s third Most Popular English-language TV series ever with 752.52M hours viewed, behind Stranger Things 4 and DAHMER-Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. Since its premiere, nearly 115M households globally have seen the series (752.25M hours viewed divided by 6.8 hours). Wednesday held the #1 spot on the weekly Top 10 English TV List for the second week in a row with a mega 411.29M hours viewed – smashing its record-breaking first week number of 341.23M hours viewed. Starring Jenna Ortega, who choreographed this infamous dance scene, the series was also #1 in 89 countries. 

Wednesday continues to have a resounding cultural impact across entertainment, the internet, music, fashion and beauty as fans can’t get enough of the series.

A fun reminder why we love this Wednesday character so much.

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